The Sun.
London, England, 1857-10-05 00:00:00

ing. It took nearly an hour to pacify them and make
them behave themselves. They were horses of different
nations, and this was probably the reason why they could
not agree.
" Several were lost, which gave a little extra occupation
to the Asiatic palfreitiers. Ey this time we had been re-
ceived by the Governor of Asia Minor and his numer-
ous friends, who were sitting upon divans in the open air,
smoking chibouques. We were invited to do the same,
which we did, forming a circle of considerable circum-
ference. A regular forest of long chibouques was brought
towards us, and one was presented to each guest. We
were thus, for the third time, obliged to enjoy this ever.
lasting Oriental splendour ; but in lieu of coffee, raki was
introduced, a liquor somewhat similar to perfumed gin' or
the French absinthe. It more particularly resembles the
latter, as it turns white when mixed with water. It is
much drunk in Turkey—usually before dinner. Many
prefer it neat, but it is very intoxicating. The usual salu-
tations having been exchanged, we all drank, and the
glasses were taken away by slaves.
" After smoking another half-hour, I went to Mr.'
Dixon, Lord W. Paulet's dragoman, and asked him to re.,
quest permission of the Pacha for me to see the kitchen.
As I knew that two whole sheep and two lambs were to be
roasted, I felt anxious to see the process. He had no
sooner mentioned my wish than the Pacha rose, andi
offering me his hand, conducted me towards the place
where the sacrifice was being consummated. We were
thus again, as at Scutari, hand-in-hand, if not hand-and-
glove. About forty cooks were at work preparing the din.!
ner. I felt much interested in their primitive way of
roasting large pieces, which can only be equalled by gas.
With the intestines they make a kind of black puddingf
sausages, and rolls of tripe, with which they surround the,
neck of the animal ; theyhave also skewers of tripe, heart;
&c., tied on each side of the haunch. The Pacha ordered
some to be cut off for me to taste, which I did with great
gusto, and really much approved of their sound judgment
in turning everything to advantage, and makingadditional
dishes of what we civilised people so cleverly throw away.
It was so good, that I begged the Pacha to send a small
dish up for Lord W. Panlet and a few others to taste, as
it was best while very hot. It had a peculiar aromatic
taste which imparts a delicate flavour, and was very
palatable.
" The liver, which we of course use, was cut into small
portions, and mixed with the intestines. The lambs were
dressed in the same way, and were still more delicate
they were so perfectly roasted, that every part of the ani-
mals was the colour of a lump of gold.
" Amidst a clump of trees, situated on a plot of grass,
and though so close at hand, quite out of sight, a large
marquee had been erected, under which an elegant ban-
queting-table was covered with choice fruits, flowers,
pastry, valuable ornaments, and sweets of all kinds. Eaeh
guest had his place numbered. Iwas fortunately near the
centre, facing the chairman, and only two from the wor-
thy host. The tont ensemble was charming; the various
costumes, profusion of light, and the Turkish music, gave
such a novel feature to this liberal entertainment, that, for
the first time, I began to understand the reality of the
Oriental luxury so much vaunted by poets.
' Wine, though abominated by the Moslem, flowed in
profusion. Excellent Bordeaux, Champagne, Madeira,
&c., was freely passed round and quaffed with gusto, to the
number, I should say, of several gross of bottles. The
children of the Crescent drank as freely as ourselves. The
sheep and lambs, dressed up whole, were placed upon the
table, and every guest helped himself ala Turque. The
meat was pulled from the animal by the Hadjißachi, with
his fingers, in presence of the company, placed in a large
dish, and handed round to the gourmets, who also helped
themselves with their fingers. The lamb was admirable;
an Apieius would have gone to Turkey to dine, had ho
known such delicacies were to be obtained there.

" London, or even Paris, could not have produced more
effect or given more eclat to the entertainment, though,
of course, in a different style. Healths were proposed, and
toasts given. The speeches were short, but to the purpose.
The music was very original ; the fireworks were extrewely
bad, and the illuminations very tenebrous.
" After five hours of eating and drinking, we returned
thanks to our illustrious host, and rose to retire."
Monsieur Soyer is full of gossip aud, it must be
confessed, rather egotistical, but be boasts and
chatters so pleasantly that we forgive him his sins,
and hope he may live long to indulge his mentsl
aud physical abandon. We heartily appreciate his
practical reformations in the dietetics of Military
Hospitals, and his receipts for the efficient and
judicious cooking of soldiers rations are worthy of
attention from head-quarters. Some of his " Re-
e -,ipts for the Needy" we are inclined to think not
so favourably of as regards the expense he sets them
down at-, inasmuch that sweet and solid meat is not
to be generally procured at fourpence per pound,
and the other materials, we fear, would cost some-
what more than his figures denote. However, we
accept his good-will and good-works in a cordial
and welcome spirit, and the first time we find our
midnight appetite untickled by what is presented
to us at " Simpson's," we shall call for " Lobster
au Gratin," and beguile the moments ofits prepara-
tion in a bumper of sherry to the health of Mon-
sieur Soyer.

