The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-07-21
General ~ alkerS Movement at the SOutn
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General ~ alk~r's Mover ents at the South.
Iron the Mobile RegRter, July Ia
Ger Walker reached Mobile on the steamer Gar, from
occk, accompanied by Op Fayssoux but left the boat
60 quietly, that committee appointed u walt upon him,
Informed few minues afSer srriva that he had
gone to the Battle House. me committee inmediatey
paired 10 The hotel and that he had registered
his home and retired to his room where they found him,
and behalf Of the citizens OF Mobile rendered to him
. cordial welcome In the meantime Ne ne VI Of his ar
rival had gathered concourse who loudly called for
Gen. Walker. These shouts were so enthusiastic and uni
verse that he made his appearance on the hotel balcony
and briefly addressed the multitude as follows; -
CITIZENS OF homls The interest You manifest
in the cause Of Nicaragua assures me that thai
is not only living but destined to triumph; 1t
assures ne that you sp preciaae the struggles and
iriah through which your couptrymen have recent
~ pssfed In their efforts to extend American institutions
that tropical land; assures that ysur warm
Southern hearts sympsthise with them in that struggle
which not only meets your approval but will command
your cordial operator n. With such
ccnsent patiently TO await whatever fortune fate may
General Walker then returned to his room when all
who could entered and were presented to him by tho
committee.
Al nine O'Clock on yesterday morning the committee
again waited upon him, by appointment, aud informed
him that large number OF the citizens DESTROYS Of
seeing and welcoming in person the who're gallant
PLOTS have chal epged the admiration of every loyal
Of the South and provoked the denuncaton OF her
mics General walker accom- panied them to the perlcr of
the hotel and received his visitors With the undemonsa
tive warmth and frankness which 30 prominently mark
biz character.
natl boat being attended the hete by the committee
and large OF cxens, who testified their regret
az hts brief sCjourn among
His visit has created most favorable impression for
himself and the cause he woTthily represents Hts
modest bearing his quiet unoptusve manner impressed
a. they are by the genius which flashes from his foil
''gray eye" and the lofty, ndomx6Ie purpose which
distinguishes II fcw words that escape his lips have ia
spred ink alton and confidence In all whosaw him. We
had the pleasure Of brief per,onai interview before tho
committee arrived on yesterday morning, and we're glad
TO receive the from his lips that the ndica
pff htoh fou Wn
RETAINED from any inquiries relative to the course he in
tends to pursue and therefore say nothing Of Cen
Walkers Immediate plans but believe that he will
speedily return Nicaragua, aud under such circum
stances TO place his triumph ant success beyond doubt
haz ND another oIinon upon our own responsibility
mens, 20 long proper respect s shownto the formal
oblg imposed by neutrality laws, and In no
upgency farther than technical fuldlment Of inerna
We bad the pleasure meeting Captain Fayssoux once
We found dfcuit 10 recognize In the unostenta,ious
mild and gentle voice OF the youthful companion Of Gen.
Walker, the bold defiant, chivalrous sailor, who in
mand Of the Granada mainaIned the hanor of his flag
against overwhelming force and only struck his coors
at last to the commander Of American vessel der
the express order Of Gen. Walker himself.
Gen. Walker and Captain Fayssolx will return tn Mobile
after brief stay in New Orleans, and remain on their SO
cood visit longer with us.
The following correspondence OK plains itsef:-
NOZZLE, July 10, 1857
To GEN. WILLIAM wAIKxR:-REsPxcrHp SIR-During the
recent struggles In Nicaragua undersigned have
felt the moot thrilling anxiety AMI sympathy for yourself
and he noble band Of patriots under your command in
your heroic efforts to plant the standard OF republican
liberty and civilization in that country and still feeling
deep and abiding Interest in you represent vel
come you 10 city, ard respectfully request
you address tho pnbc here the subject of Nicara
guam affairs, aud that you will appoint day when 1t will
suit your convenience.
J. Withers. julius Hessee, " a. Voorhees,, Nor
ton Toumin r. L. Watkins, Joshua Kennedy John Sisugh
ter g. Slough, Geo. Fl Boone, l. Toulmn, F. A.
Ross Lloyd Bowers Matt Evans. W. + Cleveland, r A.
Baker Robert A. Nicol John Grant, L. A. Middleton,
h Balenyne W. r. Kelly. T. ". Mccoy, c. q Richards,
c. X. Foote, Griffin John Johnson. A. ]. Ingepoll,
D. Sodder, G. Davenport Charles p Gage, j. s. sscor r.
Chamberlain, A. Meek, John Hall, s. C. Boiling W. W.
Mcclure, Jacob Magee, q. Maury, John T. Taylor, e.
Smoot, :. Blount Joseph Seswel Cuyler. Jos. Bor
den, J. B. Todd George W. Boyd, Jr, j. B. walker John
{. Hodges, W. j. Kennedy, C. Langdon, Geo W. lind
j. II. woodcock Chas p. Robinson, A. NJ Solomon John
H. Wye, L. NJ Wilson, A G. Moore, Geor &c Rapelje. j.
Bowen Gilman Thomas ElsoH, C. Horton, g. A. rdthll,
J. l. Bliss, Th9. II. Hsrndon, G. Humphries, s. s.
Webb, J. p AcKii non, VIM. DeForrest Holly, Perryman
b Son, W. II. Randall, W. A. Smith, A. l. Popc George L.
BisseD, Thomas st. John, P Halcombe. Robert 8.
Kirk, W. Rapier. James wilkins, J. Chamberlain
wm Brooks, u T. Cleveland, John Rice, Jr., p B Cluis
J, ii. Daugbdrl, w Smith, Alex McKinstry. NJ wsriug
A. NJ Quigiey W H. Gasque, Thomas J. Butler, Heury
Jayne, Clinton Ford c. A Desbon, z. Myers
BATTLE HOUSE,, MomLK July IL, 1857
MsssRs. NJ wuBsRs jules HEsus, AND orHERs:-
GKsn EMnS-ln reply TO yop note expressing the ints
rect you feel In Nicaraguau affairs and requesting to
address the public here that subject beg leave to ,,e
that business imperatively demands my immediate pre-
ance at New Orleans.
In Ashort time, however, probably within 70 days,
expect to return 10 Mobile and shall then be happy
comply with the request you have made Iremsin your
obedient servsn,. WM WALKER.