Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-06-15
Gen. walker and the Bay Islands.

All events and movements relative to the tropical
regions south ard southwestward of US. at this
moment of eminent interest TO New Orleans and to
the whole South-not to say to the entire country.
For this reason we have endeavOred to keep our
readers advised especially of the peculiar condition
of affairs in the Bay Islands, resulting from the
treaty Of Great Britain with Honduras for the
render of those islands to the latter power. The
Bay islanders are not willing to be turned
cOndtiOnally to Honduras they are especially re-
pugnant TO the idea Of comag under the rule of the
detested Guardioa; they have therefore, determln-
ed to maintain the status quo Of the islands, and
have invited Americans to assist them in the eXecu
ton of this purpose
Already a considerable number of Americans are
on the islands for they have been leaving this city
for that destination, in the way of legitimate emf
grafton for the last weeks. 1t is useless to
attempt any disguise of the fact that the departure
of Gen. VIM. Walker from this city last week for
Central America, had also some relation to the
present state of things in the Bay Islands, He went
to Ruatan by one of the schooners plying between
this city and that Island. Though this may lie at
seeming variance with Gen. Walkers plan for the
reestablishment of his Government in Nicaragua, it
is 10 doubt far-seeng expedieRt in furtherance of
that plan GuardiOla, the despOt of Honduras, so
much detested by the Bay Islanders, was put in
power by st Salvador and Guatemala the bitter en-
emies of the Walker and Jerez Government in
Nicaragua.
1t is confidently believed that the Hondureans
would depose him in a moment but for the dread Of
the armed intervention in his behalf of the two
neighbOring States just named. But if supported
by Walker and the Bay Islanders and by sympa-
thetic party in Nicaragua, the case would be very
different Thus the parties interested would have
three concurrent purposes to effect by 5udiciOus
and vigorous combinatOn-the Bay islanders the
maintenance of their civil and religious liberties,
and of their fine commercial advantages, as they
now enjoy them; the HOndureans the radiance of
despot who was forced upon them by their ilvad-
ing neighbors; and Gen. Walker and his followers
the opening of a new route FORE establishing them
selves in Nicaragua and the Overturning of Gov
eminent hostile to their views in Honduras and the
substitution of a friendly one in the stead.
Capt. Fayssoux, as has before been stated in this
in this paper, is acting agent In this city for
forwarding emigration TO Ruatan for the general
purposes indicated Another company Of emigarntS,
we are informed, VIII leave by schooner for Rua-
tan from this city to-day 1t would be great mis-
take to suppose that this movement is got up and
sustained only by few adventures without any
regard to comprehensive Interior results. No in
teligent person can believe this of Cen Walker, who
has dedicated his life to the grand scheme Of re-
generating Central America politically socially and
commercially. Well informed and public spirited
SOutherners are quick to preceive the bearings
which the movement outlined has upon the tropical
interests of the South and future developments Of
Southern institutions As an instance of this Capt
FayssOux has received liberal degree Of substan-
al aid in the emigration project, and Gen Walker,
before he departed received spontaneous encourage
ment of a like character. To show the kind sympa-
thy, its activity and sincerity which is thus dis
played, we publish the subJoined extract from
letter recently addressed to Gen. Walker by
wealthy citizen of Dayton, Alabama. The writer
says:
q am interested in the Central American ques-
ton, and regard it as the most vital to the South,
and remarked to may friends in Mobile, while last
there, that we should direct attention and en-
ergies in that direction l have read your book
with interest and edifcation, and send my thanks
for its contribution to the public. 1 will in a mo-
ment instruct Major H. to send you $500. Sue
cess attend you, General May you receive the re-
ward of honor and fame due your bold endeavors
for the interest of the Southern States.
i give my money freely, believing that its ap-
preparation is for the good of my country.
Yours very truly. L. W. R''''s