The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-18
Americans Abroad.
Correspondence of the Newark Advertiser.

Correspondence OF the newark ADVERTISER
FLORENCE, Oct. 20, 1858.
American travellers for the East very much embar
raised by the rumors of from Coustantnople unable
to determine whether to proceed turn back II the
vague reports that hositas have actually commenced
on the borders Of the Danube prove true 1t would bs
decidedly imp uent for Christian trav. Hers to venture
far within the Turkish dominicns since they might be
exposed to serious trials through the fansticism Of the
followers Of 1.-THE Prophet which is said to have been
raised TO fever heat against he nde by the conduct Of
Russia.
Then Syria is by hordes of praca Arabs, which
would undoubtedly avail themselves of the license
affords to rob d annoy the traveller You have doubt
less the reports of their murderous depeda
ons IN the vicinity Of Jerufaem Some fears are enter
tanned for the safety Of American missionaries in the
Eat but think without II rs not certain that
has broken out, though the various rumors that
come to us By way of Vienna are generally credited All
clas deprecate it. Public pinion decidedly against
Russia-wbich will be held responsible f. all
qusnces II the prevailing opinion in the best informed
circles that Eng mil have avsrted the calamity, by
earlier and de cisive interposition. E gsh vi
tiers Of high rank, including seve al members of Paria
emit have spoken THU sentiment freely in my hearing
and they the tmid policy OF their Premier Lord
Aberdeen without reserve
Mr. Eve7etts reply to Lord John Russell has been read
here By his countrymen With pride and appreciation and
have heard distipg oished Englshmen speak of it
We have yet only summary of Mr.. Marcys despatch
concerning the Smyrna affair There is difference OF
opinion among countrynen in Europe points
in the case but have heard of who feels that
simple declaration OF intention should be considered
emitting alien to abroad with all the rights and i'm
munts of American citizen. But we wait for Mr..
Marcy's argument on that and other points involved
Mr. Van Buren, and his have been joined here by
Attorney General Gilpn and lady, and Mr. g. Kemble.
Mrs Trolope. who resides here with her son, has in
vited them and OF ntrynen to dinner! She
processes TO regret the publication o. her vanous book
ef ira Tsls and d-posei to concate American
feeling Her recent writings, am told sriny her
revenue. Our institutions aud courtr men have
sincere apprscisting friends in the Brnwnng (Robert
and Elizabeth Barrett) who have just returned from
our. at he baths Of Luccs led by
hr. and Mrs story Of Boston The great of civil
nd religious Hbert, has hesrtiar stouter advocates
One hardly kEo which to adr1retneir person gra
mental endowments for genius and seniaty
delight uly blended thar In these coequsl poets
Our counrym6n Powers, the sculptor has just
eived fro Washington unsoaght cor, mission Com
mercial Agent OF the United States at Florence, Office
without much emolument distinction He is
red 70 d, cline H. since the duties of the ppoiutmen
wholly foreign 10 bis professional pursuits much
more ayI ropriae compliment has been conf FRED
bin in London by the European Association for the En-
courag of Arts and Industry which has elected him
OF its honorary vice PRESIDENTS as learn by highly
complimentary letter from Lord Belle His genius Is
held gh honor throughout Europe and reflects credit
upon his country