The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-03-10
The Turkish visiser. on a Sleigh Rsds.

The Turkhsh V1shters Sleigh RAde.
A DRIVE THROUGH BROADWAY AND rus FIFTH AVE-
NUE-wHAT THE GUESTS THINK OF THElR RECEP
TlON AND THE CONGRATULATIONS, ETC., ETC.
Rear Admiral Mohammed Pacha and his suite expressed
the greatest satisfaction with their reception Monday,
~ the hands Of the Mayor Common Council and the cit
zsns but his visit is for the purpose Of business
than for pleasure the Pacha desired 10 remain unnolested
yesterday in order 70 have time to despatch TO his 60
verpment account Of the in which he had been
received. The comparatively oopous fall Of snow how
ever, TOO great temptation to be overlooked and 30
was determined by the Committee Of the Common Coun-
ell and few citizens teuder to the Pacha and his suite
he offer Of short sleigh ride through the city for the
treble purpose Of carrying out the design Of giving the
suests an hospitable reception and An opportunity 70
enjoy the novelty Of sleigh ride, together with
view of the desirable portions Of the city
Messrs Acker Coyer kindly rendered TO the committee
Ne Of their finest segh with Blk spirited horses tor
ne occasion, and after much persuasion the Turkish
guests were prevailed upon to accept the invitation to
take short ride Accordingly, about three O'CLOCK Inc
magnificent turn drove up the st. Nicholas attract
fng no little attention from the large crowd which soon
collected in front of the hotel The spread rapidly
thaG The Turks going TO be treated TO sleigh ride
and by the time that the eute prepared 70 enter the
sleigh an assemblage OF several hundred persons had
collected The Pacha and his suite we're not long in
making their appearance, and as they ok their seats
Shey were greeted with enthusiastic cheer, Fhch COM
pent was duly acknowledged by the Pacha in series
q bows and smiles, combining Oriental courtesy with
American appreciation. There were among the
i.vited guests Rear Admiral Mohammed Pacha,
Hasssn Bey the Turkish Consul Mr. Oscanyan, the iner
prefer Alderman BooIe, Councilman Van Tine, C. ]. Nc
Cenachan T. 8. Minis and others, the remaining two Of
the Turkish guests being too much Edsposed % attend
An he party drove of they were saued with enthusiastic
cheers which were duly acknowledged by the Pacha and
his suite Along the route down Broadway tho party at
racted the utmost curiosity, and whenever they were
recognized they received with cheering welcome
which must have impressed the Pachavwith favorable
idea Of American hospitality. Now fun stage sleigh
lead would pass and the national ez of the Turk
recognized genuine democratic "hurra'' greeted the
guests while the little boys the sidewalks threw up
cap the laaee stared and bowed and forgot to hold
up their skirts and everybody seemed 10 wish the party
merry sleigh ride Now bury,but:her, jolly cartman
merry stage driver would crack his whip and cry
Hurra for the Turks while the ladies that drvenby
IN their dashhg outs would bow and smile TO the
smiled, and expressed bis delight IN unmeasured terms
This the first sleigh ride of the Pacha and he mani
tested his delight at the novelty Of the sport as wei as
his wonder the extent and beauty Of the city Down
Broadway dexterously meanderDg through the crowd OF
vehicles Of every description the course was taken to the
wooderment OF the curious spectators who gathered on
every corner attracted by the national fez Of the Turks
well as by the gay turn ,u in which they were driven
BY showering quantity chesnuts the Sleigh which
demonstration received by the gnests with much
good humor, aad viewed Of course as but an exempca
ton Of the national characteristics II intended at
FIRST TO proceed down Broadway around Bowling Green,
but the harsh grating the pavements denoted that
On the bare ground, and accordingly the course was
changed around the lower end of the Park passing through
much better Both the Pscha and Hassan Bey mani
tested much interest in viewing the buildings a. they
cd, and Hassan Bey, as they passed the City Hall,
tha ha Ina VI
the new City Hall was going to be buS" question, by
