The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-08-21

Celebration Of the " Fourfn' I'm TURKEY.
OUR CONsrANTIN0rLE CORRESPONDENTS.
CoSsrANrINoPLE, July Is, 1852
A Yaske Abrood-Htp He Thinks Of His Nairx Land
Romantic Celebration Of the Natinna, ArHivs~.a,u
Speeches BY Mr.. W.ioms, Consul General Brows, Gen.
Aeytn Ward-American Missionaries, dc dc.
The birthday of coupuy's Independence hes been
celebrated by very many meetings In the United States
more numerousy attended dazzling in appearance,
moro grouse in demonstrations; yet doubt whether
Mere which 10 be found hearts more
royal patriotism more devoted q love OF country
mere srcee the little gathering Of American ct
stI,on the Asistc shore Of the Bosphorua
iis the Of blessings, surrounded by all the
comforts lie, wanting nothing, fearing nothing, re-
moved even from eight and souud Of every thing ccasted
ID mar enjoy remind us that the picture
which has another side, that most apt to
vorm just appreciation Of good fortune. such In.
deed seems Elmoss be the condition OF the american
citizen at home But here alas how different. Possess
Ing all DO, at least he simple necessaries Of LIE,
protected by the strong arm Of our government against
injustice fear nothing, yet stand In the midst Of all
hs. by contrast could remind Of the manifold bless
inge-nsterpa', social religious and poliscsl-whioh
pcrtan TO the free Ctze0s Of the United States.
The celebration took place at Hankiar Skeessi, "the
landing place Of the snsaysr situated at the extremity
or one the beautiful valleys the AsiAtic side Of
tans ard was adorned with springs. cse,ns founlans'
psrk sofas everything that could add charm to its
native loveinees But these all disappeared, and
present only the beautiful lava, the fne
od pne irees the little brook ana the surrounding hills
On a hill near by projecting inio the ses, is small
pAiAce IF red and white Die, built by Pasha OF
Egypt, entirely Of Egyptian marble, ss present 80 the
Sultan believe he never bo~eyer, 40 much as set
his IT, AZ ali events. it is unturoshed unnhabied,
and surrounded only by dense MACS Of weeds
About one bunored persons--rlen, women aEd chill
IA
in Asn. Instesd of the Western bal becue de-
Turk but no. until the blessing OF The Almighty had
bee oked upon the Little meeting GDd upon
try, whose birthday we bad net 10 cslecrs.e II was
spectacle the heart of every American pgLyio
not because OF our numbers, for we tew-not
because CT Inc msgocence Of the banquet for IL WAS
unpreter dpgpot from any OUT ward display pre-
% little 10 attract the observa
tion Indifferent passer by. But 70 who from
She lace co1d res The heart IL picture w,ch
even dsspotsm could scarcely have looked uom,yed.
We naUy brothere and sisters-Dne family one
esrt-for that day but pervaded every
bosom. We left sud Srou oes, o. wncn al OF
have share, behind US; petty differences OF
opinion upon potics and religion sui whatever else may
n Tunes produce temporary enlargement, put far
away from us. There was question: you
NJ, ioodiet Presbyterian EpscopasnS yon from
Massachusetts south Csroins9 II enough
that American ci,izeos that halted from The
land OF Washington; toat dag the stare and
stripes protected es ALL We knew Dat one God one
couLtry; and 81 that God, overflow vita
gratitude and thaDSfulbess addressed
vent prayer for his continued bensdctlon upon that
country.
The meeting was addressed in appropriate style
by Minister, Mr.. James Williams: Goa.
spd Gen. Aaron Ward, Of weetches,er county, Nev
York. shall not attempt ecoo the brnfess sketch
Of their remarks may say, however, that besides tho
topics utuay discussed On such OCCASIONS the Minister al
luded 10 feeling to the hsppy indlcnce exerted
throughout tie rrtksh empire b. american
sries-po alone by OF their converts, but nv
tbe truly Chrs.su feeling ~itn which the hearts OF all
were Impressed VINO witnessed shsir lives, and the kindly
sentiment created in behsif OF couo,ry which sent
only Of love and good ~i 10 all. HIS remarks were
conclude by Offering the following sent meot;--
Tho American Pro,esiagt Missionaries IN the Ottoman
enpre-rbey teach az pure religion by example as
well precep The fruits Of tasir eoors TO be found
in she bear,s of all tose whether Turks Jsws Chris
tans, who witness that Ia private life they practise those
virtues ~hicf IN public they teach.
In response TO ths sentiment Dr. Dwight who has besa
Tor 70 many yesrs dlsnsgbed Tor tho zeal with which
no hss devoted himtelf', 10 tho mission OF Christian
Wy IN Turkey, epoke in terms OF warrnest gratitude
70 the hnster or the petsons kindness which had
sn9~n TO me missionaries, and Of toe pronptness
Win whch he mad always responded TO every as cause
OF complaint whoh any Of them had made against the
Turkish norities -
The address OF Mr.. Brown besdes the notice OF tina
usual topics, gave most interesting history OF the spot
on ~bcn ee bad met IL presented q striyng csntrnst
inoctd 70 our own nefy lreg'es tnas have been
able 10 get report Of his remarks which for beauty ar
sye "a well &C tho interest OF the aves would have
been n treat 10 every lovsr Ct literature.
The evening cosed upon ne, and then after day OF
real euhshne MD nappness tdere came The only pspg
winch touched the bearitbe good ami orr
separation; bit THIS not until all with voice united in
hlpgne our uaiionh aDtbeme--sTne Star Spaugsd Ram
per" and 'Bail Colun bli" know but tto OF pnusic
bot know something OF the huugau heart, aud know
that those who gang had nears th full measure OF brb
was poured forth every OF those ARA
Al nisht the summer residence OF Minister Buyk
derry CO The Boeotorns vac beautifully Illuminated
band o. music played on the quay Of the house,
6revorss i The sky, sud the wnole scene was en-.
Bve1ed oy the huudrS5s w, promensdod tue crses at
which called forth these slgrs Of rejoicing