I found him pretty well informed, considering that he had received his information through the polluted channels of the Northern newspapers.
He seemed to think that we had been _precipitate_ in breaking off our connexion with the North; but I told him we had been the most patient, long-suffering people in the world, and waited till the last moment possible, in hope that the fanaticism which swayed the North would have passed away; and that the responsibility of breaking up the once great government of the North rested entirely upon the propagandists of that section.
_Friday, September 13th_ .-- Cloudy, with the wind very fresh from the eastward.

The town is still busy discussing our affairs.

A deputy asked me seriously yesterday if the President had not ordered me to haul my flag down, as not being recognised.

He said that the Assembly had called upon him for an explanation of the course he had adopted towards us, but that he had declined to respond.
It is reported, too, that there are two ships of war awaiting us outside near the Santa Anna light.
_Saturday, September 14th._--Cloudy, with fresh trades.

Having finished coaling and receiving our other supplies, we are engaged to-day in paying off our bills.