The Trinity journal., 1856-11-01
Letter fir I'm Nicaragua.
GRANADA, NICARAGUA, Oct. l, Is

EDITORS OF THE JoURNAI.-Sirs | take the first
convenient moment to write you little of the
news from this new scene of conquest and glory,
am not much disappointed in the character,
enterprise and intelligence Of the natives They
arc really an inferior race Of people The coun-
try is much better than is generally supposed
1t is rich and fertile and all the tropical fruits
are found growing spontaneously. The growth
of sugar cane, cotton and tobacco is very fine.
1t only requires the intelligence and industry of
the Anglo-Saxon race to make this the most IA
vored country in the world. The native rancho
roes are perfect lords of case. Incidence and in
activity Their immense herds Of cattle horses
and swine, are counted by thousands. The true
Spanish ease. without the dignity. is everywhere
TO be found and observed in this region Of the
world. But things must very soon change
Time the analyscr ard rcfncr of all things will
extensive span of natural but raw material is
here to be found in human society and human
manners,-the genuine antcdluyian simplicity
in the garden of grecnness. The Adams Of this
land have no false bushes for vulgar differences.
nor have thc black eyed Ewes any Jealous or CON
ccaling desire to obscure their beautiful busts.
The people are not dissatisfied with Cen Walk
er's Government, but on the other hand are truly
attached to him, and rely with the utmost conf
dcnce in his wise and patriotic intentions to give
them free Republican Institutions under which
they may rise to the proud position of free in
telectual and prosperous people. There are
large concessions to our population every month.
One thousand persons are expected on the next
steamer from the East. Spectators are coming
by every boat from the Atlantic States. fine
chance is offered for this class in the purchase of
the large estates which will of course change
hands from time to time, besides there is over one
million acres of public land to be sold soon.
Pierre Soule, the former minister to France was
here about one month ago and purchased the
" Hacienda" estate for City thousand dollars.
We had battle here a few days ago. The I'd
Rifles. 63 in number went out about IS miles from
this place. They encountered about 2G0 Of the
enemy who had taken position in stone cor
rail- that led to a well fortified adobe building.
1t was a bitter conflict and bravely fought by our
men, though we found it necessary to retreat be-
fore such an overwhelming force. We received
reinforcement of G8 well mounted citizens but
in the meantime the enemy had also received Il
reinforcement Of 250 men. \ cond gagcment
va. had just before daylight Our men were un-
der the command of Coils. Cole and Wiley Mar
shall Cole, Bob. Milagan, Redct Sula, and Cook
Of Wines & Co.'S Express fell dead in the first
charge. The engagement lasted about 10 min
utcs and rcsulted in the loss of 28 men. We
were again compelled to retreat. charged the
front of the building with a small command, with
loss of five killed and several Woandod.
Marshall had his thigh broke, and as there was
no alternative but instant death to US. we beat a
retreat in little less time than you can dccipher
We placed Marshall on a horse and dashed of
at full speed for II miles He died in 10 minutes
after reaching Tipctapa. This eyentful incident
took place on the 18th Of September.
Nothing can exceed the high-to patriotism
which governs our Commander-in-Ch Chief, Presi-
dent Walker. He never fails to manifest his
grateful appreciation of the soldiers bravery
For my conduct in the battle was offered a COM
mission. but p eferrcd my present position
shall occasionally send you a communication
which may be read with interest by my old friends
in Trinity. | received copy of the JOURNAL
Iant!c States. WILLIAM \. OSBORN.