In the Senate of the United States. February 11, 1858. -- Ordered to be printed. Mr. Mason made the following report. (To accompany Joint Resolution S. 18.) The Committee on Foreign Relations, to whom was referred the resolution of the Senate instructing them to inquire "whether it is in the contemplation of the Government of Turkey to send to this country an officer of rank in their navy with a view to obtain information concerning American improvements in naval architecture and equipment, and to superintend the construction of one or more vessels of war for the Turkish navy at the ship yards of this country; and in such case, whether any, and what, steps should be taken by this government to manifest its good will towards the government of Turkey, by giving to such officer an appropriate reception, and otherwise to further the objects of his mission," have had the same under consideration, and now report..

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