POLICE INTRT.LTGENCE. (This Day.)

WESTMINSTER
WANTON AND DISGRACEFUL OUTRAGE BT A SOLDIER.
—John South, a private in the Coldstream Guards, was
charged with wilfully demolishing a large pane of plate
glass in one of the new houses iu Victoria-street, West-
minster, and assaulting the constable who apprehended
him.

John Cole, 50 13, said that at half-past 3 o'clock yester-
day morning he was on duty in Victoria-street, where he
saw the defendant walking on the other side of the way,
drunk, with his belt in his hand. He suddenly stopped
opposite No. 5 and deliberately struck a violent blow
with the brass part of his belt at a large square of plate
glass there and broke it in two paces. Witness ran
over, and just arrested his arm as he was going to de-
molish another. Witness asked him what he broke the
window for, when defendant said be would serve him the
same, and struck him a violent blow on the left shoulder
with the brass ornament of the belt. He made another
attempt t) assault him but witness got the belt away
from him. He was very drunk, and his conduct was
like a madman.

Mr. Thomas Banks, of New Tothill-street, Wider,
said that the value of the broken glass was 4/. 10s. It
was on the ground floor of one of the new buildings in
Victoria-street.
Defendant said be could not recollect anythingsbout it.
Mr. Paynter (to the owner)—Why leave a valuable
piece of glass like this without shutters or any other pro-
tection I

Mr. Banks—The house is lot, and it was left to let a
little air in. I did not contemplate that a person would
wantonly break it in this way.
Mr. Paynter—Twenty occurrences might happen to
endanger it. It ought not to have been left exposed in
this way ; there are always plenty of drunken men
about. (To defendant)—Have you ever been in trouble
before !

Defendant—No.
Mr. Paynter—How long have you been in the army I
Defendant—Three years.
Mr. Paynter—You must pay the damage, 41.109., or
be committed for a month. I should have given a longer
period of imprisonment if the window had not been ■o
exposed.

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.
On Saturday afternoon, Lieutenant Barton and Cornet
Erchalez, two gentlemen belonging to the 7th Dragoon
Guards, now under orders for India, were charged at
this court with being drunk and violently assaulting
police constables 34 C and 37 C, while in the execution
of their duty.
The evidence adduced went to show that on Saturday
morning about three o'clock, 34 C was in the Hay-
market, when he saw the defendants, who were the
worse for liquor, creating a great disturbance, and sur-
rounded by a mob of at least 500 persons. The con-
stables desired the defendants to go away. Barton, with
an oath, refused, and seized hold of 34 C by the collar,
and nearly strangled him ; and while he was almost
insensible from the defendant's violence, the latter struck
him several blows in the mouth and face, which bled
very much. Richards, 57 C, went to his assistance, and
was violently struck by Erchalez, who tried to rescue
Barton from custody.
The defendants, who had given the assumed names of
Brown and Simpson, said the constable had exaggerated
the case very much. The fact was they were grossly
insulted by a man, and while they were remonstrating
with him the officer cameup and took them into custody.
They denied there being 500 people—there were not 50
present.

Mr. Bingham said the defendants, who from their
manner and dress he should take to be gentlemen, did
not seem to feel the lamentable position in which they
were placed. Instead of showing their valour by
assaulting the police, it would be much better
for them to be off to India and display
their courage there. The police must be protected, and
as he made no distinction between rich and poor, he
should commit each of them for ten days to the House of
Correction.

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Bingham refused to do.
fession., and said they were under
on Monday (this day).
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their regiments, and were to key
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of the services of two such stout gentlemen ; but before
ho could alter his decision in the least be must cause
shol‘nl
inquiries to be made about them at the War-office.
Just as the magistrate was leaving the court, Inspeo-
tor Webb, who had been despatched to make the neces•
sary inquiries at the Horse-guards, entered the court,
and informed Mr. Bingham that he had seen the Deputy
Adjutant-Gootral, who informed him that Lieutenant
Barton was under immediate orders for India, and it
was necessary that he joined his regiment forthwith.
Co. net Erchatez wag not unler orders at praise.
Mr. Bingham, under thee circumstances, mitigated
the punishment to a fine of 51. each, which was at, once
paid.