The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-08

Hsiiesp0nt, aud the great Russian rivers, which
come down from the polar sislo--with the West,
~ the entire eastern shores Of the Mediterranean
With the South by the Nile, the Red Sea, and the
Persian Gulf and the more than famous rivers, the
ttgf.s and the Euphrates, that flows into it, while
GA the eastern boundary IL controls the passes Of
ule entre overland trade with India, China, and
thr ofirntal Archipelago trade which yielded
aiiiinst AL the commercial wealth Of the ancient
Nosla' AMI what h Ia hinder this region SO ia
sored in ne natural pcsition-tho cradle the gar
urui tie nstropoils 81 the primitive world-from
recovering uo email share Of It's ancient prosnertv
n policy 90 liberal that which hss been puT,
sund w has sublime highness. Abdoi Mcdiid, and
~ his isihef before him, shall he steadily followed
CUR Who can tell what beneficial results NAV
Hoo from the peaceful crusade II honored Ques?
Aud ~ a. all the materials for a mutually bench-
cial niercossss nov existing la Turkey, there
.i'al iie added, perhaps IA consequence OF his
p0rts, all toec Improvements ol which lac has seen
~ inconsdcrable specimens here when his terri
tories, like ours, shall b. covered with iron net
wcsk % rAfoads hen her great rivers. like ours.
s's p rendered 20, navlssele up stream .. well a.
eiertric Telegraph shall speak from the Sultan's
own innpefiAl STEAMBOAT b. the upper cataracts OF
thc Nae, and from Bcyroot 10 iassora, who does
not sec thai an impetus will be given 10 the COM
mfres u ,hc world, well as to the prosperity Of
Turkey herself In which shall come in for u
hlli share
rejoice la the aasuraneo that the active and in
teligrat enusts ~ DOR honored guest will not be
wanting tc~srd the promotion Of these noble ends;
snd scarcely need add that the hearty CO. opera
tign ~ The American legation at Constantinople
~th "a certainly he rendered. That mission, be-
nefe, sir, wa never In prosperous state.
f1st distinguished gentleman al its head (Air.
Marsh) ~ ssForably known by reputation through
oni The country To great professional learning
~ has added an enyisbc Congressional reputa-
non Hc has carried 10 hls post the current talent
tbe varied attainments, and the conciliatory dis
position which ~ili enable him To perform his duty
~ both governments IA tho most creditable and
benchcsal manner In this he will be fully
gndcd W his respectable associate, (Mr. J.
brvvns) The official interpreter and secretary of
ths sfstion, with whose company are favored
AZ the table. II that gentleman were not present,
woaid say more than ! think IL right 10 inhict
upon has mosiestyi bat this will say 10 his face,
that he enjoys one advantage for his post, and his
country enjoys tbs benefits Of IT, and seldom II ever
gr-ssee~ed ny any foreign government in its diplo-
lnStsr rclations with the porte-l mean the Aivan-
tsge "a speaking The Turkish like his native
iungUc. j, has ever been the scandal Of European
diplomacy Al constaniinopie that the ambassador
Sas obliged 10 communicate through tho medium
~ dragonsAns ~ different race and language,
aot saiyeota ~ the government that employs them,
generally Greeks ~ the FaDal. Mr.. Brown, by
his heeg residence la Turkey, and his assiduous
and saoee.siul study oi its difficult language has
wiPet cat this ToprOach. The United States en- Joy
IA h,t sn oiiiriai interpreter at once, citizen OF
the tosrrninsnt I've represents, and able To COM
nuDscsts freely IA lis own tongue with the govern
nsni 10 which he u accredited. ! do not know
how the case may liz now but thirty years ago
this Wa a thing qai,e unknown at Constant nopie.
AoS me, ~ taking my seat. 10 propose 10 you
the Hon. Nj. March, the Minister Of the United
states 10 The Sublime Porte, and Of NJ Brown,
secretHry Of Legation and Interpreter.
The toll0wing vac the sentiment offered by Hon.
w iiiafn siurgis az the dinner, 10 which MIR. Web
stef responded;
The powerful and fearless Defender Of the
tn,on Tho whole psopie enjoy the rcsults OF his
pnbiie lahore We have, and We appreciate the add-
tonai enjoyment oi social intercourse with him in
his hours ~ relaxation"