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published. Shortly afterward a large meeting of Texan sympa-
thizers was held at the same place. The meeting is said to have
been eloquently addressed by Charles Naylor and others. Reso-
lutions were adopted declaring the intention of those present to
unite with their fellow citizens in aid of Texas; abhorrence was
expressed for the practices of Santa Anna; the citizens of the city
and county were earnestly recommended to adopt speedy measures
relative to the oppressed Texans; the independence of Texas should
be recognized at once by the United States; the claims of Mexico
for neutrality had been forfeited by the outrages of Santa Anna.28
For the purpose of securing emigrants for Texas a general meeting
was held at Military Hall on the evening of May 30. The assem-
blage is said to have been feelingly addressed by Colonel Britton
Evans. A committee of five was designated for the purpose of
conferring with the general executive committee of the city. As
usual, a, series of resolutions were adopted. These expressed the
determination of those present to embark under Colonel Evans and
offer their services to Houston; to wear the badge of mourning
on their left arm for the Texan martyrs of liberty; to appeal for
help for the general Texas committee; and finally as friends of
religious and civil liberty the members declared their readiness
to sacrifice all for the Texan cause.29 In the following July a call
was issued for another public meeting to be held on the evening
of the 18th for the purpose of devising means for helping the
suffering women and children of Texas. The funds collected were
not to be used for furthering the action of the Texan government
nor to aid in establishing the political independence of the colonists.
The meeting was well attended. The mayor acted as president,
assisted by David Paul Brown and N. C. Foster as vice-presidents.
The meeting was eloquently addressed by Samuel Brashears and
Mr. Brown. A set of resolutions for carrying into effect the object
28Philadelphia National Gazette, May 16, 1836. Thos. W. Dukes was
chosen president of this meeting; Daniel Newman and David R. Graham,
vice-presidents, and Jesse Williamson, secretary.
'United States Gazette, May 31, 1836. L. S. HI-aighler was chairman
of the meeting, and L. S. Briest, secretary. Dr. J. H. Carr, Briest,
Haighler, Dr. Burks and B. Grant were appointed to confer with the
general city committee. The committee on resolutions consisted of Carr,
Briest, Lockwood, Steele, and Zantzinger.272
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