The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-05
the LATE TURKISH suLTAN.


Proclamation Q tho SnliaIs Death and His Brothers Ac
cessisss-Th Tma~al--Te Men SpIon--Couys Comp
Masonic Fanral-Nat;o.al Fts'ca,s-ftSs aad Lteyy,-
| -Diptomolsc-Com DC.
Many important events havo taken place in CONSTANT
nope which no doubt will interest your readers The
most prominent is OF course the death of the sultan
Abd-uMedjid tdings Of which must long this have
reached the United States. But have been privileged
10 be behind the scenes am able TO give you nte
resting details.
You know that since my return from America
have been the confidential pl, scisa Of Of the Cham
berains Of tho palace ard Of frequently prox
Unity with his late Imperial Iiighncsa The palace has
been in the greatest comnloon for tho past three four
weeks hope or fear predomnang, the symptoms of
tho royal patient changed from better worse or ctce
rersa The people here oonteuted with their
doctors, especially when the malady becomes seoue So
though not in Immediate attendance his Majesty was
anxiousiy despatched to watch the distinguished modoa
advisers and report their proceedings
CAUSE sgrTANs
When Abd-u-Medjd came 10 tho throne he was only
seventeen years Of age INC empire had just been
lutionized by his father Sultan Nahnond, and placed
upon basis of reform in assimilation with tho other
great Powers But hahnioad did live long enough
to que by the power OF his iudomitabic will, the
spirit Of opposition any infringement of the oneiea
regime which ervaded the Aussuimans of all ranks and
especially the eBas the youthful Saltan DESTROYS to
carry out the programme OF his father early became tue
prey oil multitude OF counseoss each vieing with tho
other TO control the royal mind Fortunately he selected
for his Grand ViZer Reschid rasba who proved himself
he eminent statesman and equal 10 the emergencies
of his country But constant ipirignes, and consequent
changes in the administration, kept Tho royal mind
in state OF csmmoton and anxiety, which
his Aeble physique could not withstand and
! his health soon. gave signs of saccumbng
His Maesty's late brother lctli Pashl by hs
frequent solourps in the most civilized countries had
become so completely Europeanized as to waive all
prohibitions OF the Prophet against the wine cup which
he unhesitsngy held TO the lips Of the young
the true elixir for all his troubles. The consequence
that the Sultan frequently coseci with his bi other
n-law Fethi Pasha died years aga the sultan
continued his nocturnal nbations in order obtain
temporary oblivion from his anXietes, that State
fairs and the wine cup have combined hasten hin TO
early grave
SULTAN.
1t is not Usual to issue bulletins of tho royal belth in
Turkey, bat conceament becoming impossible account
OF the CAVITY of the nlldy, tho whole community FOR
severa, weeks past has been Ia state o excitement and
frequent reports Of Tho Saitan's death anticipated the
| actual event. All the medical skin By whlci, he
was surrounded could not pfoicne his Tie,
and the sultan of Turkey died Tuesday,
June 25 between eight and niae O'Clock A. ~
The physicians in ATTENDANCE compelled 10 cont.
that his Majesty could live hut w days longer fo~ his
naady resisted every variety Of which their
combined skill could suggest The disease .iroIsy.
accompanied BY violent diaFrlioH Majesty
sensible that his end was approaching On saturday morn
ing he tina, his brother heir apparent
Add vi Azz Eendi, should be Summoned 20 his presence.
TUE NrKTy,yw WITH MS BROTHER,
II not long before AZiz Etendi obeyed The
Entering the death chamber with terfrl eyes, lac
stopped and kissed the edge OF tho coveret OF the
royal COUCH and stood with folded arms in an attitude OF
| respect.
| The SULTAN now ordered Havret, and thc apartment.
| was instShtly vacated by all the bysianders for
! friends aud attendants sunshine from
tai SICK room; som! Some women had a., also been in
children Of the Sultan, ba. the asnadar 0osah, royal
nurse, and few Ialay ks who exempt from the
Ing the surrender Of empire by tho enc and imposing
immense responsibilities upon the other At the request
u the dying Sultan the brother seated ny s besde
who thus Addressed hin'I feel that shall quit
this world and by tho laws OF our land you will succeed
am fully aware Of ihe critical condition 81 the
try and my hearts desire has been a my
subjects happy but untor unac!y have not been able
cope with the evil counses b. which was heaet. You
know thal when succeeded ustlious father Of gi8
| rious memory was young and inexperienced; hi' YOU
my brother of mature age and have had experience
| evil counscls. Make up fa my shortcomings
| pray yon and cndoavor to accomplish those
things which have had al heart, bu, have
been unable TO perform. he fra and Independents.
