The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-29
The Henningscn and Loclkridge Cores
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LETTER OF COL. L0CKRIDGE.
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LETTER OF COL. L0CKRIDGE
BRowSsvlIIE, Texas, April 49, 1858.
Trust that an honorable spirit Of fair play will cause
you to publish this, which my reply the of Gen.
HenniDgsen which appeared in the Monterey Bolein Of
the 18th inst attacking in the wan.cn and cow
ardly In the first place he by returning
thanks 70 his Exceency Cen vdaurr for having acted
wisely In publishing my private correspondence, which
was received and answered such by Gen. vidsurri.
This the Of this reply. hold that gentleman
ueman will answer such publications knowingly in
any other mode manner than Is known to honorable
Hennngsen has sought another recourse, and will now
dispose OF the whole maer-unless he wishes to seek
proper redress which will ever stand ready to give him
or any one else VINO may become offended at at any
tmeby pronouncing all his statements to Gen. vdaurr
upon the 18th, which appeared the Boln, to be base
malicious and cowardly falsehoods-such az he alone
could nven-guided BY malice OF the basest rsture
now pronounce him before the world 10 be iar
S S5e and ,o 0w dirty IT will continue " publish
He has charged me with never having been known TO
speak write the truth need only refer to his letter
above alluded TO, which Is sufficient evidence prove
himself guilty Of the charge he desires fasen upon me-
For he says he is the agent OF Walker and
leave you to judge from what you will hereafter learn
He further says my short military career in Nicaragua
was such as not 70 give me any position BE has probably
Granada, in Nicaragua which 70 be accomplished In
twenty four hours But instead OF this being done within
the time specified he turned his attention to drinking
and robbng the churches aud consecrated places Of
worship which delay him and his forces four hun
cred strong be beseged for ten days and until he had
been reduced that he forced TO cot cats dogs and
mules for several days before he relieved BY forces
commanded by Colonel Waters and myself who had just
returned from the United States IL being my second trip
70 Nicaragua The force landed with was only 17s
strong including all arms but with this force four
e,G We % a. ~ ua RAISING the siege
without his having fired single shot 70 assist the whole
time
He must also have forgotten his long and windy ap
peas TO the Secretary Of state, q. Washington City, only
afew days or months since as Ncaraguan, asking for
redress az TO wrongs he and his comrades had 10
plain while in that country, he would not claim
TO be citizen OF the United States. I would also refer
him 10 his many failures Europe well the in
Nicaragua history not incorrect and suggest to him
would be well 10 remain silent about my being
advantage 70 my enemies than those whose banners was
defending, FOR the same thing would well apply 10
himself
In conclusion sir, as to his protesting against nbus
ters that's great farce, which be enjoy the benefit
OF n he chooses so far | interested; for when /
enter Mexico will be with the full authority
a sss' Nv h0ss power Svsosx win AND not un ss
then, will remain quiet spectator, and her citizens
may rest assured that l will do nothing TO injure
TIE Of the cops,i.uuonalsts. And l. in common
with every American, who wishes 10 promote
the welfare and happiness Of her citizens, will
With them in case " Of sdVer.y, and the con'
trail forces should succeed the will come and
that speedily when the spark Of liberty that may for the
time hidden beneath the smouldering ruins will again
burst forth under the direction Of o,her leader
whose IDEAS, expansive 10 the OCCASION will not be
cramped by childish fears or the selfish and
minded excusvcncss Of past age having the interest OF
hs country alone NJ heart and will carry everything be-
fore him until the capital Will be In bis po3sesS0n But
until then and capital will be driven from your
country only being secondary W the ballot box which
IL the great buwuk Of civil - Hgious liberty. Again,
allow me 10 ssgure the ber1 NY that they have my
warmest sympathy for their final success.
s A. IocKRIDGE.
LITTER OF GENERAL HESNISGsEN.
NEW ORLEANS, May 10, 1858.
Ny attention has been called 10 letter from s. A. Lock
ridge published In Brownsville Texas; that TO say
letter which he has certainly subscribed. and probably
caused 10 be written his unaided lucuoraons beng
characterized not only by bad taste and bad grammar
but BY utter disregard Of orthography He mentions
"a attack alludcs 10 Satisfaction. Therefore
feel called upon make the follow ng remarksFrsy.
beg leave that openly charged him vita fssehood
In reply 10 (whst he Intended a. secrct malignant &C
cusston- felt this due 70 myself only bus 70 those
whom be might lead into difficulty and danger By fslse
prcsences and false Statements which had ceased 70 be
ridiculous, because they were becoming mischevous-
therefore became duty 10 expose them. Secondly,
though several circumstances would place him beyond
the pale Of my notice. chose 10 avail myself Of them
commission In the gallant army OF Nicaragua) wish 70
who In not deeerter, q traitor 70 his flag, q felon.
charged him publicly and uncquvocay with perversion
OF the truth. Every gentleman and soldier every
aspiring TO BE- treated such, knows bis remedywhich
is not vulgar abuse.
THIS the FIRST and last have 10 say The sub
ject and will observe, In concuson that am at least
relieved from the only apprehension could enter
tain with regard 10 A. Lockrdge; viz, personal CORES
poDdence with . man who begins hls letters With
little l. 9. " HENNlNGSEN.