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either at Washington or at any other place which may be agreed upon.

Resolved, That Solomon R. Peck and Mr Whitaker be appointed managers to open and close the election, count the tickets, and to issue certificates to those who may be elected, and also appoint managers to hold elections at the precincts, and in case of any vacancy by absence or otherwise it shall devolve, upon the committee of safety and vigilance to fill such vacancy.

Resolved, That said election be held in the town of Nacogdoches and at the different precincts, on the first day of October next, commencing at ten o'clock.

Resolved, That a committee of safety and vigilance be appointed by this meeting to be composed of William G. Logan, Vincenty Ordave, Richard Sparks, Mr Whitaker, Joseph Durst, William Elliot, James Bradshaw, Henry Ragnett, Frost Thorn, John K. Allen, Solomon R. Peck and Robert A. Irion.

Resolved, That it be the duty of said committee to collect and infuse intelligence, and to attend to such other matters as they deem necessary in the present state of our affairs and to make reports of their proceedings as often as may be deemed necessary.

Resolved, That we approve the general tenor of the resolutions of our fellow citizens of Liberty. On motion of Col. Rusk the following resolutions were unanimously adopted. Whereas we have heretofore too much neglected to commune and consult with our brethren, native Mexicans, who reside in this municipality, and whereas the present is a question which involves their rights as deeply as it does those of the adopted citizens of the country. Be it resolved, that we will cultivate the friendship and seek the counsels of that portion of our people.

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Resolved, That a committee of five persons be appointed by the chairman of this meeting, whose duty it shall be to communicate to them these resolutions, and consult with them in relation to the proposed convention.

Resolved, That evidence of that friendly feeling which should always exist between free men, we will support any two of them who may be proposed to us as candidates.

The committee appointed under the second resolution were Messrs. William G. Logan, Thomas J. Rusk, John S. Roberts, Frost Thorn, and Hadin H. Edwards. On motion of Mr. John K. Allen it was Resolved, That Hadin H. Edwards, Jesse Korn, and Whitaker be appointed managers, with like powers with the managers, for the election of delegates, to hold at the same time and place, an election for a Col and other field officers, for the purpose of organizing a regiment, in obedience to the orders issued to organize a militia.

Resolved, That the chairman and secretary sign the proceedings of this meeting, and transmit a copy to the political chief, and to each of the municipalities in this department.

On motion the meeting then adjourned.

Samuel Houston, Chairman

A true copy from the original

John Henry, Secretary.

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October 6th.1835.

New Orleans October 3rd.1835

Messrs. Editors;

Having seen your remarks upon Texas by which you express much interest and good feeling towards the enterprising citizens of that very interesting country; also your desire to lay before the public correct information relative to the affairs of Texas, I therefore venture to make a few remarks upon it.

Texas is now somewhat in an unsettled state in consequence of the desire of Santa-Anna and his party, to establish a central and military form of government, to which the citizens of Texas will not submit. We are to have a convention on the fifteenth of this month to take into consideration what course is best for us to pursue, which I am inclined to think will be the following, from the impressions which I have received during my acquaintance with the affairs of that country and the fact of our being citizens under the constitution of 1824. This is that the convention will declare Texas separate from Coahuila and in favor of the consultation of 24, and also establish a kind of provisional government, holding themselves in readiness to be admitted into the Union, whenever that constitution shall have been restored. This seems to be a just and prudent course, by which we act upon the defensive, and we shall be sustained in this position in the eyes of the world. Many have an idea we will declare ourselves wholly independent of the Mexican government. I think it would be wrong and imprudent to do so; for then we should call down censure upon us; and it might also be the means of uniting the two great parties in Mexico against us (that it the liberalists and centralists ) while by pursuing the former mode we have only the one party (central) to oppose us, and the liberal party to protect us.

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Although I think under almost any circumstance we can sustain ourselves; and any thing like oppression we will not submit to.

