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Circular, announcing the naming to the governorship of José Antonio Fernandez, under the provision of the Constitution, Article 122.

Circular, announcing the selection of Lic. J. Antonio del Fierro to fill the judgeship (Primera Sala) of the state Supreme Court and providing for handling of business matters in the assessor's office.

Decree of state congress that the title of city be given to the towns of Matamoros and Tula.

Decree of state congress -- No. 7 -- voiding Decree 59, 20 November 1834, because it grants excessive power to the government in the persecution, apprehension and immediate punishment of vagrants and thieves. 2 copies.

Decree of state congress that Decree 53, 15 October 1834, remains in effect (calling for abolishment of principal departmental offices) but voids Decree 69, 27 February 1835, and any others contrary to it. 2 copies.

Reissue of congressional decree declaring Congress is invested with full powers to vary form of government and even to reconstitute it. 4 articles.

Decree of state congress that Decree 61, 22 November 1834, be abolished but that Decree 28, 24 October 1826, remain in effect. Said decrees pertain to appointments of judges and assessors.

Decree of state congress -- No. 10 -- accepting resignation of Vice Governor and allowing deputy Antonio Fernandez Izaguirre to continue according to the law in the governorship, in the failure of the elected governor to exercise his office.

Decree of state congress -- No. 11 -- that Antonio Rodriguez Fernandez be relieved of the governorship; that Antonio Fernandez Izaguirre continue officially as vice governor; that official elections to these offices be held when deputies to Congress are next elected. 2 copies.

Speech by governor informing citizens of the collapse of Congress but assuring them that order will be maintained, inspite of factions that oppose the course the government is taking.