The New York herald., 1870-09-26
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Americans Iva the Egyptian Scrvice-Their
Posirion-T'bo khedive--His Wealth, Habits
and Views.

Asericans in the Egyptian Scrvire-Their
POsiri0n-Tbo khedive--lIis Wealth, Habits
and Views.
am glad TO know that Old friends In our far
OF land have not orgoiton us. We all pleasantly
situated here, and are treated by noble Viceroy
with great kindness and consideration, and are all
busily engaged IN various departments or2aniZ-
ing and giving them system. Heretofore all mas
been confusion. Our reports have been most iavor-
ably received, and doubtless wiz be adopted. We
hope TO De and no doubt viii he, OF service to this
country, and IN short time make the army OF
Egypt Che best little Amy in the world.
have never seen such material. The soldiers ore
the finest looking men / have ever seen well be-
haved and subordinate. They would charge the gates
OF darkness. am pleased to say the American OFF,
GERS are very popular with the soldiers and people.
II was very different with the French officers
who were here before Us. We have had
quite hot summer. II we had come out
Ia the fall instead Of the spring would have been
better as the heat has great ly exhausted ns. With
regard 10 the American oifcers here viii inform
you that General q. r. Stone the chief OF staH,
General A. W. Reynolds IL quartermasi ier commits
sary and paymaster general, General Loring Is IN
spect0r general Of all the inianry General Slbley Is
Inspector general or artillery Colonel Rhett Is CHIEF
OF ordnance, Colonel kennon is In charge OF Tho
coast deiences, COonel r. A.. Rey nolds Is colonel OF
lgnt artillery bat is at present acting assistant
Inspector general Zenller is Inspector OF cavalry,
General Mott, VINO had that position, having been
transferred 10 the stan OF the VIceroy. While | am
wrlLing a regiment of infantry Is just passing.
ments are like clockwork. I have visited most Of
tne PAGES or interest and am much pleased with all
| nave seen. There Is always something gong on
which interests us III the way or Jetes and amuse-
nlents. am told the win.er here Is delightful.
The Vicsroy expenos large sums OF money TO amuse
his people. We nave one OF the fnes5 opera houses
IN the word. The Viceroy pays all expenses and
has the best performers IN Europe engaged. He VIII
have none but the best and the preJtest women
performers Ills balls are magnificent. We are all
excited Just now on the war question in Europe
The Viceroy Is prince oI great ability, anu fore
saw the troupie now existing III Europe lie had
many French officers IN his service but he knew
that when the Emperor wanted his subjects they
would be demanded and would have to CO. Sucn
has been the case, and the French are now leaving
Egypt. The Viceroy has employed American Officers
OF distinction, on whom he rely. or course they
are acting independently or the United States though
IN their contracts they not required or expected
Kindness Of the Viceroy ana his ministers is very
marked TO ms American pets, while they in return
are eXerung every nerve TO deserve his good
opinion. All the court nave returned 70 CAIRO for
the winter, which IL expected 10 be very gay and
delightful. The Viceroy IL the richest prince Oh
generally are. He is loved by his people and rides
cut Ike private gentleman without lear. AS he
passes every one stops aud salGtes him, which he
returns like an ola SOLDIER He Is about fOrty-1ve
years Old, handsome and speaks several languages.
lie has given his Americans several dinners, and is
ANXIOUS they should bring out their families this
fall.
The Viceroy reads the American newspapers. He
u one of the most progressive men OF the age