The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-12-02
NICARAGUA.


affairs have been prolific subjects for and discus
sion with domalisis and journalists both sides of the
Atlantic The late revolution in that little republic has
brought the of Nicaragua still conspicuousy
before newspaper readers and has excited much diversity
of opinion to the policy object and permanency Of the
government and, in connection with these things we
find publicity given TO statements which calculated to
mislead the public 1t is stated that Nicaragua contains
white population Of only 10000 persons. This is
error. Of the republic taken in the year
ls4G which is the latest of Information the sub
ect According to it. the population then 264ooo Of
whom 25 900 set down whites 900 negroes 90
900 Indians and 10000 OF mixed race composed OF the
negro Indian and Spanish with the Indian greatly pre-
dominating. The principal towns were Leon, containing
10000 inhabitants Masaya, $4,000 Managun, 10000
Chnandcga, 1000; Granada 10000; Segevia, 5000;
and Riyas, 5000
The birthplace of Colonel Walker the successful leader
OF the late revolution, and who may justly be regarded
the supreme head Of the government also Incorrect
ly assigned This famous parsonage is native
Nashville Tennessee where he successfully through
course Of studies for the practice both of law and med-
cine which proved be the prelude his introduction
the editorial chair He for time connected with
the press of New Orleans aud after his removal to Calor
MA several months, believe elapsed before he ex-
changed the pen for the sword His subsequent is
now a part of the history the country
We have already briefly noticed the execution of Gene
ra Corral pursuant the Of military and civil
tribunal convened by order Of Colonel Walker he is
now styled General Walker commander-in-chief of the
Nicaraguan forces The following particulars copy
from the Central American:
General Corral was the 9th instant, pursuant
the sentence military and civil tribunal 1t appears
that Subsequent ratying the treaty Of peace the
democratic party by aixng his signature thereto he had
despatched letter General Guardoa representing that
affairs being conducted right under Col Walker,
and appointing time for his investing the city
Granada with all his forces when Walkers party might be
unpepared taken by surprise and his whole force put tho
sword This letter. having been intercepted brought
COL Walker, whereupon civil and military tribunal
formed and Gen. Corral brought to trial charge Of
against the existing it h stated he
having written the intercepted letter. when he
found guilty and condemned death; he il said have
died like brave only regrettng that he should quit
the world leaving three sisters in very INDECENT crcum-
stances"
Ell Nicaraguense says:
On the 5th inst General vae the army of the repub
c delivered to General Walker letters Intercepted by him.
addressed General Corral General Martinez Santos
uardola late general officer in the legtmist Nj
caragua these letters together with another from General
Corral friend, intercepted the time, betray ed
Corral Martinez, Xatruch, and Guardiola overurn the
present government OF the republic which but few DAYS
BEFORE with the Bible in hand and the treaty the other
the Of the altar, the temple of the Almighty in the
OF his Saviour he had respect obey and
uphold. a e
General Corral forthwith arrested and charges and
specifications prepared against, and court martial
summoned try him for high forasuuch had
invited Generals Guardioa and Xatrnch come and with
armed violence disturb the peace of Nicaragua and
spring with the enemies Of the State overthrow gov
Of Nicaragua foramuch he had held trcasona
BILE correspondence with Generals Martinez Xatruch
The met and after patient examination consd
GRAFTON of the proofs and letters found him guilty of the
charges and specifications and sentenced him shot
"The findings and sentence approved confirmed
tn 7th inst and he ordered shot on the plaza
IL o'clock Of the sh. The hour
to o'clock to enable the prisoner complete his prepara
lions for DEATH AT that hour he led FORTH and in the
of the garrison shot the great of the
CITY, lie met his fate with the composure Of soldier and
was evidently man worthy of better fate His counto-
nance though only eighty hours had elapsed from his
arrest to his execution bore marks Of the severe mental
trials he had undergone" p