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HOUSE uT LUILDI.—S , Asa L 25. _ _ This de' the Lord CHANCELLOR, Lord HAWBc.dBURT, and Idad WALSINIGHAM, sat le their :obis as His Majesty's Commissioners ; and the Commons.being in attendance, declared the Itn)4l Assent to a gteat number of Privire and Public Amens the former were the Irish Loan il;11. the Btitish Loan Interest Bill, the bill Stamp Duties, Malt, and Spitits Duties Bills, the Naval Asylum, the Innkeepers' liubsistence, and the Oak Bask Restating Bills The Edit upon the table were forwarded in their several stapes; and some Annual Ae‘ounts from - t!,e cunt of East India Diredfors, were presented be Mr. Owen, and ordered to lie on the Tattle.— Adjourced till Ittanday. HOUSE OF COMMONS. The House also met yesterday, but it was merely Y p. forma, to forward the p r i vate b us i ness , an d to rrceive the Me,sage fr o m the Lord s respetting the na Comission above alluded to a af t er whi c h t h e ! [louse adjourned to Monday. ANECDOTES OF THE GRAND SIUNIOR, SALIM 111. Ti , e commencement of a new reign frequently resembles the morning's dawn, which deceitfully announces the brillinnt appearance of the otb of day. but is aatially the precursor of thickening divide and boistsio , ,s t,,mposts. This simile is not inapplicable t, the Sultan Selim lIL Gihandari, the present ruler of the once formidable Ottoman Em pire. He is the son of the Emperor blustapha 111. distingiti<lied by the surname of the Glorious, and nephew to the last Turkish Monarch, Abdul Ha rold, who died eery suddenly on the 7th of April, 1709, in the 64th year et his ege, alter taking a cup of itsdieeariZle eisfee. leaving two male heirs, Sultan Ainstaphe and Sultan Mahnsud. Conform ably with the Turkish syttena of policy, which, to ei):;doe the inconveniLlkitS liable to festal Eras the iorernmant of a Minor, calls to the throne the Prince of the seigning family, Sclitm Who had been destined by his uncle for his successor, was, on the 13th of April, 1789, solemnly begin with the Hatorchan, or sword of Mah , .m:t, in the Mosque of Eyoub, as the t;:ith Monarch of the ►ace of Osman. Never did any Su!tan manifest greater ardour and impetuosity. or a more wattike spirit, than Se. aim 111. ou his actecsion to the Throne. 11e was then only in his lath year, being bi,rn on the tnith of December, 1761, so that age cannot even yet he supposed to have extinguished his energy. His vivacity was probably noshing more than illusion, a mere disguise assumed from motives of prudence, because at that time, the people, as well as the highest personages at Constantinople, clamoured for the most vigorous prosecution of the war ; and it was not unknown, that the pacific disposition of AbJul Hassid, had contributed to his sudden death. The Grandees of the Empire concealed their sen timents, is silent admiration ; while the people loudly congratulated themselves on the accession of such a spirited Sovereign, who manifested, in all his anions, so decided an inclination for the continu ance of the war. When some one represented to him the state of the Empire, and the dangers with which it was menaced, especially As France and Spain rei b lic possibly be induced to side with the two Imperial Co.: ts, he liitened with attention to what be had ro say, and at length replied •• it is, never° elm, my pleasure, to prosecute the war ;" and issued the must positive orders to this et feet. Its the very first night of his reign, Selin fired himself firmly on the Throne, and in the affations of the people. A fire broke out in the arsenal.— Selim resolved to repair to the spot, according to the custom of the Sultans, that be might the mote speedily check, by his orders, the progress of the flames. he was told, that it was unusual for. the Sultans to appear in public, previous to their solemn inauguration, which consists in being girt with the sword of Mahomet. Selina's answer was accom panied with a look of asperity, and he gave orders to prepare immediately for his departure from the Seraglio. The people, among whom he ordered money to be distributed, to eiamourage them to extra themselves in extinguishing the conflagration, ac companied him on his stuns to the Seraglio, with the loudest acclamations ; so that no person thirst hazard