The Sun.
London, England, 1835-12-04 00:00:00

THE SULTAN AND THE BARBER.

TO OFFICERS OF THE ARMY AND NAVY, AND
THE PUBLIC.

MERRINIAN, SOLE PATENTEE of the
NEW METALLIC HINGED BEDSTEADS, SHIP
SOFAS, and SWING COTS, begs leave to announce her Removal
to No. 97, LEADENHALL-STREET.—The superiority of this
Patent over all previous inventions, has gained it the unqualified ap-
probation and patronage of the most distinguished officers. It pos-
sesses the decided advantages of economy, cleanliness, and durabi-
lity, with great facility of erection and removal. These Bed-steads
are manufactured in various patterns, and are equally suited for the
Camp, the Cabin, or Household use. They are particularly adapted
to a Warm Climate, and for PASSENGERS TO INDIA and
the Colonies, as they will form a Ship Sofa or Swing Cot, dur-
ing the voyage, and at all times an ornamental article of furniture.
An inspection is requested at the Manufactory, No. 97, Leaden-
hall-street, opposite Billiter-street, London, WHERE ALONE
THEY . CAN BE OBTAINED, .' Every kind of Camp and
Cabin Furniture in Solid Mahogany, with general Travelling Equi-
page, is manufactured on the premises.

TO SPORTSMEN, TRAVELLERS, MER-
CHANTS, and CAPTAINS of SHIPS.—THORN'S
POTTED YARMOUTH BLOATERS. Now in high perfec-
tion. The increasing demand for this most delicious preparation
proves, beyond all doubt, it is far superior to any thing of the kind
ever yet offered to the public for Sandwiches, Toast, Biscuits, &c.,
and as an excellent relish for Wine. In Pots, Is. and 2s. each.
Warranted in all climates.

" In this preparation, the flavour of the Herring is preserved um-
impaired, if not improved ; the prime parts of the fish are concen-
trated in a substance about the consistency of butter, and which
may be used in the same way; and, being put up In neat and port-
able pots, a treat ma-4, be enjoyed at any time, without the unplea-
sant smell and other inconveniences which attend the dressing and
partaking of herrings in the ordinary way. "—Watchman.
THORN'S TALLY-HO ! SAUCE, for Fish, Game, Steaks,
Chops,. Cutlets, made Dishes, and all general purposes, is the richest
and most economical Sauce now in use, imparting a zest not other-
wise acquired- In Bottles, 2s. and 4s, Warranted in all climates.
"We have tried (crede experto) Thorn's Tally Ho ! Sauce, and
can pronounce it exquisite. We know nothing of the ingredients—
that we leave to such as are more ' curious in fish sauce' than we
are, but we can speak to the richness of its flavour, which, to our
thinking, would create an appetite under the ribs of death."--Sa-
tirist. _ _ .

Wholesale at the Warehouse, 223, High Holborn; of all whole-
sale Oilmen and Druggists in London; and retail by all respectable
Oilmen, Grocers, and Fishmongers in the United'hingdoni. '
CAUTION.—The Proprietor, being aware of several spurious
compositions that are daily offered to the public under the name of
Potted. Bloaters, begs them to observe his signature, ALEX.,
'MORN, on the side of the pot, without which it cannot be gimuine.

THE FLOGGING . AT WOOLWICH !
Every Body should ask for
CLEAVE'S POLICE GAZETTE, ,
Price only TWo Pence (Size of the Times),
CONTAINING-
An Appeal to the People on Military Flogging, and the Case of
Ramsay (with an Engraving)—O'Connell's Letter •to Burdett—
The Jersey Tragedy ; or, Love and Suicide—The Hand-Loom
Weavers, and their Condition, 'by F. Place, Esq.—With all the
Police News of the Week, &c. &c.
London : Cleave, 1, Pearl-row, Blackfriars-road, and all Book-
sellers.

Just published, in 1 Vol. Bvo., price 125., with Plates and Map,
ANARRATIVE of a VOYAGE ROUND
the WORLD. Comprehending an Account of the Wreck
of the ship Governor Ready, in Torres Straits; a-Description of
the British Settlements on the Coasts of New Holland, more parti-
cularly Raffles Bay, Melville Island, Swan River, and King George's
Sound, their Natural Productions, Climate, Commerce, Agricul-
ture, and Government ; the Characters, Manners, and Customs of
the Aboriginal Tribes ; some Account of Van Diemen's Land, and
New South Wales ; Remarks on Transportation ; the Treatment of
Convicts during the Voyage; and Advice to Persons intending to
Emigrate to the Colonies.
By T. B. WILSON, M.D., Surgeon, R.N.
Member of the Royal Geographical Society.
" It contains much valuable information to interest emigrants."
" His volume is altogether one of pleasant travel and adventure."
—Literary Gazette, Nov.
London : Sherwood, Gilbert, and Piper.

Just published, Parts I. and 11., price 58. each,
THE FRENCH. LANGUAGE ITS OWN
TEACHER •

Or, the Study of French divestcd'of all its Difficulties.

