The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-21
THE FILIBUSTERS.
The NlcaraGuan ExPedttiOn-The Landing OF
Gen. Walker-The Cuba Musket Case, Sc.


doubtless apprised OF the fact that Gen. Walker was de-
tanned bay by the detention of the Fashion
which to carry him and his fellow "cmigrants" TO
this point This detention owing 70 several causes.
First was the difficulty to procure hands TO man the
steamer They were easily engaged but would not stay
engaged Those who finally shipped were only kept on
board by stationng sentfs to prevent them from eav
ing the vessel Owing 20 this difficulty the Fashion did
not leave New Orleans sntl the Morning Of the llth
when she wGs expected to leave the night previous.
After she did leave she had not proceeded more thon
Ave six miles down d1e river before she was run into
the bank where she stack until boats could BIO procured
to pull her off, Wher near the mouth, she into
by another vessel after night when she got down
to the mouth and the captain considering it dangerous to
attempt 70 over se bar anchor was cast After cross
the bar the NEXT morning. instead of steering for Mo
bile bay she was run OF TO the Pensacola lighthouse
Owing these delays and accidents she did not get into
the bay until about noon on the 18th Being heavily
laden provision being on board for four hundred men
for ninety days, was deemed advisable to relieve her
Of part her cargo For this purpose both the Fashion
and Keys up into Catfish bend, where several
hundred barrels Of commssary stores transferred
This effected until time In the
night consequently the Fashion did not leave her
chorage until the morning of the 14th.
After getting under way, there was fortunately, no
more lets hindrances The revenue cutter having
spoken the Fashion the bay the day pre-
vous content TO let her pass out without further
ce. II would have made but slight difference had the
officers boarded the Fashion, her papers
all in shipshape, bearing the "emgrants" The cutter
passed up the bay as the Fashion passed out.
As the steamer fairly out sea- and beyond
the government viglr battalion was formed composed
of four companies containing forty three each rank
and file, Col Thomas Henry and Lieut. s Tucker,
manding The companies were oiicered follows, to
wt:-Company A, S. d. McChesney, captain d. Waters
and s. ". Gilkey, heutenans. Company B, H. c. Cook,
captain; +. McMuen and W. s. West, lieutenants Com
pany G, Dudley McMcbael, captain; f. Becher and W.
II Hunrcr licutenants Company d, r G. stokeley cap
tain, J. s. Hoskins and G. ". Csrral eutenants.
Col Don Bruno Natzmer is Comnsary General Capt B.
Whittier Acting Quarermaster Lieutenant Colonel swim
GLE commanding ordnance; Dr. J. Keum, Acting Surgeon
General; Assstansprs. Callaghan Of Philadelphia; NJ
Thum Louisville, KY John Henley, Murfreesboro Tenn
g. NJ Holt Bedford county, Tenn. Dr. Il. b. Greeulee,
Lexington, Va. Jcthro Jackson, Woodford county, KY
j. Drake Mcdowell ST. Louis, No.. J. j. Scott, Augusta,
Ga. Callaghan, Mcdowell and Scott, of the medical staff
did not accompany the first division of the of Ncar
aqua i Is stated that Col Mcdonald, who was formerly
agent of the Transit Company to be Minister Of Hacen
da, vice Colonel W. X. Rogers resigned The latter gen
tlemen accompanies the expidition. Being active,
energetic business now, his services cannot well be dis
pensed with Brig Gen. C. c. Hornsby and Col Frank
Anderson are with Gen. Walker. The entire force is
about two hundred This may be considered rather
small to effect landing upon a hostile shore but il is
more reliable being mostly good and determined men,
than twice the number would be who had only been led
TO join the expedition under excitement and If Gen
Walker succeeds in sezng any OF the river boats the
first intelligence you receive of his operations will be that
lie has opened the river TO the lake.
As soon the battalion formed, Col Henry intro
duced the routine of camp duty such making details
steamer. ON Monday, l6th Lieut. Col swiagle had men
detailed, and set 70 work moulding bullets aud making
cartridges. Captain Whittier, Of the Quarermasters De-
partment, equally actively employed in fitting the
out with belts cartridge and cap boxes On the 18th
guns-Mississpp rifles and Minnie res-were Issued 10
the companies and after that the Fashion presented the
appearance OF floating garrison.
