CHAPTER VII

THE DEFECTION OF RIVAS.

Communication from San Salvador—Reports from Northern States of Central America—Walker at Leon—Proposal of San Salvador—Effect of Vigil’s Reception at Washington—Arrest of Salazar—Goicouria and Guerrero—Election Decree—Movement at Leon—Flight of Rivas to Chinandega—The Course of the Americans—Ferrer as Provisional President—Election and Inauguration of Walker—Forfeiture of the Schooner San José—The Granada in Commission—Lt. Fayssoux—Cabinet of Walker—The New Administration recognized by Mr. Wheeler—Cruise of the Granada—Capture of Salazar—His Execution—Letter of Manning—Arrest of Dr. Livingston—Course of the American Minister—Hon. Pierre Soulé—Desertion and Fate of Turley—State of the Allies at Leon—Disease and Dissensions—Murder of Estrada—Arrangements with Morgan and Garrison—The Cubans in Nicaragua PAGE 216