styled "The Army of Reserve for the protection of the liberties of Texas." This, then, is the authority, under which I am acting, and the authority, which David G. Burnet, who said to Col. Wilson "that Texas wanted no more soldiers," has undertaken to revoke-a decree of the Provisional Government, passed with all the formalities and all the solemnities, that attend the passage of any law of the Congress of the United States, a decree of the Provisional Government, adopted by and embodied in their Constitution of Texas, and to examine the authority of Gen. Chambers, and to answer, if it rests with President Burnet to set al night the Constitution of his country. Thal Texas is still appealing to the young men of the West, I refer you to the following extract of the circular of Capt. George F. Lawrence, who left Galveston some five or six weeks ago. He says: "I have recently returned from Texas, with a captain's commission under that Government, having gone as Lieutenant under Capt. Jas. Allen, of the Buckeye Rangers. I propose that goodly land. I call upon the enterprising and brave-all, who desires wealth and glory, may find it in Texas. It is my intention, having made arrangements with Gen. Chambers, to out in his division, August 28th, 1836." I also refer you to an extract from the letter of Capt. H. R. A. Wigginton, which was published some eight or ten days since in your Journal. He says: "It is possible, that I may be sent home again for men, as my recent success seems to have rendered Gen. Rusk extremely anxious that I should again return to the United States upon the recruiting service. Should I conclude to come, I shall leave here about the 1st of August." So that Texas does want more soldiers, and I pledge myself to those, who embark with me, that, upon our arrival in Texas, President Burnet, (who, I learn, is to be impeached for treason,) shall not be consulted, but, that we will strike for the army, where we shall be received with open arms by those, who have buffetted the storm, and who, at every hazard and every hardship, have battled with and beat back the enemies of their country. In conclusion I will add, that the laws in relation to the bounty lands are positive, and beyond the control or revocation of President Burnet. They must and will be received by the Army of Reserve; the Government is pledged, and not President Burnet. My battalion is nearly completed, and, that, for provisions and
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