The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-09-24

have occupied while speaking to you: and the
leer Of that orb was quite intelligent, | assure
you.
Well, that maritime individual, with visage
similar in expression to some of those old time
figure heads found in dockyards, has been ex-
changed for little lignnmyite complexioned
fellow with the build Of case gin bottle, bell
pear head, set plumb upon the collar bones,
with a jaunty French tarpaulin hanging upon
the after part of it, about the size of those I've
sfen upon the heads of nautically disposed
monkeys that 90 through the broadsword exer-
else upon the tops of itineraut hand organs
about that latitude Of Snobopolis in Amster-
dom
While contemplating this queer looking little
meriDer whO in comparison with the helms
man of the billet countenance, seems perfect
marvel of good nature we have passed the bar,
entered the inner bay and are fast approaching
the " Ismir" Of the Turks have lost, in con-
sequence, q number Of little scenes, the minute
mention Of which might perhaps have interested
you tor q moment; but stroll among them
may furnish me with better means Of enter
tanning you than such as are at present offered
by the uncertain memory of former glance
under similar circumstances. Besides, this lit
tie steamer is galIoping to her anchorage, with
the effort Of horse nearing the stable Of a
kindly master, and the anticipation of soon
"feeiing his oats.'
A number Of vessels are now standing out
that noticed some time ago putting on their
linen to receive the shore breeze. Most OF
them are small craft. coasters, &c, aud perhaps
half Of them pirates, since the Archipelago
swarms with such vampires, and many of these
canoebuilt things passing now close aboard of
us, look, with respect to peculiar rig, general
appurtenances, and rascally faces, as if they
might be pursuing the came sort Of business
The trade of sea piilage in this part OF the
world is carried on in very secure sort OF
way by these Greek devils. Their vessels are
generally small, Of caique build, and cap
able of housing about twenty men. From
numerous elevations, and other convenient
lookout places on the land, situated on
or near the track of vessels likely to bear rich
cargoes. they watch, as they sweep through the
islands to their different destinations; and when
calms fall upon the waters stopping their pro-
gress. they pull off to them with few oars, in
lazy, honest fisherman sort of style, come
alongside, ask for water or what not, repre-
senting themselves in need, &c., meantime re-
connoiteriDg. If. from their observations, they
deem capture possible, all disguise is put off !;
out leap the hidden numbers, the unprepared
vessel becomes an easy prize, and the pastime
Of murder robbery, and scuttling follows !;
many have been thus taken of late, and about
six weeks ago an English bark was found drift
ing about near Cerigo in sinking state, her
decks. bulwarks cabin and forecastle daubed
with blood, and the general evidence Of a
desperate struggle and wholesale murder and
robbery on every side. After these acts they
easily reach a.shelter, if necessary, share their
booty, and prepare for another clutch at the
unwary and defenceless throat of circumstances
Oh It's an aristocratic amusement with the
Greeks, / can tell you, for King Ohio himself
has been very extensively engaged in the lu-
crative business, to the establishment of the
honest portion of his disaffected and Disguised
people; and it is said that unless he is very
particular with regard to his precious health,
he won't require many more clean shirts.
ments, reminds me that must be getting below
out Of this, for I assure you that all this
time / am indebted nearly as much to nature
for habiliments as to my wardrobe. You would
really be amazed to observe how thinly clad I
am but in this country of flowing drapery I
excite no especial observation so long as the
wind is not particularly insinuating and
little tact is observed in the impulsive changes
of attitude, arrangement Of limbs, &c.
Several men Of war vessels are at anchor; one
frigate, which We have just passed is beauty,
if a landsman's judgment may be relied upon.
A corvette near by is also picture of staunch-
ness, seeming cleanliness, and order; It's too
early yet by several hours to know what nation
has reason to be proud of either, as their colors
are not boisted before 8 o'clock, believe.
A fair, bright day this-a fresh, lovely, glad
dening morning. The mnarets of the city stand
forth under the influence of its thriving beams,
ard look like burning masts; but must here
'.stopper the cable Of my speech, that's run
ming out so rapidly, and roughly, too, or l
shall be "high and dry upon the shore of your
Impotence before can bring up, and swing,
with o reasonable scope Of confidence, to the
flood tide Of your indulgence. Besides there
are several ladies on board who are in the habit
of coming up about this time in the morning, to
dip their blessed little noses into the fresh atmos-
phere, and their precious lips into Turkish cof-
fee; and as one Of the number is quite an inter-
esting little person from Avignon, with whom
l have been singing duets at brief intervals Of
pause since leaving Marseilles, and with whom
l am particularly DESTROYS of continuing to
sing duets for the balance Of time that we are
to be shipmates two days more only after leav-
ing this port)--why, l think, without any fur
Their delay, that had better get down from this
perch while there's no one present but the in
different Ottomans, to notice the extraordinary
economy OF my garments, in the event Of any
insdvertent expose attending the leap. So
until we anchor, and am enabled to heave my
eyes around little, may it be well with you
SAIR Ola.
SMYRNA, July 25-9 A. NJ
We have been at anchor some time, with the
yellow flag at the fore, implying that we arc in
quarantine. Without further remark upon the
present appearance, as intended, Of things
aboard or shoreward, I'll just add the little
news I've heard lately, and close.
AT the Pireus the cholera had appeared in
the French camp, from twenty to twenty five
dying daily; also among the English troops,
but with less fatal results. owing to their be-
ing in quarters, while the French are encamped
upon the blistering grounds Of that place.
They were at last accounts finding quarters
however; but the disease was rapidly increasing,
had opened its fire upon the residents of the
place, and reached Athens. 1t is said that
cholera never before visited Greece, and q
panic is the consequence.
In the harbor Of Piraus noticed several