The Sun.
London, England, 1828-06-26 00:00:00

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

FRENCH PAPERS.
(From the Gazette de France, dated June 23.)

CONsTANTINOPLE, MAY 31.—The following is
the letter which the Reis Effendi has written to
Count Guillerainot and Mr. S. Canning :
" CONSTANTINOPLY, MAY 28.—The consolidation
of the bonds of friendship and good understanding
which had long united the Porte and the Courts of
France and England having been the object of con-
tinual efforts on the part of those empires, the de-
parture of the Ambassadors from Constantinople
was neither proper nor admissible ; and if, to the
great displeasure of our friendship, fate would have
it brought about, the prolongation of their absence
has given us much pain. Besides, the ,situation of
affairs clearly demonstrates that in return for the good
sentiments and favourable dispositions with which
the Sublime Porte has always been animated, the
Courts of France and England have sincerely desired
the maintenance of the happiest union. The news
of the return of the Ambassadors to Corfu has been
considered as a certain proof, and a real manifesta-
tion of friendship, and we have been much rejoiced
at it. This event requires that we should make the
first step to open in a proper manner the way of
negotiations, former and recent declarations having
demonstrated that the first and last wish of France
and England,—the object towards which they tend,
—is .to preserve the dignity and the prosperity of
their ancient ally, the Sublime Porte, and to main-

aitt its sovereignty and its power.
"At the same time, as the system and the coi

duct of the Sublime Porte have always been founded
on the rights of justice, and as it is known to the
whole world that it has always been a faithful ally,
that it has constantly regulated its affairs according
to the holy law, and that it has never suffered to-
wards its friends any Violation of the clauses of the
treaties and the precepts of sincere friendship, this
difference has, in: fact Appeared to be not very con-

formable to the friendly relations of those two Courts.
However, as this incident cannot impair the ancient
and sincere friendship which prevailed between them
ant l”as, besides, the pleasure. which friends experience
at meeting again after a separation has always con-
tributed to renew their attachment, and to consoli-
date their union,---as besides, the first and last wish
of the Sublime Porte, and its pure intentions tend to
persevere in the path of virtue, and justice, and to
maintain the general peace which its subjects enjoy,
lastly ;—as the benevolent and just intentions of the
two Courts the ancient and faithful allies of the Ot,
tomari Government, are directed toward the same
point, there is no doubt that in case the Ambassa-
dors should return to Constantinople, happily to ter-
minate by friendly conferences and a sincere under-
standing, the affairs which .have been treated:be-
tween us, according to the pure intentions and the
favourable. sentiments of the respective empires, they

would be received with.all possible distinction.
" In consequence of this declaration, we' expect
with the most sincere impatience the return of your
Excellency to this capital.
.We write this for your
Excellency's information, and to express the par-
ticular esteem which we have for you... Your friend
.hopes that if by the will of God your Excellency
receives this letter, and reflects upon its contents,
you will employ all yeur kind zeal to consolidate the
edifice of good understanding conformably to our
desires.
" 11Rfore writing this letter, the Reis Effendi had
submitted to the Mini4er of the Netherlands four
questions respecting the convention of the 6th of
July, and the invasion of the Russians. M. Zuvien
Von Nierelt replied to him in writing, that the Rus-
sian question was entirely distinct frotn that of Ihe
pacification of Greece, the only one in which Fiance
and England took part; but that no arrangement
with these two Powers could be hoped for, except
by a full and entire assent to the convention of the
6th of July, and that the Porte would be in error if
it thought otherwise. In general the diplomatic
body at 'Pena consider this step of the Reis Effendi
as ill-sufficient, and as one of those dilatory promises
of which that Miniiter has been so lavish, and
which hare not led to any result.
" The Sultan appears to pay much more atten-
tion to the interior, than to the war with the Rus-
sians, and to fear revolt among the troops, whose
[ discontent increases. - A mutiny has taken place

