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perceive that the high political and military authorities of the department are not only disposed to listen to your complaints, but pledge a just hearing whC'n made thro the legal and proper channels -they are not di po. ed to eriminate, but anxious to restore order, and although aware that your proceedings have been precipitate and illegal, do not impute to your motives di honorable or disloyal in- tentions, and while they deeply regret and deplore the unhappy aspect of the country are willing to believe that warm and ardent feelings, goaded by personal injuries and abuses ond outraged by . many and repeated abberations and a disregard of the constitution and laws by a military officer have hurried you into seeking redre s for individual and public wrong . by an appeal to arms. neglecting the only legal com. e laid down by the law of the country of our adoption-Fellow citizen. -we are persuaded, that you are willing to listen to the dictate. of reason, we are proud to acknowledge that ·your intelligence marcbe ap.ace with the honesty of your in- tentions, it is that conviction which the more animates us to make this appeal to you; we do it, not as a dictation, nor to be understood as taxing either your judgements or intentions, no, we make this appeal to you -as men and brethren who have marched ide by side with us in the glorious conquest of the wilderness of Texas, we do it under the powerful and uncontrolable influence of warm per- sonal attaclunents towards you, and because ,ve are warmly alive to every thing that may, or can possibly effect your colony, and as faithful subject of the mexican confederation; and finally we do it because we are persuaded that the best interests of our country are deeply connected with the speedy and happy determination of this affair, and that you will cheerfully lay aside other feelings and opinions to cooperate in so interesting and important object. FELLOW C1TIZE S-as the organ of -communication with the govern- ment, This Ayuntamto. solemnly declares to you that no exertion . labor or paius shalJ be wanting or spared to place your complaints and grievances before the competent ,and corresponding authorities, who we are assured feel the warmest desire .for the safety, security nnd prosperity of all, and in whose assurances we have full con- fidence. Fellow citizens w·e close repeating our solicitations for yonr speedy and immediate return to your familie and homes, and are your friends and fellow eitizens. Austin 26th. June 1 32. IIoratio Chreisman presdtc Mutin Allen J. JI. Rell ITenry Chem<'OS [ f) Samuel l\I. illiams eey Declaration of Aynntamiento of Au tin.. Samuel M. Williams and other.. ,June 18:12. "Thia note on a scrap or paper encloeed in the above.
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