The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-11-06
IMPORTANT FROM NICARAGUA.

TINS snip before Junction
the river San Juan and Lake Nicaragua ordered
usual, TO come TO- and whilst lying TO- fired into with
thirtytwo pound shot from the ioEb killing instantly
Idly aud child besides seriously nurng the machinery OF
the boat The passengers met With further molesta
ton and reached the steamship Uncle Sam, at San Juan
del Sur, in safety.
on the night of the 10th ut most murderous attack
made upon the returning California passengers Vir
gin Bay by the government forces from Riy killing -four
Of them and severely wounding eight ohersboh
pearing to be dictated 10y spirit OF revenge for the
cess OF Walker who has complete possession of the
country.
General Corral commander of the forces of the late gov
ernment surrendered 10 Walker at Granada the 22d
nlt at which time treaty OF peace formally signed
and ratified by the late conlending parties.
Don Fruto Mayorza late Secretary Of State of the former
government and prisoner on parole in The city Of Ga-
nada detected Ia correspondence with the enemy
side and, having been tried by coRr-martla and found
gully shot the public plaza the morning Of the
z2d ult
We cory tie following from the Ecaraguese of the issue
of October Is:
On Sunday last the dav after the captute Of this city
meeting of The native citizens held, and resolutions
adopted Offering to General Walker the presidency.
The address was signed by Rosario Vivos Sebastian Ma
renco Pedro Qtiaara the aycoyas and many others This
Gen. Walker declined in favor Of Gen. Corral commit
tee Of citizens joined by The priests and Mr. Juan RUE
late Minister Of War; and Mr. Mateo Mayorga late Mins
ter of Foreign Relations called upon the American minis
ttt Col Wheeler as also Capt Scott the general agent of
the Transit Company ard requested that rs would proceed
TO Rvas where Gen Corral With proportions Of peace
Col. w heeer declined, not Wtsn 10
his government in any shape. But when it was urged
by the applications TO tears of those PERSONS and
that doubt existed in the minds of any that thus
peace would be settled and that such interference
civilized savage he consepied, and left this city at
midnight, accoiiitafed by mr. Juan Eniz- who gave
vate secretary Thomas r. yam Dyke esq They reaci-
ed Rivas about two o'clock on Monday, which place
strongly fortified by It's iofcAs Of Corral, but Cor
raj was absent After remaining few hours hs ordered
with pf ri I'm WI "a
INFORMED thpt he must remain; and the soldiers viii,
their arms paced a. hiH door He demonstrated
against such conduct great violation Of his fights end
deliberate and wanton insult to the American govern
meDt He thus kept for two days when his friends in
Virgin bay becoming appreheusive of his safety and life
despatched courier Mr. Mlls to ascertain the facts who
unable penetrate Rivas but by kind native
he was told Of the perilous condition of the United
States minister and who begged Elm to return immediate
y. The steamer Virgin was then despatched to Saint
George the point to Rivas by water under charge
of Captain Scott, who fired four cannon heavily shoted
This CHARMED The governor and project Col F. Xatruche
and sawata Costello eg WheeF sen. 'se governor
other day his friends woud atsacl fi7as and POT man
Of them would be spared that they might taEe hs life,
but that bis government able aud ready to protect
him. The governor then granted him passport permit
ting him depart the nest day ht o'clock, p In
the morning COL Wheeler determined TO start 1t ocl5ck,
and SO informed the governor, who now agreed An es-
cort of about hundred men accompanied him far
ST. George. The solemn pledge OF the Secretary of War
shamefiily violated BY his remaining At Rivas.
General Corral despatched courier to Colonel Wheeler
and the following correspondence took place for the copies
of which we are indebted to Mr.. Van Dyke;
liberal translation
CoMMANpER-IS-CHIEF THE ARMY
THE REPUBLIC OF NICARAGUA
Headquarters (marchingD Oct. II, 1855.
ali placed IN tbe inperions necessity manifest to the
minister Of the United States Of America that In conse
uence Of his return TO the city Of Gaads IL tie steamer
Of the Accessory Transit Company, taken by the cie
coi.ahdg tie forces who occupy that place, with the
object to hurt or intending to hart the forces Of the
preme government who have the hohof 70 command in
Rivas, will inform you that am not OF Will not De
responsible for what may happen you, personally for
having interered in domestic discussions TO the Peu
dice of the supreme government who has recognised and
admitted him. much the made himself bearer OF
communications and proclamatiops against the egt-
mately-rccognised authority therefore, now protest and
give you notice. that this same date informed the
Secretary of State Of the United States Governor Marcy
and the newspapers of New York.
am your dear servant, ID. I. h.,
POHCIANO CORRAL.
To the MlzlsrEn OF THE y. s. A. in Nicaragua.
LEGATION q. s. A., NEAR REPUBLIC NICARAGUA
Virgin Bay, Oct. is, 1855.
have tile honor acknowledge the receipt of your let
yesterday iii which ybu inform that you are con
PEELED to manifest your protest against my return to
the city of Granada with the object of injury the forces
under your command in the town OF Rivas'
Ireply that had such object in visiting Rivas, as
will appear fully by letter which wrote to the mill
itary governor of that department copy of which en-
close you had personal desire to leave Granada
but influenced by the chief citizens of Granada your own
friends the venerable fathers of the church. the tears Of
your sisters daughters and Others consented to visit yo
in company with Don Juan Ruez the Minister of War; and
your superior in Office bearing the olive branch OF peace
and proposition from the commander general of the dem
ocratc forces make you the provisional President OF
the republic.
When found that you absent and when desired
to this place. Judge my surprise when was in
formed both by the project and the governor That could
not return and thus held for two days actually pris
oner of war; with my secretary servants and my national
flag For this gross of the violation of the laws OF
tons and my rights ambassador protest; and be
assured general hatmy government will hold youand your
government responsibility for hi, lawless act
You further inform that, if ] return TO Granada,
will inform Governor Marcy the Secretary of State and
the newspapers Of New York. of my proceedings in this
matter,
In reply, | inform you that when have kept my word
of honor given the governor of Rvas 10 remain here
days TO await Your reply shall return to Granada
and that do not request have ever requested OF you
to be responsible my personal safety the flag Of the
backed Isl by aparioc President and thirty millions
of people.
have myscfinformed Gov Marcy Of these matters and
feel no way responsible you TO the newspapers Of
New York for my official conduct Yours, faithfully,
JOHN H. WHEELER
Minister U. S. A., Republic of Nicaragua
TO General PoYcIAso CoRRAL
statement OF the Receipts and Expenditures OF this
United states tho quarter ending September
80, 1855, exclusive OF trust funds
From customs 25s 2
sales OF public lands. 1lso 10 ~
miscellaneous 1913 fp5 IS
1874 AGO J;