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Austin, on the 4ih Of July next This recon-.
mendation has met the sanction Of the citizens
generally, and the deputies in the several coun-
ties so far as heard from, having been elected
upon the basis proposed, it is confidently ex-
pec,ed the convention will assemble at the time
and place fixed upon. 10 this convention the
question Of annexation, and the adoption OF
State constitution, will properly belong and
they will determine the great question of the
nationality Of Texas, as to them shall seem most
conducive to the interest Happiness and pros.
perity of the people whom they will represent.
1t 10 important that the "consent of the existing
government should be given to their exercising
the powers which have been delegated to them,
in order to comply with a requirement to that
effect in the resolutions, on the subject of ans
nexaton, passed by the American Congress.
For tn purpose, the present extraordinary ses-
sion of the Congress of the republic of Texas
has tee con,oied; and to its wisdom as a co.ur.
dnate department, the executive now submits
the determination of the matter.
The services to be performed by the conven.
ton will be arduous, and will probably engage
it for a considerable length of time and the
executive would respectfully recommend to
Congress the propriciy Of making suitable ap.
preparation for the pay ment Of its members, as
well as the officers it may find occasion to en-
poy.
The executive has the pleasure, in addition
to presenting Congress the propositions con.
cernlnJ annexation, to inform them that certain
conditions, preliminary to treaty of peace, up.
on the basis of recognition OF independence of
texas by Mexico, were signed on the part Of
The latter, at the city of Mexico, on the 10Th of
May last, and were transmitted to this govern.
ment on the Cd inst. by the Baron Alleve de
Cyprey, minister plenipo,entary of his Majesty
the King OF the French, at that court by the
hands of Capt. Elliott, her Britannia Maiesty's
charge datfaires near this government. In con-
sequence of the signing of these prelimnaries,
the Executive believed it to be his Duty in the
recess of Congress- to make the fact known to
the people of Texas, and to declare and proclaim
cessation of hostlitics between Texas and
Mexico, until the same could be communicated
to and acted upon by Congress and the Conven-
ton abou, to assemble. A proclamation for this
purpose was consequently issued on the 4,h
inst, copy of which is here transmitted The
prelimnaries being in the nature of treaty,
will, with all the correspondence in relation
thereto, be forthwith communicated To the hon
CRADLE Senate. for its constitutional advice, and
such action as, in its wisdom, the same shall
| seem TO require.
| The alternatives OF annexation or indepen.
dence will thus be placed before the people of
Texas, and their free, sovereign and unbiased
voice will determine the a.important issue !;
and so far as it shall depend upon the executive
to act, he will give immediate and full effect to
the expression of their will!
His situation in regard TO the important SUBJ
Iects now communicated to Congress, has, since
I their late adjournment, been one of great deli
cacy and embarrassment Questions of much
d t1iculty have been presented for his delermi-
nation, upon which the fate and welfare of the
country depended; and, without precedent or
constitutional guide for his governance, he has
been obliged to assume, in consequence, great
and severe responsibilities. lie trusts, howev.
er, that Congress will approve the course he
has adopted, and, by their enlightened counsels,
relieve and direct him in the course hereafter
to be pursued in relation 10 those questions.
The executive is happy 10 announce to Con.
gress, that Texas is at peace with the world
that with all foreign powers with whom we have
had intercourse, friendly relations are maintain.
ed. The different tribes of Indians on our Dor.
iers, with whom treaties exist, have continued
to observe the same with good faith and with.
IN the last few days, information has been receiv
ee, that the only band of Camanches within our
limits. who had maintained until then hostile
attitude towards Texas, have sued for peace,
and expressed wish to be permitted to come
to Bexar TO celebrate a treaty of friendship,
which, on the part OF this government, has been
complied with.
The arrangements made at your regular SEES.
sion,. for additional companies OF rangers to be
mustered into service, have been carried into
full effect, and have afforded adequate and very
efficient protection 10 our frontiers. The re-
ceip's into the treasury have been sufficient to
meet the various expenditures of the govern.
ment a specie currency has been maintained
without difficulty, and all the exchequer bills
which were in circulation al the period of your
late adjournment have been redeemed and
withdrawn from circulation; and the executive
is happy to congratulate the congress and the
country upon state of peace, happiness and
prosperity, never before experienced by Texas,
and rarely, If ever, equalled by so young ma
ton.
1t only remains for the executive TO express
An assured confidence in your individual wishes
/ to sustain the best interests of Texas, and the
iervent hope that He who holds the destinles OF
men and nations in his hand, may crown you,
deliberations with his richest blessings.
ANSON JONES.