The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-30
PALESTINE.
Our Jerusalem Correspondence.


Our Jerusalem Correspondence.
JERUSALEM, Nov. %, 1858.
Arrival Of the Wabash at Beout-Bsnectal Effect Of It's
Presence on the Arabs-Hospitalitie Of the american
OGcers-A Vist to 7ripoli-Description Of Syrian
Bells-Our Correspondent in a Rhapsody-Jo6a-SIory
Of Perse.s and Andromeda-7he Plain Of Sharon, de-
glorious sight was that which greeted my eyes few
mornings since from the porch OF "Belle Vue Hotei-
the Stars and Stripes utterng in the wind the noble
steam frigate Wabash she rounded Ras Beyrou and
dropped anchor in the oadsead of that beautiful city It
gave feelings Of peculiar delight to see here in this
distant Orient one of finest armed vessels with the
American flag floating independently among crowns
crosses and crescenis high above the craft the
the larger part Of which the Levantne euccas and
small Turkish steam and sailing vessels, confnng the
utmost range Of their nautical daring to the eastern
shores of the Mediterranean and but seldom venturng
of sight Of land. An American man ofwar had long
been expected and the eectof this visit will be most bene
fetal American interests in this part of the word-par
ticulary So when is known amongst the people gene
rally that is ready to avenge the wrongs
committed American citizens and to look after their
interests well the interests Of humanity, even in
these ends Of the world. 1t is supposed that the imme
date cause Of this visit the Jaa outrage the perpe
traitors Of which, well as their accompices, are row
quakng for fear justly concluding that their hour Of
punishment fast approaching. 1t needs only the pre-
sence armed vessel of to strike terror amongst
the Arabs and to support Consular representatives in
he protection of American citizens, by occasional visit
to these coasts The successful management Of this long
pending affair Of Jaa by worthy Consul at Beyrout
but little to be DONE except the execution of the
five criminals who discovered short time since
through the perseverance, zeal and energy of Con
sular representatives at that place. The decks Of the
sections the countrymany of the Emrs of Lebanon
and Shcks OF Arab tribes, coming from great distance
to see this wonder in their eyes, which they call "oat
ing oty.n
The deafening report of the caused no little
alarm hrst destroying, is said, the glasses OF the
windows bordering the harbor, which had never before
felt noisy breath sent out by the little cannon of the
city. All who visited the vessel were treated with the
courtesy and Kindness especially the ladies Of the
place. many of whom had before the interior
of ship. The devotion Of the naval officer TO the fair
has all the generosity which characterized the highest
noonde of chvalry, and which in this day and country
is almost unknown. But few positions involve more
perplexing responsibility, or demand higher combna-
ton of talent, than that of commander OF feet
Flag officer Lavaettc Captain Baron, and the officers Of
the vessel, ill their positions with the greatest
honor to our country, and the benefit already
felt from their visit 10 these shores is incacula-
bly, great. At the kind invitation Of the Flag Officer,
it was my privilege to visit Tripol, fifty miles
north of this place, and thence Jaa, which afforded
long coveted privilege TO examine the workings OF
q Of war, where it would seem as though the pruc
pies of perpetual motion had found avorte Judgement
last in every part and particle Of this vast floating
fabric There is not spar, plank nor rope which does
not appear to have caught the spirit of motion Such
perfect order regularity nowhere else be
vessel OF war properly managed
Trpoi, Tripols, or Tavaboos is some fifty miles north
of Beyrout and situated the base Of hill facing the
seattle highest peak of Lebanon being Immediately be-
hind town, the ancient cedars within days ride
from this place The situation and of the sur
rounding country has something in extravagant and
peculiar to itself, that II can never fail 10 contribute
mixture of melancholy and delight to all who visit it.
The medley sweet sounds from birds, the rch uxu
gardens bordering the vide avenue leading from the
port to the town proper cascades and
ruined aracenic fountains the roaring of the the
composed solemnty of the whole place. remind Of
those beautiful spots pictured by classical writers for the
retreats of their naads and dvinties.
The most beautiful lady Of Syria Is sequesered IN this
picturesque town, which has still some relics OF the Cru
saders--ihe castle of Raymond of Toulouse, close to
which, suspended from causeway is an immense chain
cut out the solid rock. Through tho Kindness Of
Vice Consul and his excellent lady favored with
an Introduction to this beauty, who, with excellent
missionaries and their ladies', accepted invitation to
visit the big guns of tho American man Of war. She
seemed to be about eighteen Of adics
always uncertain, however) with round ripe cheek, OF
delicate carnaton at FIRST shaded by VEIL whose snowy
wilderness bushcd back the carnaton of her cheek whose
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veny countenance, brunette complexion eyes very black
and as mild those OF the gazee, shaded with thick
siken ashes and at times of sparkling Brightness her
head covered with gold and Jewels neck of smooth and
graceful curve her stature rather low though her form
was slight and symmetrical; her arms, which
gracefully ornamened with golden armlets those OF
Aurora, and her smile, when she cast her Parthian
rows, was bewitchipg than that Of Hebe; and
hand whose taperiDg fingers gtered the ewelled to-
kens of love and rendship-the tout ensemble was pc
cularly striking and native She was crowned with
wreath Of orange flowers, which contrasted beautifully
with the jet black tresses Of her hair floating behind in
glossy braids Her dress Of beautiful white SATIN
low neck, whose drapery hnts you might admire free
ly, tipped with gold fringe, with short sleeves. En-
Circlng and sustaining her round bust, was
appended stomacher Of scarlet richly embroidered
Her DRESS with deep and well arranged folds, descend
cd only little below the knee, and BETRAYED small,
round ancle and instep that seemed independent
her full rowsers) bounding from her slight yellow
rocco Shoe Her necklace Of pearls; her )rna-
mens Of cameo, delcatey wrought and set in gold On
the entry Of Mrs. j. the accomplished lady of Of the
missionaries OF the place. she met her sister, and
Kissed her. o that had been missionary's ladyi-T
should taste the sweetness Of that kiss forever Her
easy ana graceful Manners her rich costume and
passing person, alike rveed attention. that had
been mner, to sketch the lines of her bcauy But
must hasten on from Trpo for at this rate my story will
never get away from T.. II will die here like pill
gim VINO would remain forever the shrine OF his Saint
After irmg salute aud sending up u few blue lights,
left Trpoi and all is Attachments Jas eys route
to Jerusalem, the Holy CITY. The following evening We
anchored IN The roaiscad of Jaha, and all hands were