The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-13

AID one North Ansrican-so that the deliberations
lie testimonial might be given OF the harmony and uni
fsrmty Of ideas and sentiments existing among the
Of tho two republics on the important object
The meeting then proceeded to the election of off,
GERS, which Resulted as follows:-Lic Don Agustin
Msnchacs and Capt Charles Davis were unanimously
elected presidents; Don Hario dc Mesa and Mr. Simon
Mussina, vice presidents; and Don victorno Trevno
accompanied BY the fr,t scade Ben Francisco Valdez
Major David H. Vinton chief quartsrmaster Of the
Sa ou th: orps PM
Officers OF the American army, proceeded to occupy
their respective seats the platform erected In the
most convenient part Of the nave Of the church The
meeting being thus organized the president Don Agus.
tin Mench.cs, explained in short but eloquent speech
the object for which it called together-whsn Don
Luis Bsrlander took the Hoor, and presented to the
meeting the following preamble ana resolutions
Whereas an intelligent people are the safest deposit
tories OF civil liberty land regarding the education of
the rising generation essential the
republican institutions and domestic tranquility, the
power to bring into active operation system public
education which shall extend to all classes of persons
aud prepare them to become intelligent and useful MEM
Resolved, That the Mexican confedsracy was ssta-
bshsd among other great objects to insure obedience
to the laws, the educston Of youth the promotion
happiness and the safe system of civil
liberty. Without obedience to laws without profound
respect for religion without of useful
possess code OF liberal maxims and good laws, and
proclaim sacred liberty. "
bly,, will not only use all their efforts to establish &C.
neral system OF educstien but exercise all the influence
they possess over others to induce them to join their
efforts TO effect 80 useful and desirable purpose.
Resolved, That have heard with pleasure Of the
wish and intention Of Colonel Davenport the civil 60
and military commandant Of the city and dis
trict of Matamoras and Of his active assistant Captain
w w Chapman quartermaster and receiver of the
revenue to devote all their energies and SUFFICIENT por-
| ton Of the public money to the support Of public
schools in this city and expect from the patriotism
intelligence Of the honorable Ayuntamiento that that
body and all good ctzens will cooperate In support
ing, aiding, and assisting then In laudabe
| terprise
Resolved, That committee be appointed the part
citizens Of Matamoras confer with the
Quartermaster and honorable Ayuutamiento to de-
wise the best mode Of establishing system Of general
applicable to the existing state Of affairs and
condition Of the revenue and having reference to
| extension Of its benefits hereafter.
Resolved That q committee be appointed to CORES
pond with committees citizens in other Cities towns
and villages, to the utility OF establishing public
schools free for all classes Of persons and finally esta
bshng general system Of education applicable to the
condition Of the country and the wants Of the people
Resolved, That as soon a plan shall be formed
upon which the public schools of the city will be
Quoted the shall published for the information
| Of the whole community
They we're by Secretaries In Spanish and En-
glish, and having been discussed sufhcently
| nimously approved
On motion Of the President the meeting agreed that
the nomination Of the committees mentioned In the 9th