Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-05-14

sIhey arc vcyy ho5pitabic TO strangers, and do no
pare any attentions tomakc residence there agrce-t
able. The cheif resource to traveller is at Lord
Srongford. At his table, at the evening parties,
were be met individuals ofdiferent nations, chief
ly Arncnians and Franks; but there was want of
vivacity and interest in them, arising from the re-
stran produced by the unfortunate state OF AFFAIRS
and all Interchange OF visits with the other ambassa-
doris being at an end. AT the palace at this time was
Lady g. r., younger sister of Lady III. Stanhope,
and possessed of the spirit of cntcrprze and cou-
rage, though less romantic and Oriental She had
just arrived from Persia, by way OF Georgia, and had
travelled great part of the way on horseback. At
Tcbriz offer made her of an introduction to
the serago of the Prince Royal of Persia, but it was
declined Such an offer occurs but once Ill a per-
sons life. The beautiful author OF the Letters
from Turkey" would have embraced 1t with delight,
for she favoritc with the Oriental women, and
no subsequent traveller has ever had her opportun-
ties of knowing and describing them, perhaps ever
will. What can be more exquisite than her picture
OF Fa,ima the Pacha of Adrianope' S bride endow-
ed with that mild dignity and sweetness Of carriage
often possessed by the Turkish ladies; and seated
amidst her landmarks, directing their tasks of en-
brodcry; each of whom selected COR her beauty,
but hcrsclfso sloriousy beautiful us to excel all
her visitor had ever beheld.
Before leaving Sramhoul, it is but Justice to saw
onethinS oithc singular honesty of the Turks. On
landing at Gaati, my effects were carried by Il Dor
ter anu proceeding up one of the crowded streets we
entirety lost sight of him, and turned towards cof
ee-housc as concluded nc had made off with them;
but the Swedish captain of the vessel who had been
here BEFORE declared such circumstance was never
known there. In short time observed the poor
fellow returning down the street, and looking most
! anxiously on every side. In tho bszaar, merchant
Will often go away and leave his shop and effects
exposed, without the least concern. In their de al
ings it is to find any attempt 10 dcfraud and
in the whole of my journey through various parts OF
the empire, often lodging i'm the humblest cottages
sit I
the loss Of the most rihing article among the Turks
| An amusing accident befel Mr.. r. gentleman at
tached to the palace, during our stay here He has
lost leg while in the navy, and, being very DESTROYS
OF Visiting the great bazaar, he rode through il on
horse back aprivilcge used by none but Turks and
in these disturbed times, rather dangerous Bot
tandg' Bashee, an officer of some rank being
on observing this came up and struck with his sabre
at Mr.. r.. wooden leg. The Turks establishment
at seeing no blood flow Oh wound inflicted, very
great lie lifted his sabre aud cut with good will
through part of the leg but finding it all useless he
drew back, without uttering Il word and gazed i'll
ttnty on the Frank.
The Janizaries, of whom there are fifty thousand
at prcsaut i'll and around Constantiuuplc, are un-
commonly fine men. If these men would submit to
European discipline and the of the bayonet, they
would have little reason TO fear with the
Russians, to whom they bear deadly hatred. The
unfortunate Sclm resolution to bring these naughty
troops into discipline, cost him his throne. About
TWO pears alter MS relative Mahmoud made
eror, the Janizares began TO regret that they had
yer disposed him; for Sem as eminent for his :
Unable qualities as for his personal beauty. large
body OF them advanced unanimously to the foot of
the palace walls, and with loud cries demanded Sc
Inn. The prince, who had been kept close prison.
er, heard with the livelist emotions the clamours Of
the Janizares Mahmond instantly ordered the ks
lar Aga, the chief of the black ennuchs with two
mutcs,to despatch him. This man, the instrument
OF the Suitans crimes as pleasures, is horribly ugly
AND supposed to have great influence with his ma ster
AS they broke into the apartment, Sem instant
" knew their purpose aud possessing great strength,
he struck down the mute each side and w as max
ing his way out of the door, to throw himself over
the wall among the JaniLariCs, which would have
gwen him the empire again, but the kislar Aga
wounded him In such Il manner that Selim tainted
with the agony of pain, when the bowstrng was
instantly placed round his neck and his body thrown
over 10 the soldiers. The Janizaries uttered loud
lamentations, and dwelt round the BODY weeping
bitterly but, dismayed by his death, they retired
without any further effort.