The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-29
INTERVIEW WITH GEN. WALKER-WHAT HE
THINKS OF HIS ARREST.

INTERVIEW WITH GEN. WALhEH-WHAI HE
THINKS OF HIS ARREST.
Later in the day Of reporters had interview
with Gen Walker at the residence of Gen Hennngsen in
of which he learned the following additional
particuiars:--
is the Generals belief that Commodore Paulding was
authorized by his instructions place himself and his
under arrest and he feels justified in entertaining
by the fact that in the conversation which took place be-
tween himself and the Commodore no ntimation even
given that no acting under specific orders from
the government The act he said in his unmpassionod
way he speaking about something in which no
had particular interestthe act entirely unjuss
fable ~ arrested" he continued, on neutral ter
rtory and obliged to haul down the Nicaraguan flag"
This, however, he added, was not all, for the
order TO lower il was accompanied by words
which were most offensive TO American
He was told that ,hey-mcaning himself and his
were dishonor TO the country. "Now, proceeded the
General, "there among who had rendered
the country good service There onc in particular
who the FIRST to plant the American flag on the
heights OF Cerro Gordo-and such an honor TO
any nation" There justification, he said, for
this violation Of neutral territory, and necessity FOR
such display Of foroo. lie did intend 10 offer any
sstance, and s less Il his desire 10 bring his
into collision with the United states troops. Such thing
M n conflict with American citizens he would have done
Ill IN his power 70 ayoid ana sefReants guard Woul1
have been all sufficient secure hs arrest for he should
not have shown the least opposition Butwhlle he sub
mitied 70 being made a prisoner, he protested
in the strongest terms agaips, the injustice and
illcgalhy of the act-an act which the Presi.
dent OF the United States would not, he thought, JUS
ufy His protested against their arrest and he bo
leved some of them would commence legal proceedings
in the matter their arrival at Norfolk u also
insulting 10 the flag Of Nicaragua, whose General he
was and from which he had received his com mission.
For this tho United States government not only bound
10 make ample apology, but should, in justice TO the Of
Tended rarity place both himself aud his In the same
position from which they taken and then salute tho
Ecarasuan flag for the Insult which had been inflicted
upon IT, and which nation having the power 70 resent
would submit 10.
General walker did not believe has been reported,
that adav regard to the fitting out Of alleged cxpe
di,ions 70 Nicaragua in the Unted States had been
placed in The possession Of lord Napier, and by him
eiven 20 General Cass. Such q course would not
have been diplomatic, he Of the opinion that
government would have received or acted upon docu-
ments coming before Il in that way lie intended gong
Washington this mornings bu, he did not recognise
the right Of any government 10 him the soil Of
Nicaragua he should not consider incumbent him IN
report his arrival The President lie desired simply
know the the government intended 10 pursue in
regard 10 him.
As IN Colonel Anderson who had captured Fort Castillo
and possession a when he General walkcr)
taken prisoner he that aSempt had been made 10
arrest him, although \ would have been equally justGa
bic with The which they had adopted in has ihe
Generally case. Tho colonel douttcss informed OF
what bad occurred hu nc acting under the orders
OF The ECaraguan government he should continue 10 hold
lho fort.
Thosc who imagine that general Walker docs moi in
tend returning 70 Nicaragua greatly mftakon. lie g.
not The les depressed by u turn his fortunes hut
u The contrary hopeful and esngulne a. ever
so far from being cast down no considers that lIe s
stronger than ever, and that the neral support he lie
rves from tho position which hc has through no con
due, of bis own been placed must be attended with the
gagged may postpone The accomplishment of the great
ohjec, he has in view but only renders success more
certain. That preext might be given for the
interference Of the United States government have said
the General sept within the strict In or the neutrality
laws, and the frst to violate tneu has been the
government itself lie could not say vba The adminls
aton would do they did not repsiate the action or
Commodore Pauding, who, he again repeated ~a not
acting under ofcial instructions However very few
days would settle tha, point and he should have 10 await
whatever disposition might be made Of ".
We understand that during the whole Of yesterday Gen
walker was visited by large number OF friends among
whom some Of those who had served under him n
Nicaragua To-day. have already stated he goes
70 Washington, where his appearance viii create quite
cSctemept