Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-07
JUDGE DOUGLAS IN EUROPE.

1t has been known by the gossippng news
papers, that Senator Douglas has been improv-
Ing the recess of Congress by takinga Europe
an tour, and we learn by these same journals,
that in q most quiet and unostentatious way, he
visited every city of note on the continent 1t is
matter of interest to every American citizen,
to know how the dynasties of the old world look
npon and treat such dignitares as United States
Senators, and it is matter in which all feel q
just pride, when proper respect is shown to them
in the American name.
We have it from those who know, that Sen
ator Douglas was no obscure parsonage on the
other side of the big waters. On tour of OBJ
servation for his own personal Improvement, he
was looked upon by the countries he visited as
perhaps, one of the best representatives Of
American character abroad. He so acquitted
himself, rs may be seen by the following incl
dents, which we have from an eye witness. On
reaching London, he was asked if he would like
10 see the Queen!
Certainly" said the Senator,
"Then you will have to be presented in court
dress, according TO the customs of the Realm
said the messenger.
+" "Then," said the Senator, 81 prefer not to
see her Majesty, until | can do so in the same
dress that can visit an American President"
Inc senator uiu not see ttle queen.
He visited Scotland, Ireland, Italy, and on his
way to Constantinople, visited Smyrna the day
after Koszta was released. There, upon the
ground, and in possession of all the facts, he
wrote home his views sustaining the action of
Capt lngraham and the Turkish government
He went to ODESSA and from thence to st. Pc
tersburgh, travelling through 1000 miles of Rus
sian territory He sent his card, "Stephcn A.
Donrl,u nf Ill;nu;, 20 Noeeol
rode, the Emperors private secretary. 1t was
Immediately answered by an invitation to meet
the Count at his private apartments, and a long
and interesting interview was the consequence.
On leaving, the Count asked MIR. ID. if he had
seen the Emperor.
| He said he had not.
"When will you leave st. petersburgh ?" said
the Count
"ln very few days." replied the Senator.
+" 1 fear" says the Count, "you will not have
n chance to see the Emperor, as he is very busy
reviewing his troops about forty miles from the
city, which requires him to come in late and to
leave early in the morning. WILL however, try
to get you an audience"
1t appears the Count acquainted the Emperor
with the presence of Mr.. d., and the next day
the latter received note from the Emperor him.
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place of review, stating that he would there be
met by his staff and the principal dignitaries oi
his government, in full dress"
Here the Senator was staggered little, and
asked the Count if it was expected he was to
adorn his republican person in gold lace |!
mot at ALL" says the Count. "a citizens
dress, such as your American President receives
guests in, is all that is required here"
The next morning he set out with the forme
Secretary of the Russian legation at Washing
ton, and with whom Mr. ID. had been personally
acquainted, to the place of rendezvous. Arrived
at small village where they were to stop, thu
Senator and his attendant stopped at the onll
! hotel and asked for quarters.
They were answered by the landlord, that ev
cry room in the house had been taken.
"But must have room,' says the Secreta
ry. " / have an American gentleman with me
Senator Douglas, who is TO be presented to tn
, Emperor"
"What is the gentleman's name" said tn
landlord
"Douglas," said the Secretary.
t "There are his rooms," replied the Landlord
pointing to some half dozen. "They were ia
ken for him by the Emperor, who also left bin
this note" handing him small billet at the sam
7 time, i-rI siaF ..'s q