The southern press., 1850-09-30

lation of the Constitution Of the United State
and Of the compact Of the nation, and papabe
gross breach Of faith towards Texas disgrace
ful TO great and nlagnanimons nation.
Res0lrcJ, That the course pursued by th,
Executive Of the United States in encouraging
n portion OF the citizens Of "A State in open re
bclIion TO her laws, is direct attack upon III,
rights aud sovereignty Of every State in til,
Ulion, and should call down upon his head thu
denuncation of every patriot
| Resoired, That we, as citizens of State oil
the great American Coufedcracy, ARE sincerel,
attached to the Union. and are willing to make
all reasonable concessions, of the general good
but we will never surrender the rights secured
to us by the Constitution and the solemn com
pnct of annexation.
ReSpired, That the report Of the so. called
Compromise committee OF the Senate of the
United States, is an insult to the honor and in-
tegritg Of the State Of Tcxas, and should be Sc
regarded by her
Resolced, That the report Of Major Neigh
bors, our Commissioner to Santa Fc, the procla-
nation Of Col Munroc, and the declaration and
address Of J. Houghton, furnish evidence sutii-
cient to authorize our State Government TO de-
clare Santa Fc in a state OF insurrection, and
to call out all the resources of the State TO sup
press the same, and maintain the authority OF
the laws.
Resotred, That in view of the foregoing facts,
our Governor has acted prudcntly and wisely in
convening an extra session of the Legislature.
Resolred, That the citizens of the county of
Bastrop are ever as Of old ready to maintain at
any eos! and any sacrifice, the sovereignty and
rights of Texas, against any aud every foe who
may assal them
Resolred, That we entered the Union Of States
as free and equal citizens, and 80 long as our
rights are respected we will uphold and maintain
the slme; but we cannot suffer ourselves to he
trodden under foot.
Resolred, That the papers Of the city of Aus
til, and others throughout the State be requested
to publish these resolutions, and copy be for
warded to our Senators and Representatives IN
Congress.
After the meeting had been addressed sever
ally by Hon. T.. Mabry, Philip Claiborne, J. A.
Poage, W. J.. Massey, and w. Larkins, the vote
was taken on the adoption Of the resolutions,
and they were unanimously adopted.
The most perfect harmony prevailed, and all
seemed enthusiastic in asserting the truths set
fo.th in the resolutions.
The meeting adjourned.
" ii. GARRETT, Chairman.
w. LAnKIHs, Secretary
SANTA FE MEETING. Resolutions Of The coslfs-
Ia cf Calhoun--The Victoria Advocate gives
the proceedings of a meeting in Calhoun county,
attended by 81 large portion OF the citizens.
From the resolutions passed, and all Of which
we have not room now to publish, we copy the
following:
5. Resolrcd, That VIC believe the State Of
Texas in the present situation of affairs, owes it
both to her honor and interest TO organize the
county OF Santa Fe and establish her jurisdiction
over the same; and as peaceable means have
failed to accomplish the object, we are in favor
of sending sufficient military force to enforce
the authority and that we are ready and willing
to have our State taxes increased four-tuld ii
necessary, in order to enable the State to sustain
her honor and sovereignty; and we furthermore
declare that Calhoun county is ready and willing
to respond to the call Of the State for both men
and means in this emergency.
6. Resolred, That We dsavow any desire to
come in collision with the authorities OF the
Federal Government, and sincerely trust she will
never oppose force to the authority of this State
in organizing the Santa Fe territory. We should
behold such catastrophe rs dire calam!iy--
but at the same time we "lnow our rights, and
knowing dare maintain them :" and that we
should look upon an actual collision with, or ac-
tnnl resistance on the part of the General Gov
ernment to the authority of Texas, as just and
irresistible ground fer Texas to appeal trumpet
tongited' to her sister States for help to aid and
sustain her in asserting her rights and opposing
so gLring an effort at central consolidation in
the Federal powers