The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-03-09
THE TURKISH VIsITERS.


Tiemann, the Common Council and the La
dies COLLATION. In the Councilmen's New
Chamber--CurIosity OF the Citizens u Sec
Ths m. &c. sc.
The Turkish Rear Admiral and his suit were waited
upon early yesterday morning by the depuaton from the
Con Council assigned the task Of extending 10 them
the hosptales Of the city, and after taking comfortable
breskfsst, received a number Of distinguished citizens.
Colonel Dmick, Of the Second artillery, stationed at
ort Hamilton with several other o ers paid their
spects the Admiral and him. through the
nerpr eter that al the suggestion Secretary
they 10 invite him inspect the military works
at Hamilton taking occasion the same time 10 ex.
press his individual esteem
The Rear Admiral in reply, said ho should be happy
TO sva himself Of the invitation. He anxious
ciprocae the kindness and good feeling which had been
extended 10 him. snd which he knew would be recipro-
Gated by his counrymen He knew that his countrymen
entertained feelings Of kindness towards this country
was empowered 70 express them officially, well the
hope that they would always continue These ceremonies
beng concluded determined 10 proceed 10 the City
Hall and the Mayor, had been previously agreed
upon.
It being generally known through the announcements
of the morning papers that the Turkish visters would
visit the City Hall time in the morning. crowd Of
curious citizens began TO collect early ten O'Clock
Every carriage that drove up eagerly scrutinizcd
and the utmost chagrin manifested at
the rerested dsappointments 1t arranged
that Mayor Temann should receive the guests
in the Governors room and Of there great
anxiety to obtain admauce large police force was in
attendance both inside and outside the hall preserve
order which task by easy one before
the lions arrived there several thousand persons
present The Governors room was cold, as usual and
many wished that the single crate fire which built
therein had been greater. II said, however, that
the Turk would not stay long, and there need of
wasting The officers stationed at the door were of
beseiged by applicants for admission each hay
ing peculiar privilege enttlng him 10 entrance.
There were the usual number of pretended reporters
most of whom found great difficulty in remembering what
papers they represented, and upon making choice,
found that they had been already forestaled
One genius said that he "criticised occasion.
ally,' and another "sent specially by
Mr. Bennett" Generally, however, soue genuine
representative Of the press called upon identify
bogus applicants, who glad enough to get Off with
simple refusal OF admission eectment after they had
already got in Eleven O'Clock passed. the hour assigned
for the arrival Of the guests, and still they not
Mayor Temann and few friends stad shvering in the
room hugging the fire, and wondering what kept them.
Mr. Thomas Hyer amused himself lifting the heavy
weights and looking at the pictures, while everybody
wished that there had been little fire, and that the
Turks would hurry up. Occasionally the crowd outside
would halow derson OF the few unfortunate Metropo
lans who detailed preserve unbroken passage
from the carriageway to the Hall steps, adven
turous boys would break the line bringing those in
the Governors room 10 the windows, with the
pectation that the Turks had at length arrived. But
half past eleven and twelve O'Clock passed, and still
the Mayor and the citizens waited until IL seemed
IN tha foil
in sufficient quantities 70 bring the visters in sleghs At
length however, the carriages drove up, and amid the
driving snow the cheering and pushing Of the crowd
anxious obtain view OF the Ions and accompanied by
the committee with several naval officers, the guests
made their way 10 the Governors After allowing
them tie 70 disrobe themselves Of their cloaks they
were escorted TO the Mayor who leaning against Wash
ngtons writing desk, proceeded to welcome them
Mayor Temann said he happy 10 welcome the
visters to the city Thcy would find IL, he said, q
very plain city but they would be Afforded opportunities
TO witness our system. Of education machine shops
and ship building, and he hoped our various Institutions
Bsckwen's Island. He welcomed them 10 the country
well 70 the city, and hoped their visit would be both
Rear Admiral Mohammed Pacha then replied briefly
through Mr. Oscanyon the interpreter, that he very
happy 10 receive this cordial welcome and would avail
Mayor emsnn stated further that there was any par
,cular place which they desired 70 visit he would be
happy 70 forward their wishes.
ne Rear Admiral Mohammed Pacha replied that both
the government and people Of Turkey anxious 70
cultivate friendly relations with the people Of the United
States and had vested him with authority 70 express off,
ciay that feeling. For himself he particularly
ious that reciprocity Of sentiment should exist between
the peoples and the governmental.
The Mayor and guests then cordially shook hands aer
which the latter escorted through the picture gal
leres Of the Governors ROOM with which they manifest
ed the earnest satisfaction An enterprsing
hand 10 take the daguerreotypcs OF the Adrn
raj, which was effected while waiting for the collation..
THE COLLATION..
Councilman Van Tlne one Of the Committee OF Recep-
ton had provided for some OF bis personal and political
friends small collation. the occasion Of the completion
OF the Council chamber, and the city had made
appropriation for defrayng the expenses Of reception
der mined TO give the guests OF this collation.
So when the ceremonies in the Governors room had
closed a meeting WINS organized In the Council chamber
composed principally Of members and members Of the
Common Council and their friends Ex.counclnan J. N.
Philips being called 10 the chair the ollowi resolutions
were offered and adopted unanmously;-
Whereas his Excelency Rear Admiral Nohammed
and whereas II Is eminenty proper that greetings
this dstn ushed representative Of the govern
ment "a harbinger, doubtless, Of the friendly relations
between his government and the United States
should be in spirit Of national hospitality worthy the
dignity OF our noble metropolis; therefore,
Resolved That our heartfelt welcome be rendered to
his Excelency Rear Admiral Mohammed Pasha and that
the freedom Of this hall be respectfully offered him.
Bunce, Boole, Dunn aud hugan, appointed 10 pro-
coed TO the Governors 70 escort the guets which
lunch 10 be had In the Councmens room spread
rapity, and the room crowded with citizens unin
the collation., possible But 10 make the few cakes and
sandwiches suffice for the whole would require sce
equal to that Of the i've loaves and two fishes and only
the favored admitted inside the ang Anory
these quite pumber cf ladies' friends and -clstv,
OF the members, whose curiosity 10 the Turks hal lei
then 70 brave the suernness OF the day.
The committee, after much hard pushing, finally src
ceeded in forcing passage for themselves and guest
into the when the later eacort4a N the Pre-
dents soat, and were welcomed by Mayor nomann ar1
Mr.. j. " PhilTs-thc latter requesting tho members 10
" rse and pay their respects"
Mobammcd Pscha and his suite then stepped down 70
q convenient SPOT where they could be seen by ALL and
such chose, passed by aud shook the Pschs cord ally
by tho hand The Pacha dressed tho uniform the
Turkish navy, consisting OF the red cap blue ock coat
and loosc paaloons richly embroidered with gold on
his breast be three medas--ernbems of his rank
and distinction a naval Officer His martial vet frank
and amiablc bearing pleased and delighted all not ex
copting the ladies' present
Major Husssm Bey, Major suIiyman Bey and Lieutenant
Ssdk Erend also dressed In the Turkish naval uni