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Two American steamboats were taken possession of by Mexican officers, and used without compensation, in 1832.
Capt. McKeige was imprisoned at Tabasco, in 1834, and an enormous fine imposed upon him, " without cause.'' 6. The American vessel Paragon, was causelessly fired into by a Mexican schooner, in 1834.
The American brig Ophir, was seized and con- demned in 1835, at Campeachy, because by some mistake, the proper papers were not shown at the Custom-house.
The American vessel Martha, was seized at Galves- ton, in 1835, for alleged violation of the revenue laws, and the passengers, accused of an intention to use tire arms against a guard placed on board, were put in irons.
The American vessel Hannah Elizabeth, stranded in 1835, on the coast, was boarded by soldiers,