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once satisfactorily adjusted, it will by no means be the
interest of this countty to humiliate the Turks : on the
contrary, it will be our policy to consolidate and give energy
to its power, by restoring Egypt to a closer connexion with
the Asiatic portion of the 'l'urkish dominions. It is for our
interest that its military force should resume that form'.
tlable character to which the military quality of the Turks
undoubtedly entitle them. No event could happen more
beneficial to us in our foreign relations than the adoption
of an enlightened system in the two Mussuiman empires.
They would be our natural allies, and would look to us
as their beat support against Russia; while it is indispen-
sable for us that no power but England should have the
slightest degree of influence in Egypt. The Porte could
easily be induced, without any sacrifice of Mussulman
prejudices, to acknowledge the independence of Greece to
the same extent as that of the Barbary States; and for our
parts we should think it better to obtain the substance of
independence without a struggle, than to fight any longer
about the name. We are not, therefore, without hopes
of a successful termination to the negotiations about to be
commenced ; but we think decidedly that it will be of the
utmost importance to shew the Pacha of EGYPT, in par-
ticular, that we have the means of compelling him to
grant what we submit to ask of the Porte by the way of
negotiation. It is not likely, indeed, that Mtn cm ET will
withdraw his troops quietly after tits sacrifices he has made
of men and money, and it will probably be proposed that
the Greeks should indemnify the Porte for its expenses.
We do not think it impossible that such en agreement
1 should be entered into. We subjoin the following atidi-
tional extracts from the Etude of the filth inst. :
PARIS, JULY 10.
The Government has received very important news from Con-
stantinople, which is -published in the Eloik of this day.
" On the 15th June the Janissaries revolted at Constantinople on
account of the Niaarn Djedid. It was reported among them that
this new organisation was by virtue of a decree of Soliman, yet
notwithstanding this they took up arms. Sultan Mahmoud returned
immediately from the country, caused the standard of the Pro-
phet to be hoisted, and summoned all the Faithful to it. Eight
thousand Topsehis have assembled and turned their cannon against
the Janissaries, who for THREF.DAYS DEFENDED THEMSELVES
IN THE STREETS and in their quarters. All those who did not
b - omit have been exterminated. On the 19th tranquillity was re.
stored. It was not a moment interrupted at Pero. Sultan Mah-
mond has displayed a degree of energy and courage which was
not possessed by his uncle, Seli,o 111. who perished in 11107, in an
insurrection of the Janissaries against the establishment of the Ni-
ssan Djerlid.
" It is thought that this revolt will render the Divan more accts.
side to the representation of the great European Powers, who re-
quire the cessation of bloodshed in Greece."
The debasement of this corps may be ascribed principally to the
manner in which it is recrui:ed. Christians, Renegadoes, Jews,
Pagans, all are accepted who are in need of the wretched soup
which the Sultan causes to be given to his comrades, for he is him-
self inscribed on the list of the Janissaries.
It is well-known that when the standard of Mahomet is dis-
played in Constantinople, the Mussultnen alone are allowed to wit-
ness the ceremonies that take place. Nu stranger, whatever may
be his rank or his religion, can be present at them. Three days be-
fore the ceremony, heralds announce it to the public, prohibiting,
on pain of death, all persons not of the Mahometan religion to ap-
pear in the streets through which the Holy Standard is to pass, or
even to venture to look out of the windows of the houses.
The Cour)ier Francois and the Coustilulionnd announce the ar-
rival of Sir Charles S:uart at Msbon, but they take care not to as.
sign any date to this news. Our correspondent at :Lisbon, in his
letter of July 1, says the English Ambassador was nut then
arrived.
The public know the letter of Lord Cochrane to the Pacha of
Egypt, but they are not acquainted with the postscript ; it is as
follows:
" I beg you to direct your answer to Constantinople, to which
place I am going directly, in order to arrange, as soon as possible,
some very urgent business.—Le .11,110."
Letters from Constantinople, of June 10, say that news had been
received by way r,f Negropont, that Omer Vrione has entered
Athens. Goura has retreated into the Acropolis, which he seems
resolved.to defend. Ibrahim is at Tripolizza.
The Etoile contains a long statement, taken from the Augsburg
Gazette of the 6th July, of the accounts delivered to the Greek Go-
vernment by the two deputies, Orlando and Louriotes, who are in
London. Among the items of expense are the following :
Expended on the building of six steam-boats - - .£123,000
Paid to the person who is to command them (Lord
Cochrane) on account of his disbursements, estimated
at 50,0001. 37,000
Three of the steam-boats are to be large, and three smaller ; the
first of the three large ones sailed for Greece in May, and it is
hoped the twa others will sail in June. As for the three smaller
ones, it is thought there is not money enough to finish them.
Sent to America, to build two frigates . - . 155,000
Pay of General Lallemand - - - 1,200
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French Funds, 5 per cents. closed 93f. 115 c.

The Dutch Papers of the 11th inst. contain little of
importance. They state that an Extraordinary Batavia
(;a::itte of 3(1 March contains several Decrees of M.
Dual cs, as Commissioner-General of the Kt :v o, respect-
ing the currency in the Colonies.

CITY, WEDNESDAY EVENING
The transactions in ►he Funds of this day bear nearly
the same character as for several days past. There was a
ti iffing increase of business towards the close of the day,
but not of sufficient consequence to effect the price, Con-
suls for Money being 70, ; for the Account, 78f ; and,
for August, 78. The same inertness remains as to the
Colombian and Mexican, the former being 261 to 27, and
the latter 40`,' to 411.
An express having arrived from Paris in the course of
the morning, announcing that a Revolution had taken place
at Constantinople, was communicated to the public in
a S,..cond Edition of the British Pratt, and had the effect
of raising Greek Bonds 1 per cent. The destruction of the
IJanissaries on this occasion (by whom the Revolution was
caused), it is presumed. will clear the Divan of a great ob-
struction which existed as to a right understanding of the
cause of the Greeks, and is, therefore, to be hailed as a
circumstance favourable to their obtaining their inde-
pendence.
The letters from the manufacturing districts, of this day,
do not give any particular details beyond those we have al-
ready noticed. It is apprehended that sonic proposition
has been made to his Majesty's Government, on the sub-
ject of the increased distress, but the nature of it has not
transpired.
We noticed yesterday the circumstance of a piratical
attack on certain British merchant-vessels in the Archi-
pelago; and the consequence has been, an application to the
Admiralty, to know whether, on communication to the Ad-
miral at Malta, convoy would be afforded through the Archi-
pelago; and an answer has been received from Mr. Croker,
announcitip„ that such vessels as apply for convoy, will
receive the necessary protection on advising with the Ad-
miral, or senior officer, on the station.

GEORGETOWN, JUNE 10.--Afteran unprecedented con-
tinuance of dry and warm weather, we were blessed yester-
day with abundant showers of rain, accompanied with a
gotxl deal of thunder and lightning, which has cooled the
atmosphere, and we hope will recover vegetation. Though
the highland crops in our neighbourhood have suffered
extremely, we hope they may vet yield abundantly by a
few more timely showers.—Charlesion Courier, June 12.
ALBANY, MAY 31.—1 n this neighbourhood the late
rajas have been a very seasonable relief to the farmer, and
r:tst of this city we learn that it has been abundant.—
C.',arleaten