Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-11-10
Galifonia Nt(us.
ARRIVAL OF THE STAR OF THE
WEST
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.

The Troubles in Central Americd- Success Of
Col. Walker Capture Of the cityof Grend-
dd--Ourages upon the Isthmus-1merican
.Stdemer fred tpon--PaSsengers hlIed.
New York, Nov. 3.-The steamship Star
OF the West. from San Juan, reached her
wharf this evening. She brings 300 passen-
gers and S27265l in gold. Her dates from
San Francisco are to the 5th ult., before re-
ccived by ,he George Law.
The Star of the West connected with the
steamship Uncle Sam. Her passengers were
detained nine days on the Isthmus, in conSe-
quenco of the existing political troubles.
The war IN Central America has assumed
most serious aspect. CO.. Walker attack
ed the city Of Grenada on the 18th Of Octo-
Der, which having been previously almost en-
tirely deserted by its inhabitants, fell an easy
prey into his hands. No havoc was commit
ted by his troops. On the 22d, Gen. Corral,
the commander of the government forces, sur
rendered TO Col. Walker, result OF which
was that formal treaty Of peace was raj.
hc& between them.
Don Finta Mayorg, the late Secretary Of
State, having been detected in his correspon-
deuce with the enemy outside OF the city, was
shot at Grenada, on the 22d.
On the 9th Of October, the Transit Com
lNa Stth1l'Sl!l pAu NIiitS WIS hEtu lUlO
10y tho Government forces, from the fort at
the junction of the San Juan river and Lake
Nicaragua. The steamship had on board the
passengers which left New York on the 5th
Of October. in the Star Of the West The
fire from the fort killed lady and child on
board the San Carlos. and also damaged the
boat. The passengers were subsequently al
lowed to reach the Pacific without further
morstatiOn.
The Government forces from Rivas also
made murderous assault upon the returning
Callornians at Virgin Bay, killing four Of
the number, and wOunding, severely, eight
others. Both Of the above outrages are sup
posed to have been dictated by q spirit Of re.
yenge, melted by the success Of Col. Walk
er,
The following is brief statement 'of the
transactions upon the lsthmus, which are de-
tailed at great length in the Nicaragua pa
pers, received by the arrival Of the Star of
the West -
Colonel Walker-now General Walker
having been reinforced by small party OF
Caiornians on the 10Th ult, embarked at
Virgin Bay on board the steamer Virgin, and
before daylight the next morning landed with
in four miles Of Grenada.
After rapid advance, the little army
reached the city and gained the plaza with
out encounter!ng any serious resistance
Here sharp contcs; cnsued. which resulted
III loss TO the enemy Of fifteen killed and
several wounded. and General Walker took
possession Of the capital of Nicaragua. Sub
sequently the fort was captured by detach-
Gcnt of Americans.
On the 18th Colonel Fry and Parker IT.
French, with sixty men. embarked on board
the Virgin, which also carried the passengers
aud specie from California. with the intention
OF capturing San Carlos. The occupants al
the FORT however, fred upon the steamer with
cannon, and the expedition was abandoned
/ Col. Fry being unwilling to risk the lives oI
/ the passengers.
! Order having been restored, the citizans o
Granada held public meeting, and rendered
/ General Walker the Presidency OF the repub
/ lie, which honor he declined in favor Of Gen
/ Corral. Col. Wheeler, our Minister to Cen
/ trai America, after much solicitation. procec
! ded to Riyns with propositions Of peace
/ Arrvin" at fivas, and learning lhat Ccner
! al Corral was absent, Col. Wheeler attemp
| ted to return, but was prevented by the Gov
and detained two days. nor was he released
until the town was threatened with an ut.
tack.
This breach of faith on the part of Corral.
forces. led to spicy correspondence between
our Minister and the General On the 22(
Corral surrendered. a treaty Of peace was
formed, and thus Walkers victory became
complete. During the progress of these
events. Others of Importance were transpir
| ing.
On the 23d, the steamer conveying the out
ward bound passengers by the Star Of tht
West was fired upon from the fort. A thr
ty-two pound shot struck the boat, killing
lady and child, and seriously injuring the ma
chinery. Previous to this an attak was mad,
upon the returning CaliGornians at Virgin
Bay by the government forces, when fouI
persons were killed and eight Others severely
wounded.
These attacks were evidently made in
| spirit of revenge for the success of Walker
and perhaps with the view of robbery Col
onel Kinney was pursuing the even tenor o
his way, perfecting plans to secure large
emigration from the United States, with ev
cry prospect of carrying them out sucbessful
ly.