The Gonzales inquirer. [volume] (Gonzales, Tex.) 1853-current, 1854-01-07
Senator Douglas Abroad.

We nrc indebted TO the Cleveland Plaindcal.
er oi the Stl ult, for the following report OF
some of the pcrcgrinations, observations and
conversations OF Senator Douglas during his
recent European tour. Tho Plaindcalcr says
It has the report from nm "cyc witncss"-
1t has been known by those gossipping tale
bearers, the newspapers, that Senator Douglas
lias been improving the recess Of Congress by
taking European tour, and wc learn by
these same journals that in the most unostcn-
tatious why, he has visited every city OF note
on the Continent. II is n matter OF interest
to cvcfy American citizen to know how the
dynnsties Of the Old World look upon and
treat such distinguished dignitnrics as United
States Senators, and II IL q matter in which all
feel just pridc when proper respect Is shown
them in the American nninc.
We have 1t from those who know, that
Senator Douglas was no obscure parsonage on
the other side of tho big waters. On n tour
OF observation for his own personal improve.
mcnt he was looked upon by the countries he
visited, ms perhaps, ono Of the best represent
tativcs Of American charaotcr then abroad.
lIo certainly 80 acquitted himself MS may be
seen by the following incidents, whicl, we
have from an eye witness. On reaching Lon
don lie was asked if he would like to sec the
Quccng
"Ccrtainly," said the Senator.
(" Then you viii have TO be presented in
Court dress, according TO the custom Of the
rcalm' said the messenger.
"1hen,' said the Senator, :" prefer not TO
sec hcr Majesty, until can do SO in tho same
dress that J can visit nn American President y
The Scator did not sec the Queen,
Hc visited Scotland, Ireland Italy, and OH
his way TO Constantinoplc, visited Smyrna,
the day after Koszta was released. There up.
af, fha in nco all
facts, hc wrote home his views sustaining tho
action of Captain Ingralam md the Turkish
Government. Hc went to Odessa, and fro,i:
thence 10 St Petersburg travelling through
$500 miles Of Russian territory. He sent his
card" Stephen II. Douglns, of Illinois, AM
erica Ito Count Ncsslerode, tho Empcror's
Private Secretary. 1t was Immediately an,
swerod in an invitation to meet tho Count III
his private apartment and u long aud interest
ing interview was tho consequence.
On leaving, the Count asked Mr.. D. if lie
had seen the Emperor.
Ho said he had not.
when will you leave st. Pctcrsburgsr
nskc,l the Count,
II, a fnw days, replied tho Senator.
fear said the Count, /" that you will not
have u chance to 500 tho Emperor, ny he is
very busy rcyiowing his troops about forty.
miles from the city, which requires hun TO
como i'll late and to leave carly III the morning.
Twill, however, try to get you an audcnccM
I Itappcars that ihc Count acquainted the
Emperor with the presence OF Mr.. d., and tic
ncxt day the latter received d note from tho
Emperor himself inviting s.sn to his head
quartors, ficer the place Of review, stating
that he would thcrehc met by his staff and
the principal dignitarics Of tho doyernmest:: In
I" full dress =
t,s,.o< al, n. "a. 1 81. j
asked tho uonnt If II WAS expected III vas 10
adorn his rcfstih eau person III gold lace
~ Not it ss!ss says The Count. g a citizens
dress, such as yptirS American President re-
cseises his guests ii, Is oil that ia required
here's.
The next morning he sct out with tho form.
OF Secretary the Russian Legation at Wash.
lington, with whom Mr.. D., Ind been personal
" acquainted, to the place Of lendsxyoas.s-
Arrived at q small village wherc they were to
stop; the Setiator aud his atten.lcnt stopped
at the hotel aud asked for quarters
They We're answered by the landlord, TINT
every room in the house hnd been taken.
!" hut must havn n room xl.isls tho Senrez
taYy, 81 have an American gentleman with
me-. Senator Douglas, who is 10 DO presented
TO tho Emperor
What is tho gcntlemnns namcs said the
landlord
Douglas" said the Secretary.
There arc his rooms, replied the landlord
pointing 30 somo ltalfdoxen, I" they were taken
Tor him by the Emperor, who also len him
this note" handling hiin 4 small biilctt ut tho
sasnp time.
1t advised tlic Senator Chat Tho Rmpefor
Was Obliged 30 Leave before his arrival, and
begged 60 sec him al his review. Tho Senas
sps and his friend proeeo.lcd on to the gssaind
sud was met by the Emperof aid greeted with
Il most coesiial shake of the hand.
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Then yo,s haze been at ConstaAsinoplav
sasd She Fsnpesur
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