- The government understands that the Topaz which was chartered to convey troops, was wrecked ; that, after she was stranded, and while the soldiers were in the hold, the American crew shut the hatches upon them, and mur- dered three Mexican officers who were upon deck. That the object of the crew was to carry ^ff the money on board ; that the soldiers forced the hatches, attacked the crew, killed one, and secured the others for trial.
- The Brazoria was pressed into the service of the Texan colonists by Austin, and had been abandoned by her owner with protest for loss and damages. The Minis- ter of War had ordered her to be sold, and the proceeds paid into the treasury. On proof of ownership, the Government was read}^ to pay an equitable indemnity.
- As to the steam-boats detained, the government had pressed by the lion. Mr. Monasterio which limits the citizens of the United States having certain claims against the Government, to resort to the judicial tribunals of Mexico for indem nity, is wholly indefensible."
Ex Documents, 24th Congress, 2 Sesg., Vol. 3., Doc. 139.
a contract with the owner, who is now in debt to the Government. Nothing is due to him ; but if he thinks otherwise, let him establish his claims before the tri- bunals.
- The case of Captain Keige has been investigated, and the Government has ordered the offending officer ;o be prosecuted, and will indemnify Captain Keige.