The Sun.
London, England, 1828-04-26 00:00:00

'FOREIGN: INTELLIGENCE.

FRENCH PAPERS.
(From the Gazette de France, dated April 21.)

CONSTANTINOPLE, MARCH 26.—Nothing is changed,
hut the Porte is said to have received from Alexandria the
disagreeable news that the Pacha, urged by the menaces of
the French and English Consuls, has sent orders to his son
Ibrahim to evacuate the Morea. This resolution of the
Paella causes a great sensation, and has greatly irritated the
Sultan. The convention of the 6th of July will in conse-
quence be executed de facto, and the Greek question solved.
It is very possible, that in the sequel the direct communica-
tions with the Powers may be restored. Several prisoners
at Pera found much hopes on the pacific disposition of the
Divan, while on the side of Russia we hear only of the
most threatening preparations. The accounts of the Eng-
lish Cabinet are of a very amicable nature. The most
satisfactory result is expected here from the mission of
the commissioners, who are sent to Greece to propose an
amnesty.
The persecutions of the Armenians, who are still here,
continue. Eighty heads of Greek rebels, sent by Ibrahim,
have been exposed at the Seraglio.

The Greeks whb besieged the castle of Scio retreated
after their defeat, partly to the mountains, and partly to
the mastich villages. They are observed by a Turkish
corps, which does not appear to trouble them much, be-
cause the difficulties of the ground, and the want of pro-
visions, hinder all regular military operations ; and the
presence of Admiral Miaulis, with the Greek squadron,
protects the fugitives, and. intercepts the provisions
destined for the Turks. It is not known whether Colonel
Fabvier is still with the Greeks at Scio, or whether he has
gone on board a French vessel, which took on board many
fugitive Greeks, and conveyed them to Napoli di Romania.
—Augsburg!: Gazette.
SMYRNA, MAncrt 7.—The Veneto brig of war, corn-
!unified by Captain Dezimbourg, sailed on the 22d of
February for Egina. It had on board Major Prokesch.
It is affirmed that the object of this voyage is to make an
exchange of Greek and Arab prisoners, and to insure the
success of it. Ibrahim Pacha has requested the interven-
tion of Count Dandolo, the Austrian Admiral. This ex-
change had been already prepared by Captain Corner, who,
at the time of the fall of the Acropolis, gave proofs of zeal
nod ability in serving the interests of humanity. It was
he who found means to conclude between Ibrahim Paella
on one hand, and Colonel Heidegger on the other, a treaty
equally advantageous. The definitive execution has been
entrusted to Captain Prokesch ; and this negotiation will
certainly obtain the approbation of judicious men of every
opinion.
A firman has been received by his Excellency Hassan
Pacha, ordering the Catholic Armenian priests to be sent
away, and at the same time commanding the Governor to
protect with the greatest solicitude the interests of the
Greek Rayas.
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M. Achille Rouen, first Secretary of Legation, embarked
on the 4th of March, on board a French ship of war, to
go to Count Guilleminot at Corfu.
The day before yesterday in the evening, a Tartar coming
from Constantinople, arrived at the Austrian Consulate.
He brings despatches to the Consul, to the Austrian
Admiral, and to Admiral de Rigny. It is said that their
contents are of the greatest importance ; and, among the
various reports in circulation, that of a concession made by
the Porte, and of a nature to bring about a speedy accom-
modation, is that which gains the most credit.

(From the Messager des Chambres, April 23.)

PARIS, .Araii.22.—A telegraphic despatch from Toulon,
dated April 20, is of the following tenour :
" On the 221 of March, the Astree frigate took, and
burnt, at the entrance of the bay. of Tunis, an Aigerine
corsair of six guns and sixty men. This corsair, and that
which is blockaded in Cagliari, seem to be the only ones
that have left Algiers for this two months, and they have
made no prizes.
" The Manuel, a Colombia❑ vessel, coming from Santa
Martha, has just arrived at Marseilles. It is the first time
that the Colombian, flag has been seen in that port."
FRENCH FuNDs, Amu. 23.—Five per Cents. 102 f.
40e. ; Three per Cents. 69f. 20c. ; Bank Stock I,BBof.
Exchange on London, one month, paper, 25f. 25c. ; money,
25f. 20e. ; three months, paper, 25f. 15c., money 25f. 10c.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

DURHAM RACES, 1828.

