The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-19

over to horseman who is in waiting to receive it, This
person selected for the OCCASION and from the severity
of the treatment which the Office invariably subjects the
holder to- timely precauon is taken pad the body un
I'll nearly double its naturalist Upon receiving the
sheep the body held in an upright position to prevent
too rapid flow OF blood in hope prolong the life OF the
animal Spurs are then the horse the mob gather
in and with stones and blows which unsparngly be-
slowed upon rider and horse the sacrifice is hurrd along
to the mosque, where it is received by saint who pro-
nounc.s dead or alive il dead, the omen Is oad ana
the Offering Is not accepted poor harvest ana much
distress sliow as cons quence alive the e
sues and much cengraulaon, and rjocings take place
on tue occasion The rider for his bio VS. ana bruises
which are frequently of serious nature gets the sheep
which with the honor is thought to be ample compensa
ton ten O'Clock or as soon after the public saornce
woman being obliged to kill sheep which is afterwards
divided AID portions OF it exchanged between Immediate
friends interchange OF compliment and token OF
faith the miracles of the prophet From the close
feast until the opening ofhe Mooood period nervenes
three months The Mooood the last Of the important
sacred days with the Moors aud although its observance
spoken Of in the Koran is celebrated
with more pomp and show han any Of the former The
seventh last day OF this e Is supposed to have been
the day which Mohammed was born is commtmora-
tive OF that eveLt Ga this day Christian leaves his
risk and consequently few any be in the
streets constant discharge of musketry Is kept up
from daylight until the next morning, when all strangers
leave the town. The giving oil aims or distributing
tenth of each mans wealth among the poor has been
changed from the second Byram, where properly be-
longs this FEAST but the is not scrupuiousy
observed many others Of the prophets commandments
The ceremonies attending the death aud burial OF Moor
are perhaps those which are most striking to
The rank and wealth the deceased always known by
the number of assembled upon the OCCASION and
who play important part in the parade OF vanity and
ostentaon the hackney coaches of Christian funerals
The body being washed and clothed In its shroud these
praying women, who hired for the occasion, seat
themselves in circle in the centre OF court and COM
mence simultaneous rapid motion OF the body, back and
FORTH which the signal for the cry and which always
given to the full extent Of the lungs the deceased be
male his good deeds told over by his char
ties to the poor his valour in battle his loyalty to his
sultan and the steadfastncss of his faith the miracles
and religion the prophet The YELL or cry, accompa
nying the teraons ofnese virtues is OF astounding shrl
and force. The burial takes place few hours after
death that the souls may not be detained from the enjoy
ments of paradise and in the belief that while the body
remains uDburied the soul is undergoing punish
ment Collins not in general use with the Moors; the
body placed in winding Sheet upon bier, and is
ried by four friends of the deceased has extra
vering of white muslin thrown over which taken off
at the grave the deceased be man of wealth the body
is decorated with fancu coloured ribbons sashes Of
silk interviewer with threads OF gold the procession
marches with a running pace. singing, "Lahlsh Enns
and MohamTed is his prophet, wild and melancholy
chaunt which has exceedingly striking and mpr ssive
effect. The Moorish grave but two feet in depth, from
wish to give the prophet little trouble possible
when he shall come for The body The body placed
the right side with the under the head, pointing
wards the holy city piece of board covers IT, and while
the earth in the Tsb repeats his sala pray
which is joined in by the relatives and friends, None
this stage the proceedings basn Of water is handed to
the Tab and such the known enemies of the de.
