The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-04-28
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rode into the country. According to custom
he took with him on mule, two boxes, said
to contain twenty thousand scquins (forty
thousand dollars. But ! did not believe
they contained that sum. They were light.
/ had lifted them both; and they were al
ways carried to and from the mule ny one
slave-Another mule was loaded with
packages of the Bashaw's cloathlng. he
Bashaw always went thus provided, through
fear that he might be served as he served
his brother the Ex Bashaw, who was denied
a return to the castle when the present Ba-
shaw usurped the throne. During the ao-
sencc of the Bashaw, his eldest son the bey,
had his amusement. lie ordered TWO car
pets spread on the south corner OF the castle.
ON one of the carpets the Bey and his attcnd-
ants seated themselves, with band of mu-
sic. consisting of two men with tambornes,
and one with a sort of drum. Murat, his
uncle, and myself, were seated on the other
carpet. Three large negroes were brought
and ordered to perform before the Bey.
The music then struck UP and the three ne
groes commenced the negro dance, with
many ridiculous airs, whirling round, shak-
ing their heads, and roaring like mad bulls.
This continued about halt an hour, when they
appeared to be raving mad. They ran a
bout as if to tear i'll pieces every body they
met. One Of them made leap at me, but
was prevented from reaching me, by the
Bey, Murat, and another Turk, VINO jumped
between us. Two other Turks caught hold
of the negro and held him, when / by the
advice of the Bey went to the top OF the
north end Of the castle, where could see
the sport in safety During the"srolic, saw
those negroes chase several Christians: and
| was told that they often tear all their
clothes off, and hurt them much by biting,
&c.
MAY 22.-I was Informed, that in letter
which the Bashaw received the evening be-
fore. it was stated that Hassan Bey and his
army were Ia en- in Deine, by the Ameri-
cans and Sidi Hsmet the Ex-Bashaw. was
desired not to mention It, because 1t was
great secret, and the Bashaw did not wish
to let his people know it. | was also In
formed that the Bashaw called a council OF
his chiefs, and proposed to put all the Amer
Jean prisoners to death, hut 1t was agreed to
postpone this measure for that time.
May a3.-Twenty Of our men were
sent with cart for timber into the country.
The wind from the desart was Very heavy
and hot. The men almost perished in the
sand. which few and dritted like. snow
storm in cur country. They stopped
through fatigue, and asked their driver, who
was Turk, for liberty to drink at we'll
which was near them. The Turks replied,
that they were Roma kel.s, (Christan dogs
and said they should have no water. He
rave them all severe beating with a large
club which he always carried with him to.
drive them with, and made them so on with
the cart, which the poor fellows had to drag
loaded with timber, through the burning
sand They returned towards f!B..t almost
perished.
ed boat with powder, nassct-balls and
money for his troops who were collecting to
oppose the approach Of his brother lLamet,
the Ex- -isashaw. The eldest # Hamct
was confined in the castle by order Il she
present Bashaw. The i shaw was 50 much
agitatcd at the news q the approach Of Ills
brother, that he this .ag declared, that if it
was in his power nov 70 make peace and
give up the American prisoners, he would
gladly do it, without the consideration OF
money. His funds we're SO low, that his
steward run in deb. for the supply OF the
Kitchen He gave h. mameiukes and do
mestics and myself, bGt one meal per day.
The rich Turks in town took turns in sup
plying his few troops. He heartily repent
ed for not accepting the terms Of peace last
offered by our country.
May 26.-Three frigatcs in sight,-At a
bout ii A NJ the smallest came near in,
and hoisted the banners of peace. The Ba
shaw asked his head men of the town. who
were with him in his gallery, whether it was
best to hoist his white flag. All except one
(the charge dc affairs for Algiersl declared
In favor of, and Of making peace If possible.
They expressed great contempt towards
the Algerine consul for his advice, and said
that whoever would advise the Bashaw not
to hoist the white flag at such critical mo-
ment, must be his foe, and not his friend.
The Algerine soon disappeared and left the
castle. The Spanish consul soon after came
to the castle; and the Bashaw sent him i'll
one Of his hanasomest boats, with MouS
Hammad to the frigate. They returned at
evening with the joyful news Of a prospect
of peace. There was visible change from
gloonniness to JOY in the countenanccs Of al
the Turks.
MAY a. Both Turks and Christian,
were all anxiously looking out for the fri
gates. 1t was said tina: Col Lear had bcei
Dermitted to come on shore this morning, ant
that the Spanish consul was preparing
dinner for the gentlemen who were expect
ed to come with him. We were all agita
ted alternately by hope and despair. Th
terraces and every emnence i'll town. Wer
covered with people OF all classes and ages
who were looking for the wished far pc &c
maker. But not frigate nor sail hol i
sight during the day.