The meeting was again addressed by Mr. Powers, particularly with regard lo facts that should induce on young men to engage in the cause of Texas. Lieutenant Hugh McLcoud, recently from the Military Academy al W«:sl Point, addressed the meeting in a spirit-stirring appeal, pledging himself lo resign his commission, and embark as a volunteer, in the cause of liberty; that the struggle in Texas needed Soldiers, not resolutions; that we should lender them [illegible J and our arms on the contested field; that these would best express our sympathies in their behalf. Mr. Thos. W. Hazard, of S. Carolina, in an eloquent and patriotic address, pledged himself as a volunteer in the cause. The resolutions were then adopted unanimously, as follows: Resolved. That the citizens of Macon feel the deepest interest in behalf of their brethren and friends of Texas, now struggling for their rights and liberties, against tyranny and oppression. Resolved, That we will afford them all the aid in our power, not forbidden by the laws and constitution of our own Government, to save them from despotism. Resolved, That a cornmillee of five be appointed to correspond with the provisional Government of Texas - to receive donations for the relief of that people, and to enrol the names of all who are disposed to risk "their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor," in support of the noble cause in which our brethren of Texas are engaged. Resolved. That this commillee be authorized by this meeting lo correspond with all the cities and towns in the Stale, and solicit their aid and cooperation in the Texas cause. On motion the chairman appointed the following gentlemen a commillee, in obedience with the third resululion: Gen. Robt. A. Beall, Col. 1-lcnry G. Lamar, T. G. Holt, Esq., James A. Nesbit, Esq., and Dr. Robt. Collins. And on motion, the chairman was added lo the committee, with authority lo fill any vacancies. John T. Lamar, Esq. then read the rules and regulations lo be subscribed by the volunteers, by which they pledged themselves lo be governed until their arrival in Texas.
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