The Placer herald., 1857-02-14
The latest News from Nicaragua.

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We copy the following from the, Town
Tulk Of Tuesday last which gives us the
latest intelligence from Gen. Walker and his
army:
Rivas, which has been his (Wakers) head
quarters since the DIES ructon of Granada,
has been fortified beyond anything oflike ma
ture in this part Of the world a. may Justly he
deemed impregnable. Bastions and ramparts
have been thrown up on all quarters offering
salient points Of defence; the underbrush and
shantees exterior of the town cleared away,
leaving unobstructed view of the surrounding
country to guard against surprise. All the
cattle of the adjourning country have been
driven within the works, for provisioning the
army, including many hundred head of mules
so you can see that every precaution has been
taken, not only for their own sustenance,
but to harrass the enemy by cutting off sup
plies. AS at present situated, Walker can
maintain himself for the next two wears.
The allied army has already split into several
factions, and the qnarrels are sending in daily
accessions to Walker of some of the flower
of his former opponents. His force consists
Of ESQ men, and the change from Granada
to Rvas has materially benefited them in
point Of health. They are as fine a body Of
men as you whonld wish to look on, vigor
Gus, healthy, well equipped, finely drilled,
and surpass any military force ever gathered
together in the country
The destruction of Granada | look upon
as perfect God send to Walkers eau g.
This 'hell hole" of malaria derimated h
forces, and would, if held much longer, have
laid every Anglo Saxon in his grave. One
might as well attempted to live in the iunges
of India or the marshes Of South America, as
in that town. Speaking of Granada-vou
have doubtless heard the particulars Of Gen.
Henningsen's troubles in being beset bv a
large body Of Costa Ricans, whilst destroy
ing the city. He was "corraled" for nineteen
days with 1885 men under him, who soon
dwindled down to co. 10y starvation and bat
tie. During the siege, his force had to sub
sist on mule meat and dog mutton. lie
was relieved from this disagreeable position bv
Col. John Ii. Waters, one of the most pal-
liant spirits of Walkers army, on the 10th of
December, and is now at Rivas, which city
his genius has rendered almost impregnable.
In the destruction of Grenada the Ncara-
guense lost their press, consequently we are
without paper Col. Rogers, Minister OF
Hacienda, We to Greytown to purchase the
press Col. Kinney brought out. 1t was
whilst on this mission that the river boats
and the lake steamer "Virgn" were taken,
he having ordered the latter to lay at anchor
there until he returned.
They are now putting measures in opera
ton by which the lake boats can be retaken,
which, if sue, es>tul, and | see no reason to
doubt the feasibility of the plan, will put
Walker again into possession of the transit
Route. Walker already has possession of
the lake. and if the boats attempt to effect a
landing they will undoubtedly fall into his
hands. With the transit again under his
control he can hold the country against any
force which may be brought against him, no
matter what may be said to the contrary.
The enemy have not dared to show them
selves since the siege of Granadaw here,if they
were going to use Walker up, they should
have done so, for that opportunity will be the
last they will ever have.
The country is perfectly healthy, not a
case of what is called the prevalent disease"
being known fer many weeks Affairs at
San Juan are dull, and must continue so un-
til the re-opening of the Transit, until which
time suppose will have to rest in peace,
If nothing else, being a acknowledgement.
Yours,
II. J, r.