Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-21
LEoNA RIVER, July Is, 1855.
TO THE PEOPLE OF TEXAS

FELLow-cITIzENs: Within a few DAYS myself
and companions will have crossed the Rio Grande
TO engage IN the revolution now existing in the
Mexican republic, to dsplace the far-famed Santa
Anna, and establish a more republican form of
government; government more favorable to
the interest and prosperity Of Texas enlightened
IN It's views, and with final intention of extend
ing the proud American eagle for its protection.
In the iurtherance of these objects we appeal
to the people Of Texas 10 support us in our
cause-a cause devoted to American interest
honorable in its views, and justfable in the law
OF the land. Who can deny the right Of all cti-
zens OF free government to emigrate TO any
portion of the world they may see proper, and
engage IN whatever occupation suits them best
In our departure TO Join the revolutionists in
Mexico, we have been cautious not to violate in
the least degree the neutrality laws Of the gov
eminent Of the United States. Let not then,
the foul tongue Of SANDER follow after us, and
accuse us OF being robbers, outlaws, or filbus-
tiers. We submit our cause to a Just people
| Texans who know their rights, and will maintain
them-Texans who so nobly dismembered the
now beautiful and DESTROYS country Of Texas
from despotism and misgovernment. Our cause
is that of freedom to all America, and we will
not be contented until the whole Of the North
American continent Is made TO flourish and pros
per under under the American institutions of the
United States, until every despot is driven from
the American continent, and American liberty
In conclusion, fellow citizens, permit US again 10
appeal 10 you in support of our cause. Can you
submit to the existence Of government on your
borders, and contiguous TO your most fertile and
productive regions, antagonistic 10 your inter
est and prosperity Where is the protection TO
your lives and property when the facility Of es-
cape from the laws il so greati In Mexico are
harbored the savage foe OF the white man-the
Lpans aud Seminole lndians-who continually
make forays into our country, and commit crimes
Of theft and murder, the relation Of which makes
the blood boil within the heart Of all lovers OF
peace and good order And can it be that Texans
will thus submit TO such wrongs with impunity 7
| am sure that if the General Government will
not give them that protection that they are ent-
tied 10, they will take the matter into their own
hands, and correct the evils that exist on the
frontiers, and rely on the sound judgment and
wisdom Of the American people for their concur
renee and support.
Liberty TO Mexico and good order on the from
tiers Of Texas is the sincere wish Of your ever true
but humble citizen, w. X. HENRY.
MEXICAN LIBERTY ToR EyER-HURRAH FOR THE
CONSTITUTION or lS24-DowN WITH THE TT
RANTS.
Mexican Patriots-called to your country 10
assist you in overthrowinr the tyrant Santa Anna
and re.estabshing the federal system OF 1924, we
cheerfnlly offer our arms and lives for the defense
| OF your cause.
At seeing US joining our efforts with yours in
this war against your oppressors, do not mistake
/ our motives.
/ Since the establishment of the dcspotic and
/ bloody government Of the iniquitous Santa Anna
our properties have continually been ieopardized
4 by his vile mnons; we have been the sorry wit
nesses of scandals and outragcs on both banks Of
the Rio Grande without being able TO obtain any
redress, as the followers Of the tyrant protected
| the deprcdators, or refused to do Justice wei
aware that they would be the first TO suffer the
wrath Of their master.
You, residents of the frontier have suffered
more than any others under that reign Of terror
| We, your neighbors, restrained for a long time
our feelings and refrained to 90 to assist you in
crushing the tyrant, until called by your gallant
\ countrymen, who have already hoistet the flag Of
liberty, we hasten to join you, not indeed az MILF
busters, but as neirhbors, who wish TO tighten the
tics Of friendship, which, by the laws OF nature,
| ought TO unite both our countries.
Our only wish, tho only reward seek for,
and with which we shall return happy to our fire.
sides, is TO see re-estabshed the federal system,
and to secure treaties by which the interests Of
both countries shall be protected, and which will
allow VS. to exchange our products with yours,
without fear Of molestation, under the protection
Of just and equitable tariffs, thus giving new i'm
pulse to the prosperity Of our countries
The volunteers who compose this auxiliary
force pledge themselves 10 respect the rights and
privileges of all the inhabitants, and will behave
H as becomes men Of honor. In rendering you our
services we wish to fight in your ranks, and to
/ unite efforts in war to death against Santa
| Anna and his government. Our acts shall not
belle our words-God and Liberty,