The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-11-18
LATE AND INTERESTING FROM NICARAGUA.

By the arrival of the steamer Texas at New York on
Sunday last from San Juan del Norte we have late ad-
vices from Nicaragua The Times Of yesterday morning
gives the following summary Of the news aas#as
The Texas brings Granada news to November l. Every
thing is quiet since the battle General Walker await
ing the arrival OF the recruits from the United States before
marching upon Massaya and Leon.
In the time, General Henningsee, who superseded
General GoicouTa had been very active in drilling bis
brigade with the mountain howitzers and mortar which
arrived after the battles OF October IL and 49, and instruct
ing the in the of the Minnie rifle many of whom
have already attained great proficiency.
Walkers army now consists Of about 1000 fighting men,
including the recent renforcements under Col Jaquess
They in high Spirits and extremely anxious for another
engagement with the enemy.
The brutal and unproyoked murder of unarmed Ameri
citizens at Granada on the 18th umo created the
strongest feeling OF indignation throughout the Nicaraguan
army, and they all eager for revenge.
1t expected that Walker would fight decisive bat
tie about the 9th 10th instant unless the enemy retreat
ed too rapidly before him
The steamer La Vrgen arrived at Granada on the 3oh
ult from Ubaldo in Chontaes, with full freight of cat
tie corn and rice ryhing quiet in that depart
ment The from the mines very favorable
Another rich silver vein has been opened and extensive
copper mines have been discovered in the neghborhood Of
Boaco.
typographical and geological survey of the State is
to be made. Professor James Hodge of New York. has
been appointed State surveyor and geologist
Among the passengers by the Texas Don Fermn Fer
rer formerly provisional president of the republic Of Nj
minister plenipotentary the United States Hon. H.
Wheeler United States minister TO Nicaragua who
on account of bis health Col W. Fabens bearer of
patches Col B. f. Anderson, N A, and Col G. B. Hail.
N. A.
INSULT TO THE UNITED STATES rLAG.
Under this heading EI Nicaraguense of November has
the following in relation TO recent murders
We have published record of startling facts to the
insulting conduct of the allied forces of Guatemala and San
Salvador towards the American flag the minister Of the
United States and the dblooded murder of unarmed
American citizens. But this record dark and degrading
it is to humanity but half disclosed Daily circum-
stances of murder assassination and robbery committed
American unarmed citizens, being brought to light
which place the Of Guatemala and San Saliva
dor beyond the pale OF civilization, and stamp them
nation Of outlaws cut-throats, and bandits
The accompanying affidavit proves the dabocal murder
Of little boy whose only offence being born in the
United States of white parents, and having white face.
The affidavit also appended Of Gen. Fry, to the
der of Mr. Lawsss proves Mr. Lawlesss desire
preserve his neutrality in all the difficulties which have
this country of his highoned character and integrity
Of conduct and his perfect confidence that the egs of the
American flag was amply sufficient to protect his liberty
propert z, and life
We feel that the spirit animates the Uni
ted States and that the feelings that dictated the
KosEs letter will be ready defend the rights and protect
the lives of innocent American citizens