Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-26
PROCLAMATION.


BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF TEXAS.
Whereas, in the opinion OF the Executive, 'occa-
SION has ranspired since the adjournment OF the Legis-
lature such contemplated in the constitution, rem
derng necessary and proper to convene the Legsa
ture OF the State in extraordinary session:
Now, therefore, l. P Hansbrough Bell, Governor of
the State OF Texas by virtue of the authority vested in
me by the constitution, do by these presents hereby re-
qure that the Senators and Representatives composing
the Legislature OF this State shall assemble in special
session at the capital in the city Of Austin in the county
of Travis, the second Monday 1.-THE 18th day. OF Au
gust next deliberate and take action upon, their
wisdom may direct, such matters shall then and there
be presented involving the honor and rights OF the
State f " " go ~
Ia testimony whereof, have hereunto set my hand
and caused the great seal of the State to be affixed
Done at the city OF Austin, this LIST day of July,
in the year Of our Lord one thousand eight
Il. 81 hundred and fifty ofthe independence of the Uni
ted States the seventy fourth, and Of Texas the
fifteenth. T. II. BELL.
By the Governor:
Thomas Fl Duval, Acting Secretary OF State.
| FROM TExAs-By the arrival OF the steamship
M aria Burt Capt. Young, we have received papers
from Galveston to the 18th inst. The Santa Fe ques-
ton was that time causing great excitement through
out the State. The Galveston papers learn that Gov
Bell has issued proclamation, convenng the Legisla
ture the 18th otAugus On this subject the Journal
OF the 10th says
GA Legislature has never met in Texas under cir
cumstances OF such peculiar difficulty and delicacy-
The unpleasant relations now existing between this
State and the General Government demand the exer-
else of grea! fmness and energy by the Legislature of
Texas. While the people of Texas expect Of the Lee
gslaure Jealous support OF their territorial rights
policy as well as patriotism teaches that the action OF
that body should be tempered with moderation and pru
dence. Improper and Incorporate manifestations OF
zeal, however we'll intended, can be Of no utility in this
emergency and will only prejudice the OF Texas
with the right thinking, calm Judging of the Uni
ed States The cause of Texas is strong because her
rights founded in Justice and secured her by the
binding obligations OF solemn treaty. 1t needs no
appeal the passions preudices of the political par
ties OF the United States to strengthen it. In this
troversy Texas occupy far higher ground than any
of merely sectional or partizan character The doc
trne of the sovereignty of the States, in all matters
specially reserved by the constitution of the United
States is universally admitted by all parties And but
few insane as to wish the General Government
to dshonor itself by breaking its pghted faith with
one of its members. AS said before, the cause
of Texas is strong, not only in the affections of her
people, but strong in having the advantage ground
OF truth and Justice Let her then appeal to the calm
and dispassionate Judgment of impartial public opinion
and we have no fears for the result We would sug-
gest the proprety OF holding public meetings in every
county in the State that the hands OF the Governor and
OF the Legislature may be strengthened in this alarming
crisis"
| A large meeting of citizens from different counties
chiefly from Galveston Liberty and Harris was held on
the battlefield of San Iacnto the 9Th inst. The
portion OF the battle field selected for the meeting
says the Civilian in the beautiful grove where repose the
ashes Of those Texan soldiers who fell in the glorious
battle of the 2lst April. The meeting was organized
on motion of Col. James Morgan, Of New Washington,
by calling DR.. Ashbel Smith to the chair, and Judgs
Harvey H. Allen OF Harris, to the office OF Secretary.
The meeting was addressed by Judge Megginson, G.
w. Paschal and the Chairman. Resolutions, preceded
by preamble, passed with great unanimity and
enthusiasm by those present, declaring the ndspuabe
title OF Texas to the Santa Fe portion of its territory
and pedgng themselves to sustain the Governor in such
measures should be necessary maintain that title.
A large public meeting was held at San Antonio in
regard to the state Of affairs Santa Fe. Resolutions
were adopted condemning the course of the Federal
Executive, defining the rights of Texas Directing to
any sale of territory except upon the condition of
clear and unequivocal OF the rights OF
Texas declaring that there exists sufficient evidence to
authorize the Governor Of Texas declare the county
of Santa Fe in Of insurrection and exercise
his constitutional power in snppressing the same and
enforcing and indicating the laws OF the State; and
declaring that the citizens Of Bexar county individually
and collectively will cheenuly sustain the State autho
rites in any and every legal effort to establish the rights
of the State and enforce and vndicate the laws