The Sun.
London, England, 1841-06-07 00:00:00

T URKEY:

CONSTANTINOPLE, MAY 12.—The accounts from the
scene of revolt in Bulgaria are satisfactory in one sense,
but deplorable in another. The rioters, who had taken
possesion 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, Widdin, who were sent against the in-
surgents, have 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
off in. o captivity.
The spirit of discontent has already spread down to
the Danube. Serious disturbances, attended by loss of
life, have broken out at Rutschuk, opposite to the Walla-
,
"thiart town of Gurgewo. From the commanding Pacha
tieing unprovided with a sufficient force, he was unable
to interfere or to protect the victims, amongst whom are
two or three Greeks holding office. Little, however, is
known, even at the Porte, of what has occurred at Ruts-
chuk, or of the object of the outbreak.
There is no doubt that the discontent of the Bulgarians
first originated in the unrelenting severity and exac-
tions of the tax-gatherers, supported by their pro-
vincial superiors, whose venality is notorious. They
doubled the extraordinary contributions required
by the Government ; and when refusal or inability
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,
therefore, 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, coming from Kustenje, brings a report that the
Russians 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
from 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 for the present.
A report has been current for the last few days of the
return of Reschid Pacha to office. It is stated that Riza
Pacha, Grand Master of the Sultan's household, and one
of Resehid's bitter opponents, is about to be removed,
and sent to his pachalic at Brum. His Excellency the
ex-Minister will then be installed in his place, and will,
ere long. resume his former functions. This report, pro-
bably, arises from the Rim Pacha allowing his beard to
grow. Under any circumstances, Reschid's opinions
will be of infinite service in the councils of the Sultan.
Chose 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 conduct of the Turks towards Christians.
Franks nriy now move about in all parts, and at all
hours,. in perfect security, free from molestation or in-
sult, and indeed from observation. They are sure also
of finding protection from the authorities ; and if they
be maltreated or impeded, they must attribute the blame
to, their own want of civility or attention to the com-
monest observances.

The fine Austrian steamer, Stamboul, which struck on
a rock on her passage to Trebizond, and sunk in deepish
water, has not been recovered. A diving-bell has been
sent to her, and hopes are entertained, if the weather
continues 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
port: The keel of the new Turkish war-steamer, which,
when completed, will be of the first class, is laid down,
and the work will proceed as fast as possible. Her en-
gines,,of the same power as those of the Cyclops, are al-
ready: In progress. Yaver Pacha (Sir B. Walker) has
neirlY completed fitting up his model ship, the Peik
sara <Messenger of Gladness), a seventy-four, commanded
by Mustapha Bey. This fine vessel, which is now lying
oft fersana (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
classes, whether natives or foreigners.
General Jochmus (Pacha) will remain here in order
to superintend the organization of the army. He is ap-
pointed Chief of the Staff, and is well qualified for the
duty.

Captain Williams and Lieutenant Dickson, 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 service of the Porte.

The Sultan still remains at his palace of the Sweet
Waters, with his harem. Access to that palace is there-
fore cut off at present. His Highness's health is better,
but he is not strong, and requires considerable care. He
diverts himself twice each week at the Ok Maiden, and
is said to be extremely expert at the use of the bow.
The last accounts from Alexandria 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 Vera to Therapia in a few
days, for the summer.