The Sun.
London, England, 1841-06-05 00:00:00

TURKEY.

CoNsra.,x-rtx3enn, MAY 12.—The accounts from the
scene of revolt in Bn!garia are satisfactory in one sense,
but deplorable in another. The rioters, who had - taken
possession of the country between Nissa. and Sofia, and
had even ventured to attack a small intrenched post
called Ak Palenka, have been dispersed, and have either
returned to their homes, or have fled in different direc-
tions. The consequence of this is, the direct communica-
tions between thiS place and Belgrade are re-opened, and
comparative order is restored. But the troops of Hus-
sein Pacha,of ,Widdin, who were sent against the in-
surgents, lave committed the most unwarrantable ex-
cesses in the villages contiguous to the scene of commo-
tion. After repulsing the armed peasantry at Ak Pa-
lenka., they pursued them to their homes, where they are
said to have burned, pillaged, murdered, and to have
perpetrated the most brutal indignities upon the women,
many of whom, with their children, have .been carried
oil in. o captivitcy.
The spirit of discontent has already spread down to
the Danube. Serious disturbances, attended by loss of
life, have broken out at Rutschtik, opposite to the Walla-
chian town of Gurgewo. From the commanding Paella
being unprovided with, a sufficient force, he was unable
to interfere or to protect the victims, amongst whom are
two or three Greeks holding ollice. Little, however, is
known, even at the Porte, of what ha.s.occurred at -Ruts-
chuk, or of the object o'f' he outbreak.
There is no doubt that the discontent of the Bulgarians
first originated in the unrelenting severity and exac-
floes Of the tax-gatherers, supported by their pro-
vincial superiks, w'nose venality is notorious. They
donbled the extraordinary contributions required
by the Government ; and when refusal or inahility
to pay ensued, confiscation of goods or cattle,
with the bastinado, were forthwith applied. At length
the peasantry were unable to . support this ill usage,
and leagued together for the purpose of resistance. But
this was not considered sufficient to have produced mili-
tary combination or overt revolt. Much speculation is,
therstfitre, alive as to the secret means which have been
employed to induce the peasantry and the heads of vil-
lages to take up arms. The Austrian steamer Fer-
nando, coining from Kustenje, brings a report that the
Russia:is had assembled a small corps of observation on
the Wallachian frontier, ready to act in the event of the
revolt assuming a more serious aspect, and of the Porte
'demanding assistance.
Further despatches are awaited with great anxiety
front London. The definitive decision of the Five
Powers will, it is hoped, bring the Egyptian question
to a close, and at once induce 'Mehemet Ali to submit'
to the decrees of his Sovereign. At present, however,
the negotiation remains in abeyance, and the Ambas-
sadors of the great Powers have nothing more to do
than to await the issue of events. In the meantime, the
Consuls of Alexandria remain here, and have no thoughts
of returning fer the present.
A report haS been current for the last few days of the
return of Reset/id. Paella to office. It is stated that Riza
Pacha, Grand Master of the Sultan's household, and one
of lieschid's hitter opponents, is about to be removed,
rind sent to his path :tic at Brusa. Ills Excellency the
e::-Minister will then be installed in his place, and will,
ere long. resume his former functions. This report, pro-
bably, arises 'front the him, Pacha allowing his beard to
grow. Under any circumstances, Resclud's opinions
will be of infinite service in the councils of the Sultan.
Tho;e who have not visited Constantinople
.for seven or
eight years, would hardly believe the change that has
taken place in the habits of the people, especially as re-
. gards the eonduct of the Turks towards Christians.
Franks nti- now move- about in all parts, :and at all
hours, in pt,Tfect Security, free from molestation or h-
srdt, :Ind indeed front observation. They art st:re also
of tie'hing peinection from the authorities ; and if they
be maltrcated•or impeded, they must attribute the blame
to their own want of civility or attention to the, com-
monest observances.

tine Austrian stearrier, Stamboul, which strnek on
ro.-.!c (in her pasalge to Trebizond, and sunk in • deepish
waStv; has not been recovered. A diving-bell has been
sent to her, and hopes are entertained, if the weather
eontinues moderate, that she may be weighed and re-
paired, Her losS will be severely felt by the Company
and by the public, as her accommodations were excel-
lent,
,and she- was considered the best vessel plying to this
-fsort. The keel of the new Turkish War-steamer. which,
when completed, will be of the first class, is laid down,
wo:k will proceed as fast as possible. Her en-
gineJ„, of the same power as those of the Cyclops, are al-
ready itt progress. Yaver Pacha (Sir B. Walker) has
nearly completed fitting up his model ship, the Peik
lfa-
e (Messenger of Gladness), a seventy-four, commanded
Fey Mustaphalley. This fine vessel, which is now lying
Tersana (the naval arsenal), will be moved round to
Tophana, and will serve as a model for, the rest of the
fleet. Sir Baldwin Walker is in high favour with all
'4',lasses, whether natives or foreigners.
General Jochmus (Pacha) will remain here in order
ti on:et-intend the organization of the army. Ile is ap-
poi,:ted Chief of the Staff, and is well qualified for the
Captain Williams and Lieutenant Dickson, P.A., who
have been sent out by the British Government for the
purpose of superintending the artillery school and ord-
nance department, have been admitted definitively into
the servis:'. of the Porte.
• The 1uit,,;,1 still remains at his palace of the Sweet
Waters, witii-1.4 harem. Access to that palace is there-
fore. cut oft' at pre..7t. His Highness's health is better,
but he is not strong; end requires considerable care. He
diverts himself twice ca.cL week at the Ok Maiden, and
is said to be extremely expert a•t, the use of the bow.
The last accounts front Alexa2dria relative to the
plague are extremely unfavourable. The sanatory state
of this place is, however, excellent. The weather is
genial, but not too warm. This morning there was a
severe hailstorm, attended by thunder and lightning,
which produced benefit by clearing the air. The French
Embassy will remove from Pera to Therapia in a few
Attys.' for the stunner..• •

EGYPT.

