The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-01-30

nonslaveholdpg States who have the moral courage to
stand by constitutional rights Such men as Willard
Douglas, Glass; Dickinson Toucey, CLANCY
Jones' and host Of others, who have led the demo-
cratic eolan 70 victory, deserve support and
cordial gratitude. The democracy of Pennsylvania Indi
ana Illinois, New Jersey and California cooperating with
the almost uni cd South has rescued from the angs Of
sectional strife aud secured to the country least
porary repose Similar concert will bring similar iumpb
for many future contests Let encourage and promote
II by all honorable means.
In view Of the importance of this consideration 1t seems
TO unortunae for the South particularly this juno
ture that any and extreme policy should be preached
We have obtained from the recent legislation Of Congress
recognition OF the equality of the States and the prne
pie OF nonneryenoo and The repeal of the Missouri re-
stretion Whatever ground OF complaint is furnished by
the past the South enjoys for the present full admission
of her constitutional rights. The democracy of the nom
sayehodpg States at the hazard of political martyrdom
as home have CALAMITY maintained our cause is II not
wise 10 adhere our existing attitude rather than raise
issues which, not involving positive rights may drive
from us their support and corporation? will instance
the proposition 10 reopen the African slave trade What
good can result from the agitation of this question None
whatever Even demanded by the interests Of the South
its advocates CONTEND is IL not utterly mpractcabe
long as the Union Of the States is preserved The unan
nous demand of the South affect it, for the North
wond unanimously oppose whilst could not
plain that by such opposition rights nfrnged
The concentrated efforts Of federal government would
be poweres for this purpose adverse to the sen
mens the civilized world treaty stipuations for its
suppression and the conventional laws onaons by which
is declared be piracy. Its agitation fraugbt therefore
with mischief only IT win distract and divide the South
when union is Indispensable II will tend to drive from
friends in the Notwithstanding States when
their cordial cooperation is needed to shield from abo-
on aggression. II will rouse TO sill higher pitch the
prudees Of other naons against ON account of the
existence OF southern slavery. II wise therefore,
adhere the present status of the slavery question 1t is
protected by the constitution and northern friends
safely fight battles their soil. With their al
lance can maintain rights tn the Union. l re-
peat then let cultivate that alliance with scrupulous
siduity and by all honorable means. ..T
1t may not be possible however to avert the dangers at
which have glanced Indeed hope is not without the
mixture Of serious apprehension With the exercise Of the
greatest discretion fobcarance and address, the South
distant day, may find herself standing between the al
Of degrading submission of manly resistance
10 wrong Whilst therefore, we should strive against the
modification Of the former both prudence and patriotism
teach that should prepare for the latter Such prepa
ration is not incompatible with featy the Union Read
mess for self dence never provokes but often prevents,
assaults. p
With sentiments of great respect your obedent servant
HERSCHEL " JOHNSON.
Messra. c. S. TARPLEY and others, Committee, &c.
DEFEAT OF WALKERS PARTY AT HIPPs POINT,
CASTILLO RAPIDS, AND FORT SAN CARLOS
PARTICULARS OF TIE CAPTURE OF THE RIVER
BOATS, dc. ,-a. ss #3a .t.....
s5 .f From Panama and Herald, 10.
The Panam. Railroad Company's steiner Columbus, j.
NJ Dow, esq commander from Punta Arenas Jan. 6,
rived at Panama Saturday, January TO- Among the
passengers Don Hurado and Dr. q Rostrup of this
city Mr. Webster and Mr.. John Anderson from Costa
VI. ".
ingston Of Leon Mr.. Lefebre, Captain Norton az.
The most interesting we give readers is
the following Information relative to the proceedings OF
the Costa Rca forces the river San JUAN which result
ed in the capture of the various stations along the line
and of the river and lake boss and which fully confirm
the reports received by the British from San Juan
del Sur in reference to that event
Our information is derived from undoubabe authority
and adds another chapter to the history of the rapid down
fall of Walker and his followers.
1t appears that the Costa Rcan government in addition
to the army it had sent to cooperate with the allied
forces against Walker in Nicaragua resolved upon organ
&ng evolutionary force for the purpose possessing
itself of the river San Suan, wisely judging that the efforts
made dslodge Walker would be prolonged if not
detd futile long he possessed facilities for receiving
ted States On the Ion of December this force set out
not by the Serapqui river publicly received and
believed, but by the San Carlos another tributary Of thu
San Suan which that river about half way between
the lake and San Juan del Norte This done for the
purpose OF misleading detachment Of Walkers forces who
posted at Hips Point at the mouth Of the Serapi
qui. ..t s-AGu. 81. ss ss.a. sn
AS this route very little used the Costa Rican
experienced great difficulty in advancing having to
their way through the forest along track where mules
could be used and along which all the provisions
munitions of had TO be borne mems shoulders
Six days spent the march, during which the raiI
fell ncessany AT last the "embarcadero" reached
and few reached, and RATS made of the
trunks of rudey ashed together with vines and
twigs.
Thus these enterprising men, most of whom had
before behed boat on navgabe river boldly embark
ed on December l6 to float down unknown stream to
its confluence with the river San JUAN and thence tc
Grey town ITSELF 1t indeed perlous undertaking
Had these fra RATS upon which 100 had ventured
met of Walkers steamers coming up going down
the river the slightest contact would have been fatal &c
them. s-tg Ia .s. ...r .... I'd. a,#'.
On the morning of the % the expedition hauled in
to creek Hips Point to refresh the men, previous
attacking Walkers post of fifty and two
At that moment steamer was heard coming down the
river. The made to lie down the raft 1t
perilous moment The steamer passed without any
board having seen or suspected the lurking danger
road track cut towards the flank and oil
Walkers post, which they silently reached The signal
single shot given. The Costa Ricans rushed with
the with horrd yes upon their surprised foes
and in half minute resistance at end. A
panic had seized them. Some bayoneted the rest
sprung off the bank into the deep and rapid river One
brave officer captain Thompson did all that mortal
could do to rally the men, but in yainthe onslaught
too sudden and overpowering admit of resistance
Captain Thompson only ceased bis exertions after he
ceved a second bay wound His very enemies
admrng his signal galantry liberated him subsequent
Greyown where also they did all in their power to ale
yiate his sufferngs One beside Captain Thompson
saved from the river and five escaped into the forest
The rest said to have persisted. aa.fs
sufficient force having been left to guard Hips Point
the of the adventurous band again committed their
lives the precarous chances of the river the
RATS which had become rcketty and insecure They
arrived close to Greytown about o'clock the morning
of the OATH Here again fortune favored hem for steam
Just getting her steam TO ascend the river She
was Immediately taken with three Others. Had the expe
dition been deaye hour later in its descent it
have persisted. 1t would, indeed, have been touch and
20 The slightest touch the would have sep
araed the slightly bound pieces Of the RATS and sent the
Costa Ricans iustantaneously to watery grave.
By dawn of day the steamers taken without loss
and the Costa Rcans also in possession of Puuta Castillo
for Punta Arenas which they always claimed