Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-28

This old Asatc kingdom which has lasted
so many empires both in the east and in the west
and which formed one of the four great monarch
les of prophecy, and whose shah still retains The
proud title of king of kings, which he bore in
the days Of Cyrus, is likely to be an object of
considerable interest for some time to come as the
battle ground Of the Russians and English in the
east. The modern Persans an exceedingly
interesting people. They are said to be the hand
soonest of men living, with fine olive com
plexions and black lustrous eyes. The Italian
himself is no match for them in subtlety, cunning
and Discrimination. They excel in poetry all tho
nations ct the east. In tho early part of tho 18th
century, in the reign of ;5hah Abbas, Persia was
one Of the first powers in A,ia An Italian trav-
eler by the name Of Pietro della Nulle resided
in Persia for n long period during the rogn Of
the shah aud HE account which he gives of the
Persia oi that day IN his ynuminnus travels is
most entertaining. The court Of the king OF Per
sin is surrounded with all the pon,p and splendor
of the Arabian Nights Capt. John Malcolm in
lis sketches Of Persia, thus describes the siun
ZION Of Tehcran, the modern capital. He says
1.-The first view VIZ had Of Teheran, the modern
capital of Persia was very imposing. 1t is stu
uted near the foot Of Elboorz. "A mountain of the
great range which stretches from Europe to the
utmost part of Asia. | his range would appear
high were il not for Demayend. whose lofty peak
rising above the clouds. and covered with eternal
snow, gives dimnutlve appearance to everything
IN It's tlcIIllIy. W q nHd seen DPmavpnd at the
distance of 100 miles from its base, but it in
creased III magniilcence advanced, aud
those amongst US who delighted in the pages OF
flrdousce "a Persian poet) planned an early Wis
IT to this remarkable mountain. whose summit
that poet describes az fur fromihe abode of men
aud near to llesven.' At IA short
distance from our camp observed several
mounds of earth and ruined walls, which were
told was all that remained nf that famous Reyes
of Tob-tho Reyes of the Greeks, and the Rhe
of the Persians. While all who had imagination
and love Of antiquity dwelt with delight ON the
prospect Of ascending Demavcnd. and visiting
the ruins of Rhe, the men of business looked
~ TO Iehcran which appeared to mo to offer
little to the view which was either grand or
pleasing. One place alone attracted any portion
Of my admiration. 1t stood near the base of the
mountain Elboora, on commanding site, md
was every way suited for royal residence" -
Capt Malcolm gives the following graphic
count of his interview with Fe,h All Shah, the
king Of kings.
Everything being arranged we proceeded to.
wards 1.-THE threshold ofthe worlds glory" on
the morning Of the 10th of November, in the year
of our Lord 1900. We were all dressed in our
hcsS attire. A crowd had assembled near the
house Of Agee lb,ahim. and the streets were FIJI
81 with Gazcrs at the strangers. The infantry
lar Of the escort. with their flies and drums and
all the llndoo~tanee public servants in scarlet
II
tful Arabian horse richly cnparisoned, but en-.
trcly in the English style; he was followed by
the gentlemen of his suite and his escort of cay.
airy. When he c1me within half n mile of the
palace all was silence and order; it was the state
ct Asia with tho discipline of Europe. We
PASSED through rows of mon and horses and even
III" sitter appeared if afraid to shake their
heads. Many persons whom in the first
square of the citadel, before entered the pal
ace, were richly dressed, and some of the horses
were dccked out with brides, saddles md trap
| pings of great value; but it was not until we
| passed the last gate of tho palace, and came into
the garden in front of the Kings hall ofaudicnce,
hgh ornamented and spacious building. that
we could form any idea of the splendor of the
| Persian court
A canal flowed in the centre of the garden,
which supplied number of fountains: to the right
! and left of which were broad paved walks, and
! beyond these were rows of trees. Between the
trees and the high wall eneiroling the palace were
| files of matchbox men drawn up, and within the
avenues from the gate to the hall of audience, all
the princes, mobiles, conrticrs and officers of
state, were marshalled in separate lines, accord
| ing to their rank. from the lowest officer of the
kings guard, who occupied the place nearest tho
entrance, TO the heir apparent, Abbas Meerza,
who stood on tho ight of his brothers and within
II few PAGES OF the throne.
There was not one person in all this array who
had not gold hitcd sword, cashmere shawl
round bis cap, another round his waist. Many
oi the mobiles and princes were mngnihcenty
dressed, but ali was forg ,tien soon as the eye
rested on the King.
He appeared to bea little above the middle
size, his age little more than thirty, his com
pleNion rather fair, his features were regular aud
fine, with an expression deuoting intelligence
His beard attracted much of our attention; it was
full, black and glossy. and flowed IT, his middle
! His dress batiied all description. The ground of
robes was white but he was covered with Jew
els of an extraordinary size, and the splendor,
from his being seated where the rays of the sun
| played upon them, dazzling, that it was
impossible - distinguish the minute parts which
combined to give such amazing brlancy TO his
| whole figure.
Th" two chief officers of ceremonies, who car
rird golden sticks. stopped twice, they advan-
crd towards the throne, to make II low obeisanct,
and the Elchee al the same time took off his
| hat. When near the entrance of the hall tho
procession stopped, aud the lord Of request said,
Capt John Malcolm is come. as envoy from
the governor general of lodia Ia yonr majesty"
The King looking to the Elchee, said in pleas.
i"g and manly Voice, you are welcome"
Such is the picture drawn bv Malcolm of the
splendor Of the Persian court in 1870. Probably
II appeared rs II did in tho days of Ahasuc,us,
Queen Vashi, and Mordeca.
Fatal Eacc,. OF ,sc Cold .yen,hcr.
Mr.. j. II. Brown, aged about 80 years, son
of the late Mordecai Brown, was found in the
streets OF Petersburg at late hour Sunday night
week and conveyed to the Bollingbrook hotel,
where he died the next morning, having been
chilled through by cold In the same city. Raw son
5 Edwards.a dealer in fish oy siers &c. was found
frozen TO death Monday morning, in his stall op.
poslte the Western end of the market house. In
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