The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1857-06-25
t3EN WAt,KES,

Ten. WAtkkn has hcc"i,e quite n lion sinrc
his return TO this country, and the creates, rc.
spcct Is paid him wherever he goos. Tho New
York papers give glowing accounts Of his eli.
tree into thnt city, 18th inst. lie was rcceiv cd
with salute and escorted TO tho City Hull, in nh
open barouchc, drawn by elk horscs, where he
INST with the most enthusiastic reception. The
Washington Star. in speaking Of the part Com
munder DAVIS pluyed in the closing scenes Of
Walkers struggles in Nicnraguu, states that
the telegruphers TO the distant presses, ure en.
tirely in error in their representations with ref
crerce TO the Instructions from the late Secretary
OF tho Navy to Com. MEEvINE, and through him
to Commander DAVIS, under which, they aIlegc
the latter acted in saving Gen. WALKER and the
few of his followers who got off with linn from
the tender mercies of the Costa Rcans No
instructions whatever were given to Commodore
MEnvlNE by Secretary DoppIS that will bear
visiting into an intimation that vessel of the
'adron might be employed in interfering in
Nicarnguan war, even if an opportunity oc-
red to save the lives of the FIllibusters, by
ting them clear Of the country. lie was
'ply ordered To send a vessel to San Juan del
!, and IN that order, no mention Of WALKER's
lie, or Of his officers, was made. WALKER,
perceive, has written n letter to the President
ing plain statement of the transaction, which
presume will lead to u full investigation of
matter. This letter, which is rather lengthy
our columns, is not only refutation of the
tement OF Commander DAVIS, but succnct
ory OF the first expedition to Nicaragua. 1t
he general impression that WALKER invaded
country for selfish ends-to establish gov
ment over which he might rule himself; but
IN this letter, we learn that he conducted the
as citizen, md not u Fillibustcr, and
Id not be induced to infringe the laws of the
tied States although often solicited to do 80
CAsrELLEN, who was at the head of the MIC
guam cxiles. When Il grant of colonization
obtained, whose authority was recognized
the representatives of the Federal Govern
mt in San Francisco, WALKER no longer hest
ed, but set out with a small force, and lande,i
Realcjo Immediately upon his arrival at
spoint, he and his fellow colonsts were mt
Alized as citizens of Nicaragua, and it became
cessary then for them to arm in defence of the
untry.
II these statements Of WALKER be true, and
ere Gun he no doubt Of it, his affairs will as
tmc new and more favorable ASPECT before
lis country.
Owing to the length of the letter, above referred
J., the late hour at which it was received and
he preoccupation Of our columns by other mat
er we nre compelled to defer its publication
until our next ISSUE when we will give it entire,
trusting TINT it will be read by all who feel ON
nlo inf fI,op u. :.
UR V1LLAGE-ITS IMPROVEMENTS AGAIN.
The spirit OF improvement which nj present
GEMS to prevail among our citizens, is truly
ratilying. We are greeted rs We write by the
'erry-ringing trowcl and hammer of our friend
oSEs, who is erecting quite an extensive brick
uiIdng near the site of that old establishment"
nee the receptacle of the fricndess and dis
'essed-the Jail!-which is to be occupied, we
nderstand, by Lawyers, Printers & Co.; while
nr energetic Town Council have taken the pre-
minary steps TO adorn and beautify our streets
nd sidewalks. The contract for laying down
urb-st"nes aud sanding the sidewalks, has been
ct TO Alr. WM. MCMILLAN, who is to complete
he work by the lst of November next This
Improvement will add greatly to the beauty
II our village, TO sny nothing of the comfort and
convenience that will result therefrom. The
present 1ntendant and Wardens deserve the nd
nlrntion and esteem of our citizens. for this
manifest spirit of Improvement, and we would
uggest tho propriety of such men being re.
aimed at the head of our municipal affairs, pro-
ided, however, that such are always obtain-
ible.
The Commissioners of Public Buildings are
also endeavoring To improve our Public Square,
oy means Of Culverts, or "blind ditches," leading
from different parts of the Square to a general
Aqueduct, which will convey the water off,
thereby giving pedestrians "a more navigable
street than they have hitherto been accustomed
TO travel-particularly in rainy seasons