The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-01-15

March and April, ana were Ispusseu' Des ~ .ne
meantime, negotiations bad been going on be-
tween the allies and the commander Of the Q. 3.
sloop-of.war 81. Mary's, In which he had under
taken to extort from Ms promise TO leave the
Capt. Davis came 70 Rivas, and after unsuceest-
fal attempts to attain his object declared bis IN.
tention 70 take possession Of the sloop Grenada,
which would have 20 use In case we evacuated
Rivas. We expected TO go In her to Keaffjo, and
there establish basis for new operations. 1t was
then in an hour Of need and trial that the Ameri
can commander laid heavy hand upon us on our
own soil, with our own flag flying above us II
was this act Of war, On the part Of the American
commander, that we were forced to leave Nicara-
guc an act utterly at variance with the letter and
spirit Of the laws Of the United states. But In
the moment Of departure we were careful to main
tain our honor. Not even TO him would we sacri-
fee that; and when we found we should have 70
leave, IL was insisted that no terms would be made
with him, unless he guaranteed the eafety OF our
native adherents. (Applause) Not only that We
should leave the country with our swords on, but
that our native friends should never suffer from
their enemies How have these promises been ful-
filed1 / knew at the time, that theyfould not
he recognized BY the u s. Government; but I
thought that II IL recognized the act OF the ocer
in seising us on foreign soil, it could but accept
the terms made by him.
The terms have been violated The natives We
left In Riyas' house been treated as criminals,
and set 70 work on the public roads. If there had
been no higher motive than gratitude to these
friends, IL due To them We should return ana
release them. But there Is higher motive than
gratitude. Twice have / sworn, on Bonded Knee,
10 support the laws of Nicaragua; and a. long as
have brain to think and an arm to strike. so long
will strive TO fulfil this oath. prolonged sp-
plause)
There are motives even stronger than these
there were motives of affection. 1t 10 there that
many of our companions in arms sleep the sleep
of death and to tell that had no right to re-
turn and protect their remains, was an invasion OF
right no man of honor could permit. applause
We returned to Nicaragua. as conceive, In ac-
cordance with law, and there are none who can
rise up and accuse with justice. We left Mobile
with legal clearance.
We succeeded in landing and in reganing nearly
all we had lost. In ten days We had gained the
key 20 the country and had but to unlock the door
aud recover our rights. At this moment Captain
in the United States Navy came forward and tore
us from the soil We were brought off most insult
ir9ly and the most cOntumelious epthets applied
to us. This may have been disastrous in some re-
spects-fortunate in others for the matter has as
sumed different phase. IT'S true the question
has been one of great Importance to the South, aud
much opposition has arisen from the attempt to in
troduce Southern institutions into the tropics but
questions have arisen which affect every individual
In the Union, whether or not we came for the re-
demption of Nicaragua. Questions which a1ects
every State, and first and foremost 'irgin IN her
defence Of constitutional liberty Questions which
affect not only the citizens of the United states,
but all who hope TO apply the great Ideas and great
institutions of this country. Therefore do not feel
that am eDtrenching on the rights OF American
citizens when speak of the violation Of eur rights
by an United States officer The whole world Is in
terssted In seeing that these principles are not vi
olated (Applause.)
The constitution has been violated by Com.
Paulding. in making war without the consent OF
Congress. He has interferred with the liberty of
citizens In the enjoyment of their property; sub
verted of the fundamental principles. AS
long We had not violated its constitution, the
~. had
follow US, not even on the high seas.
In our Course are justified by precedent in
the history of Virginia. From the time OF Sir
Waiter Raleigh, down TO Sir John Randolph. have
there not been whose lives are its exemplifi-
cations; particularly do find lt in the life of
that re 1owned Captain, John Smith. Accordingly
we think We have right TO call on You to assist
by you moral influence. We call upon You by the
reverence and respect you bear for the laws Of
your fathers, to aid in carrying those laws into
tropical America.
