Nebraska advertiser., 1858-01-14

tering nature in her equipments, to send
her, her crew and passengers back tothe
United States for examination. Instead
of this, although persuaded of her object,
he suffered her to land and take posses
sion Of Pdnta Arenas. For this he was
recalled.
On 1.-THE contrary, after being allowed TO
land and make an offensive disposition of
his forces, and Withdrawing from the pro-
lection of the United States flag, matters
assumed quite another complexion, and
no u. s. officer had authority, or power
to arrest him without orders from gov
eminent. The question arises as to the
legality of Walkers arrest by Commodore
Paulding. The government does not seem
to recognize it as a lawful act, from the
fact of recalling the Commodore for thus
acting without orders. However it may
terminate, we hope the Administration
viii use It's power to put a stop to the
high handed outrages, and the fllibuster-
ing attempts upon Nicaragua.
Since the above was in type we have
received still later news from Washington.
Nothing is known concerning Walkers
future movements. He has declared his
intention at the proper time to ask the
Government to reinstate him in the posi-
ton from which he was recently removed
by Com. Paulding. 4 75t- ani Is.
u-sfo.1a "a Nsuc York, Dec. 81.
Gen. Walker reached Washington last
evening in company with Marshal 'Ryn-
ders. He Immediately proceeded to the
State Department, where he had an In
terview with the Secretary of State, and
was formally surrendered. 5gog lsile'itrs'
: Gen. Cass, however, statedthat he had
no directions to give concerning General
Walker. 1t was only through the Judi
ciary that he could be held to answer any
charges brought against him. sd' p asa.
The filibuster and his escort retired,
the former at liberty to 60 wherever hi;
inclination might lead him. S tc!' auv.
1t is reported, however, that a process
will be issued to bring him to trial fol
violating the neutrality laws. 1fi--
The Cabinet yesterday held a consul
tation with regard to the conduct of Com
Paulding in seizing Walker and his men
at which the C~ommodore's dispatche:
were read. f agH la.8 10 agltgl sierra
al- lsa-5 q Mobile, Dec. 90,
A meeting hes been called in this city
to express indignation at the arrest Of
Walker expedition. The reported repu.
diation of Commodore Paulding's course
by Secretary Cass has had but little eff
) feet. The excitement is still intense
Judge Gale, of the United States Distric
Court, decides against the refusal of {
clearance to the schooner Susas for Grey
town, on the ground that fhe Collector lal
no jurisdiction in the matter. The Susa'
had a cargo of provisions on board, and
Judge Gale says the detention is illegal
In New Orleans the excitement is in.
tense and indignation meetings are held
at which the most infammatory speeche.
are made.
The following dispatches from that city
Will show to what extent the matter il
being carried.
New Orleans, Dec. 90
The indignation meeting called for thi:
evening tc discuss Nicaraguan affairs
was adjourned until Saturday on account
of the non-publicity of the call, notwith.
standing several thousand persons were
In attendance. The enlistment is still
going on, 1872 men having offered them
selves to-day. Over 1,400 men are nov
in this city and Mobile awaiting ship.
ment. The men from the lower part OF
Texas, 800 in number, sailed on the 26tf
inst. 5a-.- s..f q
.- Dec. 81.
The Nicaraguan meeting tonight is
very large and enthusiastic. John Taber'.
speech created the most intense feeling
Very strong denuneiatory resolution:
were adopted. The meeting is still il
session-nine O'Clock. +.
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