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270 was the reception that he sent a force to bring out the corporations for a reprimand. He insisted that the assembly should retract its indorsement of Paredes plan and tender obedience, and this being refused, he ordered the members to be arrested and consigned to the fortress of Perote. At the same time he re placed Governor Dominguez by General Juvera for having undertaken to transmit the declaration of that body. On receiving the news Deputy Llaca at once

arose in behalf of his constituents, and caused the ministry to be summoned before the chambers to an swer for the arbitrary proceedings of their selfappointed commander-in-chief. The message being disregarded, they were arraigned, like their former colleague. Among the charges was tampering with