The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-30
General Walker In Mobile.

From the Mobile Register, January 81
For several days past General Walker been expected
al Mobile, and when, yesterday morning, II was ru
mored that the King had reached the wharf with this dis
tiDgushed parsonage on board ban immense
sembled 10 welcome him 10 the Inequalities OF our city
The demonstrations Of sympathy for him aud his cause
were of the most unmistakable character The
OF the Centnenals Numbered salute OF ten guns On
his appearance there long, loud shout hearty call
hall 10 the hero and statesman whose had won
and wisdom guided during perons period the fortunes
appropriate address rendered TO him the cordh greetings
Of our citizens, to which General Walker responded ex-
pressing his warm appreciation OF this evidence Of
tinucd confidence and sympathy. From she boat 10
the Battle House his progress was a triumphal
march On his arrival there VAT numsers
crowded the reception room to see and vel
come him. Scarcely fifteen minutes had elapsed
before there was assembled Royal street, In
the wharf, calling loudly for walker walkerr In obe
dencc TO this Gen Walker appeared upon the
verandah and spoke substantially IA follows
II had been guilty Of the offences charged against
would not have the erontery appear before you
day But consciousness of innocence emboldens me TO
accept the welcome you have rendered and thank for
this evidence vi sympathy aad appreciation. We have
violated no law, the prosecution Of great pur
pose have only scrupuously observed the comfy
nations but acted in all things with sacred regard for
your interests and the honor of native country In
seeking to extend your institutions We have committed no
wrong. II enemies who have transcribed the law
The allied Powers Of Central America regardless
d their solemn engagements, invaded Nicaragua,
and in the which followed we acted only
the defensive. The unlawful and forcble inter
vehtion OF an American naval officer compelled us
10 evacuae kvaS, ana aDanuOn tme tne scene OF
struggles and our riumphs When after our return
Nicaragua in the successful prosecution OF our
great American enterprise, the strong Of
officer OF your government which arrested own
soil and dragged back 10 this country violation Of
all law and precedent Who is that now defends this
unrghtcous exercise OF arbitrary power Who arises In
your Senate chamber 10 vnda the conduct Of this on
cerY They the enemies OF you and your Institutions
who claim the sanction Of higher law than the con
sttution Of the United states for their inqutous acts
our enemies are your enemies-a common cause and
common destiny uniies our interests and long as we
conform the laws Of this land In the extension OF your
Institutions, shall expect not only your sympathes but
your support We appeal from the agents their prnc
pa-the great ruling power Of the nation the sovereign
people, and believe the time Is distant when they
will dsavow and rebuke the conduct Of their servants
THE EQUESTRIAN STATUE OF wAsHrssTog-In
equestrian statue Of Washington yesterday uncovered
and all its beauties unveiled TO the gaze of thousands
who, for several hours stood around sdmrinp criticism
Of the group About IL NJ the face of the great captain
uncovered and three hearty cheers went up as the
noble features were opened 10 view bright sunshine
lighting up the face. We must defer TO an early day
description Of the group, which athout one dissenting
voice so far a. we could learn pronounced wonderful
triumph OF art In all its details the statue perfect and
seems 10 move and speak with all the naturelness and
vividness OF Nature The statue will be again yelled this
mornng-so that the tens Of thousands who will visit
Richmond on the 22d February may enjoy the surprise OF
novelty that delighted 80 many yesterday. We have "
advise all who wish 10 realize the perfect likeness ol
Washington accordant with the face OF Houdons sta
tue TO look AZ the statue Of Washington from the east,
that is from line running from the western point o he
city Hall pOrtco All have TO say NJ present Is tnat
all labors and kettles about thesuccess Oh the VIZ
ginia Washington monument, more than compensated
bv TN unveilng OF the Washington group. In the Ian
guage dsinQui foreigner ~ talent ana taste VIZ
enia ana Richmond can Justly claim TO have the finest wotk
Of art IN the world.--Richmond Enquirer Jan IS