law 1kcre1~ing: lhal every person in Texas should receive their land, but before the commissioners were appointed, the Governor was arrested.- In what manner are these citizens to get Lilies to their lands. The intention and policy of the present ruling authorities of the nation is lo destroy the system of colonizing and so soon as the military become possessed of Texas, that soon will the last league of land have been given to North Americans, instead of receiving the Lilies they will be cleclarecl foreil!ners & driven from the country: there is hut one possible way of avoiding this result and that is by laking St. Antonio, bringing the Vice Governor to his place in order that commissioners may be appointed lo put the people in possession of their lands. Citizens of Texas, you who have not yet received your titles must be up and doing-the taking of St. Antonio is important to you inasmuch as no Governor can be had until it is taken, and until you have a Governor you can obtain no land-and depend upon it, if you would secure your land, you must do it ere the military become masters of the country. Fellow Citizens of Texas.-Our interest, is common and no possible reason can exist for difference of opinion. We may differ as lo the mode to be pursued but one sentiment can pervade every breast; which is the safety and protection of the country-Let us by all means harmonize and act in concert, for it is only in union that we are strong, only united can we succeed-Let us no longer sleep in our posts; let us resolve to prepare for War-and resolve to defend our country against the clanger that threatens it-A sacrifice has lo be made-Let us sacrifice a portion al once-Jn order to secure the remainder-already we can almost hear the bugles of our enemies-already have some of them landed on our coast and you must prepare lo fight. Liberty or Death should be our determination and let us one and all unite lo protect our country from all invasion-and not lay down our arms so long as a soldier is seen in our limils.- R. M. Williamson
San Felipe, July 4th, 1835. F. C. Gray, Printer, Brazoria.
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