New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-06

,urel to return to Texas. While there he
fought duel with Jack Turley, famous
desperate, better known as ''the diamond
merchant" who stole large number of dia
monds in Brazil and make good his escape
ball in the shoulder and one in the ribs
while Colonel Thomas received one in the
leg. which has ever since compelled him tc
limp slightly in walking. His next impor
tant move was to accept subordinate com
mand in Walkers expedition to Nicaragua
Uncle Turley being one Of his most faithful
followers. For two years he shared Walk
er's varying fortunes. and on the final ruin
of the cause of the f!ibusters, fastened t.
Peru and there joined Castila's revolution
ary movement against the established gov
eminent. The command to which he was
attached was finally hemmed in at the city
of AreIuipa, and a desperate siege OF tive
months eLsued, which closed with a bloody
battle. in which the revoiutiOnists were dc
feated. They then capltulated on the con.
di.ion that their lives should be spared and
their liberty guaranteed, terms which were
honorably observed.
After wandering through the most at
t:ac,iye countries of South America, and
passing year along the Amazon river, he
eventually returned to New York city. and
determined to devote himself thencetorth
to commercial pursuits. A partner fur.
nished most Of the requisite capital, and
they loaded vessel for New Grenada. The
venture failed, leaving many debts unpaid,
which Colonel Thomas squared to the dol.
lar in after years. While engaged in trading
with the Indians ON the OrOnoco river, he
learned Of the proba bilities of a war be-
tween the United States and Great Britain
concerning the Trent affair. and embarke
fer New York 70 prOtfer his services. The
breach, being healed by diplomacy, he Wis
tied his aged mother, declining position
in the Union army. owing to dlslnc!lna-
ton to fight against the people Of the
South, and once more repaired TO Central
America, and ultimately began new life
as planter on the Isle Of Tigre. in Fonsecs
bay. of the coast of Honduras. This island
is about twenty-five miles in circumference.
and il the midst OF i, the volcano OF ANA.
pala rises 60 the height of 5000 feet. 1t
contains good seaport. and then had about
COCO inhabitants. mostly Indians. He at
first engaged in the peaceable pursuits
of agriculture. residing in aristocratic
seciusion, in . plain but spacious
villa, surrounded by the gorgeous
vegetable luxuriancc Of that warm and
tropical region. In time. however.
he acquired. without effort, such an
unlimited influence over the natives around
the coast as the King Of Tigre, and in his
circumscribed dominion exercised, un0p-
posed. all the pcerOgatives OF royalty.
These he has often characterized a. the
happiest days Of his life. The measures he
instituted were solely intended to promote
the welfare and happiness Of his simple and
conid.ng subjects, and lite glided away
like summers dream. Into the midst of
this Eden the serpent Of ambition at
Il, s,kv lad lad
upon to embark in . scheme for the
consolidation of the Central1 American
States under federal form of government.
Reinforcing the revolutionary army of
General Barras. who was really man of
great patriotism and intellect, with 1000
well armed Indians, he was assigned to the
command of the revolutionary fleet. As is
well known. General Barras was defeated.
and complete misfortune attended the en-.
terprise. OF all the brave fellows Colonel
Thomas had led over to the main land, not
He had the means for a safe flight to San
Francisco at his disposal. but resolved 70
remain and defend his sovereignty to the
last. He was not Influenced to this deter.
mInatiOn by motives of mere selfish cOur.
age. but dreaded the vengeance the con.
luerers would wreck on the inhabitants of
the island in return for the course
he had pursued. On landing he found the
seaport in the possession of small body of
the enemy. whom he routed and scattered.
He then raised another force of volunteers.
rudely constructed fort. prov;sioned it as
far as his brief opportunity permitted. and
was soon besieged by the troops Of Hondu.
ras. The character ot the fighting that en-.
sued was something unusual in Central
American warfare. After a long and un.
availing Resistance. Colonel Thomas took
advantage of lack of vigilance on the part
OF the enemy. and ordered the disheartened
of mis- garrison to fly to the noun.
tans Tor safety. which they succeeded in
as he was. he gained the woods and remain.
cd secreted many days. with reward OF
$4,000 offered for his head.
Finding small cask on the Sc: beach.
he made use OF it as y life preScryer. and
throwing away his clothing, managed to
swim to an island six miles distant, where
a white lady resided. with whom he had
once been somewhat acquainted. Making
himself known to a native he encountered
in the woods, he sent the lady an urgent
appeal for assistance in his now extreme
distress. Instead of succoring him. she
appraised The Honduras authorities Of his
and tile OF soldiers cap.
.ured him. He was immediately court.
nartialed and sentenced to be shot.
His popularity with the Indians rem.
Tered the carrying out of the sen.
,ence inadvisable. and he was i'm.
,risoned year and half instead. suffering
% an untold extent from climatic and other
'auses. Being at length released. he re.
bounced wars and revolutions and turned
gain to trade and commerce. This time
ortune smiled, and after accommodating
LIBERAL competency he visited Europe, and
or a long time lived idly in its chief cities.
Miller is not his only literary friend. He is
Charles SHinburne and many other promi.
lent English writer's. What his visit to the
Pacific coast portends is yet to be devel.
ped. 1t may OF may not be mere travel.
rs tour.
A South American McEnery.
For six years DR.. Domingo Sarmiento |
az ably and peacefully occupied the
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