the way, which many Of citizens would find very
attracted even more curiosity cheering than they did
the passage down. with all Of which the Pacha and Hassan
pleased with the novelty beauty Of the seghs they
daAhed by and never failed 70 bow coureousy In reply 70
wncn were c,hsr scs.. ~ M pIssncs
Ut the windows waived their greetings while not few Of
those in seghs turned about and drove by again and
The Washington equestrian statue Union square
gayded by the Pacha with much interest," and the
sion Of the residences Of the upper en" Altogether
the Pacha and Hassan Bey seemed 10 enjoy their sleigh
ride very nuch and BY no means 70 regret the time they
On returning 70 tbe st. Nicholas the PAcha and his suite
joined the Common Counclmen and ethors in q social
glass and pleasant chat until dinner time, when
for he first time they dined aa the table dhs and were
Of course, the observed OF all observers. Mayor Fer
pando Wood sat opposite them, and on being introduced
. mutual good feeling soon apparent The guests
much pleased with the Mayor, and after dinner
The Pacha has been thus far overwhelmed with a.ten-
hon-so much So indeed, a. to seriously interfere with
his business He has been invited 70 visit the Navy Yard
Fort Hamilton, the public Institutions on Blackwelrs
hiand and even by enterprsing Yankee 10 attend
lecture Texas, all OF which he will attend To in due
time, excepting doubtless the lecture on Texas nowh-
standing induccmsnt held out by the lecturer that
there would be "no charge at the door"
fourth dIrnsry in The Turkish eovcrnment ranking after
the Grand vlzier, the Grand Minister and MohATmed Ali
Pacha, the Admiral Of the Turkish Navy. He s self
crt and u poid IN ha
favorable in his views 10 Tho American nation. He, al
though but s6 years Of age, has seen considers
70 hold high place in the couecils OF the Turkish
nation In 1861 he charge the ship Merst taking
eoods England exhibition. On returning 10 Con-
ssntnople he was promoted 70 the command Of the Ma
bommeda Turkish three decker; and after cruise in
her was entrusted with The command ofhe Troshreeel,
While sebastopo he distinguished himself so WELL that
II The close Of the he promoted TO be Vice Adm
ral, which position he nov holds He s universally re
speosed by all who know him for his ability urbsniiy and
uprghtness and certainly one can view his frank,
open countsnance without becoming impressed in his
fsvor. though the custom in Turkey for officers Of
his rank 70 appear always in uniform be dressed yeser
day plain suit Of black With the exception of the cap,
Captain Hassan Bey speaks the Engish language
nuenty. He was for i've years engaged in the British
ce-two years and half on the Pacific coast, and
two years and half In the West Indies, board Her
Britannia Msesty's ship Wellesley Capt Goldsmith. In
tanned leave Of absence for months and took short
tour through this country with the progress and position
oounsrymen o thinks now, however that his country
men have quite much respect for the Americans ~
they have antpathy 70 the Russians, which thinks IN
sayug great deal HAssan Bey In tho aid decamp Of
Nohammed All Pacha. suliman Boy the naval architect
Who 70 supernteud the building Of the Turkish flag ship
he CONSTRUCTION Of which 10 70 be entrusted TO w
our American shpbuiiders He educated In England,
and said TO bc well versed In the ART Of shipsuiding
lieut. sad Enendi the secretary OF Mohammed Pacha,
and acted a such during the late
mo Parha provided with letters from his government
20 washington whittier he WIN probably proceed Mon
49, N - vofu n rttv
months 70 perfect the arrangements for the building Of
the ship when opportunity win be Afforded 10 all Nho
desire present their modes and estimates Thus far
be expressed hp perfect satisfaction with the cordial
greeting which has been extended 10 him The perfect
painncss and simplicity Of our arrangements for public
receptions seems to him In Turkey, where
sbc presence Of military force usual 10 prevent The
cloee contact OF the digniarcs with the people, he
readily understand why good order should prevail but
hore rherc Of being tKoddnn