The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-17
THE LATEST NEWS.
Our Special Washington Despatch.


VISIT OF THE WABASH TO CoNsTASTISoPLE-CoR.
DIAL RECEPTION OF HER oFFIcERs-vIsIT OF THE
SULTAN To THE FRIGATE-ARRIvAL OF MINISTER
FORSYTH AT MoBILE-oUR INDIAN WARS, ETC.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 1858.
The following letter from the Commander of the steam
frgate Wabash whose visit to Consantncple has
stoned SO much comment has been received at the Navy
Department.
FLAG Sur WABASH,
CoNnANTisorLE, Oct. 90, 1855 !
SIR-On my arrival at Constantnoplc the most lively
demonstrations were manifested by the authorities
moment after anchoring, rear Admiral Mehemed Pacha,
guest In the United States last winter board
offering the warmest congratulations and all the
nenccS of the port The usual visits made to the
several heads Of departments and received with degree
Of ceremony very unusual under similar circumstances
cvincing desire 10 acknowledge and rcciprocate in
every possible manner those civies which extend
Cd 10 their officers.
Previous to reception q, court was presented to
the Sultan, as he was passing from the Mosque 70 his
barge- in company with Minister, Consul General
and many others being there for the purpose OF witness
ing the ceremonies. Such presentation entirely
unprecedented and the especial mark OF favor thus be-
slowed can be only attributed TO the kindly feelings
tertaned by his Majesty for the United states Upon
this occasion the Sultan expressed most cordially his
pleasure VISIT and stated that he had issued orders
for every attention TO be shown us &c and in reply to
invitation TO visit the ship, answered he would
on Monday the 18TH l. together with the officers Of the
shp, was presented at Court, aud experienced most
Yesterday the sultan came on board His Majesty
throughout the ship manfesng much interest in every
tiing: ne pleased 10 compliment US beauty
OF the model, her efficient and warsc appearance and
her admirable condition lie also reiterated his friendly
feelings for country wished TO prolong stay,
and particularly desired that the President of the United
States might be Informed Of his visit 20 tho Wabash
am, with great respect your obedient servant,
+. G. r. LAvAIIErrE, Flag Officer,
Commanding Mediterranean squadron.
To Hon Isaac TotcEy, Secretary Of the Navy, washing
ton, ID. c.
The newspaper reports that Spanish war vessels were
about proceeding TO Nicaragua have foundation.
The State Department has received despatch from Mr..
Forsyth Minister to Mexico stating he had arrived
Mobile
The General Land oice has issued patent TO Maria
Anoina Cazarcs for Rancho Canada de Pagoum, Cali.
fornia, containing s,Tsl
despatch to this city states that Mr. Sebastian has
been elected United States Senator for Arkansas
Lieut. Reginald Fairfax has been ordered 10 the soop
Of war 81. Marys, in the Pacific.
Is asserted In the Department Of tho Interior tina, all
Indian have been with tribes with which
have not made treaties. There exception but the
case Of the Camanchcs and have but very impcr.
feet treaty with them. Consequently the Department Is
In favor Of treaties with all tribes the best means OF
insurng peace.
The Attorney General decides that clerks 10 com.
manders Of naval vessels not entitled TO
pensation for services as interpreters.