Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-09-27
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From the National I~n.sVigeneer, Sept. %.

RECEPTION VI me lonhlSH SOh"i9oioNih
On Saturday last Amin Bey. Commissioner OF his lmpe.
rial Majesty, the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, was pre-.
sented 10 the President by the Secretary Of State. All The
Heads of Departments and several other distinguished per-
sons were present. On being introduced to The President,
Amin Bey made an address in the Turkish language, vi
which the following is q translation:
IL have had the honor TO be appointed by the Government
Of His Imperial Majesty The Sultan OF the Ottoman Empire
10 visit The U. States Of America, with the view OF strength
ening those relations Of peace and friendship when So nap
uly have always existed between the two Governments.
IL have il much al heart To execute the wishes OF my So
yereipn in an acceptable manner; and, though The Two coun-
tries are SO far separated, commerce and the increasing taci-
lties Of travel cannot fail 10 bring them nearer TO each 9TH
er. With their extension, more intimaie relations Will here
after naturally arise between the Ottoman Empire and Inc
Great Republic Of The New World.
III has occasioned His Imperial Majesty much pleasure
10 know that he has won the appreciation OF this Govern
ment, and thar Of the American People, by the course which
he recently pursuedi in favor of the unfortunate Hungarians,
whose positions had claims on those feelings OF humanity
and benevolence which at all times occupy the heart OF his
Il am instructed by my Government to visit the institu
lions of public and private industry Of This country, and 10
inform myself Of the system of education 80 successfully
followed in the United States, for the purpose Of making a
report on the same.
ed from the American people, since my arrival in the New
World, | regard as so many evidences Ut good viii AND res'
meet towards nv revered Sovereign, whose unworthy SER
want | am; and beg leave 10 take the present opportunity
Of expressing to you, as the Chief Magistrate OF this truly
great country, how deeply grateful ! am Tor them"
To these observations the President made the following
"Sir: Your arrival in this country is not unexpected
The REPRESENTATIVE of this Government al Constantinope
informed US, some months ago, OF the purpose OF the Sub
lime Porte 10 send a public agent 10 this country. The Co.
vernment of the United Suites received this information
with pleasure, and / am happy to-day 10 realize the antlcipa-
ton Ia which We have INDUCED.
"The high consideration due 10 your Sovereign and his
Government, and what we learn Of your own intelligence
and character, conspire ts make you a welcome visitor.
"The occasion is striking as well as pleasing. From the
Bosphorus you come, on an errand OF peace and OF friendly
inquiry, 10 the western shores Of the Atlantic. From a
o.nrtr n f q u,Och aniionifv and aQ much history. yOur
Government, with a far-seeing intelligence, has dispatched
YOU 10 this our Western Republic, that you may %acquaint
Yourself with its civilization, its institutions, its extent, and
is power; and with the causes which, in little more than
TWO centuries, have raised up and established a community
of more than twenty-five millions OF people, under forms OF
government entirely free, and yet such as have been able, as
we trust, TO make the American character not uniavorably
known in the world. +.
"In the name of the American Government, and People, l
bid you welcome! The country Ia before YOU, and all open
10 your examination and inspection. Whatsoever there ID In
our political organization, in our ays,em of education and
instruction, in our commercial regulations, or in the organiza-
ton and equipment of our means of national defence, whe-
ther in the army or In the navy, will be readily subjected 10
your inquiry. Competent officers will be instructed To con-
duct you TO the docS-yards and public arsenals; the hospi-
tails for invaids and the various institutions for the
relief Of the poor, the insane, the blind and the impo-
tent. will invite your attention. You will pass along, with
opportunities to observe the great lines Of communication,
Of canals and railroads; and you will visit and examine
those manufacturing establishments. the produce and growth
of private enterprise, which have enabled the vessels of the
United States to bear samples OF the skill and industry of
their people all over the Levant. You will zee the broad
fields of American agriculture, producing wheat, maize, rice,
cotton and tobacco. Finally, sir, you will have an opportu.
nity Of ~beholding the mountains, and the rivers, and the
lakes Of this continent, and be able 10 report, accurately
when you return 10 the confines Of Europe and Asia or
what scale of magnitude ore those natural features OF The
earth which have attracted your attention.
"Whiie YOU remain in the country, Mr.. Commissioner
every proper degree Of respect will be paid 10 you, ana 50 Ia
as depepds on us, the wishes Of your Sovereign respecting
the success of your mission shall not be disappointed; ane
,rusr. with YOU, that It's effect may be a greater extension
Of friendly and commercial relations between the Ottoman
Empire and the Republic Of the New World. Amin bey
YOU have said, and said truly. that His Imperial Majesty
American Government and people, by the course pursued by
him in favor of those unfortunate Hungarians whose recen'
condition had Claims on the feelings of the humane and be-
neyolent all over the world; that appreciation, let me say, II
deep. and cordial, and wide spread. Not disposed TO inter
fere with political occurrences which do not inject ourselves
the people of the United States are yet Intelligent ana wei
informed, and quite observant OF al. that passesln the world
connected with questions Of national and human rights
While they maintain a strict neutrality in oil foreign wars
they nevertheless sympathize most deeply In all struggles
against oppression. They are lovers of justice, of mild 60
veInmenis, Of humanity, and Of every thing which promote!
the cause of political and social happiness among men.
II repeat, Mr.. Commissioner. the pleasure ! have IN wei
coming you hither, and re-assure you OF the disposition Q
this Government 10 make your mission agreeable TO your
self and satisfactory to your intelligent Sovereign, the Sui
tan Of the Ottoman Empire"
The address of Amin Bey was interpreted 10 the Presiden
by Mr.. Brown, dragoman Of the American Legation at Con
President to the commissioner, who listened to il with pro
found attention, and from time to time evinced the deep i'm
preston II made upon him.
Arrival of the Steamer Ohio from Caagres-IRe Calior
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