Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-02-08

much interested IN tie history Ol lhat cOhblIgs
and in August of the same year he went 10
Honduras, in company with Byron Cole, origi-
nally of Boston, and at that time associated
with Walker in the publication of the ''Adver-
tiser,r whom he requested to obtain all posi-
BILE in formation upon Central American affairs:
| Il appears that, about this time, the political
afflirs on the Isthmus were in very troubled
condition, and Walker lent his influence TO the
party that had espoused the Democratic cause.
Through the treacliery Of the Spanish Revolu-
toni is, he was, however, unsuccessful ia this,
which is called the Sonora Expedition. Smart
ing 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 olden times, lac paid them their
wages ont of his salary as Editor of the "Ad-
vertiser." Whatever may be said of Walker,
otherwise, he has always proved himself of the
strctest integrity in business affairs. Castillon
was the leader of the Democratic party 10
Nicara qua, and was considered the ablest man
in the country Byron Cole had letters to him,
and was very favorably received. Castillon
took him at once into his confidence, and from
! him learned much of our American institn-
! lions. AS might be expected, the Chief be-
came very much interested in Col Walker,
and presented Cole with so, 900 acres of land,
with the understanding that it should be dvi-
| ded among the soldiers brought by Walker TO
aid the Democratic movement, and that they
settle permanently in Nicaragua. This was
accepted by Cole, who had thesdocuments of
conveyance Immediately executed. Cole now
! Joined Walker without delay, and in short
| time possessed themselves of two hundred ri
hes and all necessary ammunition. 1t appears,
however, that the wording of the document
did not suit Walker, and Cole was obliged to
return to get it altered. This he effected and
sent it to Walker, but, unfortunately, lost a du-
plicate copy in the streets of Leon. One of the
hostile party found it, in consequence of which,
Cole was obliged to fee to Honduras.
After much difficulty in organizing, Walker
landed with party of fifty.six men, at Real
ejo, and proceeding Immediately to Leon,
found Munoy, 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
hundred and fifty men TO operate in the South
ern part OF the State. Walker now embarked
with lis men, on the brig "Vesta," and pro-
ceeding down the coast, landed thirty miles
North of San Juan, and marched upon Rivas
the same night, through tremendous rain
Storm at day break he attacked the town,
and was opposed by force of between 600
and 700 men. At the first fire, all the native
troops under Walker fed, leaving only the few
Americans to combat against such fearful odds.
He learned afterwards that this treachery was
preconcerted by the General from whom he
obtained the troops. Walker stood his ground,
and with his faithful companions, bravely con-
tended for victory during the whole day. The
enemy was constantly receiving reinforce
ments, and on several occasions attempted to
surround bis little band. but his vigilance and
superior strategetical powers baff1ed all their
efforts. Although unknown to the enemy, his
personal courage so sgnaized him, that the
officers of the opposing force were often tell
ing the men during the day, to 'shoot the lit.
tie man with the white hair" Making des
pera;e effort, Walker succeeded finally in cut
ting his way out, with the loss of Only ten men,
while that of the enemy was over one hundred.
Walker now re-embarked his handful of troops,
and sailed for San Juan, where he safely arri-
we'd. When taking his departure for that port,
word was sent him that some person intended
to burn it down. Walker promptly informed
them that if they did, they would be punished
severely. No heed was paid TO his admonition,
and the barracks were soon 10 flames, and re
duced TO ashes. He rendered immediate asss-
lance, aud captured the incendiaries. They
were then tried by Court Martial, found guilty,
and shot, Considering that San Juan, at that
time, belonged to the enemy, the wkole coun-
try gave Walker credit for as great desire for
justice, as it did formerly for bravery.
Shortly after this, ,Munoy, who was com.
mander.in-chief OF the army, was mortality
wounded 10 a skirmish with the enemy; and
the command devolved upon Walker. lie
now so maueuvered as TO deceive the enemy
as to lis intentions. They withdrew all their
troops from San Juan to defend another point;
Walker made a sudden descent upon il and
succeeded in taking possession of it. lie then
marched mis- troops to Virgin Bay, u miles
H.. "a l.eo~o Ia roao ta1 tina "a rast
vigorously engaged the enemy. The battle
was severely contested Walkers hat aud
coat was perforated with bullets, and one cut
he skin Of his throat. Victory DESCENDED
upon his standard; the defeat Of the enemy
was final; and he was hailed by the natives as
their deiiverer. lie now went 20 work to set
tie the affairs Of the country, at the head Of
which, il seemed he had been thus providen-
TALLY placed, and the faithful allegiance, he
has since received from the natives, is strong
evidence Of his success. II Is unnecessary TO
speak Of bis acts, since he reached his present
elevated position, as they are already before
the public.
Praying your indulgence for the length Of
the above, now turn 10 what comes more
legitimately within the sphere Of my eorres-
pondence.
Ool Fremont Is now 10 New York. Hay-
ing lately received from Congress grant Of
$1,000 acres Of land in California. be Is now,
probably, one of the richest men in the U. 5.
The Coils presence among Ne has a stnong
bearing upon the future of our politics. Tie Re-
publicans are casting their eyes upon him as the
most available man TO represent ibelr party At
the mex. Presidential election. As he is . Mis-
souriasl, he might be swallowed BY some Al