Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-04-08
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TExAs.-Through the poleness OF Captain KimbnlI
OF the steamboat Caspian, from Natchoches, we have
received the newspapers Of that city containing the latest
intelligence from TcSas-and particularly the Declara
tion of independence. This is we'll written document
IN many respects, though plain Qke the American De-
caaten at our kevolutonO assertve Of caustory facts
OF wrong and outrage leading 10 independence The
letter OF Forbes and the address of Houston are not de-
void Of interest TO our citizens
The Intelligence of the repulse of the army of Santa
Anna under Sesma and Cos by the garrison at San An.
tonic, has been confirmed. Colonel Travis has acted
nobiy and sPlritedly aud there is doubt of his cx-
ample being followed throughout Texas-in expellng
the invaders. We have OURSELVES little hesitation i1
asserting Ihat The continuance OF the Mexican army
icNas VIII DC very shortlived; and that
the blockade OF The Texan ports is a mere gasconade
Capt Hawkins, and the other officers Of the Texan ma.
W. WIN soon sweep the gulf Of all Mexican ships that
r, TEXAS pEciARATIoN or INDEPENDENCE.
Inc unanimous Declaration of Independence, made BY
the delegates oil the People of Texas in general Con.
yeniion made at the town of Washington, on the I'd
day of March, 1896
When government has ceased to protect The lives
nperiy and property of the people from whom its lie.
gtmate powers are derived, and for the advancement,
OF whose happiness IT was instituted and far from
being guarantee for the enjoyment of those ncs,ia.
BILE and inaenabe rights becomes an instrument in The
hands OF evil rulers for their cppresson when the Fede
raj Republican Constitution of their country which they
have sworn 10 support, longer has substantial ex-
stence and The whole nature of their Government has
peen iofcby changed, without their consent from re.
stricted Federativc Republic, composed of SOVEREIGN
States to consolidated Central Military Despotisn, in
which every interests dsregarded but that of the ornv
ana the Prleshood-bot the eternal enemies Of civil IL
berry, the cyerready minons Of power and the usual
instruments Of tyrants When, long after the spirit of
Tue Constitution has depactcd moderation length so
far lost by those in power that ven the sembSnce of
freedom removed and the trainers themselves of the
Constitution, dsconnnes and far from their petitions
and circumstances being regarded the agents Who bear
them, are thrown into dungeonsand ercenary armies
sent orlh, to force new Government upon them at the
point OF the bayonet When in consequence of suc cs
of maeasance and abdcaon on the part of the Govern
ment, monarchy prevails and civil society is dissolved
into ITS original elements Ia such crisis the first law
q line rlfrlt nt off
inaenabc right of the people To- appeal TO first Drnci
pies, and take their political affairs into their own
hands, IN extreme cases, enjons right towards
themselves, and sacred obligation to thor poslery
10 abolish such Government and create another iu lis
stead calculated to rescue them from impending dangers
ana 10 secure their future welfare and happiness
Nations well as individuals are amcnablc for their
acts TO the public opinion of mankind stacIe nj of
part of grievances is therefore suhr,;,icd m IN in
partial world in justification OF the hazardous but una
Vodable step, taken Of seyerng our political con
nectIons with the Mexican people, and assuming an n
deEendent attitude among the nations of the earth.
The Mexican Government, by lis colonization laws
invited and induced the Anglo American population of
IexaS 70 COLOMBO the Wilderness under the pledged faith
Oh written Constitution, that they should continue 10
ENJOY that Constitutional liberty and republican Govern
ment to which they had been habituaed in The land Of
their birth, the United States of America In tbts a.
Pectaton they have been cruelty disappontedas fhe
Mexican nation has acquiesced in the aie chances na
m the Government by General Antonio Lopez de Santa
Annaj-Who having overturned the Constitution OF te
country, now offers US the cruel alternative either TO
abandon our own house, acquired by many priyaons
supnt W e most ihtoieraDe OF all tyranny the com.
bned despotism Of the sword and the priesthood
IL has sacrificed welfare the state of CoaIuila
by which our interests have been continually depressed
through jealous aud partial OF legislation car
RED on at far distant seat of government by hostile
majority ia unknown tongue and this too notyyitj,
standing we have petitioDcd in the humbles terms for
the establishment Of separate state government and
nave IN accordance with tho provisions Of the nutona
constitution, presented 10 tie general congress rcpub
can constitution, which was without just cause conemp-
tuousy rejected
II ncarcefatcd in dungeon, For long time. one Of
our cizens for other cause but jealous endeavor
toprocore tho acceptance Of our consttnfon end tbe
establishment o. state government
~ mas iaiicd and refused 70 a fD bass oo
right OF ral by jury that palladium OF civil tertO ard
only sale guarantee io life, liberty aud property Il de
citizen. FF' " "e
II hes failed to establish any public system Of edoea
uo although possessed Of eans almost boundlcss (tbs
pubic doinainJ and although il axiom in potii,oaI
science, that unless people educated and enighten
CO. u ls dle TO expect the continuance Of civil liberty or
the capacity iof scifgogornmeni.
IL hos suffered the military comuandsnt sf,eoooa
amongst us to exercise arbitrary acts Of oppression and
tyranny thus tampng upon the most sacred rgbts or
civil power. F''io' ~ '''e
has dissolved by force o. arms, the State co,o,c.,
OF Coahuila and Jexas, and Obliged our
70 ny for Their lives from the Seat Of Govefnnnep inns
oePnyng US Of the fundamental political light Of fepfo.
u has demanded the surrender Of a number Of on,
eihzenss and ordered military dctachmcuts To soonr 90
carry them into the interior ior traI; In confe,o 81 ~
stituton. ~ ~
j has made pi'aiioa attacks upon our commerce bv