The Mexican government is very poor, and is now kept up by forced loans. Besides the great spirit of revolution is such in the interior, that it is dangerous to send any considerable force of the regular army to so remote a point as Texas; and generally when the troops are sent to that section, nearly the one half of them have deserted in consequence of the great fears which the soldiers have of the Texas riflemen or sharpshooters (as they term them.) Such has lately been the case at San Antonio or Bexar; and connected with this latter view of the subject, we are assured of having aid from citizens of the United States, both in men and money; as there are many of the first men and capitalists in the United States who have invested largely in Texas, through agents living there; and are continuing to do so. Besides we are immediately connected in our trade and commerce with its citizens, and the same blood which flows in our veins, flows also in theirs and in case of a struggle for independence, we have immediately as our aid fathers, brothers, relations and friends.

That Texas will eventually become independent I have no doubt, the latter seems now to be the most probable. Some day that Santa-Anna will not dispose of Texas, but I credibly informed to the contrary. It is already rumored that he has disposed of the country to the United States; if it has not been done I am strongly inclined to think it shortly will be, as Santa-Anna is ambitious to carry the designs of a central government into effect; and if he can get a few milions for Texas, and at the same time shake off us Texians, he will do so; as by it he will effect two important objects; one of which is the acquisition of money, which he is much in want of to sustain himself; the other is the getting rid

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of us Texians, that we may not oppose him, for he wants his force
more immediately about him.

Texas is a beautiful country. It is by far the most interesting of the south; it is rapidly increasing in many respectable and wealthy emigrants, from every state in this Union, but mostly from the southern states. We have a population of about 70,000 souls, 5,000 of which are Mexicans; we had an emigration last year of about 20,000 and it is thought it will be 25,000 or 30,000 the ensuing.

I am very respectfully yours, &c

A.C.A.*****

October 9th. 1835

Mexico.- The Mexican bark "Trask", at New York from Vera Cruz, brings papers of that city to the 5th of September containing date from the city of Mexico to the 30th of August. The New York Mercantile Advertiser states that the general congress was still engaged in the subject of new modeling the government, and it seems that every attempt to thwart the views of the dominant party was frustrated. Those members of the Congress opposed to the plan of a central consolidated government, are termed on the Mexican papers archists, and disturbers of the peace. The House of Deputies had passed the following resolutions. The General Congress is invested by the constitution with the powers, either to change the form of government, or to construct it anew.

" Congress shall use the said powers in their divided capacity of
two Chambers."

" In case of disagreement between the two houses, the question

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shall be settled by ballot in joint meeting.

On the 21st of August the Senate rejected all the resolutions and adopted the following as a substitute.

"The Congress shall continue to meet in two chambers, but their rights shall be separately defined, and each house shall have cognizance only of such subjects as are thus defined".
We do not perceive that any further action had taken place on the subject.

In the session on the 27th, the Secretary of War stated that the political disturbances in Texas were settled.

Octobre 9th.1835

## Nouvelles du Mexique

On a recu à New York des nouvelles de Vera Cruz; jusqu'au extrait ce qui suit.

Dans le séance au Congrès Mexicain du 27 Août, des explicatifs furent demandées aux ministres sur les affaires avec le Texas. Le ministre de la guerre répondit que des dépêches du général Cés, commandant de ce département avaient été recues et qu'elles étaient de nature satisfesante. Les émigrés, dit le ministre ont donné l'assurance de maintenir la paix et de se soumettre au gouvernement général; cela étant, les éléments d'une guerre avec la colonie sont étiens. Le général Alvarez qui a essayé de faire de l'opposition au gouvernement général dans le Sud de la République, vient enfin de se rendre au général Bravo. L'une des conditions de leur arrangement est que lui, son secrétaire, M. Tapin, et quelques personnes qui l'entourent, pourrant abandonner le pays, sans être tracassés ou persécutés par le gouvernement.

M. Mercado a été nommé consul à New York en remplacement de

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terminated kind than they had been led to expect.

With Zavala and Austin at their head, the Mexicans and Americans
in Texas need apprehend little danger in their struggle for freedom
and independence.

