The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-06
Presentation to Captain Anderson, Of the Nj
caraguan Army.

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Presentation to Captain Anderson, Of the Nj
carayuan Army.
Last evening At the st Nicholas Hotel number Of cl
tizens who sympathise with the present government
the republic Nicaragua met for the purpose Of pre-
sentDg officer In the army Of that State Captain
Frank Anderson sword. This officer participated In
all the battles in which General Walkers force was en-
gagged rewarded for lis gaantry at the action
OF Rvas by the commission which he holds The
company, numbering about fifty, sat down TO elegant
supper, at half past eight O'Clock, and at about half
past nine the presentation made by Mor George b.
lia, OF the New York Volunteers who fed the CHAIR
After briefly audng object which had called the
companytogethe be addfe sedea plain Anderson fol
lows:-
SIR The citizens Of New York Who syupA.hise with
the efforts that are making 70 give freedom repubi
can INSTITUTIONS to every portion OF the Western hes
phere, have deputed the undersigned to publicly greet
you, and announce God speed to you and y,ur com
patriots in your efforts TO give stable liberty the health
tul and beautiful land of Central America. (Appaase)
Individually you are Of interest to We you
q native city energec and usiss
tic youth early tried his fortunes upon ght tsinx
shores of country Is late acquisition Catorns thence
traced Central America where the lead of
the gallant Walker the immortal afty six Americans
came at the call OF oppressed people, to give freedom
to their land heard of at the battle OF vss-ths
Bennington OF {, trail Cheers)where though
but private In the ranks, your gallant conduct
part Of the OF the field and where cverpowered By
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oead upon the ground. We also heard how, when ths
action ended, your name was reoeatei from mouth
Gepe'aD personally sought you amid the dead and dy-
ing and minis'ered to your relief For your services
on that cay you were deemed worthy OF the rank
you now hold, and il accorded you by the
General in-Chief as Napoleon rewarded his trusty
soldiers, on the spot. (Appause) Eneebled by your
permission w was granted you to Wait the ssnes
OF earlier days, snd to min2le with those who knew
your hsah and veor and upon ths ave- q
your departure for The stirring enactiug m
spect and esteem This sword we have been comnis-
sioDed by those represent to offer you tonight n
gilt well due soieier who bears upon his body the
furIows of the oemsps bullets and the marks of hostile
steel end we feel satisfied it is placed in hands where It
viii never be used improperly Receive it. Captain and
vslor tested q noble With it. aided BY those
with whom and stimuiated by the comuendAble
enterprise You may feel the force the inspiring wsr
chant which issued from the lips of the brave Lamar
the night preceding the battle OF SAN Jscinto-
Speed to the day when to war HE,
For the fame of the field IL Inviting;
Before my sword shall The foeman fly,
Or fall in the fash Of its lightning.
Away with song and away With charms,
insulted Freedoms proud aEeuger;
bear no love but the love Of arms,
And the bride that WOO Is dangerl
As citizens this great country we feel pride
and pleasure in recognizing q sister republic ths
government whose emblem is the five volcanoes. loud
cheer.t You have with you fathers, brothers
our friends Your prosperity ia Of interest and b
kseny desired by all who properly regard the spirit
pleased to you that those obstacles which wee
placed in the way Of ready recognition of your govern
viii be enabled to commune with yours in freedo.
and safety Meanwhile convey to your friends and
cess of the American people whoss great hearts beat IN
response to your with whom your government in
treasured and By whom your Walker Is esteemed as II:
three cheers for Walker)
Captain ANDERSON heartily cheered and responded
follows
snIniacceptpg this token.of respect through you q
with emotions which it is my misfortune be to
utter. thank you for the compliment thus bestowed
ana or the kinc and fatering terms in which have
to NE this testimonial Of regard good
will tor the success OF the of humanity in which
have been so recently engaged. and to which st1n
devoted You viii doubtless expect me, gentlemen to
say something bout Central America and especially Of
the republic OF Nicaragua which General Walker asd
his troops, aided by the native popular party of that
of Nicaragua has for years been disturbed aud
the commerce and Industry Of the country wsy. para
iyzed, people murdered and towns destroyed. II was
conflict 1.tween the naive dsmocrsc party on the
democratio party OF the country appealed to General
Walker to aid them in putting down the tyrant spirit o
aristocratc party and to tine Of liberal
principles, and establish free independent liberal gsv
Walker, with his fifty six brave followers came to tho
rescue They entered the country in the face of the
e and n
idle for me to attempt to portray you the many no-
dents which occurred during that brief but
campaign will leave that for others competent
for The task. History and truth will vindicate the
merits and the honor Of that achievement Suffice it
that Gen. Walker and his party fully and
safely established in the country-peace and de mocraey
reign triumphant, and the people at large Onoe
Cabinet are now in power and ale seSnovleSeeo ana
respected as snch by the public At large. Icannot
omit, sir, to recommend young and en.erprsing
and aGa a1~~a-
and their future families homes such a., perhaps mo-
other part of The earth bear comparison The CHI
ducts ich various in fact sserns
to be wanting to conduce to the happiness and prosperity
rent, for the honor you have conferred upon me.
Captain Anderson took his seAt amid prolonged cheer
ing.
The sword is Of Ames' best pieces of work. of The
United States infantry pattern Upon silver plate in
serted in the scabbsrd is the BY
Anderson N A. as token Of their appreciation Of hia
distinguished services in the army Of Gen. VIM. Walker
March, A. d. 1867
Col, SEYMOUR Central America, responded to the
health OF General Walker which proposed by Captain
Anderson, and drunk with much enthusiasm Col Seq
our spoke at length and gave very good argument In
favor OF General Walkers proceedings. Judge Morton
tent letter and sentiment, and several excellent
speeches were afterwards made.
Court OF General Sessions.
Before Recorder Smith.
TRIAL OF JOSEPH f. EBLING CONTINUED.
MARCH ga large number Of spectators in At
tendance Mt the opening of the Court yesterday morn
irg. The trial of Commissioner Eoling WAS resumed
Robert Smith, the principal witness the part of tie
prosecution, was recalled to the stand and subjected to
rigid cross examination by Mr. Brady. The facts ell
cited did not differ materially from the published report
of the former trial AT the conclusion of Mr.. Smiths
testimony the prosecution rested Mr. Busteed opened
the case for the defence. His speech lengthy abs