The History of the Republic of Texas: From the Discovery of the Country to the Present Time; and the Cause of Her Separation from the Republic of MexicoSmith, Elder and Company, 1842 - 512 páginas |
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... Texan Land Association , of Exeter Street , Strand . In the part of my work that professes to give the history of Mexico , I am less confident ; never having been in Mexico , and not ... Texan temptations " or Texan influences , PREFACE .
... Texan Land Association , of Exeter Street , Strand . In the part of my work that professes to give the history of Mexico , I am less confident ; never having been in Mexico , and not ... Texan temptations " or Texan influences , PREFACE .
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... Texan temptations " or Texan influences , I have studiously kept aloof from all that might be considered Mexican , lest I should unconsciously imbibe a spirit inconsistent with that of an impartial historian . Those who believe what Mr ...
... Texan temptations " or Texan influences , I have studiously kept aloof from all that might be considered Mexican , lest I should unconsciously imbibe a spirit inconsistent with that of an impartial historian . Those who believe what Mr ...
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... Texan rule , and by the atro- cities of the Texans , excited to a degree of mad revenge against all who acknowledge their govern- ment . To all this I may add , that Mexico , under the strong government expected to result from recent ...
... Texan rule , and by the atro- cities of the Texans , excited to a degree of mad revenge against all who acknowledge their govern- ment . To all this I may add , that Mexico , under the strong government expected to result from recent ...
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... Texan overtures to Morelos Mexican cry for the expulsion of the Anglo - Americans San Antonio retaken by Arre- dondo 22 Guerrero shot as a traitor 60 23 Justice to the settlers 61 • 24 Santa Anna espouses Pedraza General Teran destroys ...
... Texan overtures to Morelos Mexican cry for the expulsion of the Anglo - Americans San Antonio retaken by Arre- dondo 22 Guerrero shot as a traitor 60 23 Justice to the settlers 61 • 24 Santa Anna espouses Pedraza General Teran destroys ...
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... Texan people Death of Crockett and Bowie The Bowie knife Page Admiral Baudin's despatch 84 Prowess of the Mexicans 86 Diversion of the Mexican troops 87 Kennedy's ... Texan rural economy Texan salutations Yankee whittling XX CONTENTS .
... Texan people Death of Crockett and Bowie The Bowie knife Page Admiral Baudin's despatch 84 Prowess of the Mexicans 86 Diversion of the Mexican troops 87 Kennedy's ... Texan rural economy Texan salutations Yankee whittling XX CONTENTS .
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Página 462 - Any amendment or amendments to this constitution may be proposed in the senate and assembly ; and if the same shall be agreed to by a majority of the members elected to each of the two houses, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be entered on their journals with the yeas and nays taken thereon, and referred to the legislature...
Página 457 - The President shall have power to fill all vacancies that may happen during the recess of the Senate, by granting commissions which shall expire at the end of their next session; but no person rejected by the Senate shall be reappointed to the same office during their ensuing recess.
Página 463 - ... peace or safety of the State. No person shall be required to attend or support any ministry or place of worship against his consent, nor shall any preference be given by law to any religious denomination or mode of worship.
Página 106 - I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism, and everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch. The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily and will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible and die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor and that of his country. Victory or Death.
Página 462 - ... and if, in the Legislature so next chosen as aforesaid, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each House, then it shall be the duty of the Legislature to submit such proposed amendment or amendments to the people in such manner and at such time as the Legislature shall prescribe...
Página 441 - Commonwealth, for the time being, shall be the commander-in-chief of the army and navy, and of all the military forces of the State, by sea and land ; and shall have full power, by himself, or by any commander, or other officer or officers, from time to time, to train, instruct, exercise and govern the militia...
Página 442 - That either of the justices of the Supreme Court, or a judge of any district court of the United States, in addition to the authority already conferred by law, shall have power to grant writs of habeas corpus in all cases of...
Página 452 - Neither House, without the consent of the other, shall adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other place than that at which the two Houses are sitting. But this regulation shall not extend to the Senate when it shall exercise the powers mentioned in the Article.
Página 106 - If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible and die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor and that of his country. VICTORY OR DEATH.
Página 455 - Ohio ; and all prosecutions shall be carried on in the name and by the authority of the state of Ohio ; and all indictments shall conclude against the peace and dignity of the same.