The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-04-27
Visit or the sultan % the British SNIP Royal
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correspondence Of London rues.l
Tie Royal Albert shifted her aach0raGe from I'm dere,
at the Black Sea end Of the Bospborus 20 position
datey opposite the Doma Bakch palace, which has been
recently erected for the Sultan at an enernsous expense
the afternoon Of the 27th Of March the Admiral
order which al rest the reports Of the Suans
ton To visit this and officers Of the squadron
to repair board the flagship, in full Dress at 1880 A.
on Saturday morning. the 2s to receive the sultan ships
10 man yards and the rigging on the port SHE, that facing
the palace; ships TO be dressed at the same time Turkish
flag 1t the MAN, the Royal Albert ~ hoist the Sultan u
standard al the main Tho early part Of Saturday morning
sbowery but with usual good fortune, after
best preparations that could in the shape carpeng
the ladders and deck up 10 which his Majesty had CO.
Shortly before IL O'Clock the Pshas who to BE- in
attendance came on board. They were Redschd Pasha
Grand Vzier; Ria Pasha, Minister Of War; Mehemet Al
Pssha, Minister Of Marine; Omar Paha Genralssimo Oi
the Army and Etbem Pxsha Minister OF Foreign Affairs
Lord Stratiord and suite came on board about the
time. About quarter before IL the sultan seen 70
step into his eaique The ships Immediately manned yards
was the time fred by the cuacca ana oursey es
The lnarpes formed the guard OF honor both sides
the quarter deck and presented fine specimen Of British
troops Tue band across the poop, and the officers
standing the after part Of the quarter deck Six or
the youngest naval cadets acted side boys at the
bottom OF each ladder The Sultan was reivbd the
try port on the middle deck by the admiral Ambassador,
pashas, and captains Of the 6eet He was conducted
10 the upper deck by the ambassador, who oh
hged to help him up the ladders. He th4 fez with
button on the top, loose overcOat the collar Ind CATS Of
which mass Of diamonds worth about 10000. He
appeared much exhauSed and nervous, did
be at all at ease. After he had recovered little
he threw open his coat to show the ribbon and
OF the Garter telling the admiral that he felt proud to be
able 70 before many brave soldiers and sail
ors." Achar brought out for him, which he refused
saying 10 French, which he speaks fairly "Je suis pas
fatigue" tL|.|
After the usual complimentary speeches had been ex-
changed the admiral conducted him TO the cabin and at
ter short rest he again deck and walked for
ward. Returning he noticed the Crmean medal the
breast OF one OF the parnes and said he observed that al
the men wore the Same decoration. The marine, poor
come conspicuous. While deck this time the Sui
tan had evidently got his nervousness and laughed
and chated good DEAL apparently taking considerable
On returning TO the adniras cabin he requested the ad
mira ambassador and pashas to be seated thing that
believe has never before taken place. The Sultan then
begged Lord Lyons 10 inform her Majesty the Queen
hew grateful he elt for the prompt assistance that had
been rendered to his country and for having sent such
He afterwards paid the admiral very handsome comp-
ment. His Majesty said -
~ loved you when first YOU and that affection and
regard has been increased by the nobencss your
conduct and feel that il is small thing TO come on
board such ship 10 such man; and trust that IL
again England becomes the defender OF Turkey your
sovereign may choose you If your services spared
to again command the fleet and hope that you may long
live to adorn the profession Of which you such bright
ornament
The captains and commanders of the feet were then
presented also the officer Of the guard of honor Capt
Adair r. NJ, of this ship Before leaving, the Sultan
walked along the main deck, and, after having been
board about three quarters Of hour, left the ship,
the same honors being paid 10 him. with the addition OF
the ships companies giving three such hearty cheers as
his Majesty probably heard before fe caique In
which the Sultan came or was very handsome painted
white the top insite and out being richly carved e
ed. In the bows was the figure az white dove. This
marks the Sultan's caique.
We left the Bosphoras the following evening The
squadron weighed together and steamed short distance
up the Bosphorus then turning, down, passing the
palace quite close all ships they passed manning yards
and rigging and dressing with Tags the Curacao and
selves firing royal salute. The ambas sador was on
hoard during the time, and on his leaving the ship of
scraglo Point salutcd with 10 gu In tho morning
before leaving, Lord Lyons had farewell audience OF the
Ssn who received him without the slghtoft ceremony
and without any one being present except he Tag lieu
tenant nephew Of the admiral, and the Turkish inter
prefer, Mr.. Ssrrel Of the drsgomsns the British
Embassy.