among those cantoned in the plains of Tray, which
was quelled entirely by the presence of mind of the
Paella of the Dardanelles. The Mille thing has
happened at Salonichi. Accordingly, the public in
general believe that Hussein Pacha and Chalil
Pacha,. who are gone to the army of the Danube,
have in fact been sent only. as negociators to the
Russian head-quarters.
" The Government has just learnt that a revolt
has broken out iii the province of Erzerum, and that
the Russians arc advancing on that'side also.
" Miaulis, who is cruising about the Dardanelles,
has captured, in sight of the forts, several Turkish
vessels with rich cargoes. Tapir Pacha has been
sent against him with three brigs and some fireeshipS.
" PARIS, JUNE 23.—We are at this moment In;
formed that the revolt at Oporto is quelled. ; The
Infant Don Miguel had only to show himself to the
revolted to make them lay down their arms. Though
none of our letters yet gives this news, we hasten
to lay it before our readers, without, however, an-
swering for it."
FRENCH FUNDS.—Fire per Cents. 105 f. ; Three per
Cents. 71f. 10c. ; Naples Stock, 75f. 15c. ; Royal Spanish
Loan, '73if. Exchange on London—one month, 25f. 30c. ;
three months, 25f. 20c. . ,

_CHILI.

MESSAGE OF THE. PRESIDENT TO THE CONSTITUENT CON-

GRESS ON THE OPENING OF THE SESSION, FEBRUARY

25, 1828.
MEMBERS OE CONGRESS—Your union takes place
under circumstances more fortunate'than the Re-
public has ever experienced. The ardent desire
long since manifested by the people for a Constitu-
tion—their disgust of anti-social doctrines—their
hearty weariness of past agitations—the perfect har-
mony and tranquillity at present enjoyed by the
Republic—are' unequivocal symptoms of the arrival
of that period so long prayed for by the people of
Chili, when they may obtain the blessing of an en-
lightened Constitution, which, in indemnifying
them for their enormous sacrifice in the cause of
independence, may satisfy their wants, and -lay the
foundation of their future aggrandizement and hap-
piness.
To you, Gentlemen, the good fortune has been
given to conclude the Revolution, and to commence
a new era of order and prosperity ; and to me that
of announcing the speedy termination of the cruel
and fratricidal war in the South, waged by savage
banditti in the name of Spain, which has so long
kept our southern provinces in a state of agitation
and alarm. The provinces of Conception and
Maule, for tnany years the scene of such sanguinary
conflicts, are at length restored to tranquillity. The
towns and villages, which had well nigh disappeared
from the face of our territory, are rising again from
their 'Mils, and their inhabitants again are permitted
to taste the blessings of freedom and of peace.
No inauspicious events have occurred to disturb
public order during the seven months of your recess;
and if in one or two towns some l►ttle commotions
have taken place, they may be attributed'to our in-
experience in the use of popular elections. Wherever
they have occurred the voice of authority has beta
invariably respected, and internal tranquillity restored
without violence, and without sacrifice. Such is
the fortunate situation of all the people of the Re-
public from Atacama to Chiloe, and it is the best
pledge they can offer to the national representation
of the respect and confidence with which. they look
forward to the results of its enlightened labours.
Our relations of friendshp .and commerce with
all the Republics of the New World continue un-
interrupted. The Minister of the United States,
after completing the high objects of his embassy,
has returned to his own Gauntry, leaving a Charge
d'Affaires. Vie Republics of Mexico, Guatemala,
and Colombia, are pursuing their career of civiliza-
tion, undisturbed by the relentless obstinacy of the
Spanish Cabinet. In Peru our, Minister is still re-
sident, as the commerce of the two Republics renders
necessary the removal of some of the still surviving
fetters and prejudices of past times.. The welfare of
both States demands a new order in our mercantile
relations, and the GoVernment has every thing to
hope from the wise co-operation of the. Peruvian
Legislature, and the symprthy of interests which so
closely unites the one Republic to the other.
The Argentine Republic continues with dignity
her honourable contest with the Emperor of Brazil.
It has been the misfortune of this Republic to have
for her neighbour a crowned head, by whom she has
been forced into a• war, from which neither her
honour nor the principles she professes would per-
mit her to escape. Alone, and without other auxi-
liaries than her own heroism, and the justice of her

. . .
cause, she has entered the lists of honour, and main-
tained the cause of Republics against Thrones. She
has preferred the calamities of war to degrading con-
cessions —a terrible alternative, but an instruction
to the people of America of the nature of vicinity
to a Sovereign Power. .
The Government has thought that the national
dignity demanded the withdrawal from London of
the Minister to the British Court, in consequence
of his not having been recognized there in that cha-
racter. The conduct of this functionary has entitled
him to the thanicsand esteem of the Government,
for his indefatigoble attention to the interests of the
Republic, and for the important services he has per-
formed. A Consul General ha. been appointed,
who will be recognised as such by the British
Cabinet, and who will be necessary at that Court in
matters connected with the Loan.