By RENE ALIVA, Author of the "Anti-Spelling Book."
" We earnestly recommend this work to the study of those who
are anxious to understand what they learn, and to devote their time
to a useful and rational purpose. "--Court Journal.
Edward Churton, Library, 26, Holler-street.

The habitual tranquillity of the inhabitants of the su-
burbs of Galata was, a few days ago, sadly diSturbed by the
sudden apparition of four-armed Cavashes, clad in the uni-
form distinctive of policemen attached to the Imperial Pa-
lace. The precipitancy of their steps—the sinister expres-
sion of their looks—the mysteriousness and frequency of
their inquiries—led every one to suppose that they were
about to witness a highly serious, perhaps. even ,tragic,
Scene. The latter apprehension gained still further consis-
tency on observing these ministers of justice 'rushing into .a
shop belonging to an Armenian, named Aretin,:by profei-
sion a barber, and upon hearing the loud protestations of
innocence, the entreaties for. mercy, and soon after the
piercing cries by which the forlorr Wight sought to excite
their commiseration. Out of the OnSiderable crowd which
his cries had collected before the door of his shop, arose
many a voice, assuring the Sultan's messengers, some that
they were apprehending the wrong man ; others, that false
must be the accusation which had been laid agitinst him';
others, that not only every one of the elders, bUt -even the
Imaum of the Maballs, were ready to appear before
.the
tribunals, and depose in favour of his exemplary
.conduct.
.Inexorable as the Parcae, the Cavashes, after seizing the
barber, forced their way through the crowd, and dragged
him, for terror had deprived him of the :power .of, volition
over his limbS, to the place of embarkation at Tophane.
On his arrival at the imperial residence, in vaiii'did the
Sultan's Chamberlains endeavour to revive his spirits by as,-
suring hiM that no accusation had been made against hint.
Their words could produce no impression,on his mind. The
Sultan, too„, was much surprised, and not a little amused,
on observing the cold sweat which bedewed -the terrified
barber's brow, and the convulsive trembling which agitated
his whole frame ; but, anxious to dissipate his:alarms, he
asked him at once, in a good natured tone, " Are you not
a barber? Don't you understand hairetitting?" On his
replying in the affirmative, the Sultan added, "- Well, I am
about to become one of your customers."

In order to enable the reader to understand how it came
to pass that the Sultan suddenly deter Mined on conferring
so much honour on the Armenian artiste, it IS'neeessary to
inform him that it is some Months since the Sultan,`wishing
reformed Moslems to assume a more European look than
the unsightliness of a shaven poll allowed of, issued an or-
dinance enjoining every person in his service tO allow his
hair to grow, as he had himself done, and to have cut it
dLi Mahmoud. Aware of tho singular aversion of the
Sultan for useless charges at Court,. the Berber Bashee,
foreseeing that, his offlee having become a sinecure, his
name would ere long be razed out of the civil liSt, Yet de-
sirous of averting the fate which, like Damocles' ,sword,
hung over his dignity s existence, had sought to become an
adept in the secrets of the coieffeur's art, and flattered
himself that, though mutate aomiue, he might still retain:
as heretofore the exclusive monopoly of the imperial head.
In this profession, apparently, Tarte che. tutta, fa enulla se
vette is not easily acquired, his zeal and perseverance in
endeavouring to become expert in the managernek 'of the
scissors were crowned with a success very dispronortioned
to the Sultan's expectation. The Sultan, who in every
thing relating to personal appearance is more fastidious,
perhaps, even than our Gracious King George IV., was
horror-struck on contemplating in the mirror the reflection;
of the truly barbarous hacking and hewing .to which his fine
head of hair had been subjected. Hahil Paella, his son-in-
law, who had been present during the operation, on being,
asked his opinion, could not, of course, but agree with 'the
Sultan, and even declared the injury infli`eted on
,the Sove-
reign hair as tantamount to a crime of ksc majesti;. In
order to afford a tangible proof of the Berhe'r BaShee's
capacity Ile took off his cap and displayed-his etvti hair,
which was cut as smooth and sleek as a sable's. Impatient
to remain in so maimed and mutilated. a state, the Sultan
ordered Hall( Paella's artiste to be sent for, but
,certainly
did not expect that the persons sent on the errend would
display so much precipitation in the execution of his orders.
The artiste executed his task so much to the Sultan's sa-
tisfaction that, after giving him a handful of gold,- he ap-
pointed him Berber Bashee, and ordered him to be invested
with the insignia of his new dignity which their' former
possessor had shown himself unworthy of wearing any longer .

Hot water is of great efficacy in. the common and
very painful accident of crushing the fingers ;—for instance,
in hastily shutting a drawer, or a door, or a garden gate.
In these cases hot Water will speedily relieve the pain, and
will moreover p: event the nails from turning black. Very
cold water, instantly applied, will produce the same effect.
Children arc very liable to such accidents, and` they should
be made aware of these easy 'reinedies.—Mr. Walker's