Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-03-02
MOVEMENTS ON THE RIO GRANDE.

The American Flag of the 9th ultimo, brings us
accounts of an interesting and highly mportan,
movement of the citizens of the Rio Grande coun-
ties of Texas, with view to the establishment OF
an Independent Territorial Government. At leas,
two hundred citizens, with their names appended
publish an address, in which they say:
The time has length arrived when the people of this
valley, must act wi prompude and decision. We have
too long confded in the justice Of the people of Texas-co
long tamey submitted to her Unauthorized political urisdic
hon Our confidence in Texas has been misplaced, and il
behooyes appeal the Federal Government for Terri
torial organize atom We entitled it. Let us knock a.
the door of Congress for that protection which Texas denies
The authorities of Texas seek annul the titles to real
estate between the Nueces and the Rio Grande It fatal
blow future prosperity, and will involve the country in
justice proves that have nothing in future expect from
the State of Texas but vindctve and ilbera legislation
On the I'd ulimo mass meeting of the citizens
was held, at which they adopted, amongst other re-
solutions. the following:
Whereas believe that all that portion of country lying
Of the Rio Grande and south the line New Mexico
distinct from the former province Texas of right belongs
the Government Of the United States and that the State of
Texas has extended her jurisdiction without our con-
sent and that the late taken by her will her
growth and prosperity, by involving the property
endless and runous litigation, and thereby prevent the de-
velopment Of its and whereas are geogra-
phcal position, well in interest separate and distinct
from Texas and believing that Territorial organization will
greatly the interest and welfare of the people OF this
territory Therefore,
Resored Tha, is the opinion of this meeting that the
said territory acquired by the of the United Sates
and is the common property Of the Union.
Res0red, That recommend Convention composed of
delegates from the different sections of said territory devise
a Provisional Government, with suspended functions until
claims be urged before Congress by delegate chosen
by the people.
Following these resolutions is appeal addressed to all
"the citizens Of the Valley and Territory of the Rio Gane
setting forth their grievances in forcble terms.
A mass meeting of persons opposed to separate
Government was subsequently, called, and resolu-
tons passed setting forth their sentiments on the
subject, from which we select the following:
Resosed That fully recognise and assert the right of
the State OF Texas to the sovereignty and jurisdiction
the territory between the Nueces and the Rio Gyande
and hold ourselves bound citizens Of the State sustain
that right against internal opponents external
Resod That do not believe the political jurisdiction
which The State Of Texas has exercised over the territory
east Of the Rio Grands either usurped Unauthorized by
the constitution and laws of the State or of the United
ates. #s
Resolved That have such confidence in the intelligence
and integrity of the Legislature and Executive authorities Of
the State, to believe that tribunal investigate and
quiet land titles in the valley Of the Rio Gande will be created
which will be otherwise than Independent, and impartial in its
proceedings, and regard neither polite Just de-
nounce such tribunals in advance.