Amelortc The condition Of or unfortunate subjects tem
phaszng the expression 'un:ortunse2 regard tra;
then all without any discrimination, as v6ur chill
dren. BY rendering them happy and conented you wilt
reinstats the former power and glory oi the empire.
The Sultan then recommended his children and the rest
OF his family 10 his brothers special and protection.
Those who had the opportunity 10 listen at the curtain
before the door Of the royal apartment that he
toned the OF tho very isdiYidu who had
abused his confidence and given him e,i counsel. and
| warned his brother 20 beware Of them. The interview
lasted for more than hour, and attor HE royal
| children summoned.
iSrFrvrw LADIES.
His entered the headed by Mosrad Elen,li,
who is helr TO the throne after Abdul Aziz. They all
kissed the edge of their fathers couch and stood around
him. The Stan told them that be dying and that
he had commented them the Of their uncle
would succeed him Ca the throne, to whom he hoped
they would render oil Obedience and be guided by his
Cosnses.
The Kaduns royal ladies' also 10 iaso leave Of
his Majesty They came one at time, accompanied by
the Sultanas daughter Of the dying monarch who
surel them and all, that their future welfare would
be cared for by Abdul Aziz Npssllmau fatality is
submissive TO the will OF Allah that all outward signs OF
grief carefully suppressed Is any garb OF
ing assumed. But the ladies and children had not
occasion excessive that it necssssr, re.
| move them from TIC scctie.
] MEDICAL CONSOLATION.
The following day (Sundsy) the disIrhos having been
partially arrested hls yaeS passed q1iet sht
But in the morning his symptoms became more alarming,
and consultation Of the four attending physicians took
place. followed BY minute ste'heoscopc examination by
Dr. zogrsphos Sad say the result the discovery
that OF the lungs OF the royal patient entirely
gone; aud the othes in almost the same condition
Towards evening the sulisn again rallied, ana desired
that bis private band should psS i'll the ante chamber:
but the excitement was Injurious and he became
| much exhausted
Early Tuesday morning hi, Majesty attacked by
u shortress Of breath which ntinaied speeiy ds.ohl-
ton The Grand NiZer was Immediately Summoned,
and attended the bedside with the Grand Admiral. The
5ultsa's brother H-aN and the serassier aud
| other high i'nctiouarcs Of The palace
His Majesty still retared has senses Tor when he asked
for glass Of water which handed 20 him by e
Grand yzier be acknowledged ~ kindness, soon at
ter he became psensihlc. and ia half hour expired
PROCLAMATION s,LfAN's Dga3H AND sRcings
ACCESSION
Dispatches conveying the sad neSs ,,uhe
diaeIy sent the different ilnconarics OF the eiuc
who ordered 20 assemble at the palace Of Srrago
Point The Grand Nztr. also. about eleven O'Clock A. NJ
conducted The sultan. amid the booming oi the
the ships the shore 70 the anc.en palace
The throne having been placed under tho Cabbc clt
the gateway where The receptions karaa take r,ce
sultan hd nj Air seated ihstenpon, hayin. tie
Grand Nner and the Grsnd Admiral, ON either side
who first proceeded salute hibl Sultan, nv kissing
the pendant tassel wbn represents the hem Of the ape
rial robe III which ceremony thny initiated by all
the high civland military ruueOnarss.
A prayer then offered ny the Right Reverend
Doctor the Shiekh ulan and ~ the PRINCES nnswerel
Amcni
1hn of Lana, rail,u .aucr