any attempt against &bin, which otherwise might probably bare been the case. The coercion, of girding on the sword had usually been accosts panted with great musical entertainments and danc ing. Selma would not celebrate it with any festivi ties of that kind, but gave a tournament, which he thought better suited to the circumstances of the times. Though Fortune was for from smiling on Se lim's arms, ye: be re,olved not to lay them down. In 1791, when the k.mpress-Mother, or Sultana Valide, t - rr ,nom he eutertaine.: the highest vene sation, r.t desist. in spite of his admoni tions not to i...rameddle with State Affairs, from importuning `iisn to mate peace with Russia, be at length lost all patienee, and removed his so peaceably dispowd mother for a time from his Palace, to the old Setaglio, where the WINEICII of the deceased .10. narch are usually kept. Nevertheless, a peace took place the same year with the Empiets Catharine 11. atter the treaty concluded at Saigon e, on the 4th of August, had reconciled Austria and the Porte. In August, 1791, preliminaries of peace were signed at Petersburgh, and were succeeded by the definitive treaty, ratified on the 29th of December, at the Congress of Jassy. Since that period, Selim 111. has lived in relations of emitywith his formidable north-eastern neighbour; and, seven years afterwards, when France attempt. ed to ravish Egypt from his sceptre, these were still more closely cemented, by means of a defen sive alliance between Russia and the Porte. The political storms which shook the Turkish Empire, at t h e conclusion of the 13th, and the beginning of the 19th century, demanded a skilful hand to guide the helm of the State. Internal energy was wanting to preserve the shattered vessel. With all the resources which the Porte has at its disposal, it has not even been able to quell the insurreßions of rebellious Pachas, and to secure the internal tran quillity of the Empire against the numerous hordes of banditti, which overrun its provinces. During the late war with France, Selim was involved in continual solicitude, which crippled the execution of every decisive measure. Hence Egypt, though cleared of foreign enemies, remained in a state of insurredien the andaehois Paswan Oglu defied him at Widdin, and the bold Czerny George, suc cessfully asserted the claims of the Servien insus gents, against the troops of the Grand Signior. At such a crisis as the present, irresolution is the most dangerous quality of a Sovereits, especially at Constantinople. Grandees about the person of.flelina 111. loon perceived that Is Melly ht at first manifested, and of which even ordinary then are susceptible, when circumstances inspire diem with enthusiasm, was fore:gn to the charader of the' Sultan, and tl.ry turned the discovery to their advantage. Affairs sown went at Selim's Court.- as they had done at that of the weak and gnod•na tured Abdul Hatnid. New intrigues, new charge of Mi!tictry, mov<erne.►ts of parties, under fo reign influence, new syrems, and an everlastirg fluCtuation of principles in the Divan I Seim Gihandari is more entitled to respell as a private man thanes a Sovereign ; his idzas are more enlightened and more free from prejudice than those of his predecessors; and his r.ntiments are tolerant and accommodated to the present times. Ile is e'en reported to poss. ss a happy talent at poetical composition in the Arabic language. Ihe Turks, however, have greater need of a man of strong mind, than of a itekesprit, to conduit their af fairs. Selim is indeed charged with being very fend of money, and with boarding it more than any of his predecessors ; but, on the other hand, he dis plays great generosity in the distribution of rewards. His present condud forms a striking contrast with the chargter which he at first assumed. He then appeared as the professed enemy 4 the Franks. This antipathy impelled him to issue, among others, ti)e severe ediet. prohibiting all Franks, (or Chris. tians), and Jews, from wearing the Turkish ceshatt4 and commanding them to dress in clothes after the French fashion. This ordinance was extremely mortifying to them, as it exposed them to the con tempt and derision of the Turks, throughout all Constantinople. On the contrary, Selina now treats the /hanks, and