independent Government, or to adopt such measures as they may deem best calculated to protect their rights and liberties; but that they will continue faithful to the Mexican Govern- ment so long as that nation is governed by the Constitution and Laws that were formed for the government of the Politi-. cal Association. · 6th. That Texas is responsible for the expenses of her Ar- mies now in the field. 7th. That the public faith of Texas is pledged for the pay- ment of any debts contracted by her Agents. 8th. That she will reward by donations in Land, all who volunteer their services in her present struggle, and receive them as Citizens. The.se DECLARATIONS we solemnly avow to the world, and call GOD to witness their truth and sincerity; and invoke defeat and disgrace upon our heads, should we prove guilty of duplicity.
Plan andPowers of the Provisional Government of Te.,:as.
ARTICLE I.
That there shall be, and there is hereby created, a Provi- sional Government for Texas, which shall consist of a Gov- ernor, a Lieutenant-Governor, and a General Council, to be elected from this body, one member from each Municipality, by the majority of each separate Delegation present; and the Governor and Lieutenant-Governor shall be elec~ed by this body.
ARTICLE IJ.
The Lieutenant-Governor shall be President of the Coun- cil, and.perform the duties of Governor in case of death, ab- sence, or from other inability of the Governor, during which time a President "pro tem." shall be appointed to perform the dutie.9 of the Lieutenant-Governor in Council. ARTICLE m. The duties of the General Council shall be, to devise ways and means, to advise and assist the Governor in the discharge of his functions: they shall pass no laws
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