March 10, 1861, Atlanta Constitution
Austin Tex.–
Gov. Sam Houston opposes the union of his now-seceded state with the Confederacy, preferring that Texas become an independent republic again. Mr. Houston also has refused to recognize the state convention which voted for secession. It’s job is at an end, he says, and he and the state legislature will take care of any public questions now arising. The legislature will convene March 18. But the convention in reply, has claimed full power to act for the state and has promised to act as speedily as possible to place Texas in the Confederacy. The convention will require all state officials to take an oath of allegiance to the new government, or else be replaced. Presumably, this includes Gov. Houston.