There are those / know who assert that there
10 q different way to Americsnze Central America
peaceful mole, and without the aid of those
heretofore most active in gaining that object. But
II you will receive the experience OF one who
knows the Central American race-has lived
among them, believe me when say, that it is utter
ly impracticable. You cannot carry civilization
there by such means. 1t is only by the sword
that you can hope TO establish freedom, right aud
justice in that unhappy country. The peaceful
colonization of the country by the pure white
race has been frequently attempted. You must
go with something than this, and II Is for this
belief that we have been maligned and persecuted.
IL is because We discard the theories of pharisal-
cal philanthropists 1t Is because We say to the
white race-You must 60 accompanied by the ne
gro slave. cloud and prolonged applause.) 1t Is
this that has caused us so much opposition. But
they cannot impede us-they may pile difficulties
mountain high-pile Ossan upon Pelion-nothing
Can deter us from pushing the path we have mark
cd In the language of distinguished man of
lumny upon calumnly, but they cannot reach the
height OF my disdain for them"
In conclusion, let me give: firginia-the past is
the best guarantee for what We may expect in the
future.
The applause which greeted the speaker, on his
conclusion, was furious, and lasted several minutes.
Hon. JAS. A. Seldom, in obedience to calls, said
that though he had become sovereign instead of
Senator, he could not forbear to offer his sympa-
thies TO the distinguished guest whose eloquent
and modest narrative had charmed them all He
aud his gallant compatri0ts claim our respect and
admiration. His deeds and achievements rival the
tales of Aladdin and his Lamp, and those men who
gave to England her greatest renown He was
PIE ID to honor him, and his heart exulted with
praise, for his reason approved. BY what right
did our forsfathers get this country, if not by fill
busterism! Walker sought only to regenerste--
Yirginians the pioneers of that law--had
marched proudly with rifle and axe,
and struggled with the native and savage
1t is the same spirit that animates our young
men-which animated our Rawlings and Smiths to
go to the South, in whose shadow millions will re-
joce in future. lie said it was impossible fer him
not to avow his sympathy with progress. In fu-
ture the Anglo Norman race would occupy the
choicest PORTIONS of our soil. While the govern
meats of Europe tllibustered, we trusted to the
enterprise of Young America. He hoped for the
degeneration of Central America by the introduc-
tion of a higher order of civilization. lie wished
TO see the time
When Walkers might and Walkers right,
Would meet on Nicaraguan height
CHARLES LIVING, Esq, said that he thought the
greatest claim Walker had to their sympathy, had
been passed over in comparative silence, and that
was his obedience to law. His achievements had
made him immortal, and he could say that he
had never yielded to aLy authority but that under
which he was born. All his expeditions had been
based on submission to law. He believed that right
made might, and that W., being in the'right would
have the might. He favored Southern Republic
where negroes could be servants and white men
gentlemen. General Walker had here been brought
1000 miles only to be told that there charge
against him. He was gratifed TO see so many do
ing honors to the idea which Gen. w. represent
ed. He had periled no life more freely than his
own, and it was only by an inscrutabls provi.
dence that he had no. been killed.
In conclusion, he ngave as a sentiment: ''Ths
Speaker of the House of Delegates
OSCAR NJ. CRUTCRFIELD submitted few remarks
In the course of which he said that the conduct of
Com. Pauding, and those who acted 10 concert
Ro. RIDGwAY, Esq, of the Wing, In response to
calls, said he had wished Gen. WALKER success
heretofore, aud did for the future ,ctdterer he
might do. The South should be enlarged. Men
turned up their noses at flibusterism who would
not hesitate TO steal Cuba. Was in favor of all law
full flibnstersm. He gave: 1.-The South, right
or wrong, and the success of Gen. WALKER.
Roger A. Pryor, Of the South said he had been
reluctant TO give utteranee TO the idea, which laid
heaviest on his heart His distinguished friend
had given q modest account OF his exploits la
Central American but there was one idea he had
not sen fully eiucidated here to night. lie was
sorry tade ndti0n had not been thrown at the
gross violations Of private and public right, inyo
we'd In the capture of den. Walker. Whether i'll
iividnai or party went wrong, he would denounce
The act IL death followed. The President had been
guilty OF Pecksniffian proprety,in only denounc.
ing the act as a grave error. Ii was incumbent On
James Buchanan to visit the spontaneous and
lively indignation of the people, and of Virginia
especially, on the Martinez, who had usurped all