Myrmidons of the tyrant Edward, when the hardy compatriots of Tell planted the banner of freedom on the cloud-caped mountains of Switzerland.-They did but league themselves to that cause which prompted the descendants of the followers of Pizzaro to throw off the yoke of enslaved, enslaving and degenerate Spain, and the same sacred cause, the same Phoenix-like and never dying principles are now animating and sustaining the chivalry of Texas. in resisting the encroachments on their political compact-by the trainhand soldiery who fight under the blood stained banner of the tyrant of Mexico. If the declaration of Independence by our fathers in 1776, was entitled lo the respect and countenance of nations, and that it was so-let France, Spain and Holland speak-we hold that the recently declared and promulgated intentions of the Texians are of right entitled, and in justice, should receive alike recognition by the different powers; and from none to soon as from those who array themselves under the Star Spangled Banner of American liberty: Therefore Resolved, That Santa Anna, having succeeded in overthrowing the constitutional liberties of the confederated republican states of Mexico, and upon its ruins [torn] submit to his usurpations, has on her part preserved inviolate the political compact; that her declaration of independence was the only effectual means remaining, by which she could maintain her political integrity; that having refused to submit to the fetters of the usurper, declared independence, and taken a stand among the nations- the expressed will of her people sanctifies her proceedings, and renders them ligitimate. Resolved, That we view the present war of Texas for her liberty, with lively interest, and with a deep and abiding hope that her efforts will ultimately be successful. Resolved, That we respectfully and earnestly memorialise this Government to recognize the Texian Republic as free sovereign and independent. Resolved, That we earnestly invite the zealous and simultaneous co-operation of our fellow citizens in the several States of this Union lo act promptly, that the voice of the Republic may at once be expressed to the assembled representatives of the nation.
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