particularly those resident at Constantinople, with gre-t indulgence and humanity. On this subjelt, arecdotes are related concerning him, for which a parallel would be sought in vain, in the history of his ancestors. The Sultans have, for ea. ample, considered it as beneath them to look at a Frank as they rode past him. They either looked dawn, or turned the'r faces another way, with con te - npt. Sultan Sella - , however, is said, when riding in procession and in solemn pomp to the I)whamie to havo often looted with an air of benignity at t c Franks standing by the way.side, and even to slave sometimes bowed to them, when they re•pedfully uncovered their heads, which, being against to the custom of the East, might, on the contrary. have drawn upon them a reprimand. It is well known, that he has had many interviews with Franks at Dolma Backdschelt, and that he has verbally communicated his pleasure and his orders to those whom he has taken into his service. On certain days in the week, he has even caused the ladies and gentlemen belongintto the French fami lies settled at Pera and Galata, to assemble and dance in a saloon in his Seraglio ; and he generally watched them, while engaged in this amusement, through a lattice. On such occasion•, one of the company, by his desire, plays on a small organ, his favourite tune, the well-kaown Marliorough s'ea ve-t-ea grow, aad the others accompany the music with their voices. The celebrated lullaby-song of the late Dauphin, formerly sung all over Europe, from the Seine to the Oby, and now almost forgot. ten, has at length completed its tour of the world, having penetrated to Constantinople. It has there maintained its ground longer than any where else ; for, as it pleased the Sultan, it became almost a national air, and you may still hear it sung by many a Tschailtschu..; but somewhat mutilated, it is true, and only t 3 be recognised from the beginning of the tune. The following true anecdote evinces the polite. ness of the Emperor towards the Franks. One fine summer's day, many of the Frankish families resi. dent at Constantinople, had assembled at Buyukdere, on some festive occasion. The fineness of the wea ther, or perhaps curiosity to see so many Franks to gether, likewise enticed the Grand Signior from his water party to the some place. The sky was slid-- denly overcast, and a heavy shower c.f rain fell, just when all the company were walking in an extensive meadow. The ladies, who were provided with urn breUas, put them up ; but as the Grand Signior alone hAs the privilege of employing this kind of defence, ei:her against sun or rain, and no person is allowed to use it in his presence, they immedi ately let down their umbrellas, whilst the Sultan passed by them, on his return to his gondola. No sooner did he perceive this matt of attention, than he sent a message, granting them permission to make use of their umbrellas, even in his presence. The Emperor frequently goes about in the capi tal, iaregnit•, and in various disguises. Sometimes he wears a green turban and an Albanian dre s, or an Arnant cap, and wide red cloak, with gold clasps, after the manner of the Boatiiaks. On these occasions he is portray attended br no more than fouriscrsons, aU dretied in the same manner as himself, se as not to be distinguished. One of 1 these attendants le the executioner, who always fol. laws the Grand Signior. in Ql his exaorsions,b 1 . 11 en horseback MI on foot. It is well known, that I r any instance of speedy justice, there is none to esil him to acilonnt, nor need be even assign a can ,* This privittle the Sultans have always made use , and so did Eelim in the first years of his reign. IST, however, forms an honourshle exception in r' e ~ - tereise of this hat barons prerogative; crinforri Y to custom, he s: ill totems the terrific attendant, ; •, without esnirg for his professional services. 1., these exemrsions, he often visits the schon; , barraCks, the coffe.