The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-20

IN American p0H WIN nearly " armed mon
New Orleans mob sympashised wttS the sdventu. or, ana
that the Law was not put in force 70 Greek him, ah' oniy
what might be expscted; but surely the President : I w."
and his " coffee planters'' should be seized In spts ~
80 paltry a suoterfuge as regular papers. The Saratoss,
too, knew nothing of Walker till he landed, and the
Wabash respected the steamer which the horde had
just quilted, simply because II bad complied with the
usual formalities on leaving port It is plain to the
world that men OF all ranks an In all positions have been
afraid 10 In eur the unpopularity Of stopping the adven-
turer. A party in the States supper. him and an active
friend TO an enemy The intelligence and even the nu-
merical majority OF Americans would approve the c)Ddnct
Of any man who drove Walker back TO poEt, or seize his
ship and stores; but no official, civil or military, has
courage to face the anger OF the INSCRIPTIONS and
~yindictive faction which specuates in "WalKer stock"
However, we are not without hopes that this man and
his companions will meet with speedy discontinue. We
firmly b sleeve the statement Of our correspondent, that
the great body Of Americans, as well as English, are
speedily starved out. Although advices from New
Orleans state that his second. " command. Hen.
men, it seems likely that precautions will be taken
TO prevent any further force from joining. The British
ships are on the alert, and the Americans will be equally
determined when they find they are supported by popular
opinion on the spot. The combined naval forces had sailed
for Aspinwall and San Juan, and would, il was thought,
prevent any reinforcement reaching the 6libusters. But,
on the whole, this business is to be extremely regretted,
not only on account o. the material loss 1t will cause, not
only for the ~bloodshed which may attend it, but because
IL must certainly lower the reputation OF the American
people and government. II the President and his Cabinet,
Congress and the American army and the American navy
ana the community Oh AueFlChu mefCQauLS IN NlC3fugua
cannot prevent a settled territory from being ravaged by
a gang Of adventures, what is the use Of executives or
legislatures, or international law, or municipal or military
law, or, in fact, any human institution whatever Here
is q country which the highest interests OF America,
as Of England, require should be brought into a state Of
would probably be sufficient to turn il, certainly not into a
community Of powerful States, but into a fairly rich and
prosperous region. The geographical situation Of Nicara-
qua has made its chief settlements places Of Importance,
and a number Of traders of all nations are gaining an
honest livelihood within its limits. And all the prospects
Of this country and IT, settlers are 10 be marred by an ir-
ruption Of Southern rowdies, intent on nothing but plum
der and means Of idle indulgence. That the combined
s~quadrons of the two nations will be able, with the co op-
Grafton Of the Ncaraguan troops, to ~extrpate the whole
brood, we most firmly hope. II is time that for such pro-
ceedings due retribution should be exacted, and If Walker,
Henningsen, Anderson, and the rest should on this occa
have little cause TO drop a tear Of pity.
From the London Post, Dec. sol
With regard to the proceedings of Walker, it appears
that the hlibustering propensities of certain parties III the
United States has undergone no diminusion. Walker OBJ
tains money, arms, ammunition and men, and under the
very nose of the United States vessels Of war effects a
landing in Nicaragua, with an advanced guard Of free
hooters. His Lieutenant, with one thousand men, is about
to follow to Central America, and may perhaps be per-
mftted to land in the same uninterrupted manner. These
proceedings taken by Walker show great negligence ON
the part OF the United States authorities. Walker was first
held to bail in q sum which the President declared to be
insufficient; and next, when he put to sea, by concealing
his cargo Of flibusters, he was enabled TO escape the OBJ
servation of the American naval officers, who,
ii would appear, had no orders to search sus-
picious vessels, for the purpose of putting q stop
to these repeated piratical attempts upon a
country at peace with the United States. The British and
American %squadrons are now on the coast, and it is at
least anticipated that they will prevent the landing Of any
more flibusters. Shoul1 this object be accomplished,
Walker and his gang may be starved out, and forced once
more 10 seek the protection of the American flag. We
confess that the tenderness with which this great criminal
has hitherto been treated excites our wonder and regret.
