Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-08-18

The following letter, written by Commo.
dore Elliott 10 Gen. Cass, when the latter was
about to make the tour of the Mediterranean
Sea in the Constitution, al the expense OF the
people, gives some insight into the democratic
tastes OF the great gasometer.
~. S. SUP CONSTITUTION,
bay OF Gibraltar, July 29th, 1917.
"Your letter Of the 18th has been duly re-
ceived, and feel happy that you contemplate
entering with your family on the interesting
expedition YOU before alluded to in your iav-
OF oil Oct. from Washington. The acc ON
comdalions on board the Constitution, such
as they are, are freely at your service; you will
not expect the elegance OF your magnificent
apartments at Paris, but this you will easily
dispense with, when you reflect that man
ot-war has not all the luy uies of drawing
room on shore.
"Iour beds, bedding and the like matters,
you need not trouble yourself concerning, as
Fitch, Brothers * Co. can obtain them at
Marseilles. Presents, as you well remark,
will be necessary in order to obtain YOU hon
ors and ceremonious receptions-I should adj
wise you to take with you Watches pistols,
diamond rings and gold snuff boxes, as those
sort OF things are most acceptable. As to
wines, have directed, at this place, one cask
OF sherry aud one cask Madeira; the cham
payne and other French wines you mention
will best come from Marseiles.
81 cannot at this time express to you the
many minor affairs, and little arrangements,
which we will talk over al our meeting. am
gratsfied that YOU should allude 10 our lolL
standing acquaintance; such come xions
should be remembered, and hope that on the
present occasion you will use with me all the
privileges OF an old friend, in which relation
ship stand towards yourself.
Your travelling on board OF a government
ship will warrant you against the intrusive
herd OF tourists who chiefly belong TO the
lower classes OF polite society, and you will
meet with many gentlemen OF a superior or
der particularly Sir Howard Douglas, at Corfu
While at Athens last, was visited by the
King of Greece, al Tripoli by Ibrahim Paclla,
aud at Alexandra by Mahomet Ali from
whom received sword III testimony OF re-
ntra ace.
The ladies will find occasional recreation
in listening 10 the osertutes and waltzes of an
excellent band OF musicians which have al
taoted to the ship. With no personal acquan-
lance with any member of your family, | beg
to be remembered TO each in the kindest man.
ner.
81 remain, dear General. very respectfully
and truly yours, J. d. ELLIOTT.
! ''P. s. 1t will be necessary for you to write
to Constatnople for firman to pass the Dar
danelles, and have ii sent to Athens"
What democratic preparations! Diamond
rings aud gold snuff boxes. to be paid for out
OF some contingent fund, bartered for honors
and ceremonious receptions. Sherry, Nladei-
ra, Champagne and French wines for the ia
BILE. Relief from the loieer classes of tourists.
Superior! society A band of music for the
ladies'. And above all, an old friend who
must know his tastes, amen,s that the battle
hallowed cabins OF cold lronsides" are not
more worthy OF the traveller, accustomed TO
! Inquiries and the elegance I his magnificent
apartments at Paris Yiue CaSs''