New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-07-24
LETTER FROM NICARAGUA,
IoonnEsr M EN- cr F THE cHHsc EsT.l

san JUAN DEL SUR, June 80, 1856. '
lfH Dear Crescent On my way over 10 virgin
Bay some three days since was surprised at having
something put into my hands which looked very
much like a letter, but as it had been very long
time since had received letter, that at first did
not believe ii was for me, and was not convinced until
opened il and found it--hailed from your sanctum.
Well can assure you it was truly welcome, as it was
the first line had received from New Orleans IN
period Of seven months-it had been two months and
twentysix days its way, as it was written On the
9th of April, and from the various postmarks upon
it. it had been to three Of the West India Islands, and
getting tired of its wandering, came to its destna
ton. There is something wrong in the arrangement
of the mails, as there are many in this army who
have never received letters from home, all owing to
this bad arrangement Cannot something be done
for us out your Post Office, SO as to have some
kind of regularity in the mail
There is nothing new in this part OF the country
up towards the north there some little excite
ent all caused by the conduct of the late President
Don Patrcio Riyas, who, accompanied by his cabinet
with the exception of Don Fernin Ferrer) had lett
for parts unknown Well, let them go, they were OF
little use to the country General Walker, on hearing
! of the doings of Mr.. Rivas, Immediately issued a
proclamation declaring the Government dissolved,
Rivas traitor, and appointing Don Fermln Ferrer
Provisional President Of the Republic, and to act as
such until the Ncaaguans could by vote elect some
one to be their President. The election took place
few days ago, and the candidates were Gen. Walker,
Gen. Jerez and Patrico Rvas. Although there is no
returns yet, there is no doubt but what our worthy
and great commander is elected.
OF war news there is nothing-the Costa Ricans
have got enough and l don't think they will care
about trying us again. and should any Of the other
Greasersn feel disposed to pitch in, they can come
and try it, as their demands can always be complied
with; but if they know what they are about they
won't come. Like the Costa Ricans, they will fine
out that it won't do to tackle on to Uncle Billy an6
his army.
The two last parties of recruits which have arrived
(the commands Of Col. Jaqness and Col Allen,) on
here have given great satisfaction, every agreeing
that they are the finest set yet arrived from the States
. The friends of Col. JaQuess will no doubt be please
: to hear of his appointmsa to the command of tn
ID Infantry. Jules G, DreuX is also appointed cal
tain. They are both fine soldiers, and such as the
- are welcome. would like much to see my youn
friend Capt Hunting, (of your Washington Artillery
~ come out here in command of company
= In connection with many others, was pleased /
hear of the great victory of that impregnable an
Ill inyncibe individual usually known by the name
SAM and among the most rejoiced at it was your We
w known citizen, now Gen. Hornsby. The General
az the present time is in command OF the MERIDIAN
eS Department, post which requires man Of abili
to fill and there is better fitted for it than
as fighting General-the name the old boys have Civ
Gu to Gen. Hornsbyand well does he deserve it, fol
:" a brave man lives, Gen. Hornsby is that man.
no The arrival of the California steamer is anxious
'n looked for there many recruits expected on
VII Preparations are being made to celebrate the 4th
nc July in Grenada. am in hopes of being there,
ger if am, will give you full accounts of the proce
mo ngs My next letter will be dated from there, q
iel start for that city tomorrow, and will write the
opportunity. Until then adeu.
EN- Yours etc. AID