from Ruin. On receiving the appointment of Agent my commercial pursuits were relinquished and my Lime from that date was exclusively devoted to the interests of Texas. Whal has been my reward?- Disgraced by the proceedings of your Cabinet, without receiving a word of Explanation! In the Commercial Bulletin of yesterday you will perceive the proceedings at Washington, which leaves no doubt but the independence of Texas will soon be recognized, It is not believed by our most respectable Mexican Merchants that a force will be sent lo Texas this Season- Your attention has been so often Called to My situation, I say no more on the subject and look for generosity from the Executive of Texas. Per Sehr Flora you-Dr Archer and Col Wharton will receive packages of papers, Also I send you two of this date. No late arrivals from Mexico. By the arrival of Mr Hameean, I had the pleasure to learn your safe arrival and trust to receive advices from you next vessel Wm. Bryan Gov Viesca has rec. letters by an Arrival from Tampico this morning which informs him that a revolution has already commenced in Zacatecas we also have news that an apology has been made to the U S Government thro the papers for the Insult to the American officers at Tampico and the Commanding officers of the post dismissed. We also have news that the Mexican Govert are Making efforts to raise another army by kidnapping Young and Old and forcing them into service. they will also attempt to raise Two Million Dollars by forced loans. each Merchant to pay from 1000 to 1500 dollars or go lo prison all Foreigners are Arming for self defence against the rabble dates to the 7th July [Addressed:] Gen'l S. F. Austin Velasco pr brig Good Hope (3777) [BURNET PROCLAMATION] By the President of the Republic of Texas, for the election of a President, Vice President, Representatives and Senators to Con- gress. To all to whom these presents shall come greeting. Know Ye, that I, David G Burnet, President of the Repub- lic of Texas, by and with the advice and consent of the Cabinet do
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