The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-10-27
MISCELLANEOUS.
A visit 70 the s.l.Aa.

visit 70 the saitaa.
|. by LIEUT.. LYNCH, U. s. NJ
We led to the entrance OF the soutberr wing of
the palace Of Cherghan, the Bosphorus; and again
throwing OF our over-shoes entered lofty and spacious
hail. matted througho with two broad ghts 81 siairs
ascending from the far extreme an elevated platform
q Landings whence uniting in one, they issued upon the
oor above On The right and left OF the hall were doors
opening into various patmens; and there were num-
her OF officers and attendants on either side and stationed
At intervals along the stairway, all preserving silence
the most profound
The secretary who had gone before. now approached
and heckoned us 10 follow. But here an unexpected
difficulty was presented. The chamberlain in waiting
objected TO my sword and required that should lay i
aside. replied that the audience given TO
officer OF The United States and that the sword part
Of my uniform, and that could not dispense with it,
My refusal was met with the that the etiquette
OF the CONT perenporily required it, asked il the GUS
tom had been invariably complied with, and inquired of
the dragoman whether Mr. Carr, minister, had. in
conformity with teyer attended an audience without
his sword; but as spoke, my mind, without re-
gard TO precedent had come to the alternative no sword
Whether The secretary had during the Discussion re-
fered the matter 70 high quarter could not tell, for
my attention had been 50 engrossed for some minutes,
however, and decided that should retain the sword AT
this truly reoced for il would have been unpleasant to
retire after having gone far. isdue to Mr. Brown,
The dragoman. 10 say that he sustained me.
The discussion at an end we ascended the stairway,
which was covered with good and comfortable, but not
costly carpet and passed into the handsomely
the same dimensions as the Immediately below IT,
rich carpet was on the floor, magnificent chandelier,
al crystal and gSld was suspended from the ceiling and
interpersed about the room; but had not lime to
note them for on the left hung gorgeous crimson vel
vet curtain, embroidered and iringed with gold and to.
ward il the secretary led the way His coantenance and
his manner exhibited more awe than had ever seen de-
pcted in the human conntenance. He seemed to hold
once or twice stopped. under the impression that had
eft him behind, but found him ever beside There
three OF in close proximity and the stairway was
iined with officers and attendants; but such was the
eah.ike stiffness that | could distinctly hear my own
FOOTBALL which, unaccusomed TO palace regulations, fell
With untuioed republican rmness upon the royal floor
If it had been wild beast sunbering in his lair that
were about 10 visit there could not have been silence
more deeply hushed LIN
toward the curtain, when Shete Bey rather gliding than
stepping before cautiously and slowly raised corner
me to pass. Wondering at his subdued and terror
ricken attitude, stepped the threshold, and felt
without perceivng it, that was in the presence OF the
Sultan
The heavy folds Of the window-curtain 50 obscured
he light that it seemed if the day drawing 10
closes instead of being al its high meridian
As with the expanding pupil the eye took in sasround
Ing objects the as its furniture and - royal
itself, the Imagination would have drawn.
The room, less spacious, but lofty the adjoining
nar hns I stowe stood s nearly n The centre o.
sofa by window, through which he might have looked
ipon us as we crossed the court, with crimson TAR
~,
black silk kerchief round his neck, attired in blue
military frock and panaloons, and polished French bools
Ipon his feet sat the monarch, without any OF the attr
,uies OF sovereignty about him.
man young in years, but evidently of delicate and
impaired constitution his weared and sprtless air was
anelieved by any indication Of intellectual energy He
ion no less Iiyeed AS he smiled stopped, expecting
bat he was about 10 speak but he motoned gently with
aiepreer he then made me welcome for when ex
Iressed my Acknowledgements.
The interview was not eroracted one In the course
iame Of the President Of the United States with some
habits Of our North American indians-ihe work Of
American artists. he looked at some OF them, which
placed before him by attendant and said that he
considered them as evidence OF the advancement OF the
United States in civilization, and would treasure them
souvenir OF the good feeling OF its government to-
Yards him. AT the word civilization, pronounced ia
French started for it seemed singular, coming from
ace learned that he is but student in French and pre-
June that by the words civilization he meant the arts
and sciences
ome and said that had his full authority to see any
thing in S,ambohl might desire.
While in his presence, could not refrain from draw
ing comparisons and moralizing on fate There was the
sultan eastern despot, The ruler OF mighty kingdoms
md the abiter OF the fate OF millions OF his fellow
ures; and face 10 lace, few feet Distant 10 rank
md condition, among the humblest servants OF far dis
ant republic and yet, little as life has to cheer,
would not change positions with hun, unless could
AIRY with me my faith, my friendships, and my aspra
IONS. II a.-.H .e....a ~.
My feelings sa6dened as looked upon the monarch.
md thought OF Montezuma. Evidently. like northern
lime, his year Of life had known two seasons only, and
lad leaped from youth 10 mbecility His smile was one
b, the sweetest ever looked uponhis voice almost the
most meodous had ever heard: his manner was gentle.
less ITSELF and everything about him bespoke kind and
unable disposition He is said to be very afiectonate.
his mother in especial and is generous to the extreme
4 prodigaty But there is that indiscribaby sad ex-
ession in his countenance which is thought 10 Indicate
l.afy death A OF the King. mingled,
APPS with boding fear OF the overthrow OF his country,
Gems to pervade and depress his spirits In truth. like
ended fate Through him. the souls Of the mighty
,rchs who have gone before, to brooi the i'm
ending fate OF empire which once extended from the
anic the Gangcs, from the Caucasus to the lnian
cean.
Central America
We are indebted TO the Literary World OF the current
veek for The following extract from the communication
- 49, H.. Society ON the I7ih instant.