Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-02-04
New YORK. corre.nondencs.
Col. Walker-Hoao he got at the Head ofthe Mic.
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New YoRK, Jan. 81.

aragaan Goue,nme,st-Col Fremont George
Lac BuSiness-StaroatioR
New York, Jan. 81
AS debate on the Central American question
is to take place III the United Senate, it is to be
expected that whatever throws light upon the his
tory of the person who controls the destiny
of that country, will be Of interest, we subioin
the following obtained from sources not within
the reach Of many.
In June, 1854, Col. Walker was engaged as the
editor of the AdoertiSer, San Francisco, and
worked with all the earnestness of his nature in
the Democratic cause. Having read work upon
Nicaragua, he became very much interested in
the history of that country, and in August of the
same year he went to Honduras in company with
Byron Cole, originally of Boston, Mass, and at
that time associated with Walker in the publica-
tion of the advertiser, whom he requested to oh.
tain all possible information upon Central Amer.
lean affairs 1t appears that about this time the
political affairs the Isthmus were in a very
troubled condition, and Walker lent his influence
to the party that had espuused the Democratic
cause. Through the treachery of The Spanish
revolutionists he was, however, unsuccessful in
this which is called the Sonora Expedition
Smarting under his real or imaginary grievances,
he returned to California, with the soldiers who
served under him, and with the generosity of a
knight of the olden times, be paid them their
wages out OF his salary editor of the AdUe3iser
Whatever may be said of Walker, otherwise, he
has always proved himself Of the strlc est integ-
rity in business affairs. Caston was the leader
of the Democratic party in Nicaragua and was
considered the ablest man in the country Byron
Cole had letters to him, and was very favoraby
received q slillon took him at once into his con-
fidence, and from him learned much of our Amer
lean institutions. AS night be expected the
Chief became very much interested in Col Walk
err, and presented Cole with $4,000 acres of land,
with The understanding that it should be divided
among the soldiers brought by Walker TO aid the
Democratic movement, and that they settle per-
manently in Nicaragua This was the moment
waited for; the offer was eagerly accepted by Cole,
who had the documents Of conveyance mmedi-
ately executed. Cole Joined Walker without de
lay, and in short time possessed themselves of
two hundred rifles, and all necessary ammunition
IL appears, however. that the wording OF the doc.
ument did not suit Walker, and Coleswas obliged
to return TO get it altered. This he effected and
sent it to Walker, but unfortunately lost dupli.
cate copy 10 the streets of Leon. One Of the hos.
tile party found it, in consequence of which Cole
was obliged to flee to Honduras.
After much difficulty in organizing, Walker
landed with party Of ffty-six men, at Reolye's,
ndproceeding Immediately to Leon, found Mu-
noy, who had been recalled from exile at the
head of the army. After much trouble caused
by Jealousy of Americans, Walker succeeded in.
getting from Munoy one bundled and fifty men,
to operate in the southern part of the Slate -
Walker now embarked, with his men, in the brig
Vestay, and proceeding down the coast, landed
thirty miles north-of San Juan, and marched up.
on Rivas the same night, through a tremendous
rain storm. At day break he attacked the town.
and was opposed by force Of between six and
seven hundred men. At the first FIRE, all the ma
tive troops under Walker fed, leaving only the
few Americans TO contest against such fearful
odds. He learned afterwards that this treachery
was preconcerted by the general from whom he
had obtained the troops. Walker stood his ground
and with his faithful companions, bravely con
tested for victory during the whole day
The enemy were constantly receiving reinforce
ments, and on several occasions tried to surround
his little band, but Walkers vigilance and supe-
rior stratagicsl powers bailed all their Efforts
Although unknown TO the enemy, his personal
courage SO signalized him that the officers Of the
opposing force we're often telling their men during
the day to-" Shoot the little man with the white
hair" Making desperate effort, Walker sue
ceeded finally in cutting his way out OF his peril
Gus situation with loss Of only two men, while
the loss OF the enemy was over one hundred
Walker now re-embarked his handful of troops,
and sailed for San Juan, where he safely arrived.
When taking departure from that port, word was