The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-18
Affairs In Turkey.
OUR coNsTANrINoPLE CORRESPONDENCE.


Affairs In Turkey.
OUR coNsTANTINoPLE CORRESPONDENCE.
CoNsrASTryorIE, February 1854.
First Impressions Of Conaannopre and the Bosphoras-
The american Minister Serenaded by the Italian Refu-
gees-Posiston Of the Revolutionary Financial
Necessities of the PorteABas Of the Greek Population
in Fdpor Of RussiaOficial Visit Of the american Min
lister to the Sulan-Mr Spence's Speech on Delivering
his Osedemials-Personal Characteristics Of the Sultan
--Mahomeps Liquor Lar Fallen ino Absyance among
the 0sna0nlies-Young Turkey and its Ideas Of Progress.
There are few cities in Europe more advantageously
situated, either in commercial political point of
view than Constantnople and upon which the eye
Of the traveller rests with same commnglcd feelings
of pleasure and admiration. Nature and art seem to
have wed with each other in the creation of this the
greatest metropolis Of the followers Of the Prophet
From each of its hills which rise gradually from
the bosom of the Bophorus structure Of imposing
appearance stands out in bold relief The variety of OBJ
jeots which catch the eye is infinite The sight is
paied by edifces of the same hue shape Numerous
mosques with their white domes and tall minarets-pi
lars and towers Of all proportions and forms-houses
every variety Of architecture and color crowd in wild
confusion upon the bewldered sight OF the behoder.
The appearance of the city is unique and beautiful
as its extent and magnitude grand and imposing
shall not however describe its internal arrangements
Its walls fast tumbing to the ground its uncouth and
Enthusiastically dressed inhabitants have all been by
different writer's in such different lights to induce
to believe that there something in the atmosphere of
the place which has tendency to make objects appear
different from what they really shall however, in
the of few days unless my vision is similarly
affected give you true account of things they
appear to me- together with remarks upon the
TOMS habits and residences Of the inhabitants of this
truly wonderful city.
At present Constannope is the rendezvous of most of
the reyolutionists of Europe Here Kapka the hero
Komorn with many of his revolutionary friends, has
taken up his abode. Here Gen. Wysocki, with hi, Po
Ish compatriots resides; and here host OF reu
gees from all parts OF Italy have focked together,
each and all hoping to join the Turkish army, in the
event general to return and light the torch of
rebellion in their faherlands On the arrival of the
American Minister the refugees from Italy accompanied
by band of music visited his hotel and after playing
many beaufulars they repeatedly called for Mr. Spence
who made them short address, which received with
great applause The hopes of these refugees daily
becoming brighter and they already see in the coming
war the glmmeripg dawn Of better days. As yet few
Of them have admitted into the Turkish army tho
Ottoman having declined TO accept their ser
Sesd u ~ ake in the Coming contest Should the latter
Ade with Russia the Hungarans Italians and Poles VIII
rally around the banner of the Prophet, and avenge
under the crescent the injuries that they long
suffered from the hands Of their oppressors.
Turks thus been Victorious; Russia, now
ever has never failed after each battle to claim the vic
tory At 0ltenza the Russians were badly beaten yet
the Gar ordered tie Deum" to be chanted in the
churches throughout his domnions thanking God for
the successes that had crowned his At Techtene
the Turks again successful nevertheless the Rus
sian nation had the qualification OF reading in their jour
mails an account OF the victory which they had obtained
upon that occasion At Kaefat the Russians lost up
wards of thirty officers and 900 men-were
forced to retreat and yet, by strange process
OF reasoning the Gar has convinced himself
that his troops were victorious If burning number of
aH villa md vinuW
try a victory worthy of the sword OF great power,
then Russia may be allowed to enjoy the triumph TO
which abe laws claim Report, however says that the
Emperor is not altogether pleased with the in
which Gen Gorschako behaved upon that OCCASION and
correct news has reached Constannop respecting the
second battle which has taken place at kalefat Should
the Turks be victorious the arrogance OF the Russians
will be much diminished If defeated it will be difficult
real breasts OF their already dispirited
troops With money the Turks may noa gu. ana IN, ,he
foreign powers Unless however they be enabled to OBJ
tain loan to hquidate the arrears already due the
army Il will melt away before the end OF spring.
In point of discipline in subsistence and clothing the
Turkish soldiers much better off than the Russian
The latter Il aude to those the banks of the Danube
are badly fed badly clothed and in bad state of dsci
pine This state OF things will not long continue as the
ueoroanized armies OF the north are fast marching To
the Danube 1t Is for England and France to determine
whether their progress shall be arrested or whether
they shall be permitted to enter Constantnope. lev
months DELAY and assistance of these POWERS VIII
be no avail The Turks OF the opinion, and
have already become heartily tired OF the
anu uiatofy pohcy Oh the rIehsn anu D1ShsA eo'ei"
ments.
Tho foreign population in Pera avorabB dis
posed towards Turkey. Among the 6reea and Arne
MAN residents there exists difference OF opinion Tbs
good wishes of the Greeks Incline towards Ru.sia-ths
Armenans are favorably disposed towards the Ottoman
Empire.
On the 9th was OF the party that accompanied the
American Minister the Hon Carroll Spence, his visit
to the Sultan The csique of the legation together with
filed with the officers of the Saranac and
the Ievant arrived the palace Of Wcherigan the
Bosphorus about twelve o'clock. On our entrance we
conducted by the master OF ceremonies TO large
saloon Here train Of servants dressed in blue coats
handed each OF pipe, the amber mouthpieces OF
which were encircled with diamonds. After smoking
for time presented with small cups, en-
bossed with brliants and filed with coffee from ths
conducted the garden OF the palace
through Of soldiers accompanied by many OF the
oicers OF the palace In rich uniforms Upon entering
this wing OF the palace met by Rcschd Pacha
who informed that the sultan ready TO receive
In company with him entered the hall OF reception
which covered with Turkey carpets and encirced
with divans of rich brocae At the further end OF the
stood Abdul Mejid lansha of tle 0smanishis blue
coat gterng with diamonds the handle of his scin
tar studded with precious stones Low to the ground
bowed Reschd Pacha-lower still the Turkish officers who
followed him Mr. Spence being presented by the Minis
ter Of Foreign Affairs, made the following address,:
The smeable relations which have excited
America render presentation OF my letter OF redsnce
Minister your person particularly agreeable
between the two nations may remain uudisarbed y tho
desire Of the President and people o. the nsed
states To pr0ong It's existence hall by the uneeasns 81
fort Of their Minister at your court - ,,.,., = /,
Differing the countries do n their pohuch an
suhjscts pursued tho same course Of policy Upon
each the spirit " progress has exereisea ,i,sh
ssssnss sSsnaps ,sno Ieqsasd political
which stil epntinu In many tries to letter the pp
% and mental energy Of aHa yo@ eopsut
toto yelfare and prosperity Of the Ottoman fanny -