Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-02-16
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We have read, SAYS the n Orleans Bulletin of
the Both nlt, and published great deal of inter
esting information in relation to this country, but
from sources which we could not vouch for as
authentic We have letter before us not de-
signed tor publication, adlressedto a personal
friend. written by citizen of the United States,
who has settled in that country, not to advance
any political ohjcct,or as Administering adyentu-
rer with view of acquiring lands by the strong
argument of force, but to cultivate the property
which he has obtained by purchase and holds by
legal aud indisputable title. His representa-
tons are therefore entitled to the fullest credit
He writes from Leon de Nicaragua, under date
of Sth January. and we make the following ex-
tract
This country has been d,eadfaljy scourged,
but think see the dawn of IA better day
Walker has done we'll He l., | think, iust the
man for the occasion, and have great confidence
IN HIM III every respect. ,ie has courage, ener-
gy, capacity aud fores ght-an intutive know.
edge at the country and people. and | hope t.
see him TT no do distant day President ofMe u.
nited States Of Central america. ! believe he
has high minded and honorable views, without "A
| particle OF mercenary feeling.
Some errors have been doubtless committed
by the new Government-the appointment of
| French, for instance, but you must bear in mind
there was n limited field for good selection
/ All beginnings ERE hard aud we must make all
Iowances for the peculiar state of things at the
time. The State is quiet and there appears to
be generally among the natives n feeling of con-
tent aud confidence. OF course there are some
exceptions. which is not surprising. Iapprchcnd
no difficulty so far as Nicaragua is concerned -
Her destiny consider settled but if the other
States should combine against her, it II light re-
qulre some lighting and large levy Of men.
which would retard her progress for n while
hope, however. peace will he maintained and
such Is now the expectation at head qunrters-
Walker has upwards of 500 men and is expecting
| large reinfortements from California aud other
| States. We want emf rants for mining and ag-
| rcultural purposes and mechanics as well ns
soldiers and you may safely recommend all ac-
! tive, sober and industrious men. and even fami-
| lies, to come out. They can rely upon its being
a healthy and most fertile country. have re,
ference 10 the interlor,not 10 San Juan. Kinnev's
settlement.
Most OF Walkers men are Young and we'll cd.
! ucated. have met among them many talented
| gentlemen, and most respectfully connected at
home. made visi, to Granada last week with
the object OF getting an exemption from military
service Tor the labofer on the plantation made
application to Gen. Walker for the everseer Off
GERS and 80 men and it promptly granted.
ms force Will enable Us To push our planting
and put up the centrifugal machine and set the
sawmill agoing. feel more encouraged with the
prospects than for time past
What is the Administration at Washington
driving at? Col. Wheeler, our Minister here.
| promptly and boldly recognized the Government
Oh Nicaragua after the treaty of peace between
the oon,e"dng parties. Precedent. policy and
good feeling justified him in doing so, and yet Mr.
Marcy refuses to confirm the recognition. He
must be ignorant Of the true state of hngs,or We
| ry ilmd think the latter; perhaps he fears Il
difficulty with England on the Central American
question, It so he ispurssing the way to bring