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MEMORANDA.
[1850.
a dollar of public money lost, as I believe, nor any act of repudiation
of the currency commiitted or allowed.
p7th. Without embarrassing the treasury, the expenses of a
called session of Congress, of a convention of deputies, of a removal
of the seat of Government, and of the repairs of the publie
buildings at Austin, found in a state of dilapidation, were
incurred.
8th. Our frontiers were efficiently protected against MIexicans
and Indians. There have been more Indian murders and
depredations committed in any one month since annexation,
than there were during my whole term. (V. Reports to L egislature,
and MIem. Feb. 22, 1855.)
9th. We had no difficulties with Mexico, but kept the peace
with that country; and set on foot no expeditions after " glory "
or for "plunder," and endingi in shame and disaster.
10th. The laws throughout the Republic were efficiently enforced,
and the administration of civil and criminal justice restored,
and uninterruptedly continued. : : *
11th. Immigration of a favorable kind was very large, and
a new impulse was given to this and all the great interests of
the country. Public and private confidence was restored, and
the country made eminently prosperous and happy.
12th. All sectional strife was allayed, and the war between
"East" and "West)" terminated, as well as the unfortunate
wranglings between the Executive and Legislative branches of
the Government.
13th. The representation in the State Legislature was equalized
upon just principles, and all complaint on this score
allayed.
14th. The question of the " Seat of Government,' was harmoniously
settled, and the erratic Governmenit restored to its
proper habitation at Austin.
15th. Reduction was made in the tariff and other taxation,
and the foundation of other reductions laid.
16th. A decidedly favorable impulse was given to the cause
of " common school education," as well as to that of science, religion
and morality.
1 7tl]. Texas was placed at peace with the world.
18th. An acknowledgment of independence was procured
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Jones, Anson. Memoranda and official correspondence relating to the Republic of Texas, its history and annexation. Including a brief autobiography of the author, book, January 1, 1859; New York. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth2391/m1/64/: accessed April 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.