New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-26
WHAT A TRAVELLER FROM CALIFORNIA
SAW AND SUFFERED.

Nevada al q. m. on the 2On ut having DCen oe-
tanned beyond our regular sailing day in consequence
OF the ship being aground We had about 400 pas
sepgers, % laoes number Of children and the usual
sprirkipg Of Jews and Gentiles Christians and No
bamedaD There were a1Deng them goodly number
Of Office eekers, who anticipated aniving at wheat
land one day in advance Of their nva wac iled VIA
panars-stock jobbers who hoped 10 opetGte IN Cali
fonia bonds one day in advance of authentic Gdvices
Of their reputation well as the prosPeci OF the
assumption Of the debt by tn. people nasse Is
appointed people who 90 home seeking what they
have lost in the Golden STATE; aad more fortdHate
people who are on a visit to old friends, ant who in
tend TO return with their wives and little 20 enjoy
the comforts Of Z California home.
The trip to San Juan del Sur vas one uninterrupted
scene Of pleasu1e-each vieins with the others in
contributing bis quota to the general fund Of amuso
meut; altogether, considering the Homogeneous mate
rails of which it was composed suggesng the idea Of
happy family" which would have delighted Bar
num in his palmiest days. The weather was fle
throughout, the officers gentemanly and agreeable.
The only draw back to This enjoyment the loss Of
one of our passengers, AIR. Cove from the State OF
New.York who on the night OF the 3Oh either fell or
walked overheard, while labOing under alteration Of
mind, supernduced by severe Illness
We entered tie harbor of MANI anllo near midnight
on the 9Th ult., stopping there few hours. On the
29th We passed Acapulco and sailed down in close
view Of the lofty mountain peaks which skirt the coast
range before entering the Gulf of Tehuantepec. The
advent of the New Year was announced by the dis
charge Of the ships gun, and was welcomed in old
STYLE We arrived at San Juan del Sur az noon on the
I'd Of January, and were haled from the Old hulk by
Capt Watkins and other officers, who proclaimed the
Ishmus in free ind Uninterrupted possession Of Walker
We crossed un6 er escort Of 200 mounted remen, aud
in fire spirits. Our mode Of transit was by wagons,
ald on the mott dispiJated specimens Ct mule-hesh
it was ever our misfortune to behold. A Of rs had
to walk at least naf the way and it seemed question
whether it would not be wise to initiate Jack fcc at
Portsmouth, and carry the mules across. We arrived
at Virgin Bay about dask, and after obtaining refresh
nents went on board the steamer San Carlos. We
started on the lake at midnight in severe storm OF
wind and raD and entered the San Juan River at noon
the next day. passing Folt San Carlos at this point.
Walkers flag was flung to the breeze and we were
boarded by two Of bis men in buDgo, as they
call the dugouts. They gave u. DO intimstion
of their petition or as to what we
were to expect. They took passage with US, and
were, we believe, on parole. Two miles below this
point the ramparts were filed with Costa Rcan
soldiers and the flag of Walker replaced by that OF
Costa Rca About six miles below, at a turn in the
river, we were met by the steamer j. Ogden, uoder
command of Captain Spencer who, when within hall
ing distance ordered our Captain to proceed on his
way down the river assuring him that resistance
useess; that he had 800 men in possesson of Forts
San Carlos and 500 more the river, a. points
below U.S. and that Vanderbilt hal pogsesson OF every
boat on the river; all OF which he asserted hid been
4 -. c.s,s IL. Ill
He was accompanied by 50 Costa Rican soldiers, well
armed, and had mounted two brass pieces. He as
sured the Captain that he had proclamation from
Mora, President of Costa Rca Offering protection for
Walkers men, with free passage to New York and
pledged his own honor for safe conduct 10 Gtey
town. and our treatment in every respect as if this
transfer had not taken place. For time Capt.
Johns was Te, Lutte. He exclaimed "My God if
"the Costs Rcans get hold of me, they will cut my
"throat" Capt. s. renewed his pledges for bis safety
and furthermore stated that he was authorized by the
c, mmander of the British fleet at Greytown (Capt.
Erkine) to promise protection for oil arrival a.
Greytown. The j. Ogden then took a short tun in
the river, wien both boats lay TO. 10 the meanwhile
great excitement prevailed among the passengers,
some Of whom showed dis position 10 resist but on
the consideration that if we should take the Ogden
for our personal benefit; that we returned ,nd were
fortunate b escape the guns Of the for: aud
rive at Virgin Bay, our position would by no means be
improved while i; would be at the nix OF lives worth
an army Of baIc-foo.ed Costa Ricans, the idea was
abandoned and Capt. Johns Surrendered We were
boarded by Capt. S, IN q small boat. At the wheel
house be cad the following procla nation
The Preient@ tie Republic If c0'ta Rico fo "a. 'Iiis,, 81
number Of foreigpels who are now in the RACKS of the
rsurper have been deceived and aware that they are
now fighting III bad cause asains, people VII have
given no cause Il oheDse and who only def5Ddin,
their country, their rights Liberties and their hvns-
ste 6s, fiom the criminal attempts Of uuprnciped
adventuIer 10 subyert all that feemen revere and crL
vipced that many, II DO, all who arc aiding ihst
ioourge OF humanity would willingly quit hs dsc-ey
tied service II only assured OF protection and supper.
TO reach tbeir paiive country
Now, l, the President Of tie Republic OF C,.ss
Rca pledgng my honor, hereby offer % any or al OF
the tffcers and soldiers Of Walkers army DOW in
n carssua fee ard ssfe passage TO Grsytown, eal
nom thence per steamer I, the City of New York
"eiver ct t6e NsioDa Palace 1t San joe Dec 10 lf1
(ssaedl JUAN r MORA"
Capt. 8. then tooh formal Possession, plscin, hi,
own man at the whee and ordered To Touro ,piia
Mr.. HsrTis, the son-in.lsw Of Mr. Aorgan and we be-
heve member of ths. 6rm rem ,rked to Spencer:
We Rad you once, nor yoa har> ~; se are sxR
ANsr waiting several hours al Touro Rapids, Clpt
Spencer returned and transferred us to his ooat the
Ogden The soldiers were drawn up in toe amer plrt
o. the lower deck taking the precauti)n to crest bar
ioaae composed Of our trunks and baggage, sugse.-
rg to u.s. rather the idea Of protection from U. tasn
that Of guards over us. Aaer passhs N al mlitar,
station, consisting Of camp and Eve or sx very IN
vAlke looiiDg 'older,, reached For Cas+ilo s,
TO 9 p. m. We there succeeded in getting s,ne purk
and beans, ard coffee st the moderate ate Of 81 each
Az sleeping accommodates were % he had &: oaiy