Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11
From the Charleston Mercury.
Onial to Captain InUrahau n

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1t is known to our readers, that soon after
the koszta affair, q movement was made among
the workingmen Of England to offer some suit.
able testimonial to Captain Ingraham, for his
fgallantry and humanity in saving that unfor-
ate Hungarian from the hands of the Aus
trians. The testimonial has been forwarded
to his friends in Charleston to await his arri-
val, and is deposited at Hayden 4 Co.'s iewelry
store, King street. 1t is beautiful chronom.
eter, in gold case, on which is the following
inscription:
Presented to Captain Ingraham, of the
United States Navy, by some thousaHds of the
British working classes, for his noble conduct
in rescuing Koszta, the Hungarian Refugee,
from the Austrian authorities, April, 1854"
The following address to Captain Ingraham,
on the part Of the donors, accompanies this
beautiful testimonial;
10 Captain hg,aham, Of the United .Sates
Nary.
"SIR: AT the urgent request of many, deeply
interested IN the cause of Liberty, we, the un-
dersigned, formed ourselves into committee
for the purpose Of presenting TO you some suit
noble conduct in rescuing koszta, the Hunpa.
rian refugee, from the Austrian authorities"
The following, we believe, to be brief state
ment of the facts
"The aboye-named patriot, having in his
possession m American passport, visited Smyr-
ma, city in the Ottoman Empire. The Cap
tain Of the Hussar, an Austrian frigate, then
lying off that port, being informed OF Koszta's
arrival, sent portion OF his crew to arrest him.
The Austrian sailors waylaid and seized their
intended victim, as they would brigand or
murderer, conveyed him as prisoner on board
their vessel, and at once prepared to sheer off.
But you, sir, on being apprised of their das-
tardly proceedings, manfully, boldlyan prompt.
ly said mo! If you addressing the Austrian
commander) dare to take Koszta away, will
fire a broadsde into you.' Then suiting the
action to the word you placed the 'St. Louis
within cables length of the Austrian frigate, a
vessel nearly double in power to your own,
loaded your cannon, cleared your decks, and
prepared for the encounter. And what, sir,
was the result? The Austrian Captain, on
witnessing the courage you manifested, con-
sented that Koszta should be sent on shore,
and placed under the care Of the French con.
sui, whereby he ultimately obtained his liberty.
Thus sir, by your bravery and promptitude,
patriot was saved from dungeon, and most
probably from the gibbet.
at is this conduct which has endeared your
name TO every lover of justice aud freedom
throughout the world.
"0ur own country's annals are enriched with
victories of ST. Vincent, n Duncan, Hood,
and Nelson. We cannot, Notwithstanding,
because Of sense Of our duty TO the interests
Of civilization and an appreciation Of your per-
sonal courage, and the end to which It was 30
nobIy applied, fail thus to express our admira-
ton thereof Your noble exploit, sir, stands
apart--an example worthy the imitation Of
others-an action honorable to yourself, to
your country, and Of the utmost Importance to
humanity and progress.
Your conduct has been so highly appreciated
by the working classes Of these Islands, that
several thousands have subscribed their pence,
in order to purchase a Gold Pocket Chron.
ometer, made for the occasion, by Mr.. Thomas
Earnshaw, ll9 High Holborn, London and
which we, in their name, have now the salts.
faction and honor of presenting to you as q
memento Of their esteem and admiration.
We beg TO state, in conclusion, that in pre-.
senting to you this testimonial, we have two.
fold object in view-lst. To do honor to a
man Of your bold and magnanimous character;
I'd. That as your conduct has been stamped
with general appreciation by our transatlantic
brethren, we are most desirous of demonstra-
ting to them and other States, that the Same
sense Of justice and Of right exists amongst
the working classes Of the British Islands. z
Trusting that this identity Of spirit may
have the effect Of cementing cordial amity
between the Democrats Of the Old and New
World.
We remain, sir, yours respectfully,
GEORGE w. NJ. REYNOLDS, Chairman.
ROBERT l.. BLOND, Treasurer.
JOHN ARNOTT, Secretary.