The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-09
GEN. VIM. WALKER.
The New Orleans Delta has the following par
ticulars of Walkers capture:

The New Orleans Delta has the following par
ticulars of Walkers capture:
He was first attacked, after his retreat from
Tr1x1lIo, at a place called Roman, by party OF
Hondureans, led by French desperate, who
had been released from prison at the Balze, where
he was under sentence of death, with promise OF
pardon on the condition that he captured Walker.
The Hondureans, under the lead of this rufian,
made vigorous assault on Walkers camp, but
we're met with great steadiness and GOODNESS, and
repulsed with the loss of half their men. During
the fight the French brigand who led the party,
made desperate effort to capture the General,
and succeeded in woundng him, but was finally
killed BY the General himself. Retreating in good
order further down the coast, Walker reached a
place called Cotton Wood, or Limas, where he was
again attacked and again repulsed his assailants-
Continuing his retreat he reached the river called
Tinto, or Black River. where he encamped.
The natives still pursued and threatened him,
but Walker kept them at distance, until infor-
nation having been sent to Commander Salmon,
of the British ship Icarus, who off the coast,
accompanied by a schooner having on board a
force of Hondurean soldery-and the British com
mander sent up strong force, composed OF sailors
and marines Of the Icarus and of the Hondurean
soldery who surrounded Walkers camp, CON-
PEELED him to surrender. He surrendered to the
British commander, who asked him and Col. Rud-
Ter Of what country or government they claimed
protection. Walkers answer was, "That of Mica
ragua." He was then asked if he desired to place
himself under the protection of the British flag
He replied, "No, that he had no claim on that
government" "Then," it is said the British Off
Ger replied, Gas you have no government, L will
insure you one,'' and ordered that he be delivered
over to the Hondurean officer, who had him and
Col Ruder ironed.
EXECUTION OF WALKER.
The procession from the fort consisted of two
priests bearing church emblems appropriate to the
occasion, Gen Walker following carving crucl-
fix and lighted candle, the Hondurean local of
fcers in authority, and the soldiers with muskets
who were to perform the deed of murder. Gen.
Walker was calm and collected-solderlike stern
and dignifed in his bearing, and mid these old
ruins stood like hero and brave man only could
stand before the pointed muskets of hired muir
derers.
After the first volley Of six muskets were fired,
the General fell over in front, in the agones of
death, when dastardly wretch rushed toward
him, and placing the muzzle ola musket to the
Generals left ear, drew the trigger and shattered
the head Of him whom they all feared. This was
Done on superstitous grounds, since they all be-
lieved blue-eyed man was destined to be their
ruler, and they had been tod by foreigners that
General Walker was that man, and therefore they
wanted to be sure of his death
After this American, an unwilling spectator,
proceeded to act in the burial Of the General
His remains, however were viewed personally by
every Hondurean present, in order to satisfy
their superstitous impression and barbarous tastes
A coffin, suitable to the exgencies Of the occasion.
was obtained, General Walkers dead and bullet
ridded body placed within it andburied with all the
rites of the Catholic Church. the two priests attend
ing, in lone and untlmely grave, in the land he
desired to redeem from benighted thraldom. Pre-
vious to his death, General Walker addressed the
natives and Hondurean authorities, and said she
felt no i'll feelings towards thom.'
1t is also stated that Gen. Walker, before his
execution, wrote several letters to friends in the
United States, which were taken by Gen. Alverez
and by him handed over sealed, to the English
commander, to be forwarded to their destinations.
Col Rudler, Walkers second in command, has
been sentenced to four years confinement in the
State Prison at Comayagua.
. The rest of the party about seventy in number,
all permitted to return to the United States.
NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 1.-The Captain of the
British War Steamer Gladiator, which brought a
remnant of Walkers party home, was assaulted and
knocked down in the Bar Room of the St. Charles
Hotel on Saturday last by one of Walkers friends.