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

The Tar ish sultan's visit to his Provin-
ess-s xpec e Arrival OF the Turkish
Ambassador.
Recently we translated from the Coustan-
inople Courier, an account of the Sultan
Abdul Medjid's visit to his provinces in rur-
key-sn event which, we doubt not, has
given great delight to the entire population
of Turkey-now numbering over ten millions
Of souls This distinguished Sultan is only twenty
eight years of age, having been born on the sixth
of May, 1922. The date of his accession to the
head of the Turkish empire was on the first Of
July, 1889, when he was seventeen years of age.
Since that period, he has distinguished himself az
efficient ruler, administering the lofty duties Of
an absolute mo march, with sway at once regal,
mild, and benefcent Every year adds to the
Iusre of his reign, and strengthens for him the ties
of great and prosperous people The arts of civil
zston are fostered-public schools are generously
encouraged-commercial and agricultural industry
kindly assisted by liberal policy, and nothing
is left undone that a large and generous in,elli-
gence suggests, as valuable to the interests of the
Turkish empire-which embraces, including Mol
davia, Wallachia and Servis, an area of about one
hundred and eightv-four thousand square miles.
Though threatened by the spleen, envy, and
avarice Of European nations, this youthful and in
terestiDg monarch maintains, in the midst Of the
brow-beaiing of Russia, and the occasional sullen
limitations of England and other powers, serene
front, engaged in terrifying his lofty position, and
in contributing, by every means in his power, to
Increase the prosperity, and consequent happiness
of his affectionate subjects
This is a spectacle worthy of the admiration of
any people, and we take delight in noticing i. parteu
larly, as about the middle of this month the United
with the Turkish ambassador and his SUITE who
ought to be received with the most distinguished
attentions, his visit is connected with the inves
deation of ability to furnish ships, steamers,
machinery, and munitions of war fox the Sultan.
and with the character and resources of our coun-
Try generally. This AMBASSADOR is Amin Bey, of
the Sulan's admiralty, who will come in company
with his drsgomsn, M. Nicham, his seal-bearer, or
private secretary, Hassan Aga, and our consul,
Mr. Brown, who has been absent from this country
for thirteen years. Amin Bey is the first functional
~ of the Sublime Porte, who has ever visited the
United States, and the nature of tie mission is
complimentary to our people. This eminent man
has filled other missions of importance and conf
dence the part of his sovereign. He was sent to
the Imaum Of Muscat, and other Mohammedan
powers on the Persian Gulf; and, more recently,
was charged with delicate mission on the Hun
garian frontier, during the late war for indepen-
dence, by that gallant, noble but unfortunate nation
Conseien,iously and strictly maintaining the faith
Of his fathers, he is yet liberal and intelligent, and,
being himself a naval officer, ia prepared 10 profit
by, well to perceive, the superior condition Of
naval Affairs in the United States. He has the
rank of commodore in the Sultan's navy, and will
come accredited TO our federal Department Of State
from the Sultan's minister of foreign affairs. Wis
iting, he will, all public shments he
will have the pleasure, as he will have the ability,
to make a very favorable and important report to
the Ottoman government, and convince them that
the citizens Of the United States are people with
whom the merchants Of Turkey, as well as the
official powers, may have an enlarged and liberal
commercial intercourse.
In national point of view, then, we would well
come Amin Bey with all proper honors-woud
give him an idea of the unity of sentiment which
pervsdes this continent, with respect to every en-
lightened government abroad, and of the desire Of
great nation to cultivate and extend the best rela-
lions of amity with the Turkish empire. The
day, probably, lie not far distant when Russia will
attempt to make her passage to the Mediterranean.
over the ruins of Constantinople and the greatest
check to such stride of lawess power, will be
the chain which our diplomatic relations with
Turkey will interpose TO such barbarous project
The Ottoman empire 10 a brilliant and beautiful
object TO stimulate the avarice Of the Gar but
have confidence in the strength and majesty Of the
Turks-who are a brave and powerful people-to
meet any power that may attempt their subsection
TO a foreign power. The Turkish empire stands
apart from nations, with much of the energy, dig
nifty and power of Rome in her best days, and the
world is deeply interested in sustaining her against
all wanton attacks from other European powers
We trust, therefore, that the arrival of the Turkish
ambassador will be but the pleasing prelude to a
more solid and advantageous intercourse between
the eminent Sultan and ou- government; and the
sooner we can open with His Majesty new and
improved relations, the sooner will our happy
influence upon the dcstnies Of Europe be felt
,hrouebo the world. The time has come when
we are deeply interested in preserving the peace
Of Europe, and In giving protection to weak pow
ers; and the movements already made by US in
Switzerland, are but one step towards very inn
portsnt poeition hereafter TO be held by us 10 the
wsrld's balance OF power.
THH MosuNksT TO Su-As WReHr-On Tuesday
Of last week, an interesting ceremony was per-
formed in the town Of Weybridge, on the occasion
Of laying the espstone Of noble monument OF
green Vermont marble, TO the memory and the
fame Of silss Wright. That monument had, BY
voluntary offerings Of his fellow-ci,iIens, been