Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-28


Pacha, accompanied by colonel of the Janissa-
ries, came on board, to inform the Commodore
that the Captain Pachs had arrived at TeEedos in !
his boat, and would be happy to see him on shore
ate the next morning.
IDLY 6.-This day, the Commodore, in compa-
ny with several of the officers, waited the Cap
tain Pacha, and were received with great courtesy
and distinction /; the Commodore had heard that the
commander Of the Turkish rieste who had struck on
the rock Of Tenedos,as mentioned in my remarks OF
the 4th inst was in consequence Of his careessness,
10 lose his head. BY order ofthe Captain Pacba, IN
as he thought it possible his Highness would par
don him at his solicitation, he embraced the opporiu-
nifty of interceding for him, and successful in
saving his life; but the Captain Pscha would not
excuse him from the bastinado, which, presume,
has since been inflicted.
lilly 7.-At the visit of the Commodore to
the Captain Pacha, yesterday. he offered the Por-
poise to his Highness, 10 carry him to the mouth
of the Dardanelles his return to The fee,.-
The offer was accepted, and at O'Clock this
mOrning was directed to 60 on board the schoon-
er, with orders for the captain to anchor in the
port of Tenedos, and there await the directions Of
| the Captain Pacha. As soon tile schooner an
chored. the Captain and myself waited upon his
highness, and were treated with great cordially.
being entertained after the Turkish fashion with
| coffee, sc. He said to us, in laughing manner,
that the Commodore had placed the schooner aud
must obey his orders, and that he should be ready
| TO sail at noon We made appropriate reply,
and returned to the schooner He soon after sent
| on board the Porpoise bullock, several sheep,
and large quantity of wine. fruits and vegetables.
AT IL O'Clock he came ON board, accompanied by
his adopted son, his Diogaman and servants, when
we Immediately weighed anchor. After getting
| out OF the harbour, the flag Of the Captain Pacha
was heistej at the fore Ioyal-mast head Of the
| schooner. We found the old gentleman very con-
versible, and extremely inquisitive, keeping
employed all the time he on board "a period
OF seven hours) in answering, through an nterpre-
| ter, innumerable questions respecting our navy,
army and militia, our commerce, domestic manu-
features, customs, laws, SC.
, at half past7, he left the schooner, under a
lutte OF Fl guns; the captain and myself accompa-
MED him part OF the way. the shore, in his ell
egant barge, rowed by - Armenian slaves In
this boat there were no seats, the Turks invara
bly, sit in manner similar 20 the tsiIors.
| July H-As soon as day appeared this morn
ing we discovered the fleet Of the Captain Pacha,
standing for the anchorage of The castle Of Myth
| lene. AT a. NJ 1 was directed to wait on his
| excellency, who had his flag flying at the main Of
large frisate. He received me in the most cor
| teous manner, spoke OF my politen.ss TO him on
board the Porpoise, and expressed the most friend
| iy sentiments towards The commodore and the Off
| GERS OF the squadron generally. ! Informed hin,
| that 1t was the commodore's wish to pay every
| honour to the Turkish fleet, and that the North
Caorllna would salute his flag at o'clock; he
Piled that he should be Uos happy to reciprocate
these cvties, s. desired me to ray to the commo-
dore, that as soon the whole of his fleet had
anchored he should wait upon him on board OF the
North Carolina. After a stay of few moments,
| arose to depart, but was requested to stop and
smoke pipe with the Pacha. The cere-
mony oil smoking, taking coffee, sweatmea,s and
nuar tool. H.
vance is never dispensed with by Turkish chief,
when he wishes particularly TO honour guest.
AT A. NJ the North Carolina saluted the flag
oil the Captain Pacha with III guns, which COM
pliment was Immediately returned with the same
number of guns from the Turkish flagship. Short
ly alter breakfast, the drogaman of the Captain
Paeha came on board, and informed the Commodore
that bis Highness would v. il on him at any hour
most convenient to himself The Commodore fixed
o'clock, 4 at the appoin;e ed hour he accordingly
made his appearance, accompanied by the PaIona
bey, third in command OF the fleet, his own cap
tain, his adopted son, and confidential drogaman.
lie remained on board about two hours, visited e.
~ part OF the ship, expressed great admiration
OF the perfection OF the fmenis, clesnness, Sc. g.
evinced very inquisitive disposition, by the num-
DER OF inquiries he made, and the close Hxamina-
tion he gave every particular. On his ttSpAgture,
The yards were manaed and a salute OF 81 k1ns fl
red, which salute was hume ,iiately returned from
his ship
Juiy Is. This day, the commodore in compa.
ny with the captains Of the squadron, and several
other officers, returned the visit of the captsn Pa.
cha, and was received with great form and ceremo-
ny. After being seated in the cabin few mi
Lures, there appeared five pipe bear ers each with
pipe about feet long, the mouth piece OF amber
OF the most costly kind; these men advanced di-
Fecily IN front of the officers. to whom the pipes
were given, and presented them in the most grace
iul manner, kneeng 10 place the bowl OF the pipe
IN small brass dish, laid on the carpet for that
purpose. After a lapse of or 10 minutes, a
servant approached bearing large silver waiter,
on which was placed a coffee cup for each of the
guests, about 30 in NUMBER over this waiter and
cups, was spread an elegant silk napkin, embro-
dered with gold Next came an attendant with
the coffee pot and in the rear a whole host of SER
wants held themselves in readiness 10 distribute the
coffee, each one taking cup in his hand and pre-
sentins il, then stepping back 3 or feet, stood
in the most respectful snd submissive attitude, CO.
verins his hands with his robe, it being consider.
ed indecofous 10 expose the hands or feet before
superior. When the cups were emptie1I the
servants advanced, and received them in the palms
OF their lett hands, and closing the right hand over
the cups, retired. Fresh pipes were now brought
in; next came in regular swee,meats, served by
one servant in the following manner: they were Of
various kinds, each particular variety in a small
silver plate, the whole on large silver waiter! -
ihe servant advanced, threw himself on his knees,
holding the waiter In front, from which the ysite
helped himself to small spoonful from one of the
little plates, the servant then passed to the next:
aier this, the pipes were again changed. Allow
ing about Is minutes to elapse, and lust on the eve
OF our taking leave, -herbet was ,eryed in elegant
glass bowls. each attendant having on his arm
caTnbfic napkin, embroidered with gold tn wine