The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-16


9th Of November lost bboom topsail yards and other
spars At the she left San Juan all the bungoes and
river craft had been withdrawn account of the
between Nicaragua and Costa Rca For the
she trade in mahogany, logwood and hides entirely
stopped.
OUR NEW ORLEANS CORRESPONDENCE.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. Z, 1857.
The Course Of the Administration 7onards Walksr-7he
Nelo Orleans OGciais-Scenes at the Sailing Of the
Fashion, dc.
Immediately upon the return OF General William Walker
10 this country in June last from Nicaragua, from which
place he had forced leave by the interference Of
Captain Davis commander of the United States vessel of
st. Marys, he commenced making arrangements for
his return and his intention Of returning not withheld
from the public; but the contrary, openly proclaimed
by himself and associates from New Orleans To New York
The idea that government would interfere TO prevent his
return for moment entertained by any, par
culary the fact existed and recognized through
cut the country that be the legally elected Pre- dent
Of that republic Another for the supposed
of the United States the known partiaty
Of Mr. Buchanan for the acquisition of Cuba, which must
be evident every only be accomplished through
the Amercanizaton Of Nicaragua; and assurances had
been given TO the friends OF General Walker by those
whom supposed were cognizant Of the feel.
ings Of the administration upon the subject,
that recognized Gen. Walker the President de ure Of
that country, fact which publicly admitted by both
Mr. Buchanan and General Cass The known hostility Of
The South to the policy OF Governor Walkers admnistra
sou Kansas which the citizens of the Southern States
Acem the President responsible for, another
for the supposton that undue interference would be
exercised by the government, would divert public
attention the South from Kansas affairs But the action
OF the government in recognizing Yrsar Minister of
Nicaragua has caused degree Of surprise and disappont
ent perfectly unparalleled throughout the entire South,
particularly the credentials upon which he recev
Cd from person who he himself had denounced in
protest To the United States against the recognition of
Padre yUi as usurper, using in said protest the Ian
guagc, that there not, eithsr in the United States
any part OF the world, anybody who Is not that
Senior Rvas, who styles himself President Of Ncara.
guA nothing but creation Of waIkcr-the complacent
slave to the ruler Of his country" And upon his FIRST
presentation OF the papers upon which he
has since been received, General Cass said TO
him that he was representing defunct go
vernment'-that the government which he pretended
70 represent had been superseded by other govern
The known fact Of hts having been received upon
such credentials has caused great deal Of Indignation
among all classes at the South and particularly among
the members Of the democratic party. Speculation has
been rife 70 the which induced the admnistra
lion change the OF their policy upon this subject
supposed in the South that he operating with them
in ceciing the Amcricanzaiion OF Nicaragua and
10 that end his purse wc heart win be loaned 10 the
cause, his liberal expenditures in behalf Of former
expeditions being known to and fully appreciated by
them and In connection with this point Of the subject
may not be amss TO state that the strong probabilities
shat Nicaragua will, In the NEXT Presidential campaign he
what Texas In 1sA.
The return Of General walker Nicaragua was delayed
ky has been visited for weeks but was ultimately
enabled 10 leave by the establishment line of steamers
between Mobile and Greytown, by company Of wealthy
capitalists Of Mobile Of which line the Fashion
the pioneer. she was purchased In New Orleans, and
there provsioned and mainly loaded. The known hoe
uiay Of Senator sdeI 10 General Walker and the prom
engaged with him the enterprise, and his de-
sire for the prevention Of The reopenng Of tho Transit
route, which would enable him TO get the mail contracts
the Tehuantopcc route, was naturally supposed
would prove sufficient motive 70 the officials Of New Or
leans, who had been appointed las universally known
this sectios) at his suggestion and niercesson to use
endeavor their power for the prevention OF the
return Of General walker TO Nicaragua, aud further
Of that object used undue Tor the
dhment Of the same; and the arrest OF General Walker
under the circumstances has been almost universally
censured, As win appear from the following facts
Gen. Walker, while sclournins in New Orleans had
lecfed custom etreet-a retired the
cay-n block q buildings in the Of which lived
family q uuadroon people, who sent his meals 10 his
room On the night Of the 10th q November after being
docged by certain officials who the aser he was
arrested by the United States Marshal, AFFIDAVIT
out by Mr. Walton, Mr. Poke and Mr.. Crane, three
Custom House officers of whom lin his great desire
20 see that the job well done) accompanied the
ehai TO Gen Walkers This being regarded
1extra official by Hon. Pierre Soule-Gen. Walkers
eounsel-he addressed this sernumerry after the fol-
lowing manner And, sir, what you doing hero
you an officer OF the law ~ "No sir, my
- am deputy collector in the Custom House,
swell sir !" replied Mr.. g., "you have quite performe
upon which Gen Walker was arrested
Previous the arrest however, little incident
red, In which the Collector himself played conspicuous
part and which ought establish his reputation with the
President q faahful and efficient officer.
The story (Which s a story runs thus;-Mr Hatch, In
visited the kitchen adjoining General Walkers rooms, in
nabited by quadroon woman; Mr.. Hatch remaining AZ
ne corner while lns deputy was sont forward 70 recon
soitre, with request 10 the old 10 meet Mr. Hatch
at me corner but being frightened ~ the manner OF the
soresah deputy she refused saying that " the gentle
same where she was. Consequently they proceeded
tTouen long hall, leading through the building back
70 he ktcnen and after accepting polite invitation 10 be
seated commenced nterrossing the old woman as FOL
Mr. Hs'ch-wer, sun,y, who have you abou, the
premieesY
Aunty (not exactly omprehending)--Nobody.
MT batch (rsing and in authoritative tone)-ls not
General walker herc2 (stampinp his foot y
(Auny screams and ains evidently impressed with the
idea that government will hold her responsible for The
movements OF the hlibusers
The noise which this scene oaused aroused some of
General Walkers ncghbors who called out What the