The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-03-23
AROUND THE WORLD.
The Trip Made by Arthur III. Smith.
OF This City, Lasting Nearly Five
Years.
The Countries de Visited-The Pres
ents Received, and by
Whom Presented.

Arthur H. Smith, of this city, profession
ally known as Joseph Arthur, and called by
the San Francisco, New York and London
papers the Modern Sinbad," arrived in this
city on Tuesday, having left here nearly five
wears ago, making complete circuit of
the globe, travelling all of the time in an
easterly course. occasionally digressingto the
north or south 1000 or 5000 miles. Senti-
mel ambassador called upon Mr.. Smith yes
terday at his fathers residence. at No. 229
North New Jersey street. where Mr.. Smith
related. in brief, history OF his tour, and
also exhibited his room full of curiosities
and rare specimens. Mr.. Smith has visited
nearly every country on the globe, many Of
which never have been entered by an Ameri.
can. Mr.. Smi III made the tour in company
with Guest" correspondent of the
London Times, with whom Mr.. Smith
had formed an acquaintance some
time before, during visit to the Old World
Mr.. Smith succeeded in crossing the Dor
ders of wild Thibet, but was driven out by
the women of the country who belabOred
them with switches and pelted them with
stones Mr. Smith did not leave the country,
however, until after he had succeeded in Sc
curing magnificent white astrachan robe
two yak tails and other rare specimens. Mr.
Smith travelled during the time of his cir
cult something over Al, 900 miles, and ha:
been entertained by various monarchs
while abroad. Among those thai
were mentioned was the King Ray
pootana, the Brahonajah of Cashmere,
the Rajah of OudepoOn, the Begun Of
Bhopal. the reigning Queen, and the tx har
of Kelat," (whOm Mr.. Smith charges with
having eaten three cakes of his honey soaI
during visit to his tent, which was pitched
within the confines of Afghanistan.) Prince
of Nepaul, Burmese Prince, MikadO o.
Japan, and many others whom the gentle
man mentioned. Mr.. Smith brought with
him many souvenirs from each of the above
named monarchs. among which is a hand
some Indian shawl, presented by the King
of Cashmere; also, the Kings jacket silvel
cup made from native rupees, or chilkers, {
robe from the Khan of Kelat, pair o
slippers, mounted boar's tusks and cane
from the King Raypoolana. Orders fO
escorts. written on parchment. from tn,
same King. He has also 1000 rupees from
one King and 800 from another. Amonl
the many handsome presents given him by
the crowned heads is a unique and costly
box from Japan, great quantity of Jew
elry, models of boats, hats curious China
tsa-pots and numerous other articles which
space prevents us from mentioning.
Mr.. Smith is yet a young man hardly
passed his twenty-fifth year, and it seems al
most unreasonable that one of his youth haC
made the circuit of the globe. He possesse
fine conversational powers. and, while alb
sent, became great student of the language
of the different countries through which HI
travelled Mr. Smith left last night for New
York under an engagement with j. X. Hav
erly. of the Fifth Avenue Theater, to sup
port John f Owens. After his engagement
there he will return to this city, where h
will lecture at the English Opera House
During the course of his lectures he will
sketch in crayOn from memory the likenesse
of the celebrities above mentioned. During
his trip he encountered many perils ant
suffered many privations. He was behin'
General Grant in his circuit. but heard o
the General in many places. Mr.. Smitl
would wish it to be understood, now AM
forever, that he was unaccOmpanied by an,
operate company, as has been erroneousl
and very stupidity stated by some of tn
papers. He says it is his opinion that an OF
era Companys receipts in suchremOte region
as Cashmere and Thibet would be as meage
as Bernhard or Salvini might expect
exhibiting ut Kokomo. To give a full his
tory of the travels of Mr.. Smith is impOssi
BILE at the present time. He has made him
self familiar with the forms of Government
of all the countries that he visited Ii
thinks he will again return to India in
few wears