But shall the citizens of the United States, in their individual
capacity, remain listless spectators of eventful efforts like those
almost certain to occur in Texas before a few months shall elapse?

To the people of the Jurisdiction of Columbia,
War is our only resource, War is open to us, so says the Committee
of Austin, and the fact is established without a doubt. Heretofore
a difference of opinion has unfortunately existed amongst us ;
now the evidence is so clear, so convincing, that an honest differ-
ence of opinion can no longer exist. Your committee therefore
has no hesitation in declaring that he who says that there is no
just cause to apprehend danger, and recommends a supine course, is
a Traitor, and as such should be punished. Fellow citizens, let not
a former difference, cause or continue an estrangement. We have a
common cause, a common interest, and a common foe, and we should be
united. General Cos has just landed at Copans with 400 soldiers
and munitions of war. His object is to unite with the forces at
San Antonio and our policy is to intercept him before the union
takes place; by so doing, we will fall upon the enemy divided and
if we capture the forces of Cos we will gain arms and munitions of
war ; and the news of Cos defeat will be the signal for the sur-
render of San Antonio into our hands ; in addition to this it is bet-
ter that we should carry the war into the enemy's country, for then
we shall be enabled to gather the present crop.

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Again the military, the loots of the despots have lately made a treaty with the Commanches, and other tribes of savages, and have engaged them to fight against us, and should we defeat Cos before they take the field they will most assuredly desert their fallen allies. All these reasons calling upon us so loudly urging us so strongly, let us take the field. We call upon you in the name of your country, in the name of your wives and children, in the name of every thing that is dear to you, in the name of Liberty itself for an immediate, a general turn out.

Whilst Cos is disembarking his troops, whilst he is sending for teams to transport his munitions of war, we will have time to take our station on the road between him and San Antonio in which event victory will be certain. All Texas has been informed of the plan of war, and many of her citizens are now marching to the principal place of rendezvous (James Kerrs on the Labocco) a large company have engaged to leave Brazoria on the 29th. inst, at which time and place every patriot should present himself ready for action.

Fellow citizens, we have now an opportunity of opening the war with a glorious triumph, a triumph which in its ultimate consequences will prove the salvation of Texas.

By defeating Cos, San Antonio will fall as a matter of course - and then there will not be a formidable division of the despots troops in a thousand miles of Texas, months will roll round ere they can get here, before which period you will be armed, prepared and disciplined for war; and in a situation to defy any force which the despot can send against you.

Fellow citizens be not mistaken in regard to the cause that you have espoused; or the foes to whom you are opposed. Your cau-

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every soldier from our limits, and thereby place Texas in a situation to become what she long she is destined to be, a land of agriculture and of commerce, and laws and liberty, the pride and boast of our lives and a legacy of price unspeakable to posterity.

B.T.Archer, Chairman

W.T.Austin, Secretary

October 12th. 1835

War.

Information was received last night by express that Gen. Cos landed at Copend with 400 men, arms and ammunition.

An expedition is now raising in the lower country to take the field at once. We are called upon to rendezvous at Leagues old place on the Colorado on the 28th of this month.

Every man in Texas is called upon to take up arms in defense of his country and his rights. Those who can join the expedition on the 28th. are requested to do so; or they can join it at James Kerrs on the La.Yaca which will be the principal rendezvous.

A corps of reserve will be formed to march for and sustain the advance. Those who cannot join the advance are requested to unite with the reserve and report themselves to the committee of safety in this place.

It is expected that each man will supply himself with provision s, arms and ammunition to march with.

Arrangements will be made for permanent supplies as soon as possible.

S.F.Austin

Chairman of Com.

October 12th. 1835

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Circular

From the Committee of safety of the jurisdiction of Austin.

Information of the most important and decisive character has just
been received from Bexar, from unquestionable authority, which in
the opinion of this committee, calls for prompt attention of the
people. The substance of this information is that Gen. Cos was
expected at Bexar, on the 16th. of this month with more troops, that
he intended to make immediate attack on the colonists; that there
was a plan to try and foment division and discord among the people,
so as to use one part against the other, and prevent preparation
and that the real object is to destroy and break up the foreign
settlements in Texas.

