The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-09-15

Honor to the Aston House, to Welcome Amin Bey the
Turkish Ambassador to the United States Among
,hose present we observed Simeon Draper John
MeKeop, the City Inspector, the Comptroller, the
Health Commission sr the General Agent Of the Com.
missioners Of Emigration, Captain strspghau Of the
Navy 30, who we're all presented by the Mayor, and
held short conversation with the Turk through Mr.
Brown, the Secretary of Legation.
The Mayor then introduced the ladies Of the Astor
HOUSEKEEPING and old-eomme ncing with an interest
ing young lady from Charleston. considerable num-
Der from Virginia having been presented TO him he
said, How many from Virginia !" an observation that
caused some merriment among the ladies. Among
others, Mrs Badger, venerable lady, mother Of the
Rev. Mr. Badger, missionary to Constantinopls was
introduced.
The Mayor then read the following address, which
was interpreted by Mr.. Brown
As chief magistrate, with several members Of the
city government we have called upon you to welcome
you city We shall he pleased to make you
Qusinted it'll system of school education the ma
ture Of our government and the various Institutions
Of the country We desire to chow to you the nature
and extent of our commerce both among ourselves
and with other nations the usctures agric
and general Of the country We desire also
to AFFORD to you every facility In our power to enable
you to accomplish fully and satisfactorily the object OF
your mission TO the United States and during your
journ with us 1: will be our endeavor TO make your
visit pleasant and agreeable to you On Monday next
if it will suit your convenience shall be happy to
show to you some OF the public buildings and istitu
tions of the city.
Amin Bey said through Mr. Brown, In reply, that he
had heard great deal of the United States and Of
New York from American citizens resident in Turkey,
among whom Mr. Rhodes one Of the most dstin.
guishsd but what he outstripped what he had
heard and the reality greater than thu descrip-
ton. Amin Bey then took occasion to express the
gratitude the Sultan felt for the support and SYM
patty of the peorle the United States in the course
the Sultan had pursued in reference to the Hun
garisn refugees.
The Ambassador wore Fer cap ofcrimson color and
having large black tassel This cap he never takes
OF He also wears q diamond on his breast whichis
his badge of Office and which be puts or even
when he retrcs to rest It is only removed when the
wearer to fill the Office His dress In other
speots the the preceding aay-tba. Of
post captain Of the Turkish Navy. He wore, NO. a
Turkish cimetar but straight sword, like that
by the officers of TIRE Briti,h army.
The present Sultan is very enlightened and liberal
man and is rapidly adopting tAe manners sad customs
of the more civilized countries OF Europe.
VISIT TO THE HERALD ESTABLISHMENT
At half past one o'clock, the Turkish AMBASSADOR
visited the Herald establishment, for the purple OF
viewing the machinery, presses, &C. and CONT sAus
the way In which print newspapers with the
Turkish mode. On his arrival he shewn into the
sGnetun sanetoru'a, where he was introduced to Mr.
American Consul. It happened that, at the time Of
his arrival there several ladies' and gentlemen in
the Office who, like him, expressed a wish to
machine presses in operation. Before going 10 the
pressroom an interesting and lively conversation was
entered into between them and Amin Bey. Mr.. Brown
acted as interpreter the occasion. From the
ssnetrn the distinguished rster and his. proceeded
to view the engine and the presses which
the Herald is printed. He expressed his sur
prise at the machinery, Its csmpactness and
speed, and was smszsd when informed that by Il
the vast circulation OF the Herald was printed
in few hours He informed NJ, through his
Interpreter, that there such press In Turkey
that the Constantnope papers Of which there only
two were printed the old fashioned hand presses
MT Bennett remarked that such presses would be o.
A'tle use to the Herald, the circulation OF which
80 great, and the time for printing 1t 30 limited.
Amin Bey showed himself TO be euinentiy prsetioa,
man. After INDUCING his curiosity by Inspecting the
machinery, he Inquired Is to it's cost the makers
name, and other matters the to all which no
doubt, he will report to his sovereign the Suits
hs return. He was accompanied by Thomas N Carr,
Esqs American Consul at Tnngisr, Mr.. Brown, hi.
fine looking young Turk, and his intsrpre,er
young man who 10 q practical printer Ths inter
prefer speaks the English language quite lusnty and
surprised tho ladies very much, whom In answer to
question which one OF them directed 70 him. he said
he understood all tn. conversation that passed 10 re.
lstion to the Sultan, his hsrsm number Ct wives and
similar ra..ers. when Mr.. Brown interpreted to the
Emba.ssdor This conrersation, he vas much amused
byit.
lie then took his leave, and proceeded 70 see two
launches on the East river
THE TURKISH AMBASSADOR At Two LAUNCHES
Yesterday afternoon the Tursish Ambassador visited
our ship yards the Rat river for the purpose "
seeing two launches The hrst took plaoc at half
past o'clock from the yard OF Lssrsncs a Bnsden
at the foot OF Cherry street httsd up for
the reception OF Amin ley, tsstefuly decorated with
American flags and psnapts There was q large nun
Der Of ladies present and the whole affair was very
oreditsbly got up The new vessel named the North
America, went of beautifully, and a. she went Amin
Bey ta'd, in the Turkish lsnsuAzs: Good luck 10 I
her" Every attention paid 70 him by tho proprie-
tors Of the yard lie was warmly eheerss " tn. poo
pie and eIpretssd his thanks to the prcpreors Of IN,
yard for the Kind manner in which they hia received
him lie was sr estiy struck With the sh.rinx ana \
noise at the lsuneh, In Turkey Launches are con.
Quoted in solemn silence. priest; sacrificing ,h.ep
sni ctrng prayer for the prosperity o. the vessel
to which the people say Amen"
lie then vent to the ,bipyArd at the foe, Of Houston
street, where he courteousy received By tn. pro-
prietors. Several ,hir-maetsr, wer. present., among
whom we're Captains Dame and Mills. After some
persuasion be went aboard TIE hetsmorai which was
then Launched end sllded into the strcsm lie en-
CURED iato the steam ships that bul being
built a which there eight In nunt.f AMI PAR
ticulsrly as TO too % mr. ColinCs lie Of steam
ere the baltic and the Arctic lie ,xami,sd the Me-
tsmorns nnutsiy belo-. sud then went cn board the
palh.tio Which vas lying mar aud examined her
Ono of ghe river boats was passing about tl tns and
lie expressed his astcuiskment 81 her Sreaspsud lie
then ~ pressed a desife to the NrttIty Iron I
works bu, u being then found TOO late h. saii he
would zee thon m. other day. ard rei TO the
Actor House 90 dine AZ o'clock He hodsa l-yee at
the Governors rom tomorrov aud visits The broad
vey and boveiy The airvs %. morrow nibt, and On
Tuctdsy proceeds TO WnshiuGtop
Foiiticat Intelligence.
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