The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-04-05

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GRANADA, @. L., March 10, 1864
DEAA CoMzr .--Sines I last wrote you
important events have trsnspned. Then
We wefe wearing the blue ribbon Of peace
now, the red ribbon Of war Costa Ric,
is not willing to acknowledge Our govern.
tne"t, because foreigners have been EN-.
P'oyed to carry On it's AFFAIRS and Of course
war must fight. That we are prepared
for any contest in the clash Of arms. Is
clearly manifested by the enthusiasm
every where to be met. Our cause il ius,
and we fear not the consequences We
have wrested from an imbecile anarchy,
the power to build up a fabric, upon re-
publican princip'es-out Of chase, harmony
has come, and let those from abroad, who
dare interfere to LOOSEN the si'ken tie,
which unites US, a. nation beware how
they tread upon the soil Of Nicaragus, with
hostile intensions.
You will see by copy of FL Nieayagu-
ense, that the Commander in. Chief Of our
Army. has issued his proclamation, calling
on the friends Of the Republic to hold
Themselves in readiness for war. / extract
the closing paragraph:
Against the Servile parties and servi,e
governments Of Central America. the
Americans in Nicaragua are bound BY the
common law Of self protection. to declare
eternal enmity. Our proffered friendship
has been rejected We can only make
them feel that our enmity may be as dan
gerous and destructive az our friendship il
faithful and true.
The Troops Of the Army Of The Repub-
sic will assume and wear the Red Ribbon.
Scarce had the edict issued, ere every.
hat, had red ribbon for its band, and the
greatest Enthusiasm prevailed. In the
Barracks hard by. the band struck up the
glorious music Of :" Hail Columbia" whilst
the ~ative troops, seeming to imb,be the
exuberance Of spirit of Los .A,ne, iranos,''
painted for the fray, which is 10 release
forever the ehack of serv,tude from their
hands.
Before this reaches you, rart Of our
army will be on their way TO Costa Rica.
This evening $50 men left here for Rivas,
where they will join 200 more Riaemen.
At this writing we have troops from the
enemy 30 near our out posts, that when
they fire, their guns cen be heard by OF
'sntinels. Our enemies are poorly and
mperfectly disciplined. and lack las have
reason to believe) that without
which discipline 10 naught; whilst the
ranks Of "0ur Army" are fast filling up
With. wild, reckless, spirited and daring
Americans from California and the last
'rn States, who-if We have fight, they
will all know, from the greatest to the
malles', at least this one thing" What
hey are fighting for" Yesterday, a re.
Increment joined US, from the South, con.
istisg Of 400 men-one French; one Ger.
nan and one American company. In the
after found no less than three " Typos"
rom the Crescent City. BY al odds this
the country Of countries--the Eureka Of
he globe. The higher class Of people, are
polite and generous, and manifest
great deal Of respect towards the gen.
lemanIy Americans from, the North" as
hey cali W.
Under Walker, who is brave and dare.
Nc General, we expect in short period
0 settle our affairs with Costa RIA md
thes States that will not listen to reason.
nd then shall visit assin the sncien, and
erefore dear city Of Red Stick, in my
wn native Louisiana; afterwards shall
eturn again and settle, to spend my life
! Central America. I have not vet des.
ided whether l will 90 into, the Coffee,
chocolate or Sugar business. or this, a.
Thomas" says to Sir Jack, "More
.non." Yours. L Mcc
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