The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-08-20

ATLANTA, August s, 1868.
General W'alkers Eiat-A Large Concourss Of
Citizens and Sfrangers-FSring Of Cannon
SPEECHES and Hurrahs-Fyrooorks, &c.
On the evening of the Sd instant, in pursuance Of
a secret move that had been made all through this
country by Walkers emissaries, one Of the largest
assemblies that ever congregated in Atlanta ooi.
ected at the general passenger depot, anxiously
awaiting the arrival Of General William Walker and
suite For several days large preparations were be-
ing made-catte, swine, sheep and goats were
stretched upon the barbecuing rack as feast Offer
ing to the chivarous Walker and his counterparts-
Henningsen, Slater, Emo and Lauderdale. WaItero
Spring, some 500 yards distant, was the doomed
spot whereat poor bleeding Nicaragua was at last,
by much gas fated to humble herself at the feet of
the little grayeyed monster. At half-past one
o'clock the brazen mouthed demon-like iron horse
came roaring like tornado down the Western and
Atlantic Railroad, freighted with hundreds Of indi
vdua!s, and brass band dscoursing that great air.
"Hail Columbia"
The Atlanta RiAemen, commanded by the chi
valric Captain J. W. Duncan sbeyed orders, ''Shoul
der arms-forward, march," and passed into the
depot and halted for General Walker and suite to
appear
The Hon. Painter p. Smith appointed BY his
Honor Mayor Glenn to receive the distinguished
foreigners, made one OF those enthusiastic, soul
stirring efforts which has 80 greatly distinguished
him.
Hon P P. Smith reviewed Gen. Walkers brilliant
career in Nicaragua and SO graphically did he paint
the msfotunes of the General and the nterferences
Of the government which caused Walkers capitula-
ton and compelled him to return to America that loud
curses of Buchanan's administration were heard all
over the assemblage. He welcomed him to this
hearts and homes of brothers and sympathisers
Enthusiastic applause) Yes. General Walker,
gone down with tie fortunes Of Nicaraguan liberty
(5houts of Give it to 'um, Smith.') You are the
hero Of many well fought field; you have hazarded
Fearing personal peril, with an extraordinary de-
gree of personal prowess and boldly unmindiul of
great disadvantages, you seized the banner of Mica
mgua, threw II to the battle breeze, and trust
ing in God, you forced your way in trium-
pha march until victory seemed ready to crown
your Efforts, when this infamous government, with
malice aforethought, interfered. The CLEAN of
your bright bayonets was seen to glitter in the
moonlight; your bright swords, like Damascus
blades flashed brilliantly, and your unawed batallions
moved forward, like mystic spirits, to the terrible
onslaught. C.Hurrah for Walker.')
Just at this point of Mr.. Smiths speech gene
raj riot occurred on the outskirts of the crowd.
The difficulty is said to have occurred from some
remarks Mr.. Williams and DIR. j. w. Lewis made re-
latiye to the administration it was right in
stopping Walker in his mad career &C., &c. Where
upon Cowart gave the i'd lie" and Williams
cracked Cowarts head with heavy Colts revolver.
Weir then nterfered, and Lewis used very large
bowie knife upon Weir, stabbing him several times
(weir was alive this morningS Pistols and knives
were freely used, and amid the shrieks of women
the whistIing of locomotives, the rafting of drays
and the noise and confusion consequent upon such an
occasion, Walkers reply was not audible.
Walker and suite were conducted to two carriages,
which had been obtained for their individual accom-
mocation: one was drawn by four white horses, the
other by two. His Honor the Mayor, Hon. Robert
Toombs and Hon. Painter p. Smith were the con-
comitants Of Gen. Walker. The band preceded the
procession to the Spring.
Gen. Walker, escorted by Rev. George Peeyy, Hon.
Robert Toombs and +. l.. Smith, entered the stand
followed by bis suite and Others Walker being loud
g cheered arose with that dignity and foreign heroic
air peculiar TO himself alone, and with his hand upon
his heart, said.
Fellow citizens Of Atlanta, yea, OF Georgia, Ian.
euage, feeble language is totally inadequate to ex-
sion. This popular demonstration of your high ap
probation Of my humble efforts in the cause OF
Nicaraguan liberty is the brightest oasis in the
desert Of memory. have come to you from scene
far different from this-from a scene where the heart
was bowed IN shame for the degradation of man
kind arraigned before tribunal of Justice because
dared to do my duty to the glorious sunny South,
and dared perform the philanthropic mission Of at
tempting TO throw on the CALLING yoke of tyranny
from benghted and oppressed people. But bid
| opposition defiance. shall go forward determined
TO 40 my duty, in defiance Of the combined powers
of darkness and the wickedone (Cres Of Good"
/ and We'll see you out
Gen. w. went into minute detail Of The geogra-
| ply and history OF Nicaragua; how much sugar
and tobacco; gave Us some geological Information,
and wound up Ivy establishing iron works, powder
mills and different manufacturing establishments all
over Nicaragua.
On the whole his was a mastery production and
clearly eynced great deal Of travel knowledge and
some study All through his speech he was checred.
In fact he and suite were onized to absolute wear
ness
HsNNISGsEs was called for and arose and stated
that he had followed General Walker to the roman
fields OF Nicaragua; that he had hazarded his life
for the purpose OF freeing down trodden people.
Majors Emo aud lauderdale and Colonel Slater
spoke. All of whom stirred up the monkeys, and
were enthusiastically applauded.
Rev. GEoRGE PxEvy was loudly called for. He
sald:-Fcllow citlzens-wcre to consult the pridc
which IL doubtless connected with the better feel
ngs OF my nature, perhaps might offer few adj
dltoual Thoughts In connection with what has been
uttered. Yet nevertheless have watched closely
the career Of the grayeyed man OF destiny
and followed his fortunes with the thrilling
interest that maiden peruses romance.
Your career has often been clouded, only
to burst forth with renewed splendor. In the midst
Of misfortnes, surrounded by difficulties comprised
w evil Vaccinations betrayed by quondam friends.
pursued by the bloodhounds Of opposition, his heart
never failed him his daring, his heroism never de-
serted him. He fell among the brave Nicaaguans
like hero from heaven, Invested with supernatural
proves: sustained by an extraordinary courage he
raised himself 20 the Presidency of Nicaragua with
out opposition. ("Hurrsh for the Preaidcnt-wish
he was President OF the United states" and eco it
brother Peevy.) Rev. Mr.. Peeyy spoke an hour.
often interrupted by great applause and many con-
nected their destinies with the fate Of Walker and
Nicaragua that evening.
Col. Slater disposed OF over one hundred thou
sand dollars of Nicarsguan bonds. NJ am informed.
II Is sincerely hoped that the governmental officials
viii lie ON the qu rire to apprehend these wild adj
yenturers.
They are TO 60 privately TO Charleston and en-
bark; some are TO leave savannah and New Orleans.
lt Is the most ngeniously planned movement ever
gotten up. would that time and space would allow
details.
Walker and his emissarics have silcnced the press
In this country all the papers are mum.
At night a splendid supper was furnished by
Thomas Cannon. at the Trout Houses after which
there was dancing, and the sky was brilliant with
rockets, &c. At one o'clock the crowd dispersed,
and thus ended the most outrageous meeting ever
acsci,.d On tho aniI af