Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-21
Kosuta's statement of his own Case.

warmly thanking him for the interpsition of the
American authorities in his case, and giving rar
rave of the various circumstances of his impris
: onment and escape.
There is So little that is new in the statement
that we do not deem it necessary to publish it en-
tire. 1t appears, that his departure from SMYRNA
was unconditional. The Austrian ambassador in
; sisted that he should not be allowed to return to
Turkey, but these terms Koszta refused to accept
} The general tone Of the statement Is not such as
will elevate koszta in the estimation of the beople
of this country. His conduct even while under
the protection Of the American authorities at Smyr-
ia was arrogant and dictaforial. and his language
capious and assuming. He appears TO have fully
felt that he was for the time being something ola
hero. and equally determined to make the most of
his aIvenli Us e'evation. In this country h, will
probably learn that Of him personally the peo-
pie know little and care less, and that their only
concern was in the establishment of sound prin-
ciple. which his case accidentally brought into
question. or Kosza's present position in Wash
ington, Mr.. Brooks of the Ny. Express, in wri-
ting from that city, says
The Hungarian is likely to prove here at
Washington pretty much like the present Of the
Elephant To the man who had no place to put him
in. and who did not know what to do with him.
He came from Boston, per Adams s, Co.'S Express
Agent. consigned to Franklin Pierce, President of
the United States. and VIM. l.. Marcy. Secrpta.
ry of State He is qnarterpd at Browns Hotel,
and asks the Secretary of State. and several 9th
ers the very insignificant quesi ms, "!Vhy he
came? What he came for? How long he is to
abide here" -
He calls upon the Government to return him to
Turkey. from whence he was taken without his
own consent. or TO give him employment in the
service of the United States! His business, he
says. is in Turkey and he wishes to return to
SMYRNA, where he was when Austria through
her agents laid such violent hands uron him. He
says he was engaged in commercial business in
Smyrna. as the agent of foreign house, and that
he wishes to return 10 it.
"The administration does not seem TO be suita-
bly, impressed with the responsibility of their
charge, and Koszla, think. appears to be pretty
much of the same opinion. The Government. it
is said do not give their guest the credit of being
in Smyrna as a merchant. The belief rather is
that he was there as political spy to watch the
movements of the Turks, Austrians, and others,
and as an agent of some one OF more Of the Revo
lutionary Societies in Europe. This of course,
did not excuse Austria for laying violent hands
upon Hungarian in neutral territory.
The Fillisbustering Expedition to Lower
| California.
The little band offillibusters who left San Fran
cisco recently for Lower California, aud landed at
La Paz. an insignificant village, where they could
scarcely expect resistance. publish with an extra
ordinary flourish an account Of their expedition
and the establishment Of the Republic Of Lower
californian" This expedition embarked osiensl-
bly fora peaceful purpose. They landed at La
Paz, shot some five or six Of the MeXicans who
had spirit enough to defend their property from
piilage, took the Governor prsoner and sailed oil
10 Magdalena Bay to commi; further aggresslons.
having declared The .'Republic established" All
the preparatory Steps for this piratcal undertaking
were made in the territory Of the United States
directly under the notice Of the officers of our Gov
eminent. Either there has been gross neg ect
Of duty their part. or the laws OF the Y, States
sadly need revision, to enable the Government TO
enforce its treaties in good faith and honesty against
outlaws. who in the character OF American citizens,
attempt to rob other nations, and seek It's accom-
plishment through fire, blood, piracy devastation,
and confscatiun First. an armed expedition is
raised in our territory for invading Cuba, though
the United States have treaties OF peace anc friend
ship with Spain then another plratlca expedition
is formed for invading Mexican territory; and now
there are rnmors Of still another being fitted cut
| IN San Francisco for the invasion OF Ecuador. Ii
( The Government of the United States DO not sue
to cJndiyn punishment all concerned in such abonl-
lna;ioIs and the crimes they Induce, then they
are unworthy of their institutions at home and Of
their positions and character abroad. 1t is time
that these stains were wiped from our name, and
that those wh;se conduct has placed them there
sh uld he taught that the Government has no pro
lection to give Notwithstanding but the punish
.nenl their crimes deserve. Philadelphia Ledger
nc Al Indignation Meeting was held in New
York on Wednesday night to denuunce the con-
duet Of the Mayor. in causing the arrest and i'm
prsonment of Mr.. Parsons for preaching in the
streets last Sunday. Aboat ten thousand persons
assembled in front of the City Hall where plat
form was erected. The meeting was presided
YER by James w. Barker. Esq. and addressed by
Chimney Shalf.r. J. w. Bryce. Mr.. Parsons and
others Everything was generally Conducted or
dprly Resolutions were adopted denouncing the
! Mayor. and taking the ground that the recent man
festa,ions of partiaty on the part Of the author-
ties toward Roman Catholics. this interference
with preacher engaged peaceably on private
premises. WAS an Outrage.
The New York Times expresses the opin-
ion that state Of feeling in the highest degree
dangerous to the public peace. is growing up be.
tween the Catn0llcS ana fTOleSldHlS VI MAS CITY
The MURDER OF Ma GARDEN.-In giving the
details Of this brutal murder the Wheeling ln;eli
gencer says:
A family living near By heard a man crying out
..For Gods sake spare my life little longerH
A woman at the house called to her brother to gro
and see what was the matter, as she believed
somebody was killing Garden, whom she knew
by his voice. IVhen the men came fldng along.
thew saw Craig. WIN had thrown the body about
a rod down the bank and was sitting on 1t. When
he saw the men, he started to run down the hill.
They called to the men al the house to stop him.
They then seized and tied him. and took him be-
FIRE magistrate in Jackson township. lie was
then taken to Woodsfield and lodged in jail.
AcaurEscrSG IN THE CoMpRoMIsE-On this
subject. the New York Post, astrong Democratic
Abolition paper says: az.
..It is very true that distinguished mem have
.acuuiesced' in these laws but it quite as. true
thai other distinguished men have not acqulesced
in them. The people have nptacquesced IN them
: There is not a negro running away from South
ern State, who does not meet with sympathy IN
his hirht. and who does not find shelter. and TODD,
and conceampnt. Is that acquiescence IN The ~
qitive slave law? There has never been an ON
Ger armed with a warrant to arrest fugitive Save,
wbo has dared to make the experiment OF com
handing the aid of bystanders to join IN the pur'
suit. Dues that imply acquiescenceF
Reported FREEBOOTER ExPcDITIoN.-lt IS
stated in some of the papers that powerful MILL
buster expedition is preparing at New Orleans
AGAINST Cuba. and will sail some time before the
middle Of FEBRUARY 1t is intended that the entire
free shall consist of some four Thousand men; led
bv officers of tried skill and bravery. win zen