Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-14
THE CAPTURE OF SAN JUAN DEL SUR BY
col. wALKER--THE NEW TREATIES
WITH NICARAGUA,


BY the Steamer Northern Light, at New
York the Herald has dates to June 3Oth
from Nicaragua. The Herald says:
Affairs in Central America were in q most
disordered condition. The brig Vesta, which
had on board Col. Walker and his party,
from San Francisco, reached Realeio some
weeks ago. 1t is known to our readers that
this port, as we'll IS Leon, on the Pacific, were
in the hands Of the Castillion party of Mic
aragua. Col. Walker, after conference
with Gen. Munoz, who is in command of the
Castillion forces, embarked for San Juan del
Sur, reinforced by 200 men. His party was
then increasd to about 275 men.
lie appeared off San Juan and landed his
forces on the night Of the Goth ult., at Breto,
about Ii miles north of San Juan, while next
day his vessel, the Vesta, and a schooner, ap-
peared off the barbQr of San Juan, to draw
off the attention of the troops there. In the
morning the troops were hurried off in great
precipitation to defend Rivas, which Walker
had assaulted, and is reported to have taken.
The next morning he took San Juan del Sur
without any resistance, and seized all the
arms and ammunition deposited there. 1t is
supposed that he will next attack San Carlus
and Castillo, and then, with combined
movement with Muuoz, attack Granada,
should Munoz be able to overcome Gen.
Corral at Manaqua. The President and his
officers left Grenada on the Goth, to Join the
army of Gen. Corral, and thus matters will
be brought to acrisis.
On the news of Walkers landing being re-
ceived at San Juan, the soldiers stationed at
that port (200) marched for Rivas, to give
him battle, but seem to have thought better
of it, as they returned the same night. 29th
June-Firiug was heard in the direction OF
nd hat Erh hal
taken place, but nothing definite was known
The passengers which came down in the
Sierra Nevada met detachment of Govern
Inent troops twelve men and Sergeant
who had been to Virgin Bay, collecting the
arms that had beeu left there. The troops
that had Joined Walker were said to be the
best in the oouutry, and, from the information
we could gather, the greater portion of tn,
intelligent men in the country were in favor
of him. The information, however, was re
ceived from those who were favorable t,
General CastilOn and the party with whom
Walker had sided, most Of the others havin,
ran away. The news therefore must be take
with some little allowance for the partialit
of those from whom it was received. A sp
from Walkers camp which was but 81 mile
from Virgin Bay, was in that town on th
29th of June, and reported that they ha
Deen wen receifeu ny lhe pest hch Ut isiNa
and vicinity. who were anxious for perma
nent government at any cost.
The British ship of war Buzzard, and ma
steamer Dee, were at San Juan or Greytowl
protecting the Mosquito flag. This town ha
been again organized, under the lead of Il. .
Martin, late Mayor, the same, we beliey
who WAS at the head of the city governmeI
at the memorable bombardment of th;
p'ace. Among the passengers by the No
ihern Light Is Col. j. ii. Wheeler, our Mini
ter 10 Nicaragua. We learn that he proceed
immediately to Washington, bearing two il
portant treaties formed between the Unite
States and Nicaragua. The Am,r.can eli
zeus of San Juan del Sur offered Mr.. Wheel
public dinner, which he declined.