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
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