Nothing Of importance occurred up to the morning
the 2lst when the ter broke leaving at the mercy OF
the wind and for several hours. As there was
pretty sti breeze blowing at the time situation
somewhat perlous Fortunately but few knew the dan
ger 20 which they were exposed. Many had serious
doubts TO the safety Of the Fashion first getting
board but she has carried us all through safely that
none who came out her would hesitate 10 embark
her again The only objection TO her now lack of speed
All we're anxious TO get TO land anf with the hope OF
gSng ss go a q IGrR nr snS "a G % rSmaned up m after
three in the morning, Between eight aud on the
morning Of the 2ih We came in sight Of land. Orders
then issued FOR all those unattached 10 them
selves. This led to the belief that be
directly TO Greytown About half past twelve
in sight OF Punta Arenas. This evidently uninten-
onal, Immediately changed and run of
to the eastward We run down the shore TO the mouth Of
the Colorado branch Of the San Juan which reached
little after three. without ancorng three boats were
lowered, into which Capt McNchaes company was or
dered under command OF Col Frank Anderson pr John
Henley went surgeon and Capt i. ). West a com
missary. The whole command numbered forty FIVE
men, and sent 20 intercept the river boats n
any OF them should chance 10 be at Greytown and
attempt TO escape seeing the steamer entering that
port. During the launching of the boats aud the
cmbarkation Of the men, the steamer dricd out
sone Distance TO sea Lines were made fast 10 the
boats and they we're towed in the mouth Il
safe for the steamer BY half past s. the boats
safely in the mouth OF the river II supposed
they would have to about fifteen eighteen miles
but has since been ascertaned that the distance
thirty i've. " this be the case. the boats did reach
the san Juan time intercept the started here
last evening But nc had definite information, II
was only supposed that zen Walker was on board As
the boats fairly tho river the steamer
SGT out TO beat Gown the shore until II O'Clock night
when she Was to run into hreyiown. Bu, before that
hour arrived became too dark for her 10
quently she had 10 beat about until this morning 25th
As soon II was light enough to ascertain where
abouts, we steered for the harbor Of Greytown.
WEDNESDAY Nov rs, ls57.-About o'clock this morn.
ing the Fashion alongside OF the old hulk lying
Puna Arenas. Capt J. N. Scott, former agent OF the
Transit Company on the hulk and notified The captain
Of the Fashion not 10 throw out his line as he would not
be permitted TO land. His notification not hected.
Gen. Walker was on the hulk before the steamer
Vnl In md Nkftf 4tnl
which surprised those acquainted with the captain
after The Costa Rcans got possession oi the river the
We had scarcely made fast before lieutenant came OF
from the Saratoga, which vessel found lying in the
harbor. The object evidently 30 examine the
FASHIONS papers and ascertain IN what capacity she
sailing The Lieutenant went back 10 his vessel aud
returned Captain Scott went OF with the officer of the
Saratoga and then went 10 Greytown, doubtless TO
consult with the United States commercial agent While
be absent Gen. Walkers wcse all ordered on
Shore and took up their quarters in the buildings belong
ing 10 the Transit Company The steamer vas droppcd
alongside Of schooner which formerly belonged to zen.
Walker for the purpose Of transferring her 10 that
vessel Before she had commenced dischargng olcer
came on from the Saratoga accompanied by Scott aud
notified the Captain Of the Fashion put any freight
Scott his private property, and also ned Walk
that Scott had protested against his occupying tho pro
mise formerly belonging 10 the Transit Company, for
which he claimed to be the agent.
Gen. Walker claimed the schooner his property,
while Scott coniended that he held that vessel by virtue
OF bill Of sale from the General Rather than have any
conflict with the United States authorities Gen. Walker
abandoned the schooner and removed his roops from the
premises claimed by Scott and held under the protection
of the British government The Captain only claims Ame
rcan protection when British vessel s IN port Why
the United States authorities should respect his claim to
their protection is somewhat surprising 10 those who
denied that protection the ground that they had
forfeited that right by engaging in the revolutionary
struggles Of foreign nation Capt Scott has done this 10
equally great extent any Of those who
rolled under the democratic banner o Nicaragua. lie
processes 10 be friendly 10 the aud wishes General
Walker success. and says he is willing TO do all his
power assist him, but be the agent OF the Transit
Company, which viii hold hun responsible for the pro.
pcrty left IN hts charge Besides the property s oil that
be has to indemnify him for what due him by the
pany so far the Companyis interests concerned
their property would be safe " not so. In the
hanos OF Gen. Walker In those of Capt Scott Judging
from the change in tho appearance Of things last
June he making way with every thing moycablc FOR
which he can find a market.
Quarters were obtained Cor the men, and houses FOR
storing provisions aud ammunition, the Point
outside OF Capt SCOTS d0minons TN the afternoon Of
the 25th the work Of getting ashore the supplies was
commenced and continued until the afternoon o the 2eh