Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-30
sultan Of Muscat--sultan Van Buren-Pre-
sents 60 His Excellsncy--Mr. Van Buren's
Hegiru not come, Sc.

Hegtru not come, <Sc.
1t is known that the ship Sultanec brought over 3
splendid present to Mr.vaa Buren,, from the Imaum
Muscat consisting Of two elegant Arabian horses,
pearls, Sc Certain provisions in the Constitution
preclude the acceptance of these presents by the
Executive, and Mr.. Van Buren, has sent messags
to Congress- communicating the correspondence
which has passed on the subject In his message
Mr. Van Buren, suggests the adoption of legislative
provisions, pointing out the course which they may
deem proper for the Executive TO pursue in any flu
ture instances where offers of presents by foreigr
States either to the Government, its legislative oil
executive branches, or its agents abroad, may b
made under circumstances precluding a refusal
without the risk of giving offence
He states that some animals are expected through
the Consul of Tangiers, presented by the r roi
Morocco, we presume, and the authority Of Con
gress will be necessary for their disposition.
We trust the recommendation will be acted upon
without delay, for we are DESTROYS that the munif.
cent presents of the Sultan should be received by
the government, and appropriately distributed
among the old ladies and dandies who make up the
cabinets, proper and improper, at Washington.
If Congress will pass a law authsrising the Exec
uive to receive such articles in behalf of the peo-
pie, as may be presented by foreign potentates or
tristions, as he shall fit, he take immediate
possession of the horses the otto Of roses,
ter, Cashmere shawls, Persian rug, pearls, and
sword sent by his Highness Of Muscat. And in or
der to relieve his Highness at Washington from any
doubt perplexity that he might chance to be
troubled with in relation to their ispositiop, we
shall take the whole matter into own hands, and
settle it az once
he hors fhav, hp lv akap
care of until the 4th OF next March. The necessa-
ry attention will be paid to their grooming, but they
are not to be used until that time. Then very
thy and respectable old gentleman, who now resides
on the Ohio river, place called North Bend, will
remove to Washington, and by that time the horses
will be in prime condition for service. This old
gentleman has had considerable experience in horse
manshp, having rode TO purpose repeated
occasions, and particularly at Tippecanoe During
the four years that he remains at Washington, the
horses are to be under his exclusive controls but
when he goes back to North Bend Gen. Scott will
have the care of them.
The case of otto of is to be given to Mr..
Paulding without reserve. This fashionable and very
genteel functionary requires pertaining more than
any one we know Of If one case don't sweeten him,
the Imsum of Muscat will be requested to forward
another.
The demijohns of rose water are to be turned over
to Mr.. Forsyth. There are certain periods in the
career of that gentleman when he needs publication
immensely.
Mrs. Poinsett is to have the package of cashmere
shawls. Her husband must wait until presents ar
rive from Cuba, bloodhound, or some other vau-
able animal.
The rug and pearls are to be given to Blair and
To ho he rim do no rec
mend casting pearls before swine but in these dege
nerate days. the injunctions of the Bible not all
regarded and the peculiar beauty of these worthless
would be greatly enhanced by judicious decoration
OF pearls.
Having disposed Of this troublesome matter to the
entire satisfaction Of all, we trust attention is
naturally directed to the correspondence between
the Sultan of Muscat and our Sultan the subject
Of the presents.
The Muscat sovereign writes as follows
To his Ercelleney MARTIN VAN BURES, President
of the United States of North america, Wash
ingfon.
sTR-Hope the Almighty God will protect you
and keep you in good health. From this part Of the
Excellency and whenever opportunity offers for
this place, we shall feel happy 10 hear from your
Excellency. With nything that we can do for you
little or plenty, shall feel happy
Written by the order Of His Highness,
SErD SEYp BIN SULTAN Bin AHMED,
Imaum OF huscat
SEyp BIy, Cafaun.
Dated Muscat, 18th Dec. 1890
IL will be that the English Of his Serene High
is not ofthe most approved description, but il
is about equal to the general run of ocofoco lera-
ture, and Sultan was able to understand IT, ap-
parcntly without difficulty.
Mr.. Van Buren's letter is not precisely what il
lish, make il comport with the truth, and convey
his real sentiments.
To His Uighness SYED BIZ SULTAN, Inaum of
Maseai, MARTIN Van buren,, President of ne
United Of dmsrica- Greeting:
Great and Good Friend: BY the hands Of Abmet
Ben Haman, commanding your Highness's ship Sui
lance had the satisfaction Of receiving your High
ness letter fthe 18th Of the Moon of shawa and
little plenty, is received with the most CRATE.
full consideration. stand in need Of all the assist
ance which my friends can bestow, especially in
votes. l want plenty, but IL l cannot get that \
must take up with little.
We have now no such epoch hegira in O or his
tory, but we shall have by this time next wear NV
hegira takes place from Washington on the night Of
the Sd OF the Moon Hamal, and 2J6 Of the fight Of
Mshomet. the Prophet, to whom be all honor and
glory, and this event will be referred TO in all times
both here and elsewhere.
am greatly obliged TO your Excellency for the
beautiful present you sent me, but owing to prohi
bition IN certain antiquated instrument called a
Constitution, cannot accept them. If, however al
any future. your Excelency should have a surplus
Of the similar articles, useful or
for nothing will come amiss to me. shall be in .