Walker is an adventurer, who for his own purposes car
ries on the trade Of piracy on a large scale. BE is sup
ported by men in the American republic who desire the
annexation Of the States on the Isthmus, both for CONNER
cal objects and for the extension Of slavery. Mr.. Blu
chanan Is DESTROYS that the various Central American
questions should be settled upon a satisfactory and honor
able basis; and for this purpose the governments Of
to re open negotiations. Why, in the meantime O'i is
Central America TO be ravaged by q set of private adyen-
turers, whose proceedings, whether successful or unsuc-
tons already sufficiently complicated and dangerous The
real way Of dealing with Walker would be TO treat him as
q p,ra@ ana ior TINS purpose 70 give orders TO the British
may be found in Central America, and TO ship him back to
his own country, to be tried by any law which may reach
his case. II Nicaragua should ask foreign assistance, we
do not see on what ground il could be refused. Piracy
on a great or on a small scale is equally abhorrent TO the
law OF nations, and the continued immunity which Walker
is permitted to enjoy is peculiarly discreditable, as it
shows a disinclinauon on the part Of powerful States to
throw around some Of their weaker brethren that protec-
ton which justice and humanity alike require.
From the London Post, Dec. 3o.1
Mr.. buchanan, what with rebellion in Utah and nlibus-
tering In Central America, has upon his hands an amount
OF business which may well try the activity and energy
Of his administration and tax TO The utmost the power
and resources OF the great confederation OF which he is
the chief magistrate. Accepting, without reserve. the
line OF policy which, in reference TO these two questions,
Mr.. Buchanan has lately announced, no reasonable doubt
can be entertained that he will apply himself with earn.
estness and zeal 70 crush the nr< insurrection which has
occurred in the United States, and TO repress that lawless
spirit Of aggression which Walker and his coufederates
Prom the intelligence which has been received by the
last mail It appears that the expcdtionary force 10 Utah
under Colonel Johnston is in a most critical position, and
that, from want OF proper winter quarters, IL must pro-
coed to the salt Lake City, and thus p~rccipitate TIM, con.
fct which Brigham Young is by no means indlsposed or
unprepsred 10 encounter. The United states troors.
In the mountains and desolatc, regions o. the Far west
cannot move without large trains Of wagons, drawn by
oxen and muls ard As Il Is reported that the Mormons
have captured all the provisions and cattle belonging to
Colonel johnston command, a retreat to Fort Laramie,
the nearest military station, Is considered TO be impracti.
which springs from the spurious creed which they have
adopted, have taken the field, and have hitherto been sue.
cessful In stopping the insress and regress Of their Terri
tory TO strangers. They say that 'they will not Gre upon
any one; but II resisted, or a drop of Mormon blood liz
split, II shall be a war OF determination for the Gentiles.r
Under these circumstances all that the United states
troops can do Ii 10 advance upon the Salt lake City, and
TO find quarters where they may be able 10 sustain them
selves during the winter. But this object cannot be ac-
complished without hard fighting, and In a short time II
will be known whether the discipline OF a small number
OF regular troops has prevailed over the large body OF
deluded enthusiasts which constitute the Mormon army-an
army which We may add. from all accounts, seems not TO
be destitute Of military training. II must be hoped that
success will attend the United states troops, and that the
blasphemous prophecies OF Brigham Young will not be per.
mfited 10 receive even a temporary confirmation. With
the spring a force adequate 10 restore the supremacy OF
the law In the Territory will no doubt be despatched, and
then a renewed exodus Of this strange sect must take
or n complete dispersion OF Its members, M a poHti-
cal and ecclesiastical organization, must be accomplished.
II has been stated that the Mormons, eli attacked, intend
TO hoist the British flag, and that this would 30 stimulate
The trglish. resident brethren that they would only
yield TO death" No doubt there are many foolish and
ignorant English and Welshmep who have adopted the
Mormon impcsture, TO the great scandal and disgrace Of
the country Of their birth; but they ought 10 know that
the British flag when raised 70 cover a foul rebellion can
give them no immunity or protection. Asa neans Of
tscir fanatacem, this artihce may be success.
ful. but II Is dfaacult ~ believe that Enelishrvn who have
bowed themselves to the yoke of Brigham Young can in
reality care either fer England or the hOnored emblem Of
their former nationality.
Marriage OF the Princess Royal OF England.
QUEEN vTCTORIAs NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
AND REDECoRAT1Or oY ST. JAMES PALACE
MAKING SPACE FoR TH7 COURT CRIsoLINEs.
Prom the London Times, Jan. IL
II IL a long time since the ordstary operations OF brick
laying, carpcntering and house decorating generally have
excited so much attention a. those which are now going