Indiana State sentinel., 1849-08-23

Those who remember upon what foolish PreteKts
some of the bloodiest wars have been waged among
men, WILL we trust, read with due sobriety the fol-
lowing particulars of a difficulty which has jast
sprung up between one Of the subjects Of President
Bonapare and the Sultan of Turkey, which we ind
reported at length in the London News. The Valley
of Sweet Waters as it is called, is situated about
three miles from Consantinope, and on Friday after
moons, in the spring time of the year, when hearts
do lightly turn to love-, the dark-eyed beauties Of
Turkey may be seen here, gathered in groups under
the broad shadow of the great panerees that darken
the crystal waters which glide murnuringly on their
way to the Golden Horn. The gorgeous colors of
their graceful dresses, and the flashing of countless
jewels their heads and bosoms, rs they recline
with irresistible grace on cushions of brocade, or
damasked satin fringed with gold, present picture
of lovelness which can only be witnessed by mortal
eyes in this enchanted valley.
On little island in the centre of the river is an
airy kiosk and either side of it the water is made
to splash marble barrier. and fall into bronze
basins shaped like gigantic shells In different parts
of the broad waving meadows, carved and gded car
riages, with bright colored druperes, are drawn Up,
surrounded, with jealous watchfuness by the guards
of the harem, armed 10 the teeth There arrived at
this place. about the middle of June last, count OF
no great distinction in France, but he rich and
travelled with miniature grandeur through the East
He was dissatisfied with the present state of things
in his native country, and had exied himself for
time from the salons of Paris the scenes of many
of his tender triumphs. On recent Friday gather
ing our count went 10 the sweet waters Besides the
usual long wastcoat and bundsrbusssh1ped trousers.
that female heart on the BOulevardde-Grand could
resist lie carried operagass the sceptre OF his
former power In the tGyer.
This latter instrument he managed with captivating
grace in staring at the Mosem beauties. II happen
ed whilst he engaged in this cruel operation of
touring the hearts of these brighteyed CrcessisnS,
that the carriage of the sultana Vade, who &C.
companied by of the sultan's sisiers, stopped
close to where he was standing. The opera-gass
was instantly levced at these ladies, who accepted
the attention of this grOteSque giaour with great
deal of good humor. Odd people are kind Of priv
ileged class the East, which perhaps for
the goodnaured condescenson of Valide for noticing
the contortions of the poor count and the perseverance,
with which he stared, she sent of her people TO
asa him for a loan of his opera-glass II appears
that the laughter of the sultana and her companion,
and of the other ladies' in the neighborhood, rufied
the temper of friend, for he refused the suanas
request.
The sutan's mother, outraged in her dignity, or
dered her carriage to drive on aud a murmur Of
ger rose from the crowd that remained. Two OF the
sulan's attendants then up to the count, and,
through his valetde-place advised him TO send the
opera-class after their mistress; but that great man.
looking on them with dramatic scorn, turned his
| heel and walked away. The eunchs were furious,
and urged by the crowd, they fell upon the count
and beabored him with their courbashes, (heavy
hide whlps) IN crue nabneI. " OH PeHt bo"t oote-
mir de moi gaand preld par les bOns noyenS."
saws Mascarille when he is thrashed by The chair
man. The count seemed to be of the same turn of
mind as Molieres valet for after being well beaien
he mildly gave up the opera glass, but added, that be
hoped her majesty woald take particular care OF IT.
as it was a souvenir given him by lovely duchess
on his departure from Paris
This absurd adventure has now become grave
affair The count has made a formal complaint 70
the French ambassador, of having been beaten by the
eunichs of the sultans mother, and the ambassador
has demanded satisfaction from the Porte. The min
listers Of the Porte naturally think that they, and not
the French ambassador, have right to complain of
the nsolence of French subject, who. contrary to
IAN the rules of society, stares with marked mperi
nence, in public place, at the queen mother. and,
when she, in a very sensible and good-natured way,
tries to get rid of the annoyance, offers her hghness
an open aud public insult.