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EGYPTIAN AFFAIRS.

ALEXANDRIA, DEC. 26, lB47.—Moharrem Bey, the
Viceroy's son-in-law, and a great favourite of his
klighness, died on the 20th instant, and was buried
i Jooti the following day with great ceremony n the
Mosque of the Prophet Daniel, where several mem-
bers of the Pacha's family have been interred. The
flags of all the European Consuls were half-mast high
during the day. The funeral was attended by all the
highest functionaries in Alexandria and great crowds
of people, and the custom of distributing bread, rice,
and meat to the poor was adhered to on this occasion
with great profusion. The poor of Alexandria have
lost a great friend in Moharrem Bey, as none applied
to bim for charity in vain, and to such a point did
he carry his disposition to do good that the Vice-
roy deemed it necessary to put a restraint on his
expenditure. Moharrem Bey had fitted out one of
his largest palaces in the town as a caravansary for
the reception of pilgrims on their way to Mecca,
who always found relief and shelter there free of cost.
In his youth Moharrem Bey committed great ex-
cesses, and during his latter years he suffered much
from paralysis. He was a countryman of the Vice-
roy, both being born in Roumelia, and when Mehemet
Ali became ruler of Egypt he invited his friend to
join him, gave him in marriage one of his daughters,
who died about fifteen years ago, and made him
Governor of Alexandria, which post he retained until
his death.

Artin Bey, who has been Minister of Foreign
Affairs and Commerce in Egypt since the death of
Boghos Bey, in 1844, has just received authority
from Mehemet Ali to act entirely according to his
own judgment, and without any reference to his
Highness, in all matters relating to his administra-
tion, especially with regard to the disposal of Go-
vernment produce. This is a mark of great favour
and confidence on the part of the Viceroy, as Boghos
Bey had this uncontrolled power only during the
two last years of his life. The quantity of produce
coming in to the Government yearly is very small at
present, compared to what it was fire years ago, as
at that time the proprietors of land were obliged to
sell their crops to the Pacha, but since free trade has
been introduced the farmers can sell wherever and to
whomsoever they please ; moreover, Mehemet Ali has
distributed amongst his several sons and favourites a
great part of the land which was cultivated in his
name.

Mehemet Ali is still at Cairo, and such is the
favour the French Consul, M. Ad. Barrot, has gained
with his Highness, that the Viceroy seldom goes out
for a drive in his carriage without being accompanied
by him or by Madame Barrot.
The Ariel steamer, with the London mail of the
7th, due here on the 19th, arrived only this morning,
owing to bad weather. She returns this afternoon to
Malta, with only six passengers from Bombay--viz.,
Lieutenant-Colonel Hartley, her Majesty's Bth Foot ;
Lieutenant. Colonel Forbes, 78th Highlanders ; Dr. J.
Y. Smith, Bombay Army ; Mr. Price, Mr. M. G.
Manse], Mrs.Turqu and and child. The steamer that was
conveying these persons down the Nile ran with great
force on to a sand-bank about 40 miles below Cairo.
and was got off only after 36 hours' strenuous exer-
tions. It was fortunate for these travellers that the
steamer from England was behind her time, otherwise
they would have lost their passage by her. The
Bombay mail of the Ist of December has been lying
here since the 19th.

A beautiful Clyde steamer intended for the Nile,
the Marchioness of Breadalbane, arrived here yes-
terday from Malta and Candit, having been purchased
by the Peninsular and Oriental Company for Me-
hemet Ali.

Trade continues very dull.
Exchange on London has receded to 97i piastres
per pound sterling, owing to the scarcity of money.

ALEXANDRIA SHIPPING, DEC. 26.—Sailed Dec.
20th, the Donna Carmelita, for Falmouth ; 21st, the
Strathmore, and the Sarauel for Falmouth; 24th, the
Orion, and the Syria, for Falmouth.
Arrived, Dec. 25th, the Rosalind from Naples, and
the steamer Marchioness of Breadalbane from Candia.

Sailed Dec. 25th, the Abo (Swede) for Falmouth,
and the William Herdman for London.

ABD-EL-KADER.

The Moniteur Algerien, of the 29th ult., publishes
a long account of the surrender of Abel-Fader,from which we extract the following :—" At six in
the evening the Emir arrived with Generals Lamo-
riciere and Cavaignac, and Lieutenant-Colonel de
Beaufort, and was introduced to the Duke d'Aumale.
Conforming himself to his present circumstances, he
humbly put off his sandals at the threshold, and
stood till the Prince made a sign to him to be
seated. After a moment's silence he delivered the
following words, which were interpreted by M.
Rousseau, the principal interpreter I would have
done sooner what I have now done, but I
have waited for the hour appointed by God.
The General has given me a promise upon which
I have relied. I hv.ve no fear of its being vio-
lated by the son of so great a king as the King of
the French. I ask his (man for my family end
for mysclf: His Royal Highness, in a few simple
words, confirmed the promise of his lieutenant, and with
dignity took leave of Abd-el-Kader, towards whom
henceforth must he suppressed all the passions of the
early days of the late long struggle. Tents were
raised within the enclosure of the Hospital of Nemours;
for .bbd-cl-Kader and his family, into which he and
they were conducted. In the morning there was a
last ceremony, which must have severely wounded his
pride. On the return of his Royal Highness from
reviewing the cavalry, which was about to return to
the camp, the, ex• Sultan came forth on horseback,
surrounded by his principal chiefs, and alighting at a
few steps from the Prince, said to him, I offer you
this horse, the last I have ridden, as a testimony of my
gratitude, and I hope it will bring you good fortune.'
The Prince replied, ' I accept it as a homage rendered
to France, whose protection will henceforward be
your shield, and as a sign of oblivion of the past.
The Emir then saluted the Prince with great dignity,
and returned on foot to his tent."

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