pronouneecl against tlw dictation and humiliating course of the lories an<l friends of the Spaniards. The pitiful faction which has dominated here has expired, and those who supported the doctrine of ~bjccl submission lo the military, have sunk too low, ever lo rise agam. Principle was gradually working out this glorious end, and preparing the way for the march of freedom when the order came for my being arrested and given up lo the military Lo be shot, for engaging the expedition lo Anahuac, elc. Thal was loo much for the people Lo bear; it was loo great a sacrifice for them lo make, and they unanimously exclaimed against this order and its supporters. The devil has shown his cloven foot, and his lies will be believed no longer. A tremendous reaction has taken place, and the lories are almost as bad off as they were in 1832. "Heaven's hangman will lash the rascals round lhe world." The word now is, a convention of all Texas, to declare our sentiments, and to prepare for defense, if necessary. The harrisburgers want no stimulus lo patriotism. They have always been the foremost in favor of liberal republican principle. They have always been on one side; the right side. They have never barked up the wrong tree, and I hope, never will. God grant that all Texas may stand as firm as Harrisburg in the "hour that will try men's souls." I feel the triumph we have gained, and I glory in it. Let Texas stand firm and be true to herself, and we have nothing to fear. We have many rumors afloat here. There is no doubt of one thing, they mean to flood the country with troops, and garrison lhe towns. San Felipe, Nacogdoches, and all the ports, are to be garrisoned in a month or two. They are determined lo punish those engaged in the expedition of Anahuac in 1832, and in 1835 and that of Velasco, in 1832. If we submit to these things, we are slaves and deserve not the name of freeman. We are to have a great meeting here on the 12th of September lo vole for and against a Convention. The citizens of the whole jurisdiction are invited to attend. I hope you will come and bring all the Harrisburg boys you can. Those who cannont come, please gel them Lo sign a paper similar lo the one signed al Columbia, expressing their wishes for a Convention. Tender my l,esl respects lo all the boys - tell them never fear, fortune favors the brave.
Your friend, W. Barret Travis.
[To John W. l\'loore Harrisburg, Texas J
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