Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-03-22
INTERVIEW WITH OMAR PAsHA


A correspondent Of one OF the London
daily papers describes an interview with
the Ottoman General:
Omar Pacha sat on the divan, near the
fire, with long chibouk by his side. and
surrounded by letters and papers. At
respectful distance were Two or three
Pachas, also with pipes, which, however,
in accordance with Turkish official Ell
quette, they never touched until their SUI
perlor had set them the example. He at
once entered into conversation in French,
which he speaks fluently, but with rather
a strong German accent. Italian is his
Jorte. The first thing that struck me on
seeing him, was the singular ingenuity
displayed by the French and English ar
fists, who have undertaken to render his
features familiar to the European public,
IN making their portraits SO very unlike
the original. Any Of them that have
come under my notice would serve lust as
we'll Tor memorials ofthe Emperor OF Chi
ma, or the Gear Nicholas, as Of Omar
Pacha. But independently of the false
impressions which they have left on my
mind, l must confess that l found it some
what difficult to realize the idea that l
was actually in the presence Of the redoubt-
able chief whose name has been on every
tongue for the last six months. Take
away the huge moustachios, which half
conceal his mouth, and the gray beard be-
meath it, and you might fancy at first
glance yourself, talking to a fine old Eng
lIsh gentleman" who never had perform
cd any more warlike exploit than running
down fox. There is kindly and good
humored CLEAN in his eye, and honest
candor which puts you at once at your
case, because you feel that he is so-not
merely a rule OF SOLITARY frakness, but an
approach to 6onhOmmie, though without
the smallest want of dignity. On Ion
ger acquaintance you discover that the
outlines of his face bear the impression oil
Herculean energy, and even oil audacity
and there is maSsiveness about the wrinkles
even, that nothing save a fierce struggle
with Time could have produced.
If there be any truth in phrenology
one would say that his whole intelec
was lodged in his forehead. In moments
OF excitement, when his eyes flashed I'M
der the cover OF his large eyebrows, and
as they some times do even in ordinary
conversation, his appearance reminds one
more Of an aroused lion, than any man
ever saw. His manner is that Of polish
cd gentIeman-his coutesey untiring, his
patience incxhauStible. His observations
even upon topics which one wonld suppos
possessed but little interest for him, bea
evidence of great acumen and varied infor
nation. l was surprised by his accurate
knowledge of English home politics
though when speaking upon the subject
with Englishmen he shows some diffidenct
in propouncing an opinion, and generally
throws his remarks into an interrogation,
form. Regarding her foreign relations
he, as might be expected, speaks will
more boldness, and expresses his belle
that any hesitation she shows in graphing
with Russia now, is but postponipg thu
struggle to a period when she will fine
hersli less prepared for it, and will per
haps have 10 meet it alone for he doe.
not entertain doubt that the two power.
representing principles SO opposite TO one
another, cannot subside side by side with
out collision which must end in com,
bat az outrance