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THE NICARAGUA NEWS,

the receipt Of the intelligence Of Gen.
Walkers late victory:
All doubts of the victory of The Mica
raguans. under Walker. over the Costa
Ricans at Rivas, were happily dispelled
by the telegraphic and mail accounts yes
terday. The news by the Oriziba. which
we get uia New York, Charleston and Sa.
vannah. settles the main fact. tina; there
has been great battle md q great tri-
umph. The Costa Ricans, who had &C.
cupied the Nicsraguan town Of Rivas.
with large force, were promptly attack
ed by the Nicaragusn troops from Grana-
ds. under Gen. Walker himself. and. af-
ter hard and obstinate fight, were com
pletely routed. with enormous loss
The details will be found in this paper,
from our Evening edition of yesterday.
into which they were transferred from
our Extra. published yesterday morn
ing.
There is a general joy over this news.
as though it wereihe report Of one OF our
own victories over foreign foe. Indeed,
the aspect which this war has assumed
gives us a national interest in the issue.
on the side OF Nicaragua. No; only are
the leaders Of the State and army Of our
own flesh. kindred and principles, but
they are prescribed and invaded on
grounds of hostility which include the
whole North American race; end the
combinations which have assaulted them.
and those which are threatened against
them, are aimed less ut any supposed US
urpation in Nicaragua. than at the exist
ence OF any American influences. or the
presence of any Americans. on the 18TH
mus. The outcry and the onslaught upon
Nicaragua has the single rallying word Of
enmity 10 North Americans. What won.
der is it. then, apart from our national
sympathy with tho gallant men who are
striving to found republic in Central
America. with the.consent Of the govern
ed. that Americans should rejoice at the
triumphs of the Nicaraguans. and feel i'm
patient TO lend them. not only cheering
words. but arms. munitions, money. and
men. the substantial aid by which States
are preserved and built upi Walker has
nobly repaired the mischief to the pres
tige OF American arms, caused by the dis.
aster of the imbecile or treacherous
Schlessinger; and shown that under lead
ers in whom they have confidence, the
energy and bravery of the North Ameri-
cans are irresistible. Ifhe fail before the
combine tons that may be brought against
him, il will be from no lack of a good
cause. the support Of the people whose
battles he is fighting. the bravery Of his
troops. or the skill. good conduc; or cour-
oge Of their commander. 1t will be be-
cause he will have been abandoned BY
those whose interests are really Identifi
ed with his cause. and whose nationality
he is in reality defending; and suffered to
be crushed BY combination of adverse
influences which have no element of CO.
heson that is no, repulsive to American
sympathies. interests and principles. II
is evident that he cannot be crushed il a
little timely aid is afforded by which he
can stand up against the formida Lle pre-
paration and alien alliances, which have
been brought suddenly upon him; and the
gallant stand which he is making gives
us the hope. almost she assurance. ;ha,
! the succos which have gone forward viii
( be sufficient 10 enable him to hold on tG
the advantages he has acquired. and pro
badly drive out the insolent invaders
| Certainly. in a few weeks, the aid which
could be sent from This country, if per
mitted to go out. and not arrested by for
eign officiousness before reaching tht
! field Of action. will settle the matter in
summary manner. An amy OF two
thousand we'll provided and well oficere,
North A Americans, under the lead of Will
liam Walker. would keep Nicaragu,
against all Central America else. il no
enlarge its area by the conquest OF Cost,
Ricahs itsslf. With clear, full and fai
play we would trust him against all tn
forces which the Is,hmus can raise agains
him, and fear nothing for the issue.
1t is the outside hostility which is L
be spprehe nded-the interference Of Eu
ropean Governments to furnish arms an,
men to the enemies Of Nicaragua, and t,
intercept the success which her friend
may feel disposed TO raise her from abroad
There are rumors assuming TO have pre-
else authority. and indicating ;he source
( o. sure evidence which is to be had. tina
the British Government has been in posi-
tive negotiation with that of Costa Rico
has offer men and money to supper
the invasion of Nicaragua, and has &C
tually instituted blockade Of the por
OF San Juan in order to obstruct the in
PRODUCTION into the country Of any sue
cors for Walker. fhe term blockade
used, but we suppose the meaning is in
tended that there is squadron o, ship @
observation at the port exercising tn
right Of search, to prevent the landing Q
troops or munitions for the use of Mica
ragua.
If all this be true. or if any materis
: rart Of il be true, the Government OF IN
United States cannot keep out Of the qua'
eel. II must give it's countenance, ant
: if need. material support TO Nicaragus, {
be false to its whole Evolutionary policy
its most obvious interests. its characte
and honor. If the British or the Frenc
. are not parties to the wnr, their right
search any American vessel. on any pr'
: tence. will be resisted with all the powt
!, of the Government. and bv the unan
nous instincts of the people. Ifit t
E defended az an act of war. or they. or e