Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-06-03
Gen. Walker In New Orleans.

Gen. Walker In New Orleans.
The New Orleans papers of the 2Sth of
May, give glowing accounts of the recep-
ton of Gen. VIM. Walker in that CITY.
The Times concludes long article with the
following statement from General in regard
to his leaving Nicaragua, and the causes
thereof
SucNincty he informed us Of bis adventures in
Rivas since the time when the last news came from
that quarter. He and his meb, numbering some
four or five hundred, in ft state for action were
strongly fortified in that city the 25th of March
when thew were attacked by the enemy, some 2. 500
strong. -Four or five hours sharp fighting took
place, and then the foe driven back with a loss
OF more than 400 men. The Americans fought be-
bind barbados, and lost but three killed and about
the same wounded. AL passed quietly in the city
from this time until the lltb of April when the en-.
envy, who had received endorsements from Guate
mala and Leon, and now counted shout 200 men,
again assailod Gen. Walker. The fighting only
lasted until o'clock in the morning. Again the
foe was driven back, and with loss of $50 The
Americans, from their superior skill and position.
scarcely sustained any injury.
This was the Generals last battle with the foe
There we're several native soldiers with him, who
Each report showed that the Costa Ricans were be.
coming more disorganized, and the hope was conf
IDENTIFY entertained that they would soon retire from
the country they hsd invaded. Thus things went
on until the 25th Of April, when Captain Davis, of
the United States slOop-of-war St. Mary'a sent an
officer to the city to profer to all the ladies' safe
escort from the place. This was accepted, and ma
nv of the most useless of the retired with Them
The absence of these men made him feel stronger,
as some were disabled, and others we're oafers.
His provisions were not over abundant and less
mouths to feed was also consideration.
On the S0th of April, Capt Davis again sent to
him informing him for the first time of the filure
of Col Lockridge, and adding that his cause in Ri
vas was hopeless, and it would be well for him to
take shelter an board the st. Mary's The General
was unwilling to listen to this counsel but agreed
10 let Gen. Hennngsen and another of his officers
have an interview with Capt Davis. They return
10 inform him that the Captain was peremptory 10
bistone and had threatened to seize the Ncaragu-
an schooner, Granada, if opposition to his wishes
were maintained.
Finding that he had an opponent to deal with
that he had not counted o. the General had all his
guns disabled, much to the annoyance of Capt. Da-
Wis. and leaving his sick and wounded to the care
of their surgeons, and the protection of the Amer-
can flag be in company with his staff of sixteen Off
GERS. proceeded, some mounted, some on foot TO
ST. Juan del Sur, distance of 80 miles. This was
on the evening of the LIST of May. The journey was
accomplished in four hours, and soon after night
fall they we're received on board, The soop bore
them to Panama, when Capt Davis went on GARD
the Commodors's ship. Letters of the Generals
awaiting him here from friends he was most an1-
ions TO hear from we're withheld from him, and the
Commodore led him plainly to infer, that while the
General remained there, he would be treated almost
asa prisoner. With his staff, he transferred him
self 10 the steamship Empire City, and without any
event Of note on the way, reached this city.
Gen. Walker has evidently great faith in the Nj
carapuan cause, and still sees vi tory before him.
He tells us that his stay here WILL 10 all probab Iity
be limited TO three four days, when he will leave
for other sections of the country to advance the
objects for which be lbors. Our interview, which
lasted some fifteen minutes, was to us of the most
pleasureable nature, aud we parted from the Gen
eral with the conviction that he possesses the calm
and determined will necessary to conquer every Oh
stscle that besets bis path.
TERMS OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN GEN. WALKER AND
CAPT DAVIS.
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY
Adjutant Generals Office.
TGenersl Order No. 80. RIvAs, May l. 1857.
The Commander in-Chiei, in communicating TO the
army the following agreement thinks proper to state
that he entered into 1t on solemn assurances from
Can't Davis that Col Lockridge, with bis whole CON.
mand had left the San Juan river for the United
States.
In parting for the present with the brave com.
rades who have adhered 10 our cause, through evil
as well as good report, the de-
sres to return bis deep and heartfelt thanks to the
officers aud soldiers under his command.
Reduced to our present position by the cowardice
of some and incapacty of others, and the treach.
cry of many, the army has yet written page Of
American history which it is impossible to foget OF
erase.
From the future il not from the present We may
expect just judgment
RVAs, May /, 1857.
An agreement is hereby entered into between
Gen William Walker the one part, and Com'r
Cbas. II. Davis, of the United States Navy, on the
other part, and of which the stpulatons are as fol-
lows
FTrstlv. Gen. Walker, with sixteen officers OF
his staff shall march out OF Rvas with their side
arms, pistols horzes and personal baggage, under
the guarantee of said Capt. Davis, of the u s.
Nayy that they shall not be moested by the enemy,
aud shall be allowed to embark on board the U. S.
vessel of war ST. Mays in the harbor OF San Juan
del Sur the said Capt. Davis undertaking TO tran
sport them safely the st. Mary's to Panama.
Secondlv The officers of Gen. Walkers army
shall march out Of Rivas with their side arms, IN
der the guarantee ard protection Of Capt Davis,
who undertakes TO see them safely transported to
Papama, in charge of a United States officer
Thirdly. The privates and non-commissioned Off
GERS citizens and employees OF departments wound
ed or unwounded, shall be surrendered with their
arms TO Capt. Davis, or one Of his officers, aud
placed under his protection and control he pledg-
ing himself to have them safely transported to Pa
mama. in charge Of a United States office, in sepa-
rate vessels from the deserers from the ranks and
without being brought in contact with them.
Fourthly. Capt. Davis undertakes TO obtain guar
antees, aud hereby does guarantee, that all natives
of Nicaragua, OF OF Central America, now ia Rivas,
and surrendered TO the protection of Capt. Davis
shall be allowed TO reside in Nicaragua, aud be pro-
tected in lite and property.
PTfhly IL Is agreed that such officers as have
wives and families in San Juan del Sur shall be al
loved 10 remain there, under toe protection Of the
u. S. Consul, n opportunity offers for embark
inc for Panama or Sau Francisco.
Gen. Walker and Capt Davis mutually. pledge
themselves 20 each other that this agreement shall
be executed in good faith.
(Signed) WIN. MALhEk
,S,9nedl CHAS Il DAVIS
Present and acting:
O.FH ENNINGSEN,
JOHN P. WATERS
]. WINTHROP TAYLOR.
By command Of Wm. Walker, General Command
ing in-ChieL PA. r. THOMPSON
Adiutsnt-General n. A.
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