and the crew 'imprisoned, and pillaged of their clothes. The crew were afterwards
- Two American citizens were arrested in Metamoras, in 1836, by a party of soldiers, who struck one of them in the face with a sword. They were temporarily confined on suspicion of an intention to proceed to Texas. Sen- tinels were placed at the Consul's door, under false pre- tences. Soldiers broke into his gate, searched his house, and took from his yard a mare and two mules.
- Mr. Slocum, bearer of despatches, was in 1836, detained and fined, for carrying ofHcial letters.
- The American schooner Eclipse, was in 1836, detained at Tabasco, and her master and crew, mal-treated by the authorities.
- The American schooner Compeer, and other vessels, were in 1836, forcibly detained at Metamoras.