The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-08-12
Sir Roderick j. Wurchison's reply.

No. Is WHITEHALL PLACE, July l, 1858.
SIR:-In reply to your communication of the Sth
May, which was brought to me by your associate,
Mr. H. V. Poor, beg to inform you that it met
with every consideration the part of the Council
of the Royal Geographical Society.
In their name and in that of all our members,
must assure you that deeply deplore that the in
accurate version of our proceedings in the newspa-
pers should have given rise to any feeling of irrita-
ton in the minds of valued friends the geogra-
pliers of the United States
As soon as the real account of that which took
place is transmitted to YOU in our "Proceedings'
(Which now in the press) your associates will,
| doubt not exonerate us from the slightest tinge of
disposition to underrate the noble qualities and
high distinction of the lamented Kane.
feel indeed confident, from what Mr.. Poor has
witnessed here that he will convey to YOU such an
account of our friendly conduct, and of our deep
respect for American geographers, will complete
y set at rest any angry feelings the other side
of the Atlantic
1t has indeed given me great satisfaction to well
come one of your own Council, and we were highly
gratifed by the exhibition of the large map of Mr.
Poor.
The glacial condition of Greenland, and the exist
ence of an "0pen Polar Sea" are still open to in
quiry; and rejoice to find that your countrymen
have it in agitation to endeavor to settle the last of
these great problems.
have the honor to be, sir,
Your obedient servant, ...
I... RoD. j. MuRCHrsoY,
President Royal Geographical Society.
To John Jay, ESQ.,, Secretary for Foreign Cores
pondence American Geographical and Statistical
Society, New York.
From, the .Joarnal de Constantinople. I
THE FOURTH OF JULY IN CONSTA ANTINOPLE.
On Monday, July 5th all the American citizens
in Constannople assembled at the Island of Prinki-
po, to celebrate their national holiday. The Amer
lean minister, the Hon. Mr.. Williams, and the
sui, MIR. Brown, presided. --.f ....f....
he was in To tha inv
ed guests, who were mostly on board before the ap
pointed hour. AT ten in the forenoon the vessel left
the bridge of Galata The German band engaged
for the occasion performed the national and other
airs, while the guests sang them. On arriving at
PrnkipO the consul general received them, and in
troduced them to the place selected for the fete,
most delightful spot, commanding fine view of the
European and Asiatic shores, and of the surround
ing islands. Here tents had been erected and pre-
parations made for the banquet. The minister and
his family then joined the guests.
Other nations are surprised at the great and
glorious progress of the American republic since
the adoption of the federal government. Notwith-
standing their wonderful progress the descendants
of the Puritans seem still to retain the simple man
ners and customs of their ancestors. The ladies
were remarkable for their unaffected simplicity
both in dress and manners. The minister and his
family, and Mr.. Brown, the consul, placed all at
their ease by their cordial and unaffected atfabity.
Grace being said by of the missionaries, all
were prepared to join the conviviaity of the occa
sion and enjoy the hospitality of their hosts DR..
FOutana, an adopted citizen delivered an eloquent
address, in Italian, on the past present and future
of the United States, which was loudly applauded.
After which toasts were drank in honor of the re-
public the United States minister the consul gene
raj, the ladies, the American clergy, and the Amer
lean colony at Constantinople. ...
New .DEPoT.-The Northern Central Railway
Company intend building large and convenient
passenger and freight depot at Bridgeport, on the
opposite side of the river from Harrisburg. The