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letter, some strange rumors were in circulation as to the state of af- fairs here; 1 but I am happy in assuring you they turned out to be entirely false. Things are more tranquil; the Congress progressing in their deliberations, and appearances justify the conclusion, that whatever be the collision arising from difference in opinion as to the course this government should pursue it is gradually gaining strength, and will, I trust, ultimately secure the end of all govern- ment, the happiness of the people. As I mentioned in a former let- ter, business was all suspended for the ceremonies of the most splen- did coronation which perhaps any age has furnished. Congress have resumed their labors with some asciduity. The colonization law is now printing and will be finally discussed and disposed of in eight or ten days. I will forward a copy the moment it pusses. There is a section in it which embraces my case, and without some unexpected opposition or difficulty, I hope to have my claim fully confirmed, and be on my way to the settlement at all events in fifteen or twenty days. I shall however, not leave this until my land claim is finally ad- justed; and although I am aware the settlers have experienced much inconvenience by my absence, still in the end my visit here will not be without advantages to the settlement. STEPHEN F. AUSTIN.
ARTHUR a. vVAVELL To AusT1N 10 th A.ugt- on board L Azema Port of Veracruz
DEAR JUDGE Thank Heaven I am at length embarked unless t.he Govr- of S 0 • Jn. de Ulue throws some obstacle in my way which I confess I apprehend shall sail tomorrow for Bourdeaux which we calculate on reaching in about 50 days since she is a very slow sailer but there is no other My accomodations are very good the Captains Cabin, Passage money 300 Drs•. . . [illegiblel 160 Tons French L'Azemn- Mr. B: and companion have gone by heaven only knows what route I wish I had myself taken that. I intended of Texas I should have saved time trouble and risk and seen a country which I much de- sire to travel through M•· Hall No-8 Porbil de Mercaderos will have delivered to you the Pistols and 11. letter also one enclosed for Bustt,. [Bustamente 1]-to whom remember me most kindly-Mr. B: the C : 1 was I am told by a very respectable man who has known him very many years formerly partner together with one of his brothers in a Commercial house the other partner of which gave the 2 Brothers 30,000 D..• for their share in order .to liberate himself
, Both Bourbonlsts and Republicans resented the coronation of Iturbide, and plots and counter-plots were. numerous during July and August.
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