Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-12-20
Kos.ta'. Statement Of his own Case

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The Hungarian rescued ut Smyrna by Captain
Inrraham has written letter to the President,
saws the BALTIMORE Americam. warmly thanking
him for the interposition ofthe American author
tiles in his case and giving narrative Of the va
rious circumstances Of his Imprisonment and es-
cape lie says to the President:
Mr.. President: It is with sentiment of
profound respect and deep gratitude that have
now the honor to appear before your Exceency.
have to thank You moi only for your support to
myself, but also for the principle which you have
established and which will. in future enforce res
pect to all those who have the good fortune 10 be
placed under the protection of the American flag.
Since noble people as this, governed by no
BILE President as Yourself. have sanctioned that
principle. suffering humanity has ceased fearing
oppression and tyranny, and millions OF nnforfn-
mates. conscious that there exists on this CONT
nent power ever ready to check Injustice, min
gle their heartfelt VOWS to mine for the preser-
walton of that power and their worthy ruler
Accept. Mr.. President with my sincere thanks,
this hasty narrative Of my history, and eonde
scend to continue me your high protection"
There is 20 little that il in the statement
III at we do not deem il necessary to publish IL en-
tire. II appears that his departure from smyr-
ma was unconditional. The Austrian Ambassa-
turn to Turkey, but these terms koszta refused
TO accept. The general tone of the statement is
not such as will elevate koszta in the estima-
ton of the people of this country. His conduct
even while under the protection Of the American
authorities at Smyrna arrogant and dictate
rial, and his language captious and assum ng.-
He appears to have fully felt that he was for the
time being something Of hero, and equally do
termined to make the most of his adventurous ell
ovation. In this country be will probably
learn that of him personally the people know lit
tie and care less and TINT their only concern was
in the establishment OF sound principle, which
his case accidentally brought into question, OF
Koszta's present position in Washington, Mr..
Brooks Of the n. Y. Express. in writing from
that city, says
The Hungarian is likely to prove here at Wash
ingto pretty much like the present of the Ele-
plant TO the man who had no place To put him n
and who did not know what 10 do with him. He
came from Boston, per Adams * Co.'S. Express
Agent consigned to Franklin Pierce, President
of the United States, and VIM. Marcy, Secreta-
ry of State. He Is quartered at Browns Hotel,
and asks the Secretary of State, and several
others the very insignificant questions, "Why he
came What he came for How long he is TO
abide here p
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 statesl His business, he
sayss in Turkey and he wishes to return to
Smyrna. where he was when Austria through her
agents, laid such violent hands upon him. lie says
he was engaged in commercial business in Smyr-
ma, as the agent Of aforeign house, and that he
wishes 10 return to II.
The administration does not seem to be suita-
bly, impressed with the responsibility of their
charge, and Koszta, think, appears to be pretty
much of the same opinion. The Government, Il
is said, do not give their guest the credit of be-
ing in smyrna as merchant. The belief rather
L. TINT ha Nns there NJ a nnliiirnl env In wntch