New-York tribune., 1873-05-10
GOSSIP FROM THE TURKISH CAPITAL.

FALL OF THE GRAND VHIER EssAD-PAsHA-INsIAl|
IATIoN OF HIS UCCEssoR-PERsEcUTI0N OF
DRAMATIsTs-TURKIsH FABRICS AT THE VIENNA
EXmBITIoN-THE SHAH OF PERSIA.
lFRoM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT or THE rRrBUFE'I
CoNsrANTINoPLE, April 16.-The Grand Vi
zler Essad pasha, has been deprived Of his functions
aud 1t said that the influence Of Baron Haussmann
has contributed TO this event. Yesterday Rehk-oey,
First Secretary OF the Sultan repaired to the palace OF
Mehemet Ruchdipasha whom he invited TO accompany
him TO Doma Bagtchc TO receive, from the hands of the
Sultan seal Of state After having long interview
with the Sultan, the new Grand VIzier, accom-
panied by the Shek-ulIslam (chief Of reliH0nl
embarked in n yawl with hye pairs OF oars, Tor
stamboul, where the First Secretary OF the Min
istry OF Foreign Affairs aud many other dgnitaries
awaited him in state. The Yizier then proceeded on
horseback TO the Sublime Porte followed by a numerous
corteg On the Journey tho troops presented arms as
he passed, and military music enliycned the scene
Having arrived at the Grand Vzierate, Mehemet
Ruchdpasha received by the ministers and hlgh
functionaries of the Empire. After the imperial HdH
was read the Grand Vlzer received the fectaons Of
all who assisted at the ceremonies. including the drago-
mans the embassies and legations, and many moneyed
notabiues. l hope, for the good Of Turkey, that
Mehemet Ruchdpasha will be able for a long time to
maintain his position.
The arrest OF six young Turks OF whom one was the
director Of journal has excited much attention this
week. theater. for representations in the Turkish
language, was established time ago at Stamboul
and these young men were assduous coLiborators
there Full Of spirit, and animated with zeal for pro
grcss, they eudeayOred to paint in charming
light the manners OF Europeans, unfortunately
joining at the time some sarcastic refer
ences TO certain ancient Mussulman customs
These comedies we're represented, it appears, without
having submitted TO the censorship OF the Govern
men The last OF these representations having excited
some manifestations that same evening the young au-
thors were arrested and subsequently exiled Tue e1
ample is not calculated TO encourage Turkish authors
aud we Will have to long time before possessing
Molieres Rtcines, Shakespeares, and Gocthes
Spring with the ster holidays and the fine
sky Of the East much auded has resumed its azure
tints. The Turkish Greek, ard American ladies'
preparing for the journey TO the bathingplaces Of
Europe, aud already people Ieak OF abandoning Perd
for the villas of the BosphoYds. Many persons also
count upon going to the Vienna exhibitions the Turkish
delegation charged With the mission Of compmcntlng
the Archducness Gs her marriage with the brother
Of the King OF Bavaria has arady taken its departure
II appears that Turkey Will be adequately represented
at the Exhibition. People speak in praise OF fine
Mosques built in the parks, AMI there will be displayed
the brilliant colors of the most beautiful fabrics Of Brusa
in Asia Minor not mention the tapestries Of Smyrna
which without rivals the perfumed tobacco or ana
toa and the thousands OF rich objects which may he
found in Asia Unfortunately the East will not take
high rank in the exhibition OF works OF art for painting
is prohibited However foreign artists have In revenge
copied OF ravshng scenery, our soft tnts our
graceful women and our peculiar cities, which appear
TO be cOored with the hand OF Allah.
Itis not yet whether the Sultan will visit the
Vienna Exhibition. Shah OF Persia will certainly
present, and that will undoubtedly be an astounding
spectacle for his eyes-a these maryes senf from all
parts OF the world and collected In one European capt
tai lie will fancy himself IN enchanted city whose
prodies have been rec0unted % him IN ARABIAN tales
His Persian Majesty will not be much deceived for -
not In reality gcnius-the human genius-W4lch has
created all these things II the Shah seeSs TO know the
miracle OF these skful works, science that fairy OF
fairies, can reveal 10 him all their secrets