existed with some of their predcccsso1·s. .A. sense of common danger, if not the only cause, had no doubt its share of influence in bringing about that perfect unan- imity which pervaded their counsels at the time of the adoption of that resolution, which, it is hoped, will prove to be the basis of independence and lasting pros- perity to Texas. It was one part of the happiness of that body to feel and manifest a disposition to consign to oblivion all past criminations, and unitedly to go forward in building up the common interest. 'l'he wisdom, magnanimity and patriotism of that Conven- tion, it is belieYcd, will be seen and aclmowledged, when the spirit and views which guided their delib- erations, and prompted their decisions, come to be bet- ter understood, than they hitherto have been among their brethren and friends in distant places. The perils of the times and the rapid strides of the enemy toward the threatened conquest and subjugation of their country, abridged their session, and called them to the discharge of other duties. By way of conclusion to my remarks upon this part of my subject, I propose giving a few reasons for thinking, at the time I left Texas, that the war would not, on the part of :Mexico, be prosecuted any farther. Setting aside their poverty, by which Santa Anna was compelled to resort to forced loans, I partly depend, for argument, on the geography of the country. It
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