The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-06-25
From the Boston Transcript, June ~.
Naval.

By the last steamer, letters received in this
city from parties on board the Unit ID States fri
gate San Jacinto, under date of NAV 23d. at
Spezza, Sardinia. 1t was expected the ship would
reach Gibraltar June 10th, and arrive in the United
States the last of July. We are permt. - "a ma
the following extract from ,etter received from
one OF the rivers Of the ship Az it relates to an
official visit to- the Grand Pashe at Carlo, early
last month, i. will be Of general interest
party Of Cheers from the ship visited Aexan-
, aria and Caro- The interview with the Pasha is
thus described by the writer:
"Thc day previous to our return to the ship the
presentation took place, and as it was far more
gorg eous than that of the Sultens al Constantine
pie. ! will give yon the programme
fAt p. M the Grand Pasha cent four Of his
State carriages, four fine Syrian and Arab horses
attached 10 each, for us at the hotel with guard
of ianzaries, and few mounted soldiers We
were all ready, in full dress. Our cap,ain, the
consul general, Judge Jones, our vice counsel
and member Of Congress elect from New York
Caleb Lyons. of Lyondale were seated in the first
Lieutenant Queen, Lieutenant Stetson, of the St
| Louis, in the second; Purser Rittenhouae, Chief
Engineer Everett, DR.. Wright, and Midshipman
Sharpe in the third; in the fourth, Midshipman
Smith, Mr. Fish, of New, York, Mr.. Stuart, Of
! Philadelphia, and an English gentleman-drago
mans and janizaries, with their silver mounted
canes, bringing up the rear. The Pasha was at
his palace outside Of the city about two miles, and
we had to go as far through the city The horses
did not go out of walk through the streets Eve
ry window and door was crowded with people
staring at us outside barbarians At the several
military posts passed, the guards presented
arms, bugles sounded, and drums beat Upon
nearing the palace, most splendid Syrian horse
richly caparisoned, was led by two Arab grooms
in front Of the carriages, and, as we found out If
! terward, was present from HE highnees, with q
rich scimetar, to our consul general.
son entering the gates Of the palace two regi
ments Of youths, from twelve to sixteen years OF
age were drawn up in military order; a laree
band of music commenced playing, the troops
presented arms whilst We aIighted and ascended to
the audience room-a spacious one, but not 80
richly furnished as the Sultan's at Constantinope
| The Pasha rose on our entrance, and we were in
dividually presented to him, after which he mo
toned US to be seated, when long pipes with jew
elled mouth pieces, similar to those of the Sultan
but some of US thought richer, offered.
After putting awhile, coffee, in jeweled cups, was
brought, and the audience ended. having lasted
about twenty minutes. The Pasha is jolly look
ing fellow, about forty years of age, and have no
doubt is as fond OF the good things of this life as
anybody. Our return to the hotel wac in the same
order, the gift horae being led in front, prancing
and caperng about TO the admiration of all. The
next day we left Cairo for Alexa ndria. and arrived
on board ship next night. Our trip down the Nile
was very interesting"