The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 41, July 1937 - April, 1938 Page: 341
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Analny.is of 1Vorl of Generrl Council, 1835-1836
of the governor was read to the Council and the measure was
unanimously passed over the veto.'"
In the policy of aiding MJexia and other liberals the Council
had the support of Austin. In a letter to the Provisional Govern-
ment, December 14, 1835, he declared that the government should
accept the services of Mexia, and cooperate in every way possible
with the Federal party of Mexico. Austin expressed every confi-
dence in the faith and sincerity of Mexia, and in his ability to be
of service to Texas. Fle urged the government to adhere strictly
to the Declaration of November 7, and not even whisper the word
"independence," as it would gain nothing for Texas, and would
cost the support of the Mexican federals.n
Having determined to aid Mexia, the Council felt justified in
calling upon him for assistance. IHe was invited by a resolution
of December 10, to proceed to B6xar, and there cooperate with
the volunteer army. Power, a member of the Council, volunteered
to inform Mexia of this resolution, and his services were promptly
accepted." He performed his mission and reported to the Council
that General Mexia was unwilling to risk his military reputation
by accepting a post under the Provisional Government of Texas.
Mexia had planned, and intended to carry out, an expedition to
Matamoras. He sent word by Power that he would come to San
Felipe in a short time to confer with the Council.7
The policy pursued by Governor Smith in refusing to extend
recognition of any kind to Mexia may have had something to do
with his refusal to cooperate at B6xar, or it may be that he was
unwilling to let anything interfere with his plans for taking
Matamoras. After his refusal to proceed to B6xar, the Council
became less enthusiastic in his behalf, and, December 23, adopted
a committee report providing for recognition of advances made
to Mexia by government agents, but advising against future
advances or responsibilities. This advice was given, so the report
said, because of the embarrassed condition of the treasury, and
because Mexican liberals could depend upon the resources of
Mexico as easily as the Texans could depend upon the resources
7oIbid., I, 644.
71Barker, Austin Papers, III, 282.
72Gammel, Laws of Texas, I, 645, 979.
73Ibid., I, 668, 674.341
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