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captain certainly did not commit himself by any con- 

 fessions ; indeed, the revolution in his sentiments was 

 most extraordinary. The Guatimala air was fatal to 

 partialities for Morazan. The examination, by favour 

 of the corregidor, was satisfactory ; but the captain was 

 advised to leave the city. In case of any excitement 

 he would be in danger. Carrera was expected from 

 Quezaltenango in a few days, and if he took it up, 

 which he was not unlikely to do, it might be a bad 

 business. The captain did not need any urging. A 

 council was held to determine which way he should go, 

 and the road to the port was the only one open. He 

 had a horse and one cargo-mule, and wanted another 

 for those trunks. I had seven in my yard, and told 

 him to take one. On a bright morning he pulled off 

 his frockcoat, put on his travelling dress, mounted, and 

 set off for Balize. I watched him as he rode down the 

 street till he was out of sight. Poor captain, where is 

 he now ? The next time I saw him was at my own 

 house in New- York. He was taken sick at Balize, and 

 got on board a brig bound for Boston, was there at the 

 time of my arrival, and came on to see me ; and the 

 last that I saw of him, afraid to return across the coun- 

 try to get the account sales of his ship, he was about to 

 embark for the Isthmus of Panama, cross over, and go 

 up the Pacific. I was knocked about myself in that 

 country, but I think the captain will not soon forget 

 his campaign with Morazan. 



At this time I received a visit from a countryman, 

 whom I regretted not to have seen before. It was 

 Dr. Weems, of Maryland, who had resided several 

 years at the Antigua, arid lately returned from a visit 

 to the United States, with an appointment as consul. 

 He came to consult me in regard to the result of 



