Eastern times., 1853-10-06

grsat question OF allegiance. 1t is first dem
onstrated that were KdZla an Austrian sub
leci he could not be skized on Turkish soil,
except in virtue Of trehy stipulations; but, in
this view, this case is analogous 10 those cases
of Polish and Hungarian refugees which Tur-
key would not surrender to the Joint, demands
of Austria and Russia.k In the next place lis
demonstrated that KOssta was not an Austrian
subject, but was UNDER rtbanishment by Austria.
And then the paper SHOWS that KosZta had so
far become citizen oe the United States as to
be covered by its natidhality and the position
is maintained that Austrian agents had no
more right TO take KOtzia from the Turkish
dominiOns than they had to take him from the
United States. In conclusion the President
does not see cause 10 diSavow the acts of the
American agent; he II pectfnlly declines to
allow her claims for sat action; , and as the
seizure of Koszia was I'd Astifable, he express
es his confident expectati6n that the Emperor
of Austria will take pp4p per measures 10 re-
store Martin Koszta 10 d same condition he
was in before he was seied in the streets of
Smyrna.
The stand taken by the President will not
surprise those who know his firm character
and resolute purpose. On the steps of the cap
| itol and in the face of the nation, he solemnly
assured his countrymen that he would see to
it that no rude hand of power or of tyrannical
passion was laid on the individual who right
fully could claim the panoply of the American
flag and American nationality. These words
have become deeds. The gallant lngraham,
when he squared his ship for action to rescue
one SO situated, was ready to utter this sentl-
ment by the mouth of the cannon. Secretary
Marcy, animated by the same spirit, Justlhes
1t by the strongest of argument; and the civil
lied world will see in this trlpartlte action the
evidence that there is Young America and
that she is becoming power. 1t shows at
the helm of the ship of state comprehensive
and powerful and American guiding hand. 1t
shows also that while 1t is careful to ask moth
ing but what is right, it is firmly resolved to
submit to nothing that is wrong. 1t shows
the deliberate, settled American determination
to make the star spangled banner an altar of
refuge to all entitled to its protection, which
shall sacredly protect them from the relentless
grasp of despotic power.
That such action as this is meeting public
expectation cannot be doubted. The great
and patriotic public who welcomed the sound
Of the inaugural, will glory in this practical
exposition Of the President on this first occa-
sion that has occurred. This brilliant chap
ferred to hereafter with pride by all. 1t
strikes cord that will vibrate through the
republic and when the people, the masses,
who elected President Pierce, read it and study
it, they will say that it was for such work as
this that they called the administration into
power. 1t was for such nationality as this
that they hungered and thirsted, and when the
power they have created is thus gloriously
f,El ofit itc hoin bo
which the great heart of the nation will give
will be a cordial and whole-souled approval.
While this exposition of the inaugural will
thus thrill America, it will make the hearts
of millions of the oppressed of the old world
dance with joy. Already the brilliant but just
audacity of the American commander has re-
sounded from mouth to mouth-for despotism
muzzles the press-all through Europe. But
so potent over them is autocratic power, that
there was doubt whether Capt. Ingraham's S
government would sustain him: for the word
also went round that united despotism had de-
manded satisfaction for his conduct. But when
it is known that America has Judged that A US
tria has no Just grievance-that 1ngraham has
done Austria no Wrong-and more, that it is
America who has been wronged, and that this
power demands that Martin Koszta shall be
put down free in Smyrna streets, how will the
masses exult All this they wiH learn
Thousands upon thousands of emigrants in
this country will send translations of this no
bic answer, to their friends, through the mails
to Europe, and thus will it be able to do It's
appropriate work on public opinion there; and
this will lead the patriotic to look still more
closely TO the institutions of nation of sover-
eigns.
We recommend this document to the study
of every true-hearted American. 1t has the
ring of the true metal about it. 1t comes up
boldly to the mark of a great occasion. 1t is
an indication Of what great work the cabinet
have in hand. Those who represent that the
President and his constitutional advisers spend
their time wholly on appointments to Office
are wantonly deceiving the public. They are
occupied with measures calculated to advance
the public interests. How small and pitiful
appear unjust partizan clamor by the side of
action like this which relates to the rights and
the honor of the whole country