The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1841-01-08
q TRANSCRIPT.
From the Boston atlas
THE TURKISH EMPIRE AND THE
JEWS.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8.

more than century, to have saved 1T from hour
ly ruin. Political prophecy, which settled It's
destiny when Turkey was shorn OF the two
horns Of ITS crescent, Egypt and Greece, has a
gain been put to shame. The empire is the most
extraordinary instance III history Of an empire
raised by the sword, governed by the perpetual
effusion Of blood, despising all civilization cor
rupted by the grossest excuses oil private IL )
disordered in every function of Government
constantly exposed to the greatest military pow
ers Of Europe, yet advancing from conquest to
conquest for three centuries without check, and
retaining its vast possessions for three centuries
more.
world was locking to the downfall of the Turk
ish Empire as an event that could not longer be
postponed we find it strongly and impregnably
place under the sudden protection Of the great
Kingdoms of Europe, viz. England, Russia and
Austria, and a new and certain existence guar
anteed TO her BY these great powers. Turkey is
not only endowed with new existence, but pre-
sents herself in a new character We have pub
iished the humane and liberal edict OF the Sui
tan, by which the liberties of the Jews are Sc
cured to them in their lives, property and per-
sons; and if we may judge from our own feel
ings the following account OF the interview
which took place between Sir Moses Mcntehore,
distinguished English Hebrew, and the Sui
tan, will much interest some OF our readers
From the S,nyrna Oriental Observer, Nor. g.
INTERVIEW WITH THE SULTAN.
On the evening of the 2Sth October, Sir Mo-
SEES Montefiore was admitted to an audience OF
the Sultan, in order to present an address express
siye of gratitude, for the Justice His Majesty
had shown the Jews in the affair at Rhodes
Sir Moses was accompanied by George Samuel,
Esq. David Williams Wire, Esq. OF the city OF
London, and Dr. +. Lowe, attended by Mr.
Pisani, first dragoman Q The British Embassy
They were preceded by torches, and escorted to
the palace by several cavasses OH horseback, and
military guard of honor. On reaching the pa
lace, they were received by His Excellency
Reschid Pacha, Minister for Foreign Affairs,
and His Excellency Ria Pacha, Governor of the
Imperial establishment. Coffee and pipes were
served, and after short pause the viiiters were
conducted to the Hall of State. Sir Moses hav-
ing been presented to the Sultan, who was seat
ed on DIvan, read the following address;
.May it 7lsass your Imperial Majesty,
In the name of my brethren who have dePuted
me, como to lay at the foot OF your Imperial
Throne, the grateful homage OF their respect
England, my country, and other enlightened
nations of the earth, heard the cries of the suf-
fsring and prosecuted Jews at Damascus and at
Rhodes, and they FASTENED to offer to the snffer-
ers their sympathy and affection; but the Lord
God who ruleth over all, prevented the necessl-
ty of their and at Rhodes, and inspired your I'M
psrial Majesty with wisdom, justice, and the
love of truth Under your righteous direction
the oppressor was laid low, the designs OF the
wicked made known, and the innocent delivered
therefore crave permission to offer to your Inn
perial Majesty the profound gratitude oil tne
hearts of our people, and to utter our prayers
that the merciful God may bless ySur Imperial
Majesty with length of days, with wisdom, and
honor, and riches, aud so direct all your actions
that your name may be inscribed in golden cha
racters for ever, aid the memory OF your deeds
smell as sweet a garden OF roses
In ancient times the Lord God brought our
people out of Egypt, and for ages they dwelt in
Palestine; to them were committed lively ora
cles of God, and though now dispersed amongst
the nations of the earth, they are numbered with
the most peaceful and loyal subjects, and by IN
dustry they have augmented the riches and pros
Deritx of the countries in which they live.
They look with love and vene: alton upon
that land where their forefathers dwelt; they
nrav that all who live therein may ENJOY the
shadow of your sublime protection, ana IN
peace be permitted to worship the TOO OF ineir
Fathers. Their prayers ascend 10 hlm' whose
wisdom is absolute, whose DEGREES are nxed'
and inmutable, whom none can withstand;
that he will make your enemies bite the dust
that thev NAV vanish as the morning dew, and
Ace away as chaff before the wind; that your
Throne NAV endure forever; and that all VINO
live under YOUR sceptre may have peace; sitting
under their own vines and under their own hg-
trees, none daring or wishing TO make tnem
afraid. p:;
and the reply of the Sultan was to the following
effect: .;
1The communication made, and the senu-
ments expressed by the Deputation, have gwen
me great pleasure. was greatly anecteo Oy
the Occurrences at Damascus; but endeavored
TO offer some satisfaction to the lsraeilte nauon,
by giving orders that justice should De zone at
Rhodes. The Jewish community VIII ever
eniov under me the same protection ana tne
same advantages, as are accorded 10 all 'ie
other subjects of my empire.
81 grant the tirman the deIrt&'lon nave
asked for; and truly appreciate, genteinen' tne
philanthropic views that have brought you 10
The Sultan then desired Sir Mos"s to draw
nearer, on doing which, he was again Presen'
ted TO His Imperial Majesty by Reschlld Pa
cha Sir Moses was then requested by the
Sultan TO present by name, the gentlemen VINO
sccomnanied him. Sir Moses complied, and IN
bringing forward DIR. Lowe, took the opPor'
1nn;fv Of stating that it was this Incompatible
l;npuist. who, two years ago, translated ioT
Sultan Mahmoqd, the hieroglyPhlcs on the
beautiful Egyptian obellsk, that had Tor SO ma
nv ages been standing in the hippoodrome, VIII
out any one being able to cecipher CORRECTLY
the inscription.
His IMPERIAL Majesty remembered the cir
cumstances clearly, and expressed his admHa'
tion of the Doctors profound learning.
The demeanor OF the young Sovereign
throughout the scene, was at once gracious
anG digniisd. Whilst it lasted. a band placed
in The garden, executed in admiral style' sew
eral fine pieces of music. =.
Sir Moses and his friends had reason to De
nleased and fattered at the kind and distin'
puished reception they had met with. >,
They withdrew from the hall OF state 10 tne
apartments of Ria Pacha, where were served
sberbet and other refreshments, after .partaking
Of which Sir Moses and his companions took
leave and quilted the palace. A guard of hon
or drawn up in the outer court, presented. arms
The band struck up, and the party were dismis
. ia with the same consideration that had
been shown them during the whole course o.
M. .;s;t Nor were The public Indifferent to