The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-07-23

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had travelled much in the East Turk
of distinction, at Amasia, rogue sted me
to visit his wife, who was-ifl. The we-
men of Amasia are reputed to be the
in Turkey; and this iady was
considered even among them, as an ex-
beauty. Her husband q name
was Jussuf Aga; he had resided at Con-
stantinople, and obtained an Off cial ap- |
pointment in his native place, Amasia
but on the removal Of the Pacha " no con-
ferred it, he was deprived of his Office
With the authority over the town, be lost
also his authority over his own house,
where his wife reigned absolute mistress.
She was Turcoman, and had, from mer-
cenary motives, married her husband, who
had settled upon her considerable dow
err, and to this was added handsome for
tune left by her father. The Mussulim,
as he was called, ON the other hand, had |
become reduced in circumstances, and his
wife allowed him very little for his sup
port. The poor fellow was shabblly dress
ed, while she glistened with jewels. The
lady had several negro slaves to wait upon
her--he had not so much as an al tendant
to carry his pipe.
Before | entered the harem, the hus-
band begged me to wait a little in the
courtyard F; and when all was put to rights,
was ushered in. The women apart
ment is arranged in the manner rs the
mems. The room was square at the
entrance there was small place where
people took off their slippers. The lady
was seated in the corner OF sofa at the
window, and ut the farther end was a
railing, where the female slaves awaited
the commands of their mistress. She
never stirred, either for her hus band or
for me. a more beautiful woman l have
scarcely ever beheld Her bracelets and
necklace were garnished with emeralds.--
Her cation of velvet was embroidered
with gold, her pipe was enriched with dia-
monds, and great number of precious
stones adorned her fingers and the CLASP
of her g,rdle. As soon rs | had seated
myself, she ordered the slaves to bring
me pipe and coffee, and complained d
, her ailments, which seemed to be rather
imaginary than real. | recomi nendet
exercise and change of air. "Y GU ar,
right, replied she, 81 am the daughter
of kurd, soldier. | can clint noun
tsins and tame the wild horse. Former
) ly could rove at liberty about tn . coun
, try, and needed no veil when ! wen
abroad What occasion. indeed, has al
homes, woman for veil There lived
, there ! breathed now | am obliged t
nIuiffe myself up, now crawl abou
gloomy and silent, with troop Of slave,
y continually at my heels, and visit stupie
: Turkish women. with whom am forcet
to associate Yes. the air will do M,
good. and liberty still more" The hus
band heard my advice with evident
dissatisfaction; she observed it, and de.
sired him harshly to 20 and order som'
T more coffee, and not come back till b
should be sent for. He accordingly wen
IT aud left us alone.
!. Thou hast seen tho old brute !" sal
: the lady to me ''he is the real cause {
l. my illness, and that consists entirely {
IS enpui, which | feel with him. H4 is III
5. fortunate, and what pleasure can Il here !
s in living with man who has no author
j ty IN the town may, who even has noti
i ing to eat. Nv dear soul, is there no wa
10 Of getting rid OF Inn Thou art the kin
J. of physicians, the quintessence of doctor
l. canst thou not give me some little thin
J. or other which, by the blessing of Goo
e can release NE from him Then would
e return to the country where | was SO haI
: py, aud live as was won't to fro IN m
d youth up, and forever leave this town
Q which may God sweep from TIN face
@ the earth.
> was not tempted to aid in posonin
h her husband, and only repeated n " ac
It vice to her husband to take her into til
d country, and to give her plenty of exer
t else. This auecdote relate to show no,
! little scrupe is telt in Turkey to the Us
J, Of poison, and also what mistaken notion
are sometimes entertained Respecting IL
It women OF that country.