The National Register. — London, England, 1822-11-25 00:00:00

' • i L395.-VOL. XV. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1822• Nue,* 9ID, SYRIA. The following are extracts from the journal of Joseph Wolff, a converted Jew, who went to Syria under the patronw of Henry Drummond, Esq. and John Bayford,T.aq. Mr. Wolf, wise at Cairo (on the 10th of Deoember. 1821) received from Mr. Salt, the English Casual, letteoief lotww, doetiow to Peter Abbott, Hash, the British Genealor *dew tt'Acirai. Me inked there Go the 114 if Jeatastp. 111211, ow hie way to Motet hansom, to prectioe the Arabic coupe, he entered Jerusalem at Easter, and was introduced to Mr: Abbott and to two yoaag English gentlemen who accompanied him from England as a part of his reit*, the orta Mr. etadrow Bust, jun., and the other Mr. Jassea APMichael, as chancellor amid secretary. Ho was very kindly received by these gentle• asee, sad says, " that his "Died is quite relieved sines he found liiwoolf gain with some English gentlemen ; and after receiv ing an esseeroce from the Consul. Mr. Abbott, that be would kiodly take an interest, as well in the cause of the Bible as the Missionary Society." Mr. Abbott introduced Mr. Wolff to as English Jew, with who. he conversed about the Gospel, which Jew afterwards intrbdoeed him to the Synagogue. Mr. Abbott to forward Mr. WoWs views and the benevolent isteetions of the two worthy gondolas* who seat him out from England, pro- vided a oreeveyanee for him, called • Bagrat, to forward hint to Monist Lebanon. Mr. Wo.ff goes cm to say, that. before he left St. Jean d'Acre, he found the clerks of the govereasent almost all ehristians of that mientry ; and after viewing the spot where Beiroaperte eisaimped with hi• army sear the sea. opposite Mount Carmel, he was also kindly introduced by Mr. Abbott to a respeetabl • Jew, named Amsalack, from Gibraltar, residing at St. Jean rikete. Several Jews and Gee of the chief Hubbies from Saphet were present. Mr. Wolff conversed with them in Hebrew sad Arabic. Mr. Amsalack presented him with an Hebrew Bible, in order that be might show to the Rabbi of Saphet bow well be was versed in the Holy Scriptures, nod the Rabbi said be should be glad to see Mr. Wolff, and hoped lee would visit hips at Saphet. Mr. Wolff proceed*. em his jouruey, and on the tith of January (after visiting Merest Sinai) set off with Air. Abbott's drugeman for • teemed upon Mount Lebanon, with the intention of studying the Syriac dia lect of the Arabic language, On the sth be arrived at Tyre. and at thrift in the evening of the 10th ; be there preached to twe Rabbies, and met at Beret with bis old friend Mr. BMW jun. wbolpromised to be his correspondent, and forward as mime as possible his views with regard to the conversion of the Jews iu Mount Lebanon, Gs the 13th he read the Gospel and an English hymn, in the company of 111 . Jellett, Came, and Burt. On the fith j of January, the Consul having arrived at Barut, he attended service, and Mr. Wolff read part of di. prophecy of Isaiah in Hebrew. The bishop of Antonio Syriani called on Mr. Wolff on. the 181 h of January, and the Consul kering kindly prepared letters of introduction for Mr. wolff to the Prince of Mount Lebanon. be left Burnt on the 26th, after receiving au assurance from the French Consul, Monsieur Anbio, as well as from the English Consul, Mr. Abbott, that they would be very happy to promote the cause of the British and Foreign Bible Society. On the 45th of February, Mr: Wolff received letters from Messrs. Abbott and Bart, from Bacot, while he was in the convent at St. Lowers, where be finished the whole of the prophecy of Isaiah in Hebrew and English, and where he met Monsieur Ignatius tljari, Bishop at Sable, near Balbeek, and the Right Rev. Ignatius Sarkis General of the whole order of St. Moron, residing in the Ma ronite convent ou Mount Lebanon. who assured him that seve ral Jewish families resided at Dir Alkamir. the capital town on the top of Mount Lebanon. On the 23d of February, Mr. Wolff returned to Beret, and was kindly received by the Bri tish Consul. Mr. Wolf is expected in England very shortly, when we hope to receive a further and most interesting report from Syria. We base now a Consul appointed for this pail of Syria as well as the French ; but 'until Mr. Abbott was sent out is Novend.er, 1520, we have bad soy one to represent the Government and Levant Company at Barut. We understand that Mr. Abhor/ expects to establish a considerable factory for the sale of British commerce in those parts, and that the giicids, instead of going by a citouituus roam, will go direct to St. Jean 1Y Acre ; and a very great source of trade opens itself for our Manchester, Birmingham, and other manufacturers ; Barut being about .10 miles from Jerusalem, an immense number of pilgrinis go from Morocco and other places to Mecca every year, and large purchases are made of various articles. threw into the river the greater part of the arms which infamous chiefs had placed in the hands of these maniacs. " The cavalry is pursuing them, but I fear that the difficulties of the ground will de'eat the efforts made torovertake them. This bulwark of the laser ticket Widen e x ists no longer for them. I make this communication foe your said the provincial deputation's satisfaction. " God preserve you many years. " PRANCISCQ £SPOZ Y MINA. " To the Political Chief of the Province of Catalonia." " Rejoice, Baroelunians, at this new triumph of the arms of the country, while awaiting the mo ment when these deluded men must decide between repentance and the extermination wish which they are threatened. " Barcelona, Nov. S. " JOSE CAMPO." inhabitants of the Seo, and also of the Government. Not only nature and art protect that place against a coup de as but we besides know that an army of reserve occupies its environs. Besides, the ems:- done) armies; to which so much courage and tion is ascribed, have enough to do SO lasiataki the dehesive, as all the averments have embed in favour of the Royal troops. The taking of Castel. fullit, it is true, bean exception; but that event has caused irreparaWe losses to the constitutional army, which has become more b.irbarous in consequence of its slight success. There is not the least doubt that the declaration which France has made to the Con. gram of Verona will, when it is made known, pro duce a great impression on the soldiers of the Muth. It will aid their views, and facilitate their seccaca, now that the Cusses are organising terror though out the whole of Spain. A letter from Bayonne, dated the 10th, states as follows:—" About a million of francs have just pained through here, forming the first portion of a far more considerable sum transmitted from Paris to the Regency of Urgel." BAYONNE, Nov. 12.--After the affair of Los Arcos, the Army of the Faith in Navarre( ndlied, to the amount of 1,500 foot and 100 horse in the val. lies of Uro, Itoned, and Irati. It appears certain, that Charles O'Donnel is to take the command of this army. He leaves this town to-day. We are assured that 1,200,000 francs have been remitted to him, and that it is promised that he Judi not want money, and this promise has determined him to pro + ceed. We perhaps shall soon hear of his fighting against his brother Alexander, who commands the regiment of the Imperial Alezander: such are the fatal effects of civil warl _ _ (Plow A PRIVATE LETTZIII ) You will perceive from this new advantage which our army has obtained, that the example of Castel follit, which is reduced to ashes, has spread terror among the towns occupied by the rebels. In fact, the population of Balaguer opposed any attpt to defend it, and it is stated that the inha bi ts of Berge will adopt the same course; so thate in surgents, who had formed the project of main•aining themselves there, will be compelled to abandon the place on the approach of Mina, who is looked up to with the greatest confidence. Some persons remark that he is slow in his movements, but they do not pay attention to the difficulties which the country_ presents at each step. In addition to this, recollect', that his system is to attempt nothing without a mo ral conviction of success, and you , will admit that this General is worthy ofd all praise, According to all appearance, we shall soon hear of the taking of Bergs, and next of Seo d'Urgel. Dis may has gone to that extent among the insurgents, that none of them are willing to shut themselves up in the places which they wish to be defended ; and we are on the point of being entirely freed from those bands which have desolated part of this pro vince. The little town of Santo Domingo de la Calsadas, in La Rioxa, has experienced, on the part of the insurgents commanded by &thela's Lieutenant, named Barrutia, the same excesses as were commit ted at Estella. About 400 insurgents entered that . town, and perpetrated the most horrible aggressions during the few hours they stopped. The house of Gen. Espelluts was completely stripped. The after wards returned to Biscay. On arriving at Ordugna. the Political Chief of Bilboa attacked them, at the head of the militia, end completely routed then). Four were killed. and about 20 taken prisoners: Bone:mum, Nov. l4.—We have just beard that General Quesisda arrived yesterday in this city, and that Gen. O'Donnel has left Bayonne to take the command of the army of Navarre. PERPIGNAN, Nov. Il.