THE AUSTIN PAPERS 1137 Manuel de Mier y Teriln to Austin, on the march, June 25, 1832. Reports of trouble at Anahuac. " You and I alone understand Texas and can regulate Its affairs, but not time to attend to it." Manuel de Mier y Teran to Austin, June 25, 1832. Asking him to use hls influence to cheek excitement in Texas until he can carry out certain orders. Austin to James H. and William W. Allsbury, Matamoros, June 26, 1832. Certificate of citizenship. (Omitted.) Austin to Teran, Matamoros, June 27, 1832. Thanks for extension of tariff exemption. Sorry to see some useful articles not excepted from duty, while whisky is admitted free. Suggests removal of George Fisher from post of customs collector. Texans will not submit to military rule, but can govern the Province by law and the constitution without a single soldier. Militia has not organized for fear of giving rise to false rumors. Law of April 6, 1830, should be repealed. Bradburn at Anahuac tactless and troublesome. 1\-Iexico needs to reduce army and adopt religious toleration. Austin to James F. Perry, Matamoros, June 29, 1832. Revolution. • Austin to Ramon Musquiz, Matamoros, June 29, 1832. Inclosing copy of letter to Ugartechea giving his opinion on needs of Texas. Revolution. Austin to Domingo Ugartechea, •Matamoros, June 29, 1832. Troubles of Texas due to aggressions of military against the civil power and will not be cured until the military authorities reverse their _actions and proceed accord- ing to constitution and laws. Changes in administration ordered by Teran may help. James W. Parker to Austin, June 29, 1832. Wants to settle 25 families from Arkansas. Some of them Baptists and would like freedom of worship. (Omitted.) Manuel de Mier y Tert'in to Domingo Ugartechea et al., June 29, 1832 Orders affecting Texas. Austin to---, Matamoros [July 1, 1832]. The revolution at Matamoros. Austin to Samuel M. Williams, Matamoros, July 1, 1832. The Santa Anna revolution. Advice for a"\"'oiding conflict in Texas. Fidelity to Mexico. Austin to [Domingo Ugartechea ?], Matamoros, July 2, 1832. Describing the revolution at Matamoros. Expects early adjustment. Urges Ugartechea to cooperate with ,Tohn .Austin. Austin to Samuel M. Williams, Matamoros, July 2, 1832. Instructions for extricating Texas from difficulties. Convention between Santunistas and Bustamantistas, July 6, 1832. Guerra and Mexia unite forces to suppress insurgent movement reported from Texas. (Omitted.) Austin to Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, Matamoros, July 6, 1832. Regards Santa Anna's movement as that of constitutional federal democracy against aristocracy. The same contest has been waged in the United States, and democracy triumphed. Absolute freedom of the press the agent of democracy. Education of Mexican population a fundamental necessity for success of democratic principles. Troubles in Texas have been caused by· resistance of the inhabitants to unconstitutional measures. The colonists do not desire separation from Mexico and will never attempt to separate unless faced with absolute ruin. Suggestions for betterment of conditions. J. Mariano Guerra to Austin, July 7, 1832. Urbrfng him to cooperate with Me:rla in restoring order in Texas. (Omitted.) Jose Antonio Mexia to Austin, Matamoros, July 8, 1832. Requesting Austin to accompany his expedition to Texas to assist in restoring order. (Omitted.) Austin to Jose Antonio Mexia, Matamoros, July 9, 1832. Will accompany Mexia to 'l'exns. Convinced that the colonists haye no designs on the integrity
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