His Majes‘ty the King of France has manifested
his good will to the Republic by nominating
Consul. General to reside in this Capital. The'senti-
meats of that Cabinet are eminently favourable to
the new American States, and our future commer-
cial relations with France will'he more extended and
better regulated.
Our financial system has reached such a degree of
disorganization as to fail of providing with certainty
for the ordinary expenses; and be quite insufficient
therefore for meeting the heavy debt' that weighs
upon the Republic. Order and perspicuity it would
be useless to look for. And entanglement of ambi•
guous and contradictory regulations—a plan of col-
lection, expensive from the multitude of offices, and
obscure from the complicated method of its proceed-
ings—immense disproportion and irregularity in the
contributions—these are the characteristics of our
present fiscal system.
To relieve. it from this state the Government has
carried' into effect some preparatory measures, and
among these was that of ordering the liquidation of
the internal debt up to the end of April of last 5-ear :
nor did it hesitate to include the debt anterior to the
year lfilk wider the. Spanish administration.—
Powerful motives of justice and propriety recom-
mended this measure, which has been uniformly
adopted by the new Republics of our Continent.
With the view to consolidate this debt, and to
commence the systematic improvement of our reve-
nue, Government, with the approbation-of the Com-
mittee of Congress, published a decree establishing
au Office of Public Credit, and a Redemption
Fund.. 'lts further proceedings have been limited to
the application of the Win of six hundred thousand
dollars to the important object of, military reforms,
reserving for your sanction the recognition of other
debts; but the 0-averment has, awaited your meet-
ing, previous to the final establishment of the Re-
demption Fund, for the purpose of giving every va-
lue and importance to an act so eminently national.
All the elements of improvement are at hand, and
the necessary plans will be submitted to. you by the
Minister of Finance, in order that, under your su
perintendence, our syStem of revenue maybe esta-
blished on a solid and permanent foundation.
committees appointed by the Government are
' employed in improving our commercial regi lotions,
custom-houses, ard fiscal offices of every descrip-
tion; the result of their labours will be laid-before
you. All those branches require a radical reform,
as well for the purpose of reviving national in-
dustry, as for increasing the amount of revenue, 'and
terminating the system of disputes and vexations.
In speaking to you, Gentlemen, of our foreign
debt, or of the unfortunate English Loan' you will
feel, with me, the most profound regret, if you con-

sider the deplorable consequences that have resulted
t, our credit,
,owing to the want of punctuality in
the payment .'.Of the. dividends. The nation has
borne, with the :utmost readiness,, an Estanco (or
tax)- on various, articles-. of consumption, in or-
der ,thaf:this payment Might..'he made, and the
national honour freed from.:reproach; but im-
perious necessity determined. the national Re-
presentation, in the year 1826, to appro-
priate the greater part of its produce to the main
tenance of the operative force. This application is
still observed, and the dignity of the Chilian nation,
of Congress, of every local tribunal, demands the
assignment of permanent and sufficient funds for
the .payment of the dividends already due, and of
those that shall annually become due hereafter.—
Tor so noble an object no sacrifice can be painful, as
the honour of the Chilian nation is more dear than
its existence.

It is with pleasure I turn to contemplate the state 1
of complete harmony and maim' in which the nation
at present reposes. The spirit of provincialistn,
which has been so fatal in many parts of America,
has hitherto made no inroads into our Republic. It
has no proselytes in any part of it, nor has it dis-
turbed the tranquillity of the most remote diktricts.
A wide field is open to your exertions. If you
follow the example of past Congresses—if tempo-
rary or local interests divert your attention—if you
take a partial glance, instead of a commanding and
universal view of this Republic7-you will inevitably
plunge it into an abyss of calamity. Bat if, in obe-
dience to. the dictates of an exalted patriotism, and
to the lessons of past experience, you satisfy the
wishes of the nation, by presenting it an enlightened
Constitution,--you will draw upon you the blessings
of the people, who will place among the fortunate
events of their history this auspicious Union of the
Conitituent Congress.
FRANCISCO ANTONIO PINTO.
•
• Santiago de Chile, Feb. £5, 1828.