The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-09
WHAT GEN. WALKER SAYS.

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The New Orleans Daily Times gives 6
graphic account of The enthusiastic recep-
ton of Gen. William Walker. the hero Of
Nicaragua. Upon landing, a constant
ovation was given him at every step from
the levee to the ST. Charles Hotel. The
reporter says:
After the lapse of some time, during
which persons were advancing and retiring,
the General and the writer drew aside, and,
seated together. attempted to enter into
conversation but it was in vain. People
ut each moment would come forward, one
would attempt speech and all would wish
to say word. A happy Thought was hit
on by friend, lights were placed in the
inner chamber and in a minute afterwards
we were clOseted alone with Gen. Walker.
Succinotly he informed US of his adven-
lures in Rivas since the time when the last
news came from that quarter. He and his
men. numbering some four or five hundred,
in fit state for action, were strongly forti-
fled in that city on the 2jth of March, when
they were attacked by the enemy. some
2'5OOstrong. -Four or five hours sharp fight
ing took place, and then the foe was driven
back with loss of more than 400 men,
The Americans fought behind barrfcades,
and lost bat three killed aud about the same
wounded. All passed quietly In the city
from this time until the llth of April, when
the enemy, who had received reinforcements
from Gunntemala and Leon, and now court
ed about LOO men. again asSailed General
Walker. The fighting only lasted until
O'Clock in the morning. Again the foe was
driven back, and with loss of $50. The
Americans, from there superior skill and
position, scarcely sustained any injury.
This was the Generals last battle with
the foe. There were several native soldiers
with him, who were continually hearing from
their eountrymen. Each report showed
that the Costa Ricans were becoming more
diSorganized, and the hope was confidently
entertained that they would soon retire from
the country they had invaded. Thus things
went on until the 25th of April, when Can
tain Davis, of the United States sIoop-of.
war st. Mary's. sent an officer to the civ
to protfer to all the ladies a safe escort from
the place. This was accepted. and MANY
of the most useless of the men retired with |
them. The absence of all these men made |
him feel stronger, as some were disabled
and others mere loaferS. His provisions !
were not over abundant. and less mouths tn |
feed was also a consideration.
On the Both April. Capt Davis again
sent to him, informing him for the first time |
of the failure of Col. Lockridge. and adding |
that his cause in Rivas was hopeless. and |
1t would be well for him Ia take shelter on |
board the St. Mary's. The General was |
unwilling TO listen to this counsel, but agreed |
to let Gen. Henningsen and other If his !
officers have an interview with Capt. Davis. |
They returned to inform him that the Can
tain was peremptory in his tone, and had |
threatened to seize the Ncaraguan schooner
Granada, if opposition to his wishes were
maintained.
Finding that he had an opponent to deal |
with that he had not counted on. the Cen |
erai had all his guns disabled, much TO the |
annoyance of Capt. Davis, and leaving his |
sick and wounded to the care of their snr-
geons and the protection of the American
flag, he in company with his staff of sixteen
officers, proceeded, some mounted some On
foot, to ST. Juan del Sur. distance ,f
twenty miles. This was on the evening ,,f
the first of May. The journey was accom-
plished in four hours, and soon after NIGHT.
fall they were received on board. The
sloop bore them tn Panama, whea CAPTAIN
Davis went on board the Commndore's shin
Letters of the Generals awaiting him here
from friends he was most anxious to hear
from were withheld from him, and the COM
modore led him plainly to infer. that while
the General remained there, he would he
reated almost asa prisoner. With his staff
he transferred himself to the Steamship
Empire City. and without any event of note
N the way. reached this city"