departed, who were supposed to be Texan spies. He sent four dragoons after them, who saw them enter a house in the outskirts of the city. Finding a mare and two mules in the y^d, the soldiers removed the ani- mals to prevent the escape of the strangers. The soldiers then entered the house, and arrested the two men, who on examination were found to have passports, and were allowed to proceed on their journey, and the animals-wero returned. It was not till after the affair that the commandant learned that the house was occupied by the American Consul.
- The Government was uninformed of the affair of the Eclipse, but would make the proper inquiries.
- The Compeer and other vessels were detained a few days at Metamoras, in consequence of a general em- bargo on all vessels without distinction, imposed by the Commander of that department, without the knowledge of the Government, which disapproved of and revoked it.