—The Regency aro now installed at Puycerda, but the families of the mem bers, and their baggage, have been sent to Llivia, a town which forms the frontier on the side of France. l'he Governor of Puveerda is a Frenchman, named Pcyre. We are assured that lie has caused several of his countrymen, who are inhabitants of the town, to be arrested. MADRID, Nov. 9.—The Patriotic Societkes, more particularly the Landaburienne, are numerously at tended. The taking of Balaguer, and the general success of the Constitutional armies have caused great joy here. Mina is receiving reinforcements from all quarters. Ten millions of reale, part of the late loan, have been sent to him. Several Monks and other persons who concealed themselves in the convent of Nuestnt Senora de Alocha have within these few days been arrested. The convent is still surrounded with troops, and the Political Chief and some Judges are employed iu examinations in the interior. It is said that a great quantity of arms and ammunition have been found in the Convent and the Rain). On the evening of the 4th, the armed force pro ceeded to the convent of the Franciscaiis, and ar rested 80 Monks, who were ordered to be trans ported, and were immediately embarked on board two ships belonging to Port Mahoo. Their destina tion is not yet known. Some say they go to Malaga, others to Algesiras. The trial of Capuchins is nut yet terminus ed. Sao D'Unost., Nov. 8 —As I anticipated in my letter to you of the Ist, Mina has carried into exe :titian part of the plito which he was then supposed to have formed. His troops have entered Balaguer. The apparatus of attack was most formidable: ten pieces of cannon were mounted in battery Against a place destitute of walls. To avoid effusion of blood, and to save the town from being in a few hours re duced to ashes, the Royalist troops evacuated it, and retreated towards the Cinque de Tremp. Baron d'Eroles has taken a position at Talaru, 15 leagues from the Seo. We are ignorant whether Mina will attempt to force the pit.sage, or will proceed to Me quincnza; but we shall soon learn what muv.-nnent lie makes. Vich is still closely blockaded. Notwithstanding all the reports which have been circulating for these '24 hours, nothing positive is known. It is, how ever, generally agreed that it' M dans does nut receive prompt succour, Vich must tall. It is this moment reported that troops have left Barcelona to reinforce Mina. It will not be surpri sing it' part proceed towards Vich, to relieve that place. Fresh efforts are expected un the part of the Constitutionalists; their preparations are enormous. Tornouse, Nov. 13.—Count de Gispert, the Minister of the Regency, left this city a few days ag i tier Urgel. While here he experienced that re ception which his personal qualities and his devotion to the cause of the Spanish Monarchy merit. He found in the suffrages of all the friends of the Torone the assurance of the ardent wishes which are enter tained fins the success of the noble designs of the Spanish Regency. Ills d, parture gives a firmul contradiction to the reports which have been circu iated of a panic terror having tui.en posy sa.tm of the The noted Merino, atter having been beaten, has also been taken. He fled to Sepulveda; hut Capt. Segovia, of the Infinite Regiment, pursued him thi ther, and surrounded the town with troops. He afterwards entered with a small detachment, and proceeded to the house of an apothecary, where Me rino and ten of his followers were grand. Chief, who made so much noise a few days ago, feted himself to be taken in the most cowardly nor, and without offering the least resistance. ' has finished the military career of this man, fur these two years past has been the cause of disaster in 01.1 Castile. 17 ..., . ~,..-f---,_- _ , t sPO-6,---r --- . •' 7-- • -w"'>›te"---tl. - -vi -vo w . c - , ~ ..z --,..) 0 , -7 : , A •;---- -. r ' • -I _. - , Ilj 4 e oatioitat likt it tOttr+- .., . s . . i Our Ring, Conatitution, anti Ratuci. y ; rie t, and e Me. This ..' • \ 0, SUF. r~'TJ i man. r e . ~..., * Thu; , wh % f - nine ^ 1 4 . - 1 .... ) ., S.'''' ' . '.` * • AFFAIRS OF SPAIN. TARING OF BALAGUER. BARCELONA, Nov. 6. POLITICAL GOVERNMENT OF THE PROVINCE 07 lIAR CELONA. His Excellency the Commander in Chief of the Army of Operations has transmitted the following despatch by an extraordinii.y courier:— " Head-quarters, Balsguer, Nor. 3. " It is eleven in th..: morning, and the national troops occupy Balaguer. " At the moment I had ordered the commence . ment of the besieging operations, and had caused a bridge to be thrown over the Segre tiir the passage of the troops, the enemies of our liberty fled precipi tately, and took refuge in the neighbouring moun tains. They have abandoned all their artillery, ammunition, and magazines. lu their flight they • 1 . • .~ I' l I