The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-14
TURKEY.

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Farrnsui's Reception In Constnnt:nople-
Turkish Official Visit to the Franklin--
Address from the Greeks-Reply Of rho
Admiral-Denth and Burial of n United
States sailor.
C0NsTANTINOPLR August 81, 1858.
While the appearance Of the Franklin, with her
renowned Admiral and the distinguished officers OF
his star at the Turkish capital event that in
teresed all classes OF the population here, 1t seemed
TO nfuse the most enthusiastic Joy into the Greek
residents OF ConstantinOple. They seemed to look
upon Admiral Farragut as o guardian angel como
among them, and nothing would convince them that
ne was not expressly sent by his for the
purpose OF interfering between them and the Porte
particularly as regards the anairs OF Crete.
The visits OF the Grand Vizier, Fuad Pacha, and
the Grand Chamberlain Of the Sultan ON Thursday
last were characterized by the cordial reception and
honors extended them by the Admiral and the
exchange OF friendly sentiments on both sides. The
Admiral reminded the Turkish officials OF the graft
tude felt by his government to the Sultan for the
prompt manner In which he had decided at the CON-
mencement Of the rebellion TO forbid the Confederate
cruisers the entry into his ports and concluded by
expressing the wish that long Turkish man-of-
war might visit the United States, when an oppor-
tunlty would be given to recprocate the attentions
received by the officers Of the Franklin during her
stay here.
Immediately after the departure OF the high
Turkish officials deputation from the Greek COM
munity Of Constantinople called upon the Admiral,
who received them with his characteristic courtesy.
The Greeks came armed with an address, which was
read to the Admiral and his star by Mr.. Samartiades,
editor OF the Eptaophos Ia paper published here),
OF which the following Is a COPY
Gallant Admiral and crew OF the United States
frgate Franklin, welcome to COnstantin0pie.
The illustrous name OF Franklin has enthusiastic.
cay impressed the Greeks OF Consantinople, and
over these waters has filed their hearts with mex
pressibs loy being for them for all the
The GREEKS Of this capital full OF gratitude for all
the great republic did in favor Of their brethren from
| 1921 to $780, as well as tho humane and generous
| assistance rendered their Cretan brethren now for
two years suffering ana nc co1rrageonsly gt ing tar
OF the United States, hasten to greet you with
fraterna affection and to express to you and through
you to the American people their deep sense OF grail
/ tude. May God grant that the American and the
Greek nations may one day rejoice over the liberia
/ ton OF this historical country In the same manner
as all adorers OF liberty throughout the world have
hailed the quelling Of the rebellion and the downfall
OF slavery In the United States, to which you Illus
| trous Admiral, have so powerfully contributed
through your personal bravery and Skill Long
nation
Every one will be impressed with the fact that
| this demonstration would have been less nappropr
ate at Athens than at Constantinope; but addressed
as 1t was to the chief oncer OF the navy of neutral
Power, 1t would have been In bad taste at the
Greek capital. AS 1t was addressed to the COM
mander Of foreign ship lying In tie Bosphorus,
almost under the windows OF the imperial palace. It
could be considered but little less than reasonable
| towards the Porte and compromising to the Ams-
rIcans, and would only tend to inure the Greek
cause in the estimation OF the latter. 1t Is proba
BILE that the Turkish government took much the same
view OF the Greek address as President Lincoln
would have done had party OF Northern sympa-
thzers with the South assembled on board al
English or French manOf-war In New York haroOr
and presented an address to the commander, thank
ing his government and people for aid and sympa-
thy already extended to the South and asking Tor its
The Admiral, although taken by surprise at the
tenor OF the address, reminded the delegation that his
GRAND here In no way political one; that what
AZ 70 extend the Creeks the existing re-
atons between the United sta es and Turkey are OF
+, tS and or mo part s
abroad to In any way interfere In international !,l
Turkey cr ssss T any
ter which they took Their Leave This ysi. as
On saturday n however. Mr.. samartiadss and law
and on Monday Mr. John vlasto, wealthy resident
OF Pera, although very Ill, was arrested and con-
h sse prsoners Ss Tursh ocs
offences with great moderation and ienlty and y u
pr0D0Dle Cn6t Oet6nJIOn Oh OuenueTb III unlS
| case win be OF very short duration, especially az
! the onence complained Of was committed under
| the American nag, and our Minister VIII
doubtless be applied to to interpose hts
good Offices, and the punishment admin
| fstered viii be just sufficient to convince
the culprits that the Porte WIN not regard with
| apathy reasonable demonstration 30 publicly dis
4 PLAYED on the occasion Of the celebration OF the
Greek national holiday the Greeks OF scio prepared
4 to make grand public demonstration ON larger
scale than met the approval OF the Governor, In
4 Guiding salutes by the Greek ships In port. The
| Goyernors orders were set at defiance and he or
rested some Of the ringeaders among others the
/ Greek Harbor Master, who protested against this
treatment both as subject OF the King OF Greece
| and pretended American empoyG, In what Ca
| pacity have not henrd-a slnecure post, however
as there neither Americans nor American trade In
the island. Ills protests have had no effect. az he
| stall remains In close confinement Both Of these
cases WILL doubtless, AFFORD our Minister here some
| employment.
Joscph Cole, one Of the seamen Of the Franklin,
died Oh the 2sh Of heart disease and was buried at
the Protestant cemetery at Ferkeni with the usual
ceremonies on Saturday, the day the frlgate sailed
for Athens. This l am informed, Is only the third
death that has occurred during the cruise one Of
| which was caused by the man falling from aloft.