The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-21

UOn1B0A wo180Iu In OO0tT01 AMA0-
rfcs-PisR Of ssushern Consideration.
We present our readers to-day with some Of
the most curious and startling disclosures in con-
nection with General Walkers policy in Nicarar
qua which have % yet met the light AS authen-
dc evidences of the motives Of some of the poll
teal movements at present agitating the Southern
portion of our continent they will create deep
and widespread sensation. These Developments
are contained in the private correspondence be-
tween General William Walker, President Of the
republic of Nicaragua, end General G0ic0uria,
late Minister from that government to the Court
Of ST. James, now for the first time pablished
through the medium Of this journal
In order tAGt our readers may have clear
comprehension OF the important character OF this
correspondence it viii be necessary for us 10
make few preliminary remarks in reference 60
one OF the parties to General GOicOura
This gentleman. it will be recollected, was
exiled from Cuba for the active part which
he took in the movements set ON foot to
assert the independence of that island. He
is q man who, according to the admission OF
the Cuban authorities, is possessed Of capacity,
energy, and an ardent zeal in any course he I'M
dertakes He is, moreover, the owner OF consl-
derable wealth, which, during his residence
amongst us, has been literally spent in further
ing the various plans started for the liberation Of
his country. When General Walker succeeded
in establishing footing in Nicaragua, Senior
GocOuria perceiving in his success a prospect OF
promoting his own patriotic designs, made ten
der to him Of his services, and the former having
but too much need Of the aid Of men Of charac-
ter and influence, gladly accepted them. Senior
GOicouria received at once a commission as Bri-
grader General in the Nicaraguan army, and
was subsequently appointed Minister to England,
to further certain projects of apotical and fnan-
cial nature which General Walker entertained in
connection with that country and with France.
Whilst they occupied those relations towards each
other the correspondence in question was inter-
changed. The motive of its publication is ex-
planned by the fact that the stigma sought to be
cast on the reputation of General Goicouria by
his summary dismissal from his military and dip
usual in such cases, rendered the step necessary
Tor his own lustihcanon-
The origin of the difficulty between the two
distinguished flibusters was this. Goiceuria was
going to England to advance certain interests
and objects which will be found set forth in his
letters to General Walker Those objects may
be thus briefly ssated:-First-To convince the
English and French governments that General
Walkers political views were directed to the es-
Enlistment of al Independent confederation or
military colony in the South, intended to act as
and check to Northern interests
and Northern aggressions. secondly-To obtain
financial aid in the shape Of loans based upon this
understanding, as also upon the promise Of the
establishment Of such tariff in Nicaragua as
would amount to virtual recognition OF the
principles of free trade. Although not stated
in so many words, 1t is clear from the con-
purposes Of the English mission. Gen. Goicouria
delayed his departure for England to await the
issue of the struggle between Walker and Rivas,
justly concluding that in the uncertainty in
which matters then stood there was but little Us,
in his taking any further steps to carry out his
Instructions. Whilst thus hesitating in his
course be received in this city the news of the
decree issued by General Walker re-estabiish-
ing slavery in Nicaragua. This measure
which was instigated by that arch-llbuster Me-.
Soule and which was intended as an auxiliary to
the Southern projects OF disunion with which We
were menaced in the event Of Fremont's cleo
tion-at once annihilated the prospects Of the
English mission. General Goicouria, himself
violently opposed to slavery, felt that after the
re-es.ablishment Of q principle 50 opposed 10
English prejudces and policy there was but liz
tie hope Of anything being effected in thar
quarter He accordingly forwarded his resigna-
ton to General Walker, who, in the meanwhile.
dissatisfied with the independence OF his ENJOYS
character determined on bis dismissal; and his
mode of doing this was peculiarly self-relying,
and independent Of all diplomatic rule. General
Goicouria was a warm friend Of Nicaragua his
name and influence bad not only been politically
Of great use to Gen. Walker, but he had agreed
TO pay his own expenses out TO Englned, and bad
further made pccuniary advances to Wake to
the amount Of several thousand dollars for which
be holds his notes The Nicaraguan President
seems to be afraid to trust his agents with the fu
extent OF his political views; and this being ne
case he will fod butfew disposed to assume the
possibilities which he seeks to impose upon th N
There is another feature 10 this correspondence
TO which we must not omit to direct the att ention
Of our readers II is that relating 70 the sale Of
the forfeited rights Of the Transit Company, in
connection with which We publish the original
draft Of Randolph's propositions to Mr.. Wander
bilt. The only commentary which It il necessary
TO make on this curious document l. the state
mebt Of the fact that the decree Of General
Walker transferring the right to Morgan Is dated
in February last, whilst Randolph's offer bears
date the June following.
Other statements by other parties may make
more interesting Developments Of the important
political movements on foot on this continent for
we notice by our Washington telerrsphis des-