The Placer herald., 1857-12-19
Walker again in Nicaragua

head of five hundred armed men from the United
States We are sorry to say it, but yet such is
the fact. He threw dust into the eyes Of the u
S. officials at New Orleans, gave straw bail for his
appearance at court, and taking his men aboard
the Fashion. steamed away for Greytown. leaving
drowsy officers and tardy revenue cutters COM
pletely in the lurch. He managed the affair with
much, more adroitness than he ever displayed in
his Nicaragua campaigns. The trick was worthy
Tombs lawyer. He reached Nicaragua, landed
his men in safety, and no doubt ere this, has COM
menced offensive operations against the govern
ments of Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
There is every reason to believe that the strug-
gle will be a desperate one. If Walker is unsuc-
cessful this time the prestige of fame will depart
from him, and fillibustering among the American
people will receive its quietus for years. The re-
verses of the past may teach Walker to put more
confidence, in this campaign, in men of military
capacity and good Judgment qualifications that
he certainly does not possess; by this means and
timely renforcements, he may obtain a foothold
for few years. To establish government on
firm basis, and promote the prosperity and devel-
opment Of the States he has invaded is something
in which we have no idea he will ever succeed.
He will gain that which is less desirable an
additional unenviable notoriety, and ill a large
space in the public prints for time
Between the Mormon war and the Nicaragua
crusade. we are likely to have stirring times
Newspapcrdom is about to enjoy harvest: repor-
ters freshly nbbing their pens, and penny-a-
liners are hopefully expectant.
EF-Senator Gwinn is said to be making
strenuous exertons to induce the General
Government to make the Colorado river of
the Pacific, the base of operations against
the Mormons. 1t is believed this will be
done, as on that line only can men and mu-
nitions of war be transported at all seasons
of the year. Uncle Sam will be compelled
to spend large amounts of money in this
Mormon war, and if the principal expedi-
tons are to be fitted out on this coast Cali
fornia will receive great benefit from the
millions to be expended.
The BATES CAsE--As the Sacl amento
Union appears TO be much exercised in spirit
as to ;he manner in which jures shall be
drawn in this county for the Bates trials.
we impart the information that these jures
will be summoned in the manner prescribed
by law. SO SAYS our County Judge. Sheriff
and Clerk Is tlis satisfactory?
RoNDO A GAME OF FCHANCE-In the Court
Of Sessions Of FL Dorado county. it has been
decided that Rondo is a game of chance, and
as such comes within the provisions Of the
Statute of 1855. Rondo is becoming an
unsafe game TO encourage. There is law
fornenst it.
DISTINGUISHED ARRIVAL ANTICGPATED.--
The session of the Legislature drawing HIGH.
it is confidently eXpencted th1t the notorious
1hleving Bill, will soon make his appear
ance in Sacramento. Our contemporaries
down there will, doubtless, announce his ar
rival in due season.
Ono lIoTEL, SAcRAMENTo.-Tlis house
will be found a convenient and pleasant place
for travellers from the country who visit
Sacramento, and who wish TO avoid the
hustle and tlrong of the larger hotels. 1t
is kept in good style and convenient to the
business portion of the city. See advertise
ment in another column.
DRINK Upon THE -'Tbo Union
Democrat says of the three men who were
hung at Sonora on the llth inst, that they
came upon the scahfod in state of beastlv
intoxication. In this condition they were
executed. The scene is represented as hay
ing been horribly disgusting.
HAVE MERCY.-lhe Sacramento Aqe learns
that daily paper to be called the Eyenino
Dispatch and semiweekly barker ycleft
the Watch Dog are soon to be started in
that city. Are there any more candidates
for bankruptcy down there9
iIxy- If the Placer Press is so very desirous
to have the people of the county know the
reason of our small Delinquent List this
year, and possesses the requisite information,
as it intimates, why not give it at once, with
out indulging in surs at this paper or the
present officers of the county. Out with it
neighbor DO not conceal your ertensipe
information from the expectant public.
The PEOPLE WIsTI-that the comino ses.
sion of the Legislature shall be short and
cheap, and stealing strictly prohibited.
CONGRESSIONAL DisrRIcrs. california
should be divided into congressional districts;
and this winter will be as favorable for sucb