The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-06-28

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made "salaam," which is low, grace
full bow, and at the same time touching
the forehead with the hand. After this
shawls aud jewels, pieces of silk, and
many other things were placed before
US, out Of which the Maharajsh took a
Kinkob turban of great beauty, and
presented it to Dir. Sewards and cash
mere shawl and gave;0iiEadpG me each
one. shapking him aud being
presented TO the heir apparent, baby
Of three years, We took our departure,
to return in the evening to see this
room lighted. The ceiling was CON-
pletely hung with chandeliers, ard when
we returned the room contained 1000
lights, which had crimson shades aud
cast the most becoming hue on every
body aud everything. The room giis-
tened so that it looked like one great
diamond. The Maharajah changed his
pearls fer diamonds, and there were
TuIRTy-sIX DIAMONDS
fringing his turban that were as large,
without ezaggeration, as the end of my
fingers, or as large as two good sized
peas, and necklace the same. He
showed US his coat, The one 1 described
seeing him wear at the concert at Cal.
cutta. l had it 10 my hands, and he
told me it cost $4,000 rupees, which
would be $4,000, and three others as
handsome, black velvet one embroid-
cred with pearls which was exquisite,
and his shield ard sword covered with
precious stones. He gave Mr.. Seward
picture of himself, just like the one |
sent you, and said ever SO many polite
things, au&ge left him. We returned
to our place on elephants in the moon.
light, each of US on separate one, aud
three abreast. We thought aud said
what funny picture it would be for
our friends at home, and the Maharajah
tried to get photographer so that we
might have our pictures taken. That
evening, after dinner, they had fire.
works in front Of the palace for an hour,
which were very pretty, and the next
morning we drove back to Umballa. l
forgot to mention that all this time the
IIimalayas were in sight. The next
day We ascended the mountain.
ONE OF THE HIMALAYAS,
where We saw snow, and had most de-
lightful day of it. l rode pony uo,
aud we were all brought down by men
in 'jontous." Doyou not think We had
a nice time? l have enjoyed it so much,
and regret that it is over. We leave
here tonight for Jugslepore, thence to
Bombay, and from there up the Persian
Gulf with Admiral Cockburue, on-his
hnglisa mau-of war | wonder what
grandfather Crosby would say could he
know his grandchildren were sailing
around the world under the British flag.
As far as am personally concerned |
am not anxious to 80. have seen the
bes. part Of the East, and am very an-
xious to get into Europe The ekcur-
sioa up the Gulf will take four OF FIVE
weeks, which will bring us into Syria
during hot weather, and | think We
haze had enough of it here, and.as we
have been coming south We found it
hotter and hotter. Here the house is
closed tight all day, and punkais are
moving in every room, besides sort of
wheel or machine that goes very fast and
makes breeze in the room. People do
everything to keep cool. would sur
prise you to hear me talk IIiudoosahee.
As the servants are all natives, we must
learn the pames of necessaries, bread,
water, ETC., and have picked up many
words which are very useful. l don't
from the calculation We make
now, that we can get to Constantinople
before the last of June, but after that we
can hear from yoa often. We are stay
iug again with that nice family | wrote
you about, Sir William Moore's. The
Viceory arrived to jay;;aud the house is
with all the swcIs in India. More
fuss is made over him than over the
Preside at home.