The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-11-25

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nounced the presence Of our national vessel and nyt
his Majesty either personally through his oi,en n
pay her visit in response 70 this invitation the SUI
tan minated that he would visit the weasel Ia pero
The interview thus happily concluded, the Sultan Dr.
ceded to his cique. aud tho hag-oi,er and attendant
10 the boats in which they had come.
subsequently n more formal Interview aeoorlelt
the flag officer at the imperial palace Of Doma Hachs
upon the Bosphons AL the hour appointed lor the a1
the flag officer attended by the American nihst,
the consul general, and dIngoman and twenty nv
thirty of the igates officers, proceeded in the ship
boats 10 the palace They shered first into las
saloon, where after being seated short time afound a.,
room the dag officer the American minister, aud The
consul general and dragoman occupying the side whtA
fronted the Bosphorus pipes were brought IAs
stems OF those handed the ag officer and minister wor
jasmine the mouth piece of amber, richly adorned
with rings Of diamonds The others Of chery
mouth pieces of amber and likewise adorned with asns
circle OF diamonds Alter enjoying tciarbouques
little while Mahmoud pasba Minister of Foreiga Affairs
entered and after presentation, seated himself the
diyan between the flag officer layalettc and the Ame
minister with whom he entered into free and EASY
social conversation.
His manner especially easy, afiabe, calm, AMI
dign6ed-a gentle kindly smile lighting up his fine fa
lures There the most entire absence of maunersm
aud all aectation of delight less mock dignity less en-
phatc gesticuation less stranng after effect, than
before witnessed any similar occasion by any one
of whatever grade, His whole Just what
you would have looked for had he been seated among
many familiar friends smoking at in their own
apartment
After pipes coffee of course IL was handed US in
beautiful tiny china cups. about the size and shape OF
egg cup and set ina iiligree Of gold As with
the pipes SO with the coffee, there servant for
each cup. Having finished coffee, after few moments
passed thence through the lovely grounds wi e Inter
towards the reception Of the Imperial palace
As my object ID not now to describe material objects
must pass without notice the almost bewideng effect Of
the delicate ecolord light reflected from the stained
glass of the vaulted roof upon the crystal and
the deliberately carved pannels of this gorgeous saloon
Having been formally presented to his Imperial Males
ty by the American minister, the flag officer announced
in full and formal manner the object Of his visit
His Majesty renewed the expression OF his thanks to The
United States government for its kind reception Of his
admiral and the of his kind regard and good
will After these and other like ntcrcanges Of friendly
feeling with respectful bow took leave OF his Males
IT, and then usheed into another saloon, where
after being seated bowl Of delightful beverage was
presented to each few words between the flag officer
our minister, and the Minister Of Foreign Affairs
closed this most agreeable interview, and we once
more on our way TO the magnificent ship.
Bnt the highest honor OF all reserved for the last
On the day previous to the departure of the Wabash she
visited by his Imperial Majesty the Sultan himself
n poyaa persona preceded 10y many of his high State
digniaries He received with salute of twenty -one
guns, aud such other honors ships crew Of about
hundred fneluoking sailors and marines, with
full complement OF most gallant looking officers headed
by the accomplished flag officer, might well besow. His
Majesty remained on board about an hour and half ex
aiming everything aud making the most minute inqui
ry about everything novel in this most beautiful ship
The engraved licensees Of Washington and President
Buchanan, which hang in the Ship upper saloon, at
racted his special attention, and drew from him several
complimentary remarks upon our country. He exhib-
tied likewise little curiosity to tho nativity Of a
very gentee aud dignied looking old darley body ser
want of Flag Officer Iayalette.
The salute given to his Majesty provoingly delay
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broadside against the fgae large part of the crew
necessarily detailed to assist in getting the brig off
His Majesty exhibited at first anxiey lest
had been hurt, but being assured that little delay
bestowing the accustomed honor OF salute the only
harm done he waited patiently till all made right
and then stood by watching with much apparent interest
the firing of the twenty-one guns.
All delighted that his Majesty had apparently de-
rived much pleasure from his visit Indeed, am not
whether such distinguished mark OF respect had
before been accorded any nation vessel under
like circumstances
must not forget to mention that all the American
missionaries, with their families in and about Constantine
pie visited the ship in body we'll to crafty lauda
curiosity common to all to pay their respects to tbs
flag officer Nor l consent close this lnttcr-al
ready fear too long, though containing but the briee
notice of few leading incidents connected with the visit
of the Wabash without adding a word Of commentator
however little it may be worth as the high toned Off
like, and every way graceful and dgnited bearing Of
Flag Officer Lavaette, and the extraordinary discipline
OF the whole crew They officers, saiiois and
marines so far as could Judge all that the proiest
could have wished 1t is enough, perhaps, to say Of
any That they Were worthy Of the post to which
they have been assigne-wolthy to under slich
flag officer, and he not only worthy Of such vessel but
of the distinguished station assigned him, the highest
office known in naval service and ranking with the high
est known to any in the wofl.
But all things must have end, and SO the visit Of the
Wabash On yesterday, the 10th, after stay Of ten days
in the Bosphorus, she weighed anchor The American
minister and family who had been aboard during the day.
carried to their residence the beautiful
Island of Prnkipo the OF Mariora, fifteen
miles from Constantinople. Then the most painful
i'll the whole drama There shaking OF hands
and sad words good bye farewell Godspeed you Heaven
protect you, and, laugh il you will, but women have
hearts, SO too have they who stand with unbanched
cheek at the lannon's mouth and there eyes that
looked moist and lips that quiveed and spoke not yet
eloquent with grief But must stop, or shall bg
suspected OF carrying woman's heart in my own bosom
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