The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-12
FARRAGUT.

The FriGatc Franklin I'm the Bosphorus-At
Anchor md visits-NIntrimOnIal Specula.
lions and "Jack''. Delighted-Farragut's
observation-disclosures from the Sultas-An
American General and Papers.
CoNsrANTlNoPLE, August %, 1868.
At the moment Of the departure OF the mail steam
er that conveyed my last letter the Franklin, Com
modore Pennock, anchored in the Bosphorus direct
~ in front Of the Imperial palace OF Dolma Bagtche.
The frlgate was delayed at the Dardanelles just a
week while the question Of permitting her to pass
the straits was being discussed here. AS intimated
in my last the majority Of the diplomatic corps were
IN favor OF giving the permission at once; but the
Austrian Ambassador and perhaps one OF his
colleagues demurred and 1t s quite probable that but
for the opposition OF these dgntaries the Franklin
would have passed the Dardaneles without any de-
tention. During the week thousands OF persons
have avaied themselves Of the opportunity TO visit
the ship. greatly to the satisfaction OF OF the
officers and to the annoyance OF others who don't
like to have their oical duties and the order that
usually reiRns on board disturbed by such q motley
crowd OF infdels and the faithful. Jack Is naturally
delighted, as he Is in q great measure denied the
privilege OF seeing the people OF the Turkish capital
in their daily hauns, to have them passed In review
before him on board.
Unfortunately the best society of the capital is at
this season dispersed among the villages on the
Bosphorus or are quietly pursuing the summer at
their charming retreats at the Princes Isands,
family that possibly obtain house In the coun-
try remains In town during the hot season. The
ladies' who spend the summer In town are therefore
nearly the only representatives Of the fair who
have visited the ship, and the young Perote inter-
prefer who has been left In charge Of the consulate
during the temporary absence OF the Consul General
NOW in America on leave OF absence), has found
in conveying his fair friends on board to see the
frigate and trip the eight fantastic toen with the
officers.
year ago we had case Of love at nrst sight be-
tween young gentleman on board the steam
shi D Quaker City and Pera lady which resulted
In the immediate marriage and departure OF the
happy pair for the home OF the bridegroom In your
city. The marvellous accounts OF the wealth and
which have since reached here have had an electri-
flying effect upon the ladies OF these parts, and
American husband while the frgate is here and It is
to be feared that some OF the visitors forget that
young officers abroad, while quite ready for rta
such short notice.
While the younger officers have employed their
their VISITORS q both sexes on board the gallant
Admiral and his stan have been fully occupied In
receiving and entertaining the oflcial visitors during
Minister resident made his oficial visit, and
ceIved with the customary salute. Hall Pacha,
Chief OF the Ordnance department, shortly followed,
and examined with great apparent interest the
ships guns. As this ocer speaks English perfectly
well, Admiral Farragut took great pleasure In ex-
planning the merits Of his big guns. HALL Pacba
having carefully examined all parts Of the ship,
quested the Admiral not to salute, and left without
the customary honor being paid him.
On Tuesday Mahmoud Pacha, Minister or the
Marine, paid his visit accompanied by his stan.
Wednesday was devoted to the reception OF the
diplomatic corps. On this occasion the Admiral 70,
celved the visits OF the British Ambassador, NJ.
Elliot and Mrs. Elliot; the Russian General Ignaver
and Madame Ignatief; the French Monsieur BViree
the Italian Bertlnatti the Swedish and Norwegian
Charge d'Afraires, Mr.. stennyson, Gil OF whom re-
ceived the usual ofYlclal salutes.
1t has been remored at the Porte duripyr the week
that the Sultan himself would honor tD,, flagship by
by Fuad Pacha by order Of the sultan, in which his
Majesty expressed his pleasure al tne arrival OF the
flagship and the visit Of the ADMIRAL here, and nti
mated that he should charge hU Grand Chamberlain,
Djem hey, TO visit the Admiral and In his Majestys
name extend q cordial wecrme to the Admiral and
his Officers on THURSDAY Cyesterdayl accordngly
that Of the Grand Vizier and Fuad Pacha.
Some OF the local pspers are very persistent In as
surfing their readers chat the Admiral and his orcers
intend giving GRIND ball on board before leaving
have reason to know that the Admiral has no such
intention. and FOR two reasons-But few ladies' have
called upon Ers. Farragut since she has been here
hotel In Pera and, before remarked Pera is now
deserted by all OF its best society. Another very
good reason Is that the Admiral has already during
tue cruise expended sum which far exceeds his
salary in giving entertainments. The visit OF
the Admiral ~ now drawing TO Its close.
The Ministers OF War and Commerce will per.
meantime the preparations for departure will be
made aud tomorrow afternoon the Franklin, with
her brave old Admiral, will commence her voyage
Is she goes from here to the Piraus and
thence, think, to Corfu and Trieste.
Tnere 10 nothing now In local politics worth record
ing. lsha nave something " say about the restric-