The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-06-20
Affairs in New Granada.

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R,o-pion al Pandma-The Ctergymen Present-yhs En-
Presidents RnthusiaSm Courage ef his Troops-Rem
nanas IF the Army-Capt Spencer at GregopS- Vander-
ball Negotiations, dc, de, dc.
Gen Walker, the "grey-eyed many Of destiny" was
with us In his transit from the little republic
had been the of the terrible struggles final
failure Of the OF hbusterism The lone and
volcanic ensign which few weeks ago waved over the
hills and savannas OF Nicarag have lost their prestige
General Walker exceedingly slow spoken and cool in
his manner, but possessed OF undercurrent vein Of
shrewdness and acumen which to act like magic
upon those with whom he comes in contact
There have been many statements made here in refe
to the cruelues which perperated by the Oil
busters upon the inhabitants of NcarsguA during their
short lived domination there Many of these statements
require further confirmation, but still there is sufficient
evidence Of many atrocities having been committed by
them which the civilized word would blush There
stories told in regard prisoners being shot and whether
such hdeous procedure put into execution or
not ,hiss least certain-tha such policy advo
Gated by Of Walkers staff during their short stay here
asking, in extenuaon of such COURSE "wha could
be with prisoners9" also been stated that after
battle the wounded enemy deliberately despatched
the revolver completing what the ana muske had
left unfinished. SORES also told Of men, who whilst
in starving condition. having left the ranks a short time
to procure something to eat and drink were upn their
From these charges, which certainly OF the
grave character oehooves accused parties to exoul
pate themselves unfounded if true the world should
Upon Walkers landing with his staff from the United
States ship ST. Marys there was large crowd present who
had oled on the beach catch glimpse Of the man
whose name AT one time spread such terror IN Central
America This crowd was composed Of native women
and children negroes and greasers, together with most
of the foreign RESIDENTS in Panama
Among the company observed few long robed priests
whose vocation Of sanctty did restrain them from
neral and his staff accompanied by small deta 'hment OF
United States marines proceeded TO the office Of the rail
road company into which they ushered, and the
doors closed TO exclude him from the annoy Of the
crowd. Walker Immediately occupied himself WITH Pc
rusing newspaper seemingly unconscious OF the
ing throBg about the building BY those with whom be
from the port of San Juan del Sur
place he is SPOKEN Of quite intelligent and
BILE upon all topics from flou erism that upon
this subject he is perfect enthusast-amoet mono ma
nao-eeeving that ne has peculiar destiny OF this kind
20 fulfil He is Justly entitled TO great for
bravery, amounting at ii mes to rashness He usually
charged the enemys ranks regardless Of military disc
pine at the head Of cho'en company, which, by its
irregular and impeuous movements usually decided the
fate Of the day
The personal vaor Also Of his men, the fess of daring
which they have achieved, scarcely be surpassed. |
met physician who though in years but little advanced
beyond his minority yet had served in the army of the
Gar within the entertainments OF Sebasopol, returning
thence bad wandered TO Nicaragua joined the standard OF
General walker-and who exhibited upoa his person
marks Of service which IN days Of old would have isy
ent tied him TO the olive chapei He had horrible cca
uix-yet suppnratug-of q wound which had almost
IN passing had torn away the anterior part of the east
bone another had passed through the thigh Thst man
should live after such wounds with Diet at the time of
mule and dog outlets seasoned with gunpo wder should be
noted down as a medical wonder.
AT the time that Walker and his staff passed
here the Nicaraguan scrip hal greatly dep -ecated
In value il sold at ninety eight cents discount the
dollar; five dollas would buy but one good segar.
The bark Victor, of Plymouth, Mass, arrived at this
port few days ago from san Juan del Sur, bringing
couple OF fbusters who had been connected with Gen
Walker. One was Judge Weir formerly from Stockton,
California
Will Walker return Central America There was no
thing In the terms Of his captulaou which will prevent
previous to his leaving the country and also during his
passage on the Il MTp to this place I think IL by
fitting New Orleans u an armament having for s
object the conquest OF Central America viii the United
States authorities prevent IL Nous usrons.
Capt Spencer, noted for his achievements on the San
Juan river In behalf OF Costa Rca, sailed the 18th OF
May, by the English mail steamer for Grey,own where
the agent OF Mr.. arcerblt, he will negotiate for
opening Of the navigation of said river.
report Is ahoat here, which give merely q rumor
ry OF the mbers constituting the present government
OF Panaa are favorable TO separation from the parent
ment or in case of their falling to de This they would
place themselves under the projection OF the United
States The reasons offered for taking such step are,
thai for some time past the greater part OF the by
which the government OF New Granada has been main.
tanned has been derived from this State, whilst the latter
has received little or no advantage from tAid govern
ment
The Havana an English vessel Of war, commanded by
Captain Harvey, arrived al thu port few DAYS since from
Callao she nred salute, which sponded TO by
the guns OF the United States gae Independence, flag
ship Of the Pacific squadron Aongsde the Independence
lying at anchor the United States sloo of ST.
hsrys and Decatur The Of the three vessels
In hne health.
On June the wonted quiet our wardroom was some
what disc imposed by of those aconic orders which
occasionally fall in upon the navy sfcer, Prepare for
sea- We ordered 10 sail for San Juan del Sur Of
the Pacific ports in Nicaragua. The obje OF This
men to favor American interests in that quarter and
probably the re open ~ OF the transit across the Ihmus
by way Of the San Juan river.