The Sun.
London, England, 1828-04-08 00:00:00

he walla of the citadel ( Ark), to prevent a second
flight ; but on closing the gate which opens to
the town, it was 'forgotten that there was another
behind the old building, from whence the con-
fined made their escape. The Arruk troops were
chiefly encamped between the outer and inner
walls many tents and other baggage were left
on the ground. At this period, two battalions,
even two companies, of Russians would have
taken possession ofthe city. The two battalions
of Shaggangrees, encamped at a short distance
beyond the walls, were then orderetl to heir the
town, and take charge of the gateways. Alli yar
Khan went out to persuade them to act with
firmness and fidelity : he was listened to for a
short time ; but abusive terms were shortly be-
stowed upon him, and some stones were thrown.
Throughout the day, the most contradictory re-
ports prevailed ; so much so, that it was confi-
dently asserted that Abbas Mirza would before
the evening arrive with the army from Khoeg.
LS-3,re al Maulk Mirza had been sent with a large
body of cavalry towards Soufian to reconnoitre.
Towards sunset there was a greater appearance of
tranquillity throughout Tabreez : it was believed
that the Prince had reached the bridge of the
Augee, within four miles of the city, and the
kud khudas were positively ordered out to meet
him. The Prince's wives yesterday removed to
the garden ; the chief civil authorities have also
quitted with their families.
THURSDAY, 25141.—1 t has proved too true
that the Russian force had reached Soufian ;
last night their camp was at Stilling Koorpee,
welve miles from the city. Early in the morn-
ing their main body was seen advancing. On
their arrival at the bridge of the Augee, the army
halted, as if to prepare for action. The Shag-
gaugree battalions were stationed on the walls on
that side of the city ; the artillery placed
Few days ago on the bastions and towers were
loaded ; the gates were also secured. Alli yar
Khan appeared on horseback between the inner
and outer walls ; he endeavoured to encourage
the troops to show some resistance, and ordered
the guns to be fired. Three alone were diss
charged, two with blank cartridges, the other
allotted. The enemy were completely out of
'range, nor were the guns directed towards their
line of march ; they only served as a signal for
the Persian infantry, who fled out of the town
with the utmost celerity. Meer Fatha, the chief
°f the moolahs, with other priests, hastened to the
spot. He sternly told the assuff to desist in further
attempts to irritate the Russian s, as resistance, under
existing circumstances, could only be injurious—
that he might relinquish his charge, and go about
his business. Alli yar Khan then retired with two
attendants, taking the road to Tehran. The
keys of the gates having been concealed, Meer
Fatha ordered them to be broken open. At the
head of the priesthood and principal inhabitants,
he proceeded to meet the General, Prince Arri-
staff, for the purpose of delivering up the town.
He was well received : assurances were given
him that none but public property would be
seized. While the main body advanced, Prince
A rristaff, Generals Pankrutraff, Saacken
Initelnatze, Colonel Mauravioff, chief of the
&at-major, and various other officers, entered the
city by the Constantinople gate, escorted by a
body of Uhlans and Cossacks. The arsenal was
first visited, and proper measures adopted to se-
cure the stores. Prince Arristaff and his suite
then went to the palace, which, previously to their
arrival, had been plundered by the Maraud and
Nukhsheewauu horsemen, aided by the low
populace of the city: little else had been left in
it but carpets, furniture, and tents ; these were of
considerable value. The British flag had been
hoisted at the Envoy's house : Major Monteith,
accompanied by the officers, went at 3 P.M. to
wait upon the General at the Palace. He re-
ceived them kindly. Major Monteith informed
the General, that, although they had orders to
quit Tabreez on the approach of the Russian
army, yet it had not been possible to leave, from
their unexpected advance, and the consequent
confusion, which deprived the British officers of
the means of doing so ; and he hoped the eeta-
blishment would be treated with consideration.
It was further begged that a guard might be sent
to the Envoy's house, in case any disturbance
should arise in the city.' The Russian officers
ell expressed great surprise that no opposi-
tion had been made to their advance on ap-
proaching the place. They expected to have
had some hard fighting; but, with the exception
of the three discharges of artillery, a single grain
of powtfer was not flashed on either side. No
walled city of this extent • was ever captured with
so much ease. The Russians, without the
smallest apprehension, move singly about the
streets ; the inhabitants are all panic-struck,
downcast, and preserve the deepest silence. The
infantry and artillery of the army have encamped
under the walls opposite the Constantinople
gate ; the cavalry and irregular horse, on the
high ground on this side the Augee ; guards
have been placed on the defences of that face of
ebe walls ; the gateways have been occupied ; a
battalion has been quartered in the ark, another
at the palace. About sunset, a Major Sultikoff
brought a sergeant's guard to Colonel Mac-
donald's quarters.
FRIDAY, 26TH.—Early in the morning I
learnt that Alli yar Khan had been taken pri-
soner. On leaving the city he fled along the
principal avenue which leads to the general route
to Tehran. Whether Alli yar Khan did not
wish to make his escape, or whether, as generally
known, he was fearful of being recognised during
the daytime and closely pursued, is uncertain ;
but before he got clear of the gardens he sought
refuge in the house of Mirza Jabbur, a former
confidential Mirza of the Sirdar of Eriwam—
I.Tefortunately this man was a connexion of the
sons of the late Khan of Maraud, who were im-
mediately informed of the place of the assuff's
concealment. A party of Cossacks were sent in
haste to secure his person : Count Saachen fol-
lowed --with a few horsemen. Alli yar Khan,
finding the house surrounded, attempted to resist
and even fired off his pistols ; he was, however,
taken without giving or receiving any injury.—
Beyond doubt he was the chief promoter of the
present war ; he may probably be also the last
person who makes any display oil resistance.—
In either case, he sealed the ruin of his Govern-
ment. By Mr. Schaumburg, we were informed
that Gen. Arristaff would receive the British
Officers at his encampment two hours before
mid-day. We accordingly went, and found the
infantry and a detachment of dismounted cavalry
drawn up in a hollow square, close to their posi-
tion near the N.W. face of the town : the staff
and other groups of officers were assembled
within the square, awaiting the appearance of the
General. In half an hour General Arristaff
walked from his tent to the parade ; he proceeded
it a quick pace along the front of each battalion,
either to congratulate the troops on the capture
of 'Tabreez, or, as is the Russian custom, to ask
if they were well. On passing each corps, he
was received by an instantaneous acclamation
from the ranks. He then took his station in the