-houses, the academical in ti'vt. tions, and the guard-houses ; and he not qu-ntly distributes, with his own hand, among those who have either obtained his apprehs. tion, or whom he wishes to encourage. According to the laws of the Turkish Em,•• every male must learn some business, and tx •.s this, the Sultans themselves are not exempted, s c . him learned the art of painting en murlin, and, dari,, g his reign, it has come se much into vogue in the Seraglio, that a great number of sophas and divas-, in the interior of the palace, are now covered wit's this kind of painted mashies. The superior understanding of his mother, al e Sultana Valide, gave her a great influence onr the Emperor. She had formerly been the sieve of a Mossohints, named Veheads, and was brought up with Murad Bey, who aim* acquired such celebrity as a Chief of the Mamelukes, and who was likewise purchased is early youth by the same master. Arriving in the Seraglio in the very sower of youthful beauty, and a proficient in all the little arts that are pradised in the Harem, she was fortunate enough to gain the favour cf Sul.nt Mustapha, and to become the mother of a Prince of the race of the Osmanides. The affection of the Sultanas for their children, whom they suckle themselves, is almost always peculiarly strong in the Seraglio; and the attachment of the latter to the mother, is not less remarkable. The Sultaca rumbas have, therefore, from a remote period, en joyed the privilege of ailing important parts at the Ottoman Court. Sultan Se lim cherished the highest degree cf veneration and gratitude for her who gave him life. The Sultana Valide (who died in °Sober, 185, is h:r 73d yea.) alw .ys maturated a particular kind hess and reg:ul fur the French, and even during their invasiou of Egypt, she never abandoned their cause. France and the Porte are now again in. timately conneeted, and the former has declared it. sett ute prute..gor and defender et the Tarkiat Empire. Sultan Selim has three sisters, daughters of Sul. tan Muatapha, but by a different mother. Thcy are all freak:. The eldest, who has the title cf Schack Sultana, or Imperial Princess, is married ta Nuhandschi Muatapha, formerly Pacha of Sa. lonichi. As he is not a man of much ambition. and kis character excites no suspicion in the Court, he is suffered to live peaceably with his wife, in a Palace contiguous to the suburb of Eyub. As to as respells him, a custom. that no Pacha, whether in office or not, shall reside in the capital, unless he occupies a place in the Divan, or fills some of t:.e high offices of state, has been dispensed with. The second sister, known by the name of Beiham Sul tanajs the widow of Selikds.r Mustapha Pacha, kr merly Kai-Makan, or Deputy of the Grand V.zir, who died Pacha of Bosnia. The third is called Hedischa Sultana, and is the widow of Seid Achmed Pacha, who died Pacha of Wan, on the frontiers of Persia. Sultan Selim has, .as yet, no issuc ; and such is his negled of the women of the Hanson, that it is scarcely eapefied that he will ever become a fatt.ei. The heirs apparent to the throne see his 6..: cousins, Sultan Mnstapha. and Sultan sons of the Sultan Ali4ul Hismiu, the eider of is 27, and e yniinger s±2 rats of age. Both of them are ye y kindly treatci by the present Grand Signior, out of gratitude for the kia,ine.s he him self expetienced from their father, his uncle. N.- vertheless, they are, according to custom, u'aii,;il to live secluded from all society, in the inmost re• cesses of the Great Seraglio; and they are permi:med. but very rarely, to leave their quarter, in order :2 kiss the hand of the reigning Sovereign. With " other companions than women doomed to sterility. and no otl.er attendants than black eunuchs, ar. these Princes obhged to pats their lives. Such ate the succeuors of ti:e celebrated Ottoman heroes of past ages; of those mighty and war: Le Sultans, who, bred in camps, struck tenor into it Christendom. Imbued only with the precept' of the Koran, and the sentiment of barred to the Chris tians; without the least knowledge of the from which they are totally excluded ; ignorant alike of the business of war, and the important de• ties imposed on the Sovereign of so immense 01 empire; one of these Princes will, after Sane. death, ascend the Ottoman Throne, unless pnhar Sans himself be destined to conclude the line of St 4 27 monarchs of the race of Osman. • . i,it noon I- TI-1 E Bulks of i .%nge• d Pad iim r idly ar prr:ant ev Pxlenat Crate of ,•z•' with )a will 9:r.i..rnen sit 1)1 ~r~ off ail val in th ;:elnince. 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