The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-10
New Chapter In the History Of KOszta.
Correspondence of tie Boston traveller.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Oct 6, 1853.
You have already been informed Of the imperial
order from Vienna for the delivery of Koszta to the
Americans, and that Mr.. Brown had gone TO Smyrna,
the part of Legation to see that he was ship
ped for the United States Mr.. B. has just returned
without having accomplished the object Of his visit.
the carrying out Of the plan being prevented by
other than Mr.. Of1ey, the American Consulin Smyr-
ma As different versions Of the story will no doubt
be sent home give you, in brief, the true account
ofthe matter, which l have received from the most
reliable sources.
You will recollect that Mr.. Marsh. our Minister,
absent at the time this affair Of KosztS took place.
When be returned, Koszta was still kept prisoner
at the hospital OF the French Consulate in Smyrna.
Some little time aiterward MIR. Marsh received an
official demand from the Austrian Minister at the
Porte for the delivery Of Koezta to him, an Aus
rian subject. This of course, was positively refused
matter rested for while. At length the French
Ambassador proposed to both parties sort Of COM
promise, by which the release of Koszta might be
effected without waiting for the decision of the ques
ton of international right. 1t is understood that the
French government have expressed their disapproba-
lion of the act Of their Consul in Smyrna, in consent
ing to be the keeper of Kosza, and probably it was
for this that the French Ambassador
his mediation. They want to get rid of the man as
soon as possible.
Mr.. DeBruck and Mr.. Marsh accordingly agreed to
separate the two questions to Kosxtas person and
the rights Of nations and it was arranged that Koszta
should be given up to the American Legation, to be
sent by them direct to America, leaving the two
governments to settle the question Of rights as
they could. OF course, by this arrangement neither
party gave up their ultimate claim to the man, that
would depend upon the manner u which the other
question should be determined. The object was
simply to get the man liberated. He was charged
with no crime. The French Consul was very IN
easy ut being made his jaer for so long time, and
it seemed altogether the most judicous course to
send him off quietly to America OF course in these
circumstances, aud with the main question Of right
still pending between the two governments, it would
not have been reasonable to expect that Austria
would consent that KosZta should be set free in
Smyrna; though, ultimately, If the right shall be
Of course be at liberty to go there or anywhere else
but to Austria ITSELF under our protection. The OBJ
ject Of the present movement in his behalf was to
shorten his Imprisonment not TO retain him q
while this difficult question is pending 1t must be
acknowledged also, that, comparatively, We gained
by this operation, and the Austrians lost for he was
allowed to go to America, where at least he is safe.
The thing being thus arranged by the Ambassa-
doris, Mr.. Brown proceeded to Smyrna to carry it
into execution. You will remember that when
Koexta was received by the French Consul, it vas
by written stipulation that be was to be given up
only at the joint request OF beth the United STATES
and Austrian CoDsuls in Smyrna. OF course, as q
matter of form, Mr. Ofey's signature was necessary
for the carrying ont of the PLAN This he positively
refused TO give He saw ft to take the ground that
III WCul0 IN his ebtimAtlOu De du luulSbltJ W Our
country to have Koszta released ia this way. APP.
parently he could not far enough to separate be
tween the two questions TO the present disposal OF
Koszta sperson and As to which government had right
on it's side in the steps previously taken. His being
permitted by Austria 10 proceed with an neri san
passport, to America, while at the same time she
continued 10 assert her claim to him. in form, az m
Austrian subject implied surely, some concession on
her part but none on ours. We ,eive him on these
terms, still protesting that, in Smyrna. we had
right to protect him IA an American citizen, and
carry him to America till the dispute Is settled
between the two governments.-Have we not much
the best Of the bargain
But Mr. Ofley says, il is an indguity to our coun-
try that Koszta should he carried on board an Ame-
rican vessel, to be sent of to America and not be
permitted to land again in Smyrna. The an.wer 20
this is easy. To suppose that Kosz.a would be set
at liberty in Smyrna, by agreement OF the Ambas-
sailors, to go where he liked, is to suppose that the
international question: could be settled by them,
which Is now an impossblity. This question il
entirely 6H4n out Of their hands and must be SET
tied by the two governments; nor can Kosztas re-
lease in the way proposed in any way interfere with
the right solution Of that question; unless indeed
add weight TO the American side. By this act.
Mr.. 0fley, an inferior officer Of the government
put himself above our Legation, and virtually
assumed the right of veto upon the doiDgs of the
United States Minister at the Porte. He has as
sumed grave responsibility, and will, doubt
not, receive some lessons OF wisdom from home,
which will be of essential service hereafter.
Mr.. Brown, being thus thwarted. immediately
communicated be c:rcarstirces 10 Nh. Iarsa, aad