The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-07

Trsbuts 90 American Genius.
are permitted 10 publish the subjoned letters. re-
y he Ss q sso% nsy s5s
Mr. Colt is the inventor OF the word-renowned feyoiy-
ing fire arm which bears his name, and has very recently
returned % his naye country aieT nearly years a 81
the most brilliant cities OF the ancient East. and has
everywhere been received with welcome constituting
the highest testimonial 10 his skull and ability ou. war
OF the old world TO the inherent power oil our n
stituons, and to the extraordinary resources physical
and political which enabled us 4 once w,'hoS vsr
whelming force and 10 prosecute an offensive con-
test on theatre thousands of miles distant from our
The genius Of our generals, aided by the enthusiasm Of
the American character disciplined, and made mem e
sistless These troops fresh from the workshop, the
plough the counter, and "he learned Professions per,
formed prodiges Of valor; and whether opposing fearful
Odds as at Buena Vista; attacking fortified cities, as al
Monterey, Vera Cruz, and the city OF Mexico; scaling
unknown sleeps, brstng with guns and alive with
native soldiery. as at Ceo Gordo or comprising long
and wasting marches. they proved themselves to be equal
TO the trained veterans who made Napoleon temporary
master OF the old world OF those who saved the allies
from the same wonderful genius the stored field of
Waterloo. Among the many evidences OF Ameri-
can science. made known TO the world by the war
with Mexico, Colts repeating hre arms excited much
curiosity and attention. Upon the Mexcans them
selves these terrible death dealers, in the hands OF
the Texas rangers and our mounted men, had
most surprising ehect-only equaled by the flying al,
ery that blew their ranks into the air at Palo Alto and
Resaca, and in other memorable contests. Our own
government properly approaching this wonderful dlscov
fore The conflict over, his "revolvers became great
favortes with officers and men, During his late visit to
Europe Mr. Colt spent good part Of his time IN Paris
and was invited to the presidential residence at ST
Cloud where Louis Napoleon himself tried the revolver
he had presented to him. The war in Hungary was
grand field for the Introduction OF this American hre-arm
but finding impossible to penetrate further than Vienna
he passed on, by sea-, to Constannople, which he
reached shortly after the Hungarian leaders bad been
received by the Sultan, and rescued from the blood
hounds of the Muscove and the Austrian But il he
was not permitted to take Kossuh and his compatrots
by the hand, he managed, at least TO forward to them
his. ever-wecome revolvers. and contriyed even to
send his blank passports, in the hope Of aiding them to
escape to America The Sultan received and treated him
with much distinction. pressed him to remain in his do
mnons and offered for his acceptance the post Of
experimenting great arnory he then constructing
The Sultan also expressed much gratitude to Mr.. Colt
for the expressions OF American sympathy in favor
Of the Hungaans and particularly the communication
in Paris applaudng his conduct IN extending the nes OF
hospitality 10 Kossuh and his fellow refugees. Since
Mr.. Colt has reached home, he obtained by the last
steamer the following letter from the American despatch
e EEsn dan, daes. e john Brown esq .,
pie. This splendid present-whch will Dc at hand BY
the enterprise OF who adds to an ardent attachment
for his country strong and true hearted devotion
to the cause OF suffering humanity all over the world
LONDON, January IL, 1850.
DEAR SIR: send you several cers by the Niagara,
and amongst Others some from Consantnope have also
received from Mr. Brown, advising me OF superb
snuff box, from the Sultan as present to you; but am
sorry say is at hand hope to send il by
steamer in The safe possible way. Il is iasfd
f30O value and the charges upon will be considerable
The insurance is f6 You may rely upon my
John MILLER
"SAMUEL Corr. Esq"
"LEGATioN THE UNITED STATES,
- Constantine lie, December Ia, 1Sl9
"SR, have the honor inform you that his Imperial
Majesty the Suian Add al Maid, evidence oil The
very high appreciation entertained by him OF the Repeat
ing Fire of your invention has been pleased send
me, through his eIcclency, Mehened Ali Pacha Scra.ki
The Army snuff box in diamonds of the value Of thirty
thousand plaste tay 81 $50 300 which he desires
you accept of from him.
" His excelency, the Seraski, regretted that be pre-
vented by your eary departure from having the pleasure
presenting this honorable token Of the noble and gener
5utans good will you in person. and he requested
say You when Iforwardedit
remain, dear sir with much respect, your friend and
servant JOHNP BROWN
"SAMUEL Corr, esq Hartford, Conn
United Saiea of America ]