The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-02

1t will be seen by the above abstract, that sold
Ironsdes" has had a very pleasant cruise round
the world, having sailed ffty-three thousand
miles; and that she has been about five hundred
and two days at sea, and three hundred and
eighty-nine days at anchor, having touched at the
most noted places on her passage. IL will be OBJ
served, as most extraordinary nautical fact, that
she has averaged more than one hundred miles
per day during the time she was at sea. This
old ship ought never to be broken up, but her
model should be preserved as long as her planks
and timbers will hold together. Her last voyage
has been one of relief and protection altogether
In addition to the supplies she gave to starving
English fleet in the Pacific, and the convoy of
our merchantmen, heretofore noted, she fell in
with the wreck of the U. S. brig Washington, and
lowed her into the mouth of the Delaware; and
had she been required, as it was supposed she
would be, at Mazatlan, she would have thunder
ed away as bravely as in days of yore. God
bless Old Ironsides" forever Indeed, he has
blessed her with fame and usefulness beyond
any other vessel that ever foated.
EDUCATION IN TURKEY.-In another column
will be found portion of very interesting letter
in relation to the spread of civilization in Turkey
The subject is one fraught with deep interest to
all friends Of education.
We find that in Turkey the general education
fthe people is confined to an acquaintance with
some texts Of the Koran and smattering of the
simple rudiments of knowledge, such as reading,
writing and arithmetic. Itisno wonder that Tur-
key is rerograding in civilization and influence
behind her European compeers. Even Russia,
barbarous as is most of the country, is far before
TuIkey in civilization nd knowladoa
There are about three thousand schools in Tur-
key, and In none of these are the higher branches
of education taught. Such as are conversant in
the arts and sciences are those who have received
their education in German, French, and English
Universities.
We rejoice to find that the more influential
Turks are giving their attention to the means of
procuring education for the people.
The enlightenment:of the people of Turkey.is
the only means by which the encroachments of
Russia can be stemmed. Should the present la
inevitable mental darkness continue much longer.
Turkey must fall into the grasp of her northern
invaders Russia is eager, and Turkey is weak.
The latter must be regenerated before she can ac-
quire strength. Had Greece become a republic
after throwing off the yoke Of the Mussulman, no
thing could have preserved the integrity of the
Turk empire. But Greece has been kept in
leading strings by Europe; and instead of a trou-
blesome and vigorous enemy, she has been the
inactive neighbor of the Turk. But Greece still
remembers the bitter oppression to which she was
long subjected by the Mussulman, and Russia has
always an appetite. Should Turkey escape the
fate that seems to be impe nding over her, it will
be by thorough reformation of her entire system
and by giving education to the people. She has
hitherto been behind the age in every branch of
useful knowledge, and no power can be perma-
nent that is not based on knowledge.
SHPwRKcK REIlEr.-gpon examining our Eng
hsh files, we find that the plan proposed by some
phianthropists of our city, last Spring, for saving
lives inAcases of shipwreck, has attracted much
attention In Europe, and has been fairly tested by
many scientific and practical men of great distinc
hon. card of approval of all the experiments
has been published, over the signature. of several
admrals, captains, lords, &C., &C. This is as il
should be; and we now venture to hope that the
Secretary OF the Treasury will see the necessity
for an immediate appropriation, to provide against
the shipwrecks of the approaching winter. The
whole oil the apparatus required can be procured
and stationed along the shores of Long Island and
New Jersey at trifing expense, and within thir.
ty days from its commencement. We hone we
are not to wait for the tardy action of Congress
upon this righteous demand, for, as we claim to
be hrst IN bencvolence, we cannot consent 70
know that we are surpassed.