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bad; the first requirement of humanity is to permit each one to
follow in peace the religion and beliefs that please him." But
this conduct cannot satisfy the ministers of religion, who wish to
have the right to tyrannize over men even in their beliefs.
In my opinion the exclusion of all the religions mentioned in
the federal constitution, should be interpreted as strictly appli-
cable in old settlements where the clergy and catholicism have
dominated and do dominate. In the uninhabited sections that are
yet to be settled, there is already a kind of natural tolerance prac-
tised among the tribes that adore the supreme being, according
to the first inspirations of the heart of man. It seems that it was
not the idea of the legislator to impose this religious domination.
Due to false prejudice, this provision which is so destructive to
society can not be changed, although it is opposed to our institu-
tions. The passing of time will destroy this intolerance. At least
this provision will be disregarded where there are no motives of
scandal to fear. Indeed great evils will be avoided and society
will be benefitted.
The plan of attracting Europeans to settle the frontiers, espe-
cially in Texas, by offering inducements, is absolutely necessary.
These settlers and the Mexicans will counterbalance the prepon-
derance and advantages that, for many obvious reasons, the natives
of North America have in their favor, either because of the foolish
and regretable disorder with which they have been admitted, or on
account of their proximity and, particularly, on account of the
qualities which the Europeans and the Mexicans lack. Since I am
dealing only with the latter, the government must not spare itself
sacrifices, however costly they may be, supplying them the help
and resources necessary to establish themselves in the colonies and
military settlements that I set forth in this project. I do not
explain in this exposition the utility and advantages of this step
or the measures for forming companies and bringing European
families. I promise to do so for your Excellency at an opportune
time, if you wish me to do so.
For the present, I close this exposition, by touching upon the
necessity of making a formal war against the Indians or barbarous
tribes that infest the territory of the Republic. They have deso-
lated and are still ruining the villages and will impede the estab-
lishment of a system of regular settlements. I mention the neces-330
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