THE AUSTIN PAPERS 991 one remedy left, and that is for Texas to adopt the alternative I informed the ]\finisters self preservation woulcl compel it to adopt. The people therefore nnist organize without any more applications or delay. It is pretty well lmown in Texas that I have pursued conciliation as a system; some think I have adhered to it too long, ancl too obstinately. I do not think so, placed under the circumstances I was. However, this is a mere matter of opinion and is of no con- sequence. lHy concilia.tory course has not compromised any of the rights of Texas; on the contrary, it has settled that country, and in times past saved · it from many evils. Clamors nnd importunities could not force me from my old rule. You ought, therefore, to believe that my judgment is now convinced that Texas, in this question of right to become a State, must be uncompromising. I nm placed in a situation here to form a more correct opinion as to what course will be best calculated to secure the prosperity of Texas, and its permanent union with Mexico, than I was in thnt remote section. I therefore reiterate the opinion, and I place it on the footing of a recommendation, that should our application be refused, Texas ought to organize a local o-overnment with as little delny as pos- sible-but always on the basis that it is a part of the Mexican Confederation, a younger sister who adopts this mode of entering upon her riO'hts now that she is of acre, because unnecessary em- o l 0 barrassments are interposed which are unconstitutional, unjust, inexpedient and ruinous. • I also recommend trnnquil1ity and obedience to the laws-these nre the first duties of n citizen. ,vait for n. definite answer. The moment I get one, or nm convinced that delay is the object, I will leave here and hasten home to unite in executing the recommenda- tions I have made. Your Fellow-Citizen and Obedient Servant. STEPHEX F. AusTix.
AUSTIN TO JAMES F. PERRY
Mexico July 30. 1833
Dr BROTHEn, I refer you to my letter to the committee for news as to my mis- sion, and will only state I have very strong and well founded hopes of complete success-I believe thnt Texas will be a state in a short time with the approbation of the Govt. But if our npplication is refused I shall be in favor of orrrnnisin,, without it I see no other b O , I way of saving that country· from total anarchy nnd rum- nm totally done with con,cilliatory measures, and for the future shnll he uncompromising as [to] Texas matters.-
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