Life and Times of Henry Smith: The First American Governor of TexasA.D. Aldridge & Company, printers, 1887 - 395 Seiten |
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Seite 88 - Commonwealth, to assemble in martial array, and put in warlike posture, the inhabitants thereof, and to lead and conduct them, and with them to encounter...
Seite 80 - Whereas, General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, and other military chieftains, have, by force of arms, overthrown the federal institutions of Mexico, and dissolved the social compact which existed between Texas and the other members of the Mexican confederacy ; now the good people of Texas, availing themselves of their natural rights, SOLEMNLY DECLARE 1st.
Seite 189 - Mexican like, are ready to sacrifice your country at the shrine of plunder. Mr. president, I speak collectively, as you all form one whole, though, at the same time, I do not mean all. I know you have honest men there, and of sterling worth and integrity ; but you have Judases in the camp — corruption, base corruption, has crept into your councils — men who, if possible would deceive their God.
Seite 81 - Texas is pledged for the payment of any debts contracted by her agents. "8th. That she will reward by donations in lands, all who volunteer their services in her present struggle, and receive them as citizens. "These declarations we solemnly avow to the world and call God to witness their truth and sincerity, and invoke defeat and disgrace upon our heads should we prove guilty of duplicity.
Seite 139 - Orleans, and land our troops and supplies wherever we please. "Therefore be it resolved, by the general council of the provisional government of Texas, That his Excellency, Henry Smith, governor, be and he is hereby earnestly requested to concentrate all his troops by his proper officers, at Copano and San Patricio, for the purpose of carrying into effect the objects expressed and contained in the foregoing report.
Seite 69 - MY DEAR SIR: — I have this moment received your letter of the 26th ult.
Seite 91 - ... impartial trial shall be granted, to be conducted before the General Council ; and if, in the opinion of two-thirds of the members cause sufficient be shown, he shall be dismissed from office by the Governor. ARTICLE XII. The Governor and Council shall organize and enter upon their duties immediately after the adjournment of this House, and hold their sessions at such times and places as, in their opinion, will give the most energy and effect to the objects of the people, and to the performance...
Seite 88 - ... and conquer, by all fitting ways, enterprises and means whatsoever, all and every such person or persons as shall at any time hereafter...
Seite 104 - ... out for their continuance in their country's service, at any rate until a regular army be ready to take the field, and should Bexar so long hold out against their efforts. Already have this house passed resolutions for their individual compensation, when the resources of the country will permit. The land offices have been closed, that no advantage should be taken over the soldier in the field in making his selection of lands...
Seite 87 - Commonwealth, for the time being, shall be the commander-in-chief of the army and navy, and of all the military forces of the State, by sea and land ; and shall have full power, by himself, or by any commander, or other officer or officers, from time to time, to train, instruct, exercise, and govern the militia...