The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-29
OUR SAN JUAN CORRESPONDENCE.

USTFD STArRs SUP SAlATCCA,
SAN juan oEI NoRrs, Dec II, 1857.
7h Det0 ination to Capture Gen. Wallr -Presorat.es4
1trdor7he English Offer TO Pa,ticipot. ot.ssSrcndr u
0n. Walker-Arrivol Of Steamer kcy9,n--Her Capture
-Liberution Of he PrSoners-Gen Walker requests no.
70 y Sent on Board the Sdratoga-Home,ccr1 Bo'sad--
R1oyed Capture Of Fb,t San Cdylas By Co Arers7n r.
Amidst the excitement attendant upon getting ready FOR
sea, lattemp to give you brief sketch Of the downfall
Of tilbustersm, for the time being
TheWabash and Fulton arrived here a few days ago il
being determined TO capture Walker and his party.
Onthe night Of the .th tts preparations may DO said
70 have commenced for despatched launch with
howizer short distance up the river, 10 intercept all
communication. It raned very heavily all day and night
The next morning early out hawscrs and hauled
ship ahead until nearly abreast Of Scotts house
bringing our port battery to bear the devoted build
ing which contained the commander in chief. Over a
small barroom kept by man named Craig, used a
sorehouse, the Nicaragua flag oated gaiy in the breeze.
You better imagine the excitement than one can do
scribe il.
About 1o1l O'Clock several boats from the Wabash
came in-his ship from her heavy draught laid out
sde-and shortly afterwards the Fulton, after pro-
digons rolls, made hr in the harbor, bear
ing the broad pennant of flag officer Paulding
She ran up alongside the old hulk, when all of our
boats were manned and pulled alongside, but their
vices not being required directed 10 return
work guns if n shouM become necessary. Tho ma.
rnes only received 30 10 combine with The guard
Of the frgate. The captain of the English frgate
Brunswick offered hs, but Of course this was politely de-
clned.
The launches with their field pieces were now sent up
abreast of Walkers orces the marines and sailors land
ed from the Fulton force of about 500, and formed.
This truly gratifying sight the men being dressed
neatly and exhibiting evidence OF fine drill and discipline
Everything being readiness, Captain Enge, Of the
Wabash, was despatched to demand a surrender. AT
IL So the Ncaraguan olors hauled down. and Walk
acknowledged himself prisoner, without shot being
fred
Immediately after this, and much to astonishmen.,
the steamer Morgan was coming down the river,
having been captured in the taking of Castillo under
charge OF Com De Brset with about forty Costa Rcan
prisoners The rival ceuld not have been better timed
taken possession Of by our launch and anchored under
guns We sent on board provisions to the capves,
who found themselves Unexpectedly ree when under the
very eyes OF the man whom they hold in such mortal
dread.
They were allowed TO depart In Greytown there was
universal rejoicing by the natives, many Of whom got
drunk on tho OCCASION, crying, Down with Walker" and
" Viva los AmeIcanos"
the Wabash, the former requesting particular favor
that he might MOI be sent on board this ship
Both OF our stcerages are given up 10 the ocers our
own officers living in the cabin The men are on board
Tie flagship but We will outside TO receive them
board being ordered TO convey the party to the United
States.
We have one LADY, Mrs. Butirick with three children
presume the entire force, when ready for sea, will
amount l5o, which with own crew of nearly ZOO
win be rather inconvcnient cargo for second class
soop q war.
The arms and ammunition will be taken on board the
Wabash
learn that San Carlos has fallen also 70 the skill Of
Cobnel Anderson who has shown great deal OF persc
veancc and courage which would shine forth in brighter
| coors were he engaged In a better cause.
Dec 1--we now outside nearly rcady for sailing
Will write again should we stop en- route.