Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-23
Speech of the American Minister at Coustar-
tnople
Correspondence of the \. Y Herald.

On The 9th | was one of the party that acc
pnnled the American Minister, the Hon. arroll
Spence, on bio rioit 4" I'll" f"lt"',- n" "";l,."
of the Legation, together with several boats fill
ed with the officer, of the Sarn0c aud the Le-
want, arrived at the palace of rchcrgan, on the
Rosphorus, about twelve o'clock. On our en-
trance we were conducted by the nastor of cere--
monies TO large saloon Here n train of SER
wants, dressed in blue coats, handed each of us n
pipe, the amber mouthpicccs of which, were en-
circled with diamonds. After smoking for some
time, we were presented with small cups, en-
bosscd with hrilliants and filled with coffee
From this room we were conducted across the
garden of the palace through of soldiers,
accompanied by many of the officers of the pal
ace in rich uniforms. Upon entering this wing
of the palace we were met by Resehid Pnchn,
who informed rs that the Sultan was ready to
ceive us. In company with him we entered tho
hall of reception, which was covered with Tur-
key carpets and eneirclcd with diyans of rich
brocadc. At the further end of the room stood
Abdul Mcid Padishu of the Osmanlis-his blue
coat gttering with diamonds and the handle of
his scimitar studded with precious stones. Low
to the ground bowed Reechd pacha--owcr still
the Turkish officers who followed him. Mr..
Spence being presented by the Minister of For
eign Affairs, made the following address,:
The nmicabe relations which have ever exist.
ed between the Ottoman Empire and the repub-
lie fthe L. :. of America render the prcscnta-
ton of my letter of credcnce Minister near
your august person, particularly agreeable Ia
me. That the friendly intercourse which has ev-
er existed between the two nations may remain
undisturbed is the sincere desire of the Prcsd mt
and people of the L. :. oprolong its existence
sha be the uncCnsing effort Of their Minister at
your court.
Differing rs the two countries do in their POI
litical and religious institutions, they have never
thcleSs, upon some subjects, pursued the same
course of policy. Upon each the spirit of FRO
gress has exercised benign influence inducing
the republicans of the United States to disregard
! those antiquated political doctrines which still
continue in many countries To fcttCr the physical
and mental energy of man, and prompting your
! Majesty to adopt such reforms as are best caeu-
lated to contribute to the welfare and prosperity
of the Ottoman family. To both nations have
the political refugees of other countries been in
debted for an asylum. From your illustrious an
cestors the Christian patriot, in times gone by
! found that protection under the Crescent which
was denied him under the Cross while to youi
magnanmous conduct the eXilcd advocates OF
! Hungarian freedom were in later days indebted
for an escape from the yegcance Of their oppres-
In the great struggle in which YOU are now en-
gagged YOU have the sympathies and good wishes
of the American nation. The roIicy of oar gov
ernment, while it prevents ali national interior.
'hC' III E'ioPt"h Io"ll' - Gun never RESTRAIN
rs. as a people from praying that that ARM be ii
Christian or be it Mohammedan, may he strong
which wields the sword in a Just cause. That
you may succeed preserving the integrity %
an empire which has frequently afforded al
asylum to the cxed friends of liberty, is the un
iver>al desire of the people of the United States
Permit me- as intrueted, Ia tender you the hes
wishes ofthe President, and of the people of til,
L. States, for your welfare and happiness. ac
companed with my sincere hope that the termi
nation of the conflict between your majesty an'
the Gar of Russia may accord with Your mos
sanguino expectations