The Trinity journal., 1856-07-12
Nlcaragua-Historical.

Datlug Ddck TWO years, CnamOr0--Iegltl-
mist-conteStcd the election to the Presi-
dency OF Nicaragua with CaStillon, demo-
crat. Chamoro proclaimed his election
from Grenada Castillion from Leon
Monez, who had been minister of war to
Escotia whose death had occasioned the
election, baniShed Castilon and his assist
ant partizans, in order that he might have
supreme authority, inaugurating another Of
the revolutions that have been so frequent
Chamoro sent to st. Salvador for assistance
to itstate himself in the Office to which he
Gained to be elected, and was soon able to
establish his government at Grenada and
hsr.Sh Aioncz from the country CaStillion
came from San Salvador with Is men, took
Rcalg'o Y surprise in the night, and march
ing thence with an addition of eight or ten,
took ChiuaMSagua the Chamoro forces fly
ing at his approach ana with an army of
three hundred men, advanced and took
Leon-dcmocratic aready-deCared him
self President Of the Republic, and soon
possessed every part of it except the city of
Grenada, for long time head-ouarterS Of
the lcgitimiStS-cr services, as the democrats
chose to call them He beSieged Grenada
three months without success, and retired,
leaving Chamoro in possession, and half the
city in ruins. In this state Of political af-
fairs the Americans were invited to come
to the aid Of the democracy. Gen. VIM.
Walker accented the terms Of negotiation
rendered by Castion through Capt Cole,
and the brig esta, under command of Cap
tain Nrbri>>ot, who with Gen llomsby,
had been negotiating several weeks in
California. va> ~ ~c1l'c for Central America.
ou TIE l'a 4 y of May, 1856, through the
s.d q III" r<,o-s Of the United States rev
tLHe cutter H'u. lLrcy
NAi.e negotiations were pending in Cali
focn,a. Gen. J"rcz. leader Of Castilion's
torce- had lost point after point to Estrada
row President in Grenada, in the place Of
Ga; ro Gcccaso,-tjiI he held for his party
Oh : t.e Lon department, when, month
before Walkers arrival, Moncz had been
recalled from han!>hmeut hy Castlion. and
paced in command over Jercz as the final
hC,e q recovering what he had lost to Is
trade.
On tic IGtI OF June Walker landed at
hcS'eio, and reporting himself to CaStIlion,
and receiving a reinforcement Of sc natives,
OIL the 24Jh sailed for San Juan.
AT 10 oc.cck on the night of the 28th
willie the ran was falling in torrents, Il de
tachm"nt Of Americans commenced the bat
lie OF IO,o, took the commander Of the gar
rlSoa, Killing eleven, while the Americans
pod unharmcd. The next morning the
whole company marched uron Riyas The
Sc natiycS deserted at the first fire, by order
i l.
III possess On Of Modraghil, their commander
From Loon till four O'Clock, j. NJ, the fifty
fix Americans fought in the open streets,
and two hours longer in two houses near to-
Fcthcr, and ut dark cut their way through
reinforcement Of 40 men, leaving eight of
their number dead upon the field of battle
and two wounded, whom the enemy burned
alive uTon the spot The native troops
against whom they fought numbPrcd-by
Their own rcport-SG0, of whom lS9 were
killed and G6 wouudcd-30 of the reinforce
mcnt, as the Americans made their retreat.
The 4G returned by ship to ReaIejo On
the 18th Of August they were again ready
TO sal, when Gen. Vale came to the brig to
offer assistance if Walker would wait twenty
four hours. In two days he had 120 brave
democrats, which, with the AS Americans,
filed the vessel. They landed at San Juan
August 2Sth, and Sept. 81 fought the bat
tie of Virgin Bay, Vale leading the native
troops in the center, with the Americans on
either wing, as they marched into the city
against Con. Guardiola commanding $40
men, who fought with bravery, but lost SO
Killed besides wounded, prisoners, and their
.1t, ,t.i.t l.. l,,t e. ~
were Killed upon the other side.
From Virgin Bay Walker drew off his
forces to san Juan, and on the arrival of
torty-tWo men from California, (scyera of
his first company were away with 6S
Americans aud 200 natives marched for
Grenada, while the Chamorester forces
were concentrated at Kyas, expecting an
attack " on that place. On the 18th Of
October they were prepared to storm Grcna-
da, but crossing the lake and arriving at
day-break, took OSScSSion Of it with almost
no resistance. An embassy Of peace was
sent across the lake to Virgin Bay, thence
to Ryas, which offered Corral the provis-
ional presidency Of the Republic if, laying
down arms the two parties would agree to
peace and union OF interests Corral in
suited the embassy, and prepared to march
upon Grenada Meanwhile on the arrival
OF the passengers over the transit route from
California, Corral attacked then killing five,
and wonndng SIX or seven. ThcntelIigcncc
of this induced summary action at Grenada.
Mayorga was prisoner Of war but had the
limits Of the city on parole Of honor. Walk
tr ordered him put in irons and shot the
next morning, and sent word to Corral that
for every Amarican he should kill hereafter,
ten from the best families in Grenada would
he executed, and he would commence with
his. lhiS brought Corral to terms lie
marched lis $50 troops into Grcnada-they
deposited thcir arms u pom tie plaza. The
ministry Of war was given to Corral and the
Presidency to tiyas whom Corral nomi-
mated. But Corral was seryiIe still and
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