Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-13

Occasionally, passed. Greek who was core,,,
TO give place or Jew, who seemed less timid as if
aware that he had greater favor in the ewes of their
common masters. My presence seemed to pivc oF;nco
to one; the contrary they wer, rather nle,seJ
than otherwise, that should take an interest in tbo
movements. Several of the officers came to me, and
gave me their hand, invited to walk before, and
when we rest, to sit down and take coffee with then
they wore tho old dress of the people, EXCEPTING
two or three apparently of higher rank who Joined ms
by the way, in the new costume. Whenever we met
with an individual that appeared to be suitable person
ior thcir purposes, the gathered around him. ur
ging ms enlistment with much importantly.
on leaving them, crossed the Jewish quarter where
stopped to commend Jewish boy who went up to an
Ola man. and kissed his hand. The mark of res
PcG sec continually paid by the Greeks their priests
una o al classes OF people to their supcriors wealth
ci taiK' Among the Jews however, it seems spring
rom inc influence OF that command wrought into
their system of family government 'rhou shalt rs,
hairs" " s-'y
also passed through the Turkish auction street
where, at the times of sale, singular appearance is
Prcsentcdihc auctoncers, with the articles in their
hands, such as old scimitars pistols, clothing, &c
hurry back and forth among crowd CRYING ont the
price with rapidity and look which could hardIy
persuade myself not the result of insanity
My final stop, after leaving behind me the Aeppine
Catholic trader, with his flat turban much unlike
soup plate, and the Greek and Armenian of Asia n!
nor whose immense blue head drees compensates fo
any dehclency III the size of that of their more eastern
orcthren' was at one of our schools of Greek girls
Never nave been more deeply impressed with the be
nehclai influence which these institutions are likely 20
nave IN this eastern world. Besides the pps engoand
under the masters more immediate instruction who
not only read with huency write passable hand and
arc tocrably well grounded in arithmetic and peopra
phy there were others busted in both plain and oTno
mental needlcwork repeating their catechisms or spell
ing their lessons to of the older girls of our
framing within the year past We feel grateful for
your favorable mention of these schools which If we
had funds might be multiplied an almost indefinite
extent in Asia Minor, and the Greek Islands under Tar
kish authority.
Before close, wish advent to another subject.
d' mas appeared TO me OF considerable Importance.
Should the treaty with this country be ratified bv or
government, of which, suppose there no reason to
doubt, we shall be placed in and intimate con-
nexlon with the principal N1ahometan nation on the
globe. Without improperly cQpfounding temporal
things with spiritual, is there nothing which it becomes
us to do IN national intercourse to promote the in
have taken place, trust the institutions and character
OF our country have already been exhibited in favour
able light Should an ambassador be appointed to Con
stantnope might not be proper among other represen
taons on the subject OF enlightened national policy
respectfully to protest against making the recommendations
oil Mahometanlsm capital crime? 1t is true such in
Stances at present. are not common only execution
having taken place since have been here viz that of
Oreek who had been persuaded in his YOUTH forsake
the religion OF his father, and, afterwards returning "a
H. was beheaded IN consequence-Another instance
was SAID to have occurred at Consantinope about the
same time, and, few they they, ought neverthe
less In my opinion to be regarded by Christian nations
in the light of national dsrespec and as such to cali
Tor remonstrance AT the present tne when some ben
ehclal changes going in the conduct the pow
eminent and usages of the people. friendly appeal
on this and similar subjects, coming from nation so
might give an important impulse to the cause of truth
and humanity.
remain, gentlemen, yours, very respectfully
JOSIAH BREWER