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



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L395.-VOL. XV.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1822•

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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 fithj 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 exists 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 inhabits 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.

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