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Rh of the rebels. From the latter place they reckoned that they should be able to communicate with Juarez. Their real aim was to claim a vessel laden with arms for the Liberals, which had been captured by the Imperialists. But General Pavon, who occupied the place, had recently allied himself to the fortunes of Ortega. The Liberals, now in possession of the vessel, claimed the capture as their lawful prize. Nevertheless, the frigate remained several days anchored before the bar at Tampico.