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-, _ . /- - -- '- ---, ~.50 ; . o l iliv•-41` .1 1r .. ,7F.. may: ~. 411 - ..• e "'" 4.• ~~ . 4 1 .110' ~~ .~ ttr + ~:; r- it - t . 4 . No. 1,364, --V01... XV.] SUNDAY, • • RUSSIA AND. TURKEY. 1 The following, is an extract of a private letter fkom Pera, of the 6th Mitch. It gives a detailed account of the progress of the negociations between the Divan and the Ambassadors of England and Austria, up to the period when the peremptory re- • jection of the Russian ultimatum was communicated to the latter:— " As affairs at Constantinople have taken a de eissive turn, it may be interesting to make known ac course of the negociations, from the first decla ration of the Reis Effendi in answer to the Russian nit:matum, to its final rejection. 6' Dec. 2.—The Reis Effendi made an official communication to the Austrian and British minis ter., announcing that the Porte could not in any c,se except the Russian ultinzatani in its full extent, and imposing sundry important modifications to several article:: of the document. The Count de Lutrow and Lord Strangford immediately despatch ed couriers to their courts for further instructions ; and all negociation was int.er•rupted until towards the end of January. " Jam. 24.—The two ministers addressed to the Effendi two notes, nearly similar in tenor. It was etated in them, that for the maintenance of pe.we it was of the utmost importance that the Porte should accept, at least, all the propositions t;ninded upon ancient treaties with Russia, and de finitively ratified by the - latter; that in the actual state of things, it was elar to foresee that the cabinet of St. Peter burgh would on its side reject the mo difications proposed by the Divan. These two notes remained without reply. The Dragomans vainly repaired almost every day to the Turkish Chancel lerie ; they were constantly gut off with some eva sive expedients. " Feanuntv 10.—The two ministers solicited at: immediate with thelteis Effendi, who any further discussion to the Porte for its and categorical nisters earn esti: to their instructions, _ _. on the personal ander, and Prince M. empire, sad but, &e. " Fee. 1 usual state, the moment reckoning, the birtl of name of Mm evinced their the Asiatic ' Lions, the actively parts few excesses exultation, Informed them, through the medium of his Lingo man, that he had already had the intention of shortly inviting, 'and each separately, to the desired confer ence. Advises were at this time expected in Con s:antinople, telatively to the tote of Ali Padua of Janina, and the Grand Vizier had given orders to ti.e liLis Effendi to elude all the demands of the fircign ministers, until looked for intelligence should have arrived. Fen. I4.—An Agasi, accompanied by several Tartars, brought an official dispatch from Cheers chid Pacha, anuotmcing the death of Ali Paella.— The Dragenaans were witnesses of the exce , sive joy that this intelligence excited in the Turkish Chan eelterie, and amongst the dignitaries of tire empire. On the slime day the Austrian Internuncio obtaieed the solicited Atthence with the Reis Effendi; but the interview was short, and without result—the Turkish minister uxotzscd himself ou the ground of not having the necessary instructions to give a defi nitive answer, and repeated the vague assurances u;r,..a:l) so often given, ne to the desire of the Porte, to live in peace with all the Christian powers. " Fes 15.—An extraordinary courier from Vienna arrived at Pera, brin„”ing also dispatches from the London Cabinet to Lord Strangford. The two mi nisters instantly solicited another conference with the Reis Effendi, and Lord Strangford addressed to the Chancellerie of the Grand Vizier a note, in which he forcibly complained of the delays that his d;raends had experientmd ; adding, that motives of the highest importance at this moment, rendeted another eonfirence indispensable. On the same evening a Droguman of the Porte came to announce to his lordship that the eunkrence was fixed for the text day. -"I t ti. 16.—Lord Strangflird went in grand state with M. Chielper, his principal Dragoman, to the residence of the Reis Effendi. The interview was n.ost amicable, and the protestation of the Turkish minister were about the saute us those which had previously be ti made to the Count de Luzuw. The rumour was generaLthroughout Pera that the dis suasion would terthinute favourably. " Fee. li. —Another courier from Vienna brought the declaration of the cabinet of St Pe.crsburgh, in answer to the note of the Reis Effendi of th. of December, and orders to the ministers to act in metormity with this declaration. Russia persisted in demanding the pure and simple aeceptation of hoe tiaimulum, and that ibis acceptation should preceut __, J t i~~- * - 2°*; •• . 