The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-11-10


markable among the Turks, he loves to walk in
his chamber. He is lively, susceptible of i'm
PRESTON and does not easily conceal his feelings
He keeps his word scrupulously and is incapable
oil deceiving. He is uncommonly generous and
sometimes even to fault. He is an excellent
father, fond of his children, and lives at home in
the simple style of good citizen. His sensi-
bty is extreme; could hardly conceive it, if
| had not been witness. He has been known
to shed tears profusely on the death of his chill
dren and of his companions in arms
"Mehemet Ali is passionately fond Of glory.
He thinks much not only of his reputation dur
ing life but Of that which he shall leave after his
death. The principal newspapers translated
and read to him he is not insensible to the ca
lumnies sometimes cast upon him.
His activity is beyond all description Not
only does he labor all day, but he sleeps only a
few hours each night, and his sleep is disturbed.
AT four O'Clock in the morning he is up He re-
ceives every day the reports of his different min
listers, and dictates replies then he reviews his
troops, examines the public works, &c. Pos
sessing fine tact for business, sound judg-
ment, quick comprehension, he generally ,,even
In difficult discussions, takes the most correct
view Of subject.
i "He is good calculator, without having stu
died mathematics. He learned to read at the
age OF forty-fge years this is fine trait in his
character. He then studied history, which is so
useful for rulers Of nations. The histories of
Alexander and Napoleon mostly occupy his at
tention. He is unacquainted with any foreign
language, but he often gathers from the looks of
Europeans what they wish to say before the
translation Of their words is finished. He takes
great pleasure in converslng with intelligent Eu-
| ropeans. He discusses with them the most ele-
waited topics, and comprehends their remarks
with wonderful accuracy.
"The viceroy IS religious without fanaticism.
He has ever shown the utmost tolerance for all
religious worships. He is the first Mussulman
who has afforded liberal and constant protec-
ton to Christians; comforting on some OF them
civil and military commands; raising them to
the title OF beg, and bestowing upon them great
confidence. In order thus TO overcome the most
deep-rooted prejudces he has had to encounter
the opposition of his people jealous of favors
granted to strangers.
i 81 have not spoken Of the warlike qualities of
the viceroy. Of these his history speaks suffi-
GENTLY A man who has risen from the lowest
ranks to the highest post in the army. must have
great military merit. will add, that courage,
not only in war, but in the ordinary circumstan-
ces OF life, has been prominent trait in the cha
racter Of Mehemet Ali The feeling of fear
seems unknown to him. In the beginning Of
his career he encountered all kinds Of danger
and last year, at the age of seventy years. he un-
dertook voyage to Fazogion, six hundred
leagues from his capital; his boat was foundered
on the rocks IN the Nile, he swan to the shore,
and then, mounting a dromedary, boldly ira
versed the deserts.
"The political crisis which now turns the atten-
ton of Europe TO the East has increased still more
the reputation Of Mehemet Ali. Neverwas this
extraordinary man placed upon so vast a thea
tire. Within year his influence has come to
be felt throughout all Europe. Like the ancient
Roman, he holds in the folds of his robe war or
peace; on him depends the balance Of power.
But in these circumstances he has, by his skill
and prudence more han by any brilliant ac-
tons, placed himself on level with the most
consummate statesmen of Europe.
He watches all, directs all. Do not imagine
that he derives much aid from his ministers.
True, some OF them are men capable of giving
him good advice, but in so difficult situation
the responsibility of every important decision
rests with him. The viceroy finds no resources
but IN himself, in his own mind and heart.
"Mehemet Ali is, then, in all respects, it may
be said without exaggeration, one of the most
remarkable and greatest geniuses the East has
PRODUCED
Such is the picture which Mr. Cot-Bey draws
OF the Pashaw of Egypt. i, is easy to see that
the author flatters his hero; he allows him al
most every virtue, and reproaches him with no
faults or iailings. Mehemet Ali is certainly not
as perfect as his panegyrist paints him; several
acts of cruelty have stained his history. Yet he
is no common man, since he excites such adm-
ration in one of those who see, him daily Me-
hemet Ali is, | believe an instrument in the
hands of God to overcome the stupid pre-
JUDGES of Mahometanism, and to prepare the
way for the preaching of the gospel in the
East. He does not himself know the true mea n
| ing and extent of the work committed to him !;
but he acts under the direction of the Lord, with
rare abilities and untiring ardor.
Take now the portrait of Ibrdhim Pdshdn,
also drawn by Mr.. Clot Bey:
| s'IBRAHIM PAsHAw is the Oldest son of Me-
hemet Ali. He was born in 1885, at Cavale,
twoyears after his fathers marriage.
"He is Of strong constitution The fatigues
of war early whitened his hair and beard. His
temperament is sanguine and bilious He is
naturally grave, though he sometimes INDUCES
in gaety. His voice is strong. He has not the
amiable manners which distinguish his father
His address, without being harsh oil disagree
able is ntimidating.
'Ibrahim received the education usually given
in his time to Oriental princes. He speaks and
writes huently the Turkish, Persian, and Arabic
languages, and is familiar with the history Of
the East.
From the age of 16 years he has had COM
mand Of the troops, and the charge of admins
terng the provinces. 1t will be seen from this
that public affairs have become very familiar to
him, that he is well acquainted with the affairs
Of Europe. In 1916, he was put at the head Of
an expedition against the tribes of the desert,
called Wahabytes !; he was successful in this
war, and on his return made triumpha entry
into Cairo When his father organized his
troops in the European manner, Ibrahim Pashaw
was one of the first to learn the military exerci
.es and man9uvres, which he then superintend-
ed as commander-in-chief. He learnt every
thing from the elementary rules TO the most com
plicated evolutons, and thus prepared, he was
appointed general of the expedition into the Mo
rea. Here he found himself in difficult posi-