ceased while living, step forward and wash their hands
over the gave in token that i'll feeling longer exists
Baskets Of bread and figs handed compa-
who after partakng thereof retire to the house ofthe
deceased feast For successive days the grave
visited by the Talib relatives indulge tears
to talk the deeds of the deceased also the
grave with branches and leaves OF cypress Ever alter
on Friday this ceremony is performed by females alone
the Tab not being suffered to attend these days. The
in which this duty performed by the females
ly affecting have had several opportunities Of seeing
them which, of course only be enjoy ed by stealth
have seen young mother seated Tor hours by the side OF
asma and new made grave, and holding with every ap
pearance Of sincerity and affection imaginary
sation with the deceased Tapping with her hand the
grave if to awaken his attention. she would bend her
head over the fresh Sod and give uerancc to the feelings
Of her heart in the most mex pressbly panve and must
cal tonesaddressng the deceased in all those varied and
pocticat forms Of endearment which her most rich
and copous language allows. Putting her to the
ground she would listen for the reply and often have
seen the simple minded and affectionae mothers eye
sparkle, and lips SMILE with touching preston
melancholy pleasure at the imagined response Such
things however butt the few light touches in very
MoOrs the shadows am compelled to say would large
~ predominaie In country is the demorslizng in
auence sot false religion more evident False tickle
teacherous, and bgoted-the most disgusting and un
natural vices the practice But bad they
are there are seme degrees Of difference among them
and decidedly the the Saints and
or the Saints there kinds The frst lunatics
and idiots who although exceedingly disgusting and
oen mischvous harmless compared with the other
class who are invariably imp stures and scoundrels
the worst description. Pretending to be the mmedat.
agents of God and believed be possessed Of sup rnatu
quently violate with IMMUNITY the sacred
Moors Many of these saintshpa hereditary and
have descended from father to son for generations
others are acquired or assumed by individuals
th,ut any hereditary claims No one qusli
fcation is exclusively essential for the honor
ldiocy or lunacy are titles 10 sanctity, inasmuch
they special evidences Gods notice and protec
ton. SO with drunkard, If he keeps constantly inc
brated, and his luct extrav enough he be
saint. Superior ability and cunning fequentl,
give right to the title and from the impunity which
gives to all kinds of crime murder and theft,
rynnAA nj kaDIoa nlar-
the saints and the tombs of thoe who deceased ar
sancuaries and whsever the crime, if the criminal
time to reach the sanctuary he is safe from all harm
molestation. Here he remains until a compromise il
made pardon obtained, During his confinement fooc
brought him by his relations and friends. An nciden
occurs to me- showing the extent of this protection
which took place but short time since, worthy OF re
aing The Neapolitan Consul oursgeously assault
ed by Moor Of Tanger, who aimed blow at his throa
with his knife and othervise treated him in no gentle
manner. The Moor knowing that his punishment woul,
be Certain and severe fed to sanctuary short distance
from Tangier for protection The Consul demanded hi
arrest but the Bashaw refused to give him up He how
ever ordered strict watch to be Observed and sez,
the man should he stray from the immediate place hi
protection For month, if not longer, the Moor
confined to his tomb sleeping unhoused exposed to
the ncemeut weather efhe Apologies had heer
made but the Consul remained unsatsed; the Moor fell
the dsagreeahleness of his exposed situation and
to change for sanctuary in the town, which he could
not get to without the risk OF being taken. The
OF Ben Abo the principal general Of the Emperor from
Mecca and his visit to the tomb Of the favorte saint
TIE cSpst wa, suffered to keep hole
been recently at Me holy land here did wish
to perperate very trite pun might add that they were
also holy IN another sense OF the erm) and in this
ner was led into the town, followed by large parties
friends and lodged in comfortable sanctuary. day,
,ter matters were and his freedom
From this will be seen the respect that attaches
saint, and the advantages he possesses the
citizen. The Emperor has OF the noted
in his service who accompany him wherever he moves
and forete the events that about TO ransrire On
the last visit of his Imperial Majesty Tangier the PEG
pie Of the town were thrown into excitement by
port that his Majesty had suddenly disappeared with all
mis- rctnue. was at last ascertaned that the evening
before his saint assured him that IL he remained any
the breath OF the christians would infect him. and that
worst evils would follow. He accordingly ordered a
treat for Fez There at least twenty OF
re in and about Tanger and the whole Empire abounds
witn them The two most renow ned those OF Sid
Belaas at Morocco City, sn1 the tomb of Muley drs the
the founder Of Fez in the second century the Hegira
Another famous saint house about twenty miles
rangie is remarkable having been, about forty years
since the retreat of Muley Yezzed Of the Emperor