John A. Wharton, \V. D. C. Hall, Henry Smith, Silas Dinsmore, James F. Perry, John G. McNeel, Robert H. Williams, W. H. Jack, F. A. Bingham, John Hodge, Wade H. Bynum, B. T. Archer, Wm. T. Austin, P. Bertrand and lsaac T. Tinsley. · Resolved, that the proceedings of this meeting be published in the Texas Republican. Resolved, Thal the thanks of the meeting be given to the Chairman and Secretary. Resolved, Thal this meeting adjourn. Wm. H. Wharton, Chairman Wm. T. Austin, Secretary.
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[NACOGDOCHES MEETING]
Texas.
Public Meeting al Nacogdoches.
Pursuant Lo a notice, a large number of the citizens of the district and town of Nacogdoches, assembled at Mr. Veal's tavern, on Saturday, August the 15th..Mr. James Bradshaw was called to the Chair, and Mr. Wm. G. Logan appointed Secretary. The meeting was opened by Mr. Whitaker, with some remarks in regard lo the critical slate of Texas; and he expressed a desire that the citizens present would exchange their ideas freely and fearlessly in regard lo the future course to be pursued by Texas. Mr. S. R. Peck then handed in the following preamble and resolutions which were read lo the meeti11g, as follows: Whereas, governments are designed for the rational control of human actions, and for the preservation of human rights. When these objects are disregarded or abused, the ends of association are disappointed, and the compact is virtually dissolved. i\lan, in a stale of nature, is free to think and act as he may deem best for his own preservation. It must then be admitted, that while in a stale of nature he has the right of forming an association upon such principles as best calculated lo secure the sacred anrl unaienable rights of life, liberty, and enjoyment of property. Therefore, Be it resolved, Thal inasmuch as we have been invited bY the Mexican Government lo become citizens and supporters of th~~ same, and having taken the oath to support the Federal Con~ress. - of the laws and constitution of the Republic, - the impri:-omnent of our chief magistrate, - the arrest of our memlwrs of tlw
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