ALEXANDRIA, MAY 20.—The Oriental brought out
art address to the Pacha from the principal merchants
anti hankers of London, of which I annex a copy. It
was presented yesterday by Messrs. Joice, Thurburn,
and Co., Messrs. Harris and Co., and Messrs. Briggs and
Co. It gays the Pacha, much pleasure, and when read
. to him in Turkish by Artin Bey, he recognised the
names of n,:any firms of whom he had previously
heard. The I.g:.:‘,.atures were headed by Messrs. A. A.
Gower,•Nephew, thl-Co.,Messrs. Briggs, Thurburn, and
Co. Messrs. Baring,-Brothers, and follewed by two hun-
dred of the first titans in London.
The plague sill continu:s without much alteration.
The cases generally average twelve io fifteen daily. Two
days since thirty-one were reported. Trade, in all
kinds of agricultural • produce, has long bes:.'9 thrown
open, subject to the twelve per cent. export duties but
to show the immense power the local Governors have.
Over any freedom of trade enforced by treaty, I need only
quote the fact that the Government has just issued orders
to the Collectors and Superintendents of the Provinces
net to allow the fellahs to sell their linseed, now thresh-
ing, before the month of October next. The motive of
this order is, I believe, good. It is, that.knowing the im-
provident habits of the natives, and the active demand
for this seed just now, the Government fears a sufficient
. stock may not be retained for sowing the next crop ;
and there is no doubt the order will be modified suffi-
ciently to allow a reasonable export. I merely mention
it to substantiate what I long since said on this subject—
that a " free trade," however you may word your treaties,
will in F.L.,rot never he really free.
S'r David Wilkie, Mr. Woodburn, and all the Mime-
roes English travellers now in Alexandria, gaVe Mr. Wa-
g- hot n a public dinner yesterday, at the Oriental Hotel.
• The Affair went off with much spirit.
A report is just arrived that some of the troops lately
snit to El Arish have deserted and taken refuge in
Syria. The plague is making sad havoc among the
• troops quartered at Damietta ; in one encampment there,
$OO deaths are reported.
:Lev 21.-10,000 cwt. of cotton were sold this morn-
in; at 13',;:- dollars. Sir James Carnac is just arrived
here ; the Pacha sent two of his own boats to Aspe to
meet him.there for his use. Poor Captain Cotton, son of
. • Major-General Sir Willoughby-Cotton, died here last
nig,ht• after a severe. illness ; he was buried this afternoon
- in the English burial ground.
' " TO HIS HIGHNESS THE PACHA OF EGYPT.
" We, the undersigned merchants, bankers, and others
• ofthe city of London, are desirous of transmitting to
your Highness the expression of our most sincere and
grateful acknowledgments for the complete personal pro-
- tection you were pleased to extend to every class of our
fellow-subjects who were resident inyour dominions dur-
' ing the late eventful period, and which enabled them to
continue their residence and commercial pursuits, with-
out the slightest molestation or hindrance.
" We are equally desirous of presenting to your High.-
less the same sentiments of acknowledgment and grata-
- - Aside for the liberality and highmindedness
which
prompted your Highness, under circumstances that
would have engendered far different feelings in minds of
an inferior class, to permit the free transit of maids and
passengers through the extensive provinces . under the
dominion of your Highness, with the enjoyment of equal
security and prutection as when, under the favour of your
• "'Highness, and under other circumstances, they had ori-
; zginally been permitted to traverse them.
•" Your Highness may rest assured that this example so
imeritorionsly established by your Highness has not
escaped the observation of all civilized nations ; and
• 'whilst we sincerely desire to present to your Highness
• our expression of gratitude and admiration, we trust
that the enlighteiietleonduct your Highness has observed
• may serve as a bright precedent for other rulers to follow
when they may find themselves pk eed in equally trying
circumstances.
, "That your Highness may still continue for a nair.:ll
...lengthened period to exercise benignant sway over the
ses,-tensive and important dominions entrusted to your
visas .re, and by developing their commercial energies,
ianfoirl to them in their fulleA extent the blessings of
••• prosperity and civilization, and, finally, bequeath tin m
iirpetsce- to your hereditary successors, is our fervent
hop,' and prayer." (Signatures.)

A drea,,lful accident °cared at the City of Lon-
`44l:2n Theatre on Tuesday. morning. Miss He nick, a
-;-Vtathful actress, was crossing the stage at the back where
'eahe cage or den is placed, when a small flap which is
placed over the aperture through which food and water
mre conveyed to the tiger, fell down ; the animal at the
. s:nie inotneut thrust out_ his paw, and, seizing the lady,
• drag --ed her to the bars of the den by the back of her
dres, inflikted two dreadful wounds on her legs.
Her screams brought Mr. Carter to the spot, who was
providentially st.Zl4ing on the stage at the moment. On
seeing him the tiger .dazed his hold, and Miss Henrick
was conveyed in a dreau."6,.ll state to St. Bartholomew's
Hospital, attended by Mr. c 'l4oarton, the proprietor, and
Mr. Carter. On examination, the right leg, from the
,calf to the ankle,- was found to be frig:1:4111 torn by
he animal's fore-paw; the left leg is injured atti; though
in a less degree.