This committee has no doubt of the correctness of this in-
formation, and therefore recommend -

That the people should maintain the position taken by them
at their primary meetings, to insist on their rights under the fe-
deral constitution of 1824 and of the law of the 7th. of May of
that year, and union with the Mexican confederation.

That every district should send members to the general con-
sultation with full powers to do what ever may be necessary for
the good of the country. That every district ought to organize
its militia, where it is not already done, and have frequent mus-
ters; and that the captains should make a return to the chief of
his department, of the force of his company, the arms and ammunition
in order that he may lay the same before the general consultation
of Texas. Volunteer companies are also recommended.

This committee deems it also to be their duty to say that in
its opinion all kind of conciliatory measures with Gen. Cos and the

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military at Bexar, are hopeless and that nothing, nothing but the
ruin of Texas can be expected from any such measures. They have
already, and very properly been resorted to without effect.
War is our only resource. There is no other remedy but to defend
our rights, ourselves and our country, but by force of arms. To do
this we must unite and in order to unite, the delegate of the peo-
ple must meet in general consultation and organize a system of de-
fence, and give organization to the country, so as to produce concert
Until some competent authority is established to direct, all that
is
can be done to recommend this subject to the people; and advise
every man in Texas to prepare for War, and lay aside all hope of
conciliation.

S. F. Austin

San Felipe, September 18th. 1835

San Felipe, Sept. 19th. 1835

Dear Sir;

War is upon us - there is now no remedy, the answer of Cos
is positive that the individuals who have been commanded must be
given up, and that the people must unconditionally submit to what-
ever the government chooses to do for them - he lay down the prin-
ciple that the general government have the right to force us to
submit to any reform of amendments, or alterations that Congress
may make in the constitution &c &c. This is impossible, we had bet-
ter leave the country at once, for we shall be under the Cos' doc-
trine, without any rights or guarantees of any kind; I therefore
think that war is inevitable; we must prepare. What do you think
of raising a volunteer corps to protect the consultation, and have
it ready without delay? I think it probable Cos will attack the
people on Gaudaloupe in a short time; they expect and ought to

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to have it.

I shall send to Nacogdoches immediately.

Yours

S.F.Austin

W.D.C.Hall,Esq.

October 12th.1835

Mexico and Texas.-

Since receiving on Saturday the documents elsewhere published concerning the contemplated movements in Texas, on the part of the American population there resident, we were favored with private information direct and later from Matamoras.

This confirms the intelligence conveyed from Colombia; and adds that though General Cos had boasted of having about 2000 men under his command, he had scarcely 400; for those who had been imported privately into Texas, had been discomfited at San Antonio or had deserted afterwards. Cos had received orders from Santa-Anna to fix his headquarters at San Antonio, and there really his troops for the invasion of Texas. Our correspondent states that Santa-Anna had written a letter to Matamoras, boasting that in less than a month he would overrun and conquer the whole of Texas; but shrewdly adds "although we consider this a mere gasconade, yet we wish he should have the temerity to pay the Texans a visit; and we should rid the republic of the would be Napoléon".

The Texans are not idle in their preparations to give a warm welcome to their invaders. On the 23rd.ult.700 of them had left Brazoria for San Antonio, with a firm determination to capture it, and to place in the present viceroy Don Remon Masquia, at

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the head of the government of the provinces. The next arrival from
Texas may therefore bring us tidings of war; and the glorious news
of a victory obtained by the American Texans over their oppres-
sors; so that the general consultation may have to digest the
plan of a constitutional government for Texas as a free, sovereign,
independent state.

We have also learned by the arrival yesterday of the Manuela
in seven days from Galveston, that the inhabitants of that place
had also armed themselves to aid the citizens of Brazoria, against
whom General Cos had marched from San Antonio.