3 - itt onat • . ••• . . •• - r Our ling, tougtilUtion) Aron 16, 1822. Ia miring etermbation however granted ; but a prompt • two mi- agreeably expatiating ived the Agas manner, ,volu- Ifierwards But general maintained Alex_ removing Ottawa* Beams, ith the and at was inounced order in the . .. con tinued througs. " FEB. 23.—. t-bearer of' Chourschid) arrived at Constantinople, escorted by Tartnrs, with the Harem, the treasures, the grand son of Ali, (a child eight years of age), and lastly, the head of this old Chief, who had attained the age of 84. The head was carried in triumph to the Grand Vizier, and thence to the Seraglio. " Frs. 24.—The head of 411 was fixed, in cere mony, over the portal of the Seraglio, with a copy of the sentence which condemned to death this trai tor to Ismalism, this rebel tolhe Porte, this sup porter of the revolted Greeks, &c. It is impossible to convey an idea of the fanatical enthusiasm which this sight excited in the soldieia and populace; cries were heard on all sides, that the Porte might now declare war against the Giaotlrs (Christians); that the Mussulaen . were • mire .of exterminating them. Rich presents were distributed, by order of the Grand Seignior, and Choursekid Pacha was loaded with wealth and honours. " Fee. 25 —The definitive answer of the Reis Effendi to the notes of the two Courts had not yet been given; but in Pere, the hope that it would promply be given was the mare confidently enter tained, inasmuch as it was known that the Divan assembled daily. " FES. 26 —A diplomatic meeting took place at Pere, and it was there communicated that Lord Strangford had obtained the promise of an audience with the Reis Effendi on the morrow. The result is most impatiently looked to. "Fee. 27.--. The promised conference took place just after the breaking up of the Divan, at which the Reis Effendi waslaresent. The English Minister ex pressed his surprise, that, after the lapse of so much time ee and atter sa many zepeated solicitations, he could not obtuin the definitive answer of the Porte. Sadie Effendi frankly avowed to him, that even at that moment he was not yet authorized to give the required answer, but there was grouud of hope that he should very soon have the requisite powers. Lord Strang tad again insisted upon the pure and simple acceptation of the propositions of Russia, as the only means of muintaining pease ; the '1 urkish Mi nister replied, that the Porte knew peeently well its obligations, but that Russia was equally bound by ancient treaties, and she had not hitherto observed them. Lord Strangfinel having asked whether, in case the Porte should not accept all the conditions offered by Russia, it would not be expedient to send ati•Extraordinary Ambassador to the Emperor Alex ander ? It was replied to this question that the Porte, not having broken the peace, it would not send to ask its continuance. Finally, the English Minister desired to fix with the Reis Effendi a pe remptory term for the definitive answer of the Porte; but Sadir decidedly rejected all propositions on this point, as an intrusion upon the dignity of the Sultan.. " These explanations of theist ttomun Minister of Foreign Affliirs were nut of a nature to satisfy the European diplomatists; ail the reports of their Dra gomans concurred in repreae4eg the fanatical en thusiasm of the populace, of the Divan, and even of the Grand Seignior himself. It was, however, fm hum being conceived that a decision so prompt, zed a rejection so abeolute, would here followed. . aical reply was fetf air e d. The two neatly supported e demands, agree structions, by *pitted notes, expatiu rsonal dispseitions itlf the Emperor A i e.* dwelling upon hi 'concession in row Sumo lrani-Ose ntiers of the Otto Id expelling Mir. rists from itzto 19.—A grand Divan was held. witl e, for the payment of the troops, an nt that the pay, of the Janissaries the cannon of the Seraglio annou of a son to the Sultan, who receivei lahotnet. The Janissaries and their , eir joy in the most intemperate mar a troops went throngh the military el exercise of the Dierid, and afters irticipated in the public rejoicings. es were committed on this day of get , and the I3ostangi Bacchi mainta to Faubourgs. The rejoicings were oughout the following day. U.—The Sihilidar (sword-beare anb lainsS. PRICK 90 "Yza.2B.