CHAPTER IV.

GRANADA, OCTOBER THIRTEENTH, 1855.

Hornsby gets Possession of the Steamer La Virgen—Democrats embark for Granada—Landing above the Town—Surprise of Granada—Flight of the Legitimists—Fury of Native Democrats—Conduct of the Americans—Release of Prisoners—Fermin Ferrer and Carlos Thomas—Niña Yrena—Father Vigil—Negotiations with Corral—Mediation of Mr. Wheeler—Arrival of Fry—The Lake Steamer fired on—Shooting of Mayorga—Corral at Masaya—Comes to Granada as Commissioner—Treaty of 23d October—Macdonald’s Loan of Twenty Thousand Dollars—Entry of Legitimists to Granada—Rivas Inaugurated—Walker Commander-in-Chief—Formation of the Cabinet—Nature of the Treaty—Intercepted Letters of Corral—His Trial and Execution—Narciso Espinosa—Rivas’ Government recognized by Mr. Wheeler PAGE 109