Mississippi palladium. [volume] (Holly Springs, Miss.) 1851-1852, 1851-12-05
The slander Set at Rest.

The editor of the New York Times
gives the following explicit statement
of an interview between himself and
the officers of the Mississippi:
The Mississippi arrived at this port
yesterday morning, and now lies at the
navy yard. We paid her a visit du-
ring the day, for the express purpose
of ascertaing from her officers the truth
or falsehood, Of the statements which
have been circulated IN this country
upon that subject. Their style ofcom-
meni was emphatic rather than com
plimentary. They did not hesitate to
brand every one ei' them, which asser-
ted or implied anything derogatory to
kossuth, or anything like a difference
between him and the officers Of
the NJ Mississippi, as deliberate
fabricatiens for which not even
the shadow of foundation had ever
existed.
The officers had instructions from
the Navy Departmental treat kossuth
not only as the CUES: of the nation, but
as the recipient of their hospitality also.
From the moment he came on board
at Constantinople until he left the ves-
sci at Gibraltar, none but the most
friendly feelings prevailed between him
and every officer on board. He made
no demand to be landed anywhere,
nor did he request, or suggest, that the
vessel should touch at any port on the
Mediterranean, for the purpose of en-
abing him to SNAKE demonstration"
or for any other purpose whatever.
The frigate had positive orders TO touch
at Smyrna and at Spezzia: both
those places numbers of the inhabitants
came TO see Kossuth, and at both he
was greeted with applause. But he
did nothing but return bis thanks for
these demonstrations of respect, and
said nothing which could possibly be
tortured into an attempt to stir up dis
affection.
lie suggested to Captain Long that
he should leave the vessel at Marseilles,
cross. France with his family to Eng
land, aud leaving his children there.
meet the Mississippi at Gibraltar. 1t
was suggested as the best means. Of ac-
complisIling these desirable objects, and
reaching the United States at the earliest
moment. Captain Long at once ex-
pressed not onlya willingness, but an
earnesf desires 10 aid t.ilIl in this object,
and topped at AIarseiiies for chat pur-
pose. Here kossata learned that il
would be necessary to obtain the con-
seat of The French government; and, as
all know, that consent was refused.
I The pnopIE of 8IarseIiies were greatly
mortified at fhis refusal, and made
spontaneous demonstrations OF their
respect for 4 ossistl and their inliigna-
ton at ihe treatment he had received.
The incident created a good deal o.
excitement, aad Captain Long express
sed to some OF his own officers hope,
that nothing nigh. be done to com
promise the american flag. kossnifI
heard of this remark, and Immediately
expressed the greatest anxiety lest the
flag should be involved, Or tie feelings
Of the officers Of The ship wounded, by
anything that might take place. lie
did nothing toliacrease, but all he could
/ to aiIay the excitement. Capt Long
did not (as it has been asserted he did
demonstrate" with him against writing
his Letter to the people Of Marse,iles,
NOR was there the least dispute or differ
ence between them, on this, OF on any
Eother occasion. The statements that
have been made upon this point, and
which have received wide credence
here, are utterly untrue