—The Divan assembled extraordinarily; the principal officers of the Janissaries, and the Chiefs of the Ulema•, were prsent, when it was unanimously declared that the demands of Russia were rejected. The sitting of the Divan is toa me morable, and its consequences too important, fir us to delay a moment to obtain information of all that has transpired ; and we will send you further details by the next courier.", MEXICO. The Revolution in Mexico, which has completely established the independence of that vast empire, i 4 already known. The Cortes of the Mexican em pire was fixed to assemble on the 24th of March last, in order to delib2rate on the ulterior plan to be adopted, and, in the meantime, Commerce had been declared free to all nations, and all arbitrary taxes abolished. The government is at present admini— tered the name of Ferdinand VII. by a Provisi onal Junta, or Regency, composed of five persons, of whom lturbide is President, and by a Convention of 3G of the most distinguished individnals in the country. Previous to the commencement of the Revolution, a plan had been formed by a number of leading men, with Iturbide at their head, to throw off all dependence on Spain, the principal basis of which was, that a Republic (lid not suit the wants and cir cumstances of New Spain, owing to the richness of the country, the disparity of fortunes, the number • of titled characters, &c. This plan was communi cated to Viceroy Apodaco, who himself conceived that it was the only one capable of reconciling all parties. The followiu,; is a translation of some of the principal articles of the Paject : " The Government, of which the object is to smart our molt sacred religion, and to establi the independence of Cie Mexican Entpir‘., is to take the title of Governing Junta South Anucrica. " The religion of New Spain is, and shall be Catholic Apos tolic and Roman. without tolerating any other. " New Spain is independent of Old Spain, and of all other Powers, even on this Continent. •• Its Government shall be Monarchioal moderated by the rules of a Constitution.which shall be found expeclleot for tire Kingdom. •• Ferdinand VII. shall be its Emperor; and if he should not appear petsonally in Mexico within the tone prescribed bo. Cie Cones for taking the with. there shall be natned in his st- ..d ire Infant Don Carlos, Don Francisco de Paula, or snub other iii• dividiud of the reigning House as the Congress shall &ion most proper. " Until the Cones can assemble, a Junta shall be eskab:ished which shall hasten thE assemblage, and fulfil to the utmost tills project. The said Junta shall be composed of those wham an ohicisl letterof his Excellency the Viceroy shall name. " UuuF Ferdinanu Vii. can strive in Mexico and Wise the oath, the Junta shall govern in the name of his Majesty, in vir tue of the oath of fidelity which the nation has taken to him : provided, however, that any orders given by tile King may be supeniled until he shall have taken the said oath. '• It' Ferdinand VII. shall not deign to come to Moles) until it shall be resolved whom to crown Emperor, the Junta shall govern in the name of the nation. " The Cones shall homes/Judy establish the Constitution of • the Mexican enas... , . " All the inhooiunts of New Spain. without any distinction •? of Europeans, Atricans, or Indians ; are citizens of this mo narchy, with an equal right to all stations, according to their merit and virtue. •"Fli:„. person and property of every citiaen shall be respeetel 7 ,‘ and protected by government. " revolar and 'regular Clergy shall be preserved in all heir power and present inence. The Junta will take core to preserve all departments of ti e State without alteration, and all persons employed trbpolitO-a:, • ecclesiastical. civil or military stations, shall remain as they ar• . Those only shall be removed who tii inifest any nntrillingi. ss to enter into this plan, sub,tunting in their placer those most tits • tinguisheil for virtue itad - nierit." Ellis Project is dated from Iguala. It was adopted, with slight variations afterwards, by O'Donejit, at. Cordova, and O'Dottojewas named as vic of the . remaining Junta. , On weine,aay next Parliament will meet, when Mr. Western is expected to name the day when will bring forward his motion fur the reconf4jaer.ttio of Mr. Peel's bill, land of the whole srtem of trwii- * •1 1 • • • • *: . -•••• , , 4 • •Ir *sures which has been aff tined respecting the c.,r reuey, and have effected an alteration in our stati•lari value, an alteration greatly affecting the lauded in•wrest; as ad other classes of the community. Mrs. Emma, (widow of the late Eminent 13,inked . accompanied by her physician, Da Thomas, 'and large retinue of domestics, has been staying for .shove days at the Royal' whence, " sho proceeded on a wqrvltfough Lotnwall, prepaff‘._ retort/ so her stay etTeii,rinnouth, whdre a hou.e a preparing ilrr licr maker i'esikiace.". -• . (• • • • • . . -• . . . -: ~.:~ _ • ' I . . • - sz 4 I' 4 • - I - '~