The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-29
When General Walker made hs appearance he Captain
shook him warmly by the hand, and said

When General Walker made his appearance he Captain
shook him warmly by the hand, and said
81 am happy to see you General, Captain Rynders,
but as United States Marshal cannot say that"
The General returned his greeting IN his usual quiet
way saying that glad the Captain, at the
time handing him the letter from Commodore Pauld
ing which we have given above. He then took seat,
and awaited the reading Of the communication The only
persons in the Office the time those whose names
have already given, the officials, and two or three
members of the press. There certainly nothing in
the scene which would give stranger any idea Of the
nature OF the proceedings No ignorant OF the facts
would have supposed that tho modest looking little man
in the light brown overcoat the same individual who
had caused such commotion among OF the diplo-
matsts at vashington would they have found
anything in hs personal appearance TO JUSTIFY
them in the belief that he Of the most dariog,
perseverng and determined military adventurers Of the
age There is nothing OF tho soldier in his looks nor IN his
hgure but few minutes conversation with him satisfies
you ha. you talking to ordinary common place
character Beneath the quiet demoanor the
assuming manner which might call retiring there is
an expression Of indomtabo will and unmching tcnacy
of purpose General Walker whatever may be said about
bis coolness and selfposscsson, is man OF strong pas
gions with great power Of SELF control He Is essentially
with purpose, one great aim and no matter
people may der in regard to tho course he has pTs
ed every agrees that BIC ha exhibited throughout the
whole Of his career resolution that OF fortune
obstacles subduc His friends may claim that he is
asuated by the pure and dsnterested motive of
tending republican institutions, Of Amercansing Central
America while his opponents may contend that he is aim
ing at the establishment OF military dictatorship, and
that his overrung feeling inordinate ambition that
will sacrifice anything and everything that stands in the
way. Yet all must grant that whatever other qualities
they may deny him. that he possesses the characteristics
of which have spoken in eminent degree. If these
of themselves constitute a great man, then General
Walker is
However all this may be, his personal appearance, TO
casual observer, would never, have said give any
idea Of the character of the While the
Marshal reading the letter. he sat there like an
Indifferent spectator than the most interested person pre-
sent When Captain Rynders had made himself acquaint
ed with the contents OF the communication he retired
with the General and his counsel to private Office where
subsequently learned, it decided that the Gene
raj should 20 on to Washington While here, the Marshal
said that he had no writ Of authority for arrestng him,
he thought the best way would be for him toro
ceed TO Washington this evening tomorrow (this)
morning, might suit his convenience BEST and, added
the Marshall "I will most probably go with you myself"
And thus the matter ends for the present. General
Walker took his leave at the Of the interview with
his COUNSEL Messrs. Meagher and Campbell, and General
Wheat.
The following the additional names of officers and
men belonging to General Walkers army who surrender
ed to the United States naval force at Greytown;-
Assistant surgeon Grecnless.
c. W. Eckhardt.
Mark Devln.
Michael Lamb.
Messrs J. NJ west c. ]. Mcdonald, and William r. Ro
gers claimed to have interest IN walker expedition
and were left at Greytown.