The New York herald., 1868-03-22

Of the latter were saved; but that portion OF the
library containing foreign printed standard works
Ieu prey to the flames, among which were copies
OF valuable books presented 10 the Grand vizer by
various monarchs. Two splendid Sevres vases. OF
eon-were also DESTROYED. As soon as the sultan
was informed or the disaster he sent repeatedly to
INQUIRE ai,er the family and the extent OF the loss.
palace ladies' gave large supplies OF female apparel
for the use OF the Grand vlziers family His Majesty
also ordered the summer residence OF the Grand
vzier to be carpeed and made it for winter rest.
dence; and on his return he will have steamer
placed at his disposal to convey him back and
forward between his house on the Bosphorus
and the Porte Lastly the Sultan has given orders
lately occupied by the modern building the cost OF
which Is to be paid out OF the inexhaustb.e privy
purse.
the public II Is true that Ali Pacha Is an old and
faithful public servant OF forty years s.andng but the
poor occupants Of upwards OF fifty houses destroyed
only two nights before. but that in view Of such large
liberaty towards. his Primh Minister, who although
not wealthy man, Ia far from being poor-the Sultan
might bestow something upon the large number Of
untortuIates who have lost their ALL Il is doubtful
however II the Grand Vizer readily accepts all this
generosity OF the Sultan, especially after the misun
dersandng that occurred IN the case OF Fuad Pachas
house alluded to In former correspondence.
In imitation OF the Western Cabinets and Russia
the Porte proposes to follow the eXample-which the
latter as Unconstitutional government was the
first to give-and publish Blue Book containing all
correspondence relating to the Cretan question.
In both French and Turkish. II is said that some
discrepancies exist In the correspondence as laid
before the public. Russia has published whatever
suited her policy and suppressed many important
observations and notes sent in by the Sublime Porte.
In order to correct any erroneous impressions there
by created the Porte viii therefore publish its own
correspondence, and II will be interesting to compare
the Turkish with the Russian version.
Books and news in the native tongues are are not
abundant, and the masses OF the people are too
ignorant to appreciate either. They care little for
the past history present policy OF European States
and have no knowledge whatever Of geography, and
know nothing of history except OF their own race
and To them Alexander the Great q
Turk in Turkey an Arab in Syria and Persian in
Persia. Although there exists large fleet Of Turk
to to- sail sail 'S out % Of sight Of land II S It can be
avoided. Many ludcrous anecdotes are re-
ported to have sailed from this port bound
to Malta after long and fruitess cruise he returned
to the port of departure and reported that he had
been where Malta should be, and sailed repeatedly
the spot, but could not find the island, and con-
sequenty believed the island did not exist
The government to encourage the diffusion OF
knowledge, has newspaper of its own with forced
circulation. A second Is published by an English
man and third by young Turk. Now the Sublime
tude for the discussion OF passing events IN the East
IL will certainly be interesting to follow the comments
In ma Apr last Mr. Norris United states Minister
here, wrote despatch~home accusing the Sultan Of
imbecility incapacity and do not know what. This
despatch was printed and submitted among other
Stale papers to Congress. A copy was duly for
warded to the Minister for Foreign Affairs Of the
Sublime Porte and certainly caused most unfayor-
able impression. Some days ago Mr.. Morris, having
occasion to visit Fuad Pacha, was received most
coolly. Our representative, observing this at once
time. l am here for the purpose Of asking satisfac-
tion for the murder OF the Rev. Mr.. Conn.,"
DC; Fuad Pacha replied:-"I think your Ex-
cellency has no reason to ask for satisfaction;
it is for me to do So" lie then produced
copy of the despatch. Mr.. Morris. rather taken
the obnoxious document 1t is ready to assume the
responsibility. AS regards myself am at liberty to
please. Icertany will not submit to be reproached
by anybody" Thereupon Fuad Pachu very sthy
said:-"I cannot, after this unsatisfactory explana-
tion continue per- sonal relations with yOu.n
1t is reported here that Mr. Morris has asked for
congo; others say he is on the eve of returning
home.
Admiral Paget, commanding the Mediterranean
division OF the English fleet, and Lord Erskine
came up to the capital few days ago on cruise.
The Turks very disposed to give them ovation,
but the former refuse any public manifestation.