R. D. StlA} TO, Esq. W. C. HARLAND, Esq. ROBERT

Ovrticrow , Esq. Mayor of Durham, Stewards.
• Mr. Tuomas EGG LESTON, Clerk of the Course.
Tim isna r, Aram 24.—The Durham Welter Cup, .value
50 hors., given by the Members for the City of Durham,
added to a Sweepstakes of five guineas each, for horses
not thorough-bred. Heats, two miles each.
Mr. C. Harland's c. h. by the Laird 3 0 1 1
Mr. Armitage's b. f. Milk'Maid, by Catton
Mr. Wilkinson's b. c. Sportsman, by Egremont 0 3 2 dr
Mr. Brotherton's b. g. Sawney, by XY Z 210 dr
Mr. Kilvington's b. f. by Gambler ... 0 2 0 dr
Mr. R. D. Shafto's br. g. by Agricola 0 0 0 dr
Mr. Hodgson's b. c. by Outcry distance
Three drawn.

--
The Maiden Plate of 50/., given by the Town, for horses,
&c. that never won 50/. at any oue time in Plate or
Stakes before the day of running. Two mile heats.
Mr. Joplin's b. c. by Abjer
Mr. Rowntree's h. Trounser 2 3 2
Mr. Riddell's b. c. Prebend

Mr. Russelrs b. g. by Whisker 1 0 0
Four others started, but were not placed.

CURRAGH APRIL MEETING.

TUESDAY, APRIL 22.—King's Plate of 100 guineas for
4-yrs. old mares, Sst. 71b. each. Four miles.
Mr. Watts's ch. f. Alice Lee . 1
Mr. Hunter's h. f. Pastor 2

Four others started, but were not placed.

Madrid Stakes, 25 am., for 2-yrs. old. Old Two Years

Old Course.
Mr. Watts's b. c. Palmer, by Milesius
Mr. Nokes's ch. c. Courier
Mr. Blake's b. 1. Ildegarda
Mr. Dixon's cb. c. by Langar ..
Three others not placed.

NEWMARKET FIRST SPRING MEETING.
RACE COURSE, FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
L ord Verulam's Brocard received ft. of Mr. Forth's
Translation. 100. Set. 31b. each. R.M.
Renewal of the Newmarket Stakes of 50 sovs. each, 11. ft. ;
colts, Bst. 71b., fillies, Bst. 21b. D.M.
Mr. Thornhill's Zinganee 1
Mr. Payne's c. by Merlin 2
Lord Grosvenor's Navarin 3
Only three placed. Won cleverly by a length after a
good race. Twelve paid.
Sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each. 'f. Y.C.
Mr. Udny's f., by Woful, Bst. 31b 1
Mr. Stonehewer's Kildare, Bst. 41h.
Mr. Rogers's Medallist, Bst. 21b.
The filly won easy ; the other two ran a dead heat.
Mr. Irby's Toso, Set. beat Mr. Wyndam's Gaberlunzee,
Set. 61b. .A.F.—Won in a canter.
Mr. Stonehewer'e Souvenir beat Lord G. Cavendish's
Amphion, Bst. 41h. each. 200 soya. D.l.—Won easy.

THE LARGE SOMERSETSIIIRE ESTATE.-
The Auction Mart was on Thursday almost as crowded as
on the day the Marquis of ORMONDE'S vast Estates were
sold. The great magnet of attraction was the Somerset-
shire Estate, which is within seven miles of Bristol. Mr.
GEOB.OE ROBINS occupied full one hour in recapitulating
the more prominent advantages connected with this fine
property. Unfortunately our space is too limited to admit
our following him in detail, but one or two points we can-
not resist. He stated what we believe is not generally
known, viz., that the river from Bristol to the Severn is
frequently so much incommoded during bad weather with
"the accumulating sand, that fears have been entertained
that the trade of Bristol might be endangered ; to meet
this difficulty Mr. Roisixs pointed out this Estate, which
occupies a vast frontage on the Bristol channel, and on
which he prognosticated (and at no very distant period)
would be erected the " New Town of Bristol." The
Hamlet of Pill, including 400 houses, was also a part of
this property, and, in adverting to it, Mr. ROBINS sug-
gested the great probability of the purchaser representing
the county of Somerset at the next Election. He argued,
that if it were a Man of high honour and sound political
conduct, that 400 votes might be very influential in turn-
ing the scale. These, and a variety of other topics, to
which he delicately but strenuously adverted, at length
terminated by selling it to JAMES ADAM GORDON, Esq.,
for 64,500 guineas. Mr. MILES, whose property. approxi-
mates upon it, was understood to be the great opponent.
The rental is only 13001. a year, independent of the pro-
perty let on leases for lives; and it was observed in the
room that it might be estimated at 33 years' purchase on
the rack rental ; if so the Corn Bill has already begun to
shew its influence. It may be. remarked, that it is only a
month since Mr. GEORGE ROBINS sold Lord CHICHESTER'S
Estate, producing 1,60 e/. a year for 50,0001.