The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-28

At night the Wabash hoisted her anchor and made
head for Aspinwall.
Sailing well all day Of the l3th she made Aspnwall
the morning Of the l4th about o'clock General Walker
went ashore accompanied by the Captain, in his gig and
took lodgings ashore, ready to proceed TO the United
States on the mail steamer
With this my correspondence closes, shall be in the
United States this letter. What Of and where
from, my next letter shall be compesed at present
decided.
ARREST OF GEN. WALKER BY THE UNITED
STATES FORCES.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE HERALD.
PUsrA ARENAS Nicaragua, Dec. IL, 1867.
In the regular Of my correspondence you have
been informed of the arrival of Gen. Walker at this place.
Of his landing OF his difficulties with Capt Chetard and
Mr. Scott Of his wonderful the river in the
capture Of Fort Castillo and the river and lake steamers
Of his energy in the organization Of his army and its de-
parments of his foresight the erection Of enrenched
camp; and finally of his overwhelming discontinue by
the American naval forces under Commodore Hiram
Paudng In the Of regular journalistic letter
was impossible to enter into all the details Of this last
movement; and feel justified in devotng a separate
letter that important event. For preudices aside any
circumstance calculated interest the greatest
tons Of the world TO extent jusying them in watch
ing progress and despatchng armed fleets TO arrest its
success assumes general importance apart from its
objects. And when the matter on its
merits whether designed to advance the Of
liberty and progress, whether il intended q
trograde movement from both freedom and civilization,
becomes the most important question that America not
the world been called upon decide within the
rent year.
After overcoming great financial difficulties the United
States Gen. Walker sailed from Mobile the lAh of No
vember and made successful landing in Nicaragua the
Oath Of month Despatchng feet Of boats and
command of up the San Juan river the 2eth he
landed himself and staff, with another division Of the
army at Punts Arenas soil recognized belonging
Nicaragua Here again, he beset by difficulties of
different nature, though not less serious The United
States sloop Saratoga commenced Interference
with him, sadly derangng all his movements and plans
With force already the interior, and probably in pos
session Of important points the river the General con-
ceved interference the part OF the United States
altogether improbable But his supposon incorrect,
the Saratoga did interfere in every possible way thus
preventing the army from moving away from Groytown
Immediately had been the original intention. The
General despatched letter TO Commodore Paulding,
complaining of Captain Chatards interference and then
energetcaly set to work furnishing quarters for
the men, hosptal for the SICK for the ammunition,
provisions and medicines and iortncasons for defence.
These works were being pushed forward with the greatest
energy and on the 9TH when the Wabash hove in sight,
the Noaraguan camp we'll nigh complete for the com
fort Of the army. The Wabash was quickly followed by
the British steam frigates Brunswick and Leopard.
shortly after tho arrival Of the wabash Commodore
Paulding paid an Official visit the American consul Mr.
Corcl and after the interview ended many reports Oh
iaincd circulation Grcyown that the untod States In
tended To arrest General Walker and capture the cxpcd
ton The NV YoRK Herald read with avidity, more
particularly the teegraphic summary Of the Eicaraguan
news from Warrington city, OF the reception Of SSpor
Yrssari and the formation OF treaty Great rejoiengs
expressed in Greytown, amongst the nggers, and
as great anxiety was felt In the Nicaraguan camp
amongst the officers and soldiers Of General
Walker. The General however, appeared calm usual,
expressing confident opinion that tho administration Of
President Buchanan had treated him and the people
Of Nicaragua such unnecessary dsrospect To wait
until his departure and then make disposition in matters
az such importance lie did not believe the news, ana his
confidence impaired itself 10 the army. The delay in the
acton Of the Commodore tended 10 relieve all anxiety
On the evening the Tth the steamer Fulton arrived o
the harbor and that night the British frgaie Leopard
There we're nov in port three United States war vcs
ses-,he waba saratog, and Fulton. On the night Of
the 7th a man Of war boat, mounting brass howtzcr,
IL b. and manned by twenty men passed up the harbor
and took position the channel Of the river, mile
above walkers camp, TO intercept any movement by
the Nicarsguans up the river. Tss movement, was not
known 10 General Walker until about II r. NJ when
of his boav with Captain Fsyssoux in H. stopped and
turned back This the FIRST act in the drama Of in.
tervennon-the conclusion followed fast after H. Next
morning General Hornsby and Captain Fayssoux were
despatched aboard the Wabash the meaning
Of the scrs sioppase the nht before. They boarded
the wabash, and were temporarily made prisoners.
The interference of the United states now CON-
n hvss
aemf that was done In admirable style. Commodore
Paudng entered upon the work have TO believe,
against his inclination but with determination do his
duty thoroughly and efectually.
Captain Ense, Of the Wabash, entrusted with the
design and execution of the movement, and officer
more capable could have been found in the navy Of
the United States.
The weather was clear but heavy tossed the ship
ping outside rendering the transfer Of troops from the
Wabash TO the Fnlton very difcut The Commodore de
tcrmned to effect landing, and the launches of the Wa
bash got out and the howtrcrs lowered into them.
The sea was heavy and tossed the shipping about with
great violence, nevertheless the Commodore ordered
landing 70 be Effected The sailors and marines cf tho
war vesses ordered 70 hold themselves readiness
for duty. Al nine A. NJ the launches OF tho wabash
got out and the howzers lowered into them. The
roll Of the waves so great that the design Of raner
ring tho forces from the Wabash the steamer Fulton
found exceedingly dlfcun and two boats sent
into the harbor with their force and armament com
plete The boats crews in being transferred fooccd
10 debark out Of the after part Of the Wabash,
and their guns handed down 10 them IN the boats
Afterwards, when the complement from the wsbash
transferred the pennan, Of the ship removed 10
the Fulton, and Commodore Psulding, with his aids
Lieut. Bancroft Gherard Of the sarsogs, and Mdshpmsn
G. L. Norton, Of the Wabash and his Secretary Mr..
zatuat Psulding-went on board the steamer