The Sun.
London, England, 1842-10-17 00:00:00

EASTERN AFFAIRS.

CONSTANTINOPLE, SEPT. 28.—The Syrian ques-
tion was again agitated in an extraordinary Council,
held on the 27th, at the country seat of Sarim Effendi,
Minister for Foreign Affairs, and at which were pre-
sent some of the Ministers and principal functionaries
of the State. The Porte appeared most anxious to
settle this affair, and, with a view to facilitate its con-
clusion, had offered to withdraw the Albanian troops
af from
nSi
syt
ra Syria,
to recal Omar Pacha, and to intrust the
oin of Lebanon to Esaad Pacha, the pre-
sent Governor of Saida and Tripoli, who would ap-
point two Caimacans, a Maronite and a Druse, revo-
cable at his will. There was, consequently, every
prospect that this matter_would be speedily arranged,
although the Ambassador had insisted that the Caima-
cans should be directly appointed by the Porte. Mus-
tapha Pacha, the Serakier, was not to quit Beyrout
until the arrival of Esaad Pacha.
The Sultan has accepted the mediation of England
and Russia in his difference with Persia. It was be-
lieved that the moment the Shah should have given
his adhesion to the propositions of the two. Powers,
the quarrel might be deemed settled. In the mean-
time warlike preparations were in active progress, and
men, artillery, and ammunition were daily forwarded
to the army assembling on the eastern frontier. The
Persians, on their side, had concentrated at Kouleh
force of 10,000 men, under the command of Prince
Rakhman, brother to the Shah, under pretence of
repressing the inroads of the Kurds.
M. Boutinief, the Envoy Extraordinary of Russia,
landed at Constantinople on the 25th, from a Russian
steamer of war, coming from Odessa. The arrival of
that diplomatist at a moment when no person expected
him caused considerable sensation, and gave rise to
much conjecturing. He was said to be charged with
a special mission, but nothing had transpired which
could lead even to suspect the object of his ab-
rupt return. He was only a few hours in town, when
he waited on the English Ambassador, and the Mi-
nister of France delayed the departure of the packet
steamer for twenty-four hours, in the hope of being
able to collect for his' Government some information
resp?cting the cause of M. de Boutinief's presence at
Constantinople.
On the 21st one of the Sultanas was delivered of a
Prince, who received the name of Abdul Hainid. On
the following morning this fortunate event was pro-
claimed through the city with the usual ceremony.
The Kislar Aga, the chief of the eunuchs, escorted
by a numerous cortege, repaired to the Porte to pre-
sent to-the Grand Vizier the imperial halt, relative to
the birth of the Prince. The envoy of the Sultan was
met, in the Court of Honour, by the officers of the
Porte, and ushered into the Council-hall, where the
Grand Vizier, the Ministers, and high dignitaries of
State awaited his arrival. One of the Secretaries of
the Palace having read the imperial haft aloud, the
Kislar Aga withdrew, and returned to the Palace
with the same cortege. The feasts ordered on the oc-
casion had lasted seven days.
The Sultan assisted, on the 26th, in the arsenal, at
the launching of a steamer of war.
Mr. Fonblanque, the British Consul in Servia, ar-
rived at Constantinople in the steamer Fernando
on the 25th.
Advices from Monastic stated that eight battalions
of infantry and two regiments of cavalry had left for
Sophia, where they were to take up their winter quar-
ters, The garrison of Monastir would consequently
among
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meats stationea at Janina, Sophia, Nissa, and other
of the latter having been im-
mediately admitted to katique, a case of plague had
occurred at Cavalla.
The English steamer Iberia safely effected her first
trip to Constantinople. She reached that capital on
the 22d, and was to leave on the 30th for London,
ith goods and passengers. There was but one wish,
in favour of the success of an undertaking which
would place London within 18 days of Constanti-
nople, and afford new facilities to trade.

ance, it being the day
MARRIAGE IN MGR LIFE.—On Thursday last the
fixed for the celebration or the
town of Petworth presented a very animated appal--
nuptials of one of the dollghters of Colonel Wyndhain
to Mr. Montgomery. The ceremony took place at
Petworth Church, in the presence of Colonel and Mrs.
'Wyndham, four sisters of the bride, and a number of
the nobility and gentry of the neighbourhood.
nearly m P 11-y three T o sOr R
thousandE V
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I V l 1:G TRADE.—During the last
e
hundred loads of Colonial
three days, Since the new tariff came into operation,
timber have been taken out of bond at this port.—
Bristol Mercury.

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SUN OFFICE Three o'C'hich

The people of Boston, in the United States,
have been highly favoured lately. Some weeks
ago they had a visit from a Noble Lord, a rate
personage in that democratic republic, ivlio sur-
prised and delighted thorn by his modest de-
tneanour,by the intimate knowledge he displayed
of their domestic affairs, and by his hearty and
sincere expressions in favour of a lasting friend-
ship between the two countries. Next to which
was the grand entertainment giVen to their own
countryman, Mr. WEBSTER, who made an
able speech on the occasion, and began it by
repeating the same sentiments, " My object,'
said he, " was to disperse the clouds which have
been hovering over England and the United
States, to determine questions which had existed
for several years. and which, though not always
threatening war, yet never assured us of per-
manent peace." That object he has in a great
measure accomplished, and every friend of both
countries will readily bestow upon him a tribute
of praise for the skill with which he conducted
negotiations of no ordinary difficulty, requiring
on the one hand a show of firmness to suit the
tastes of his countrymen, and on the
other, good sense and judgment to con-
cede points which were absolutely 'essential
in bringingaffairs to asuccessful issue. His speech
is characterised throughout by sound views,
and by a degree of independence, and a bold
expression of his own opinions, however unwel-
come to his hearers, which we rarely see ex-
hibited in statesmen. The M‘LEop affair, the
immoral doctrine of repudiation, and the wild
outcry raised by the inhabitants of Boston
against his own party, form important features
in• his speech, and are all treated in a plain
straightforward manner. Without justifying the
attack on the Caroline, he reproaches the Ante-
' rican citizens for the conduct they displayed on
the arrest of WLEoD, and still more for pro-
ceeeding, contrary to the well settled doctrines
of public law, in trying an Englishman
for an act which was avowed, by the British
Government, as a public act. Any elevated
Government, where a citizen was accused by
another, in consequence of they ing• its orders,
he said, would have acted as England had done,
and take upon itself all the responsibility. These
remarks, however, . affect others besides tl►e
riotous, headstrong mob, and will not be very
acceptable to the Judge and lawyers who showed,
by their proceedings, not only such ignorance
of international law, but of the very principles
on which their own Government had acted.
There are a number of other questions treated
at length, and especially the tariff ques-
tion, and the state of the currency, which
our rei.ders will find worthy of perusal.
The last topic on which he touches is one of
some importance to the people of this country,
and rather a sore point for the repudiating States.
The following extract will afford a fair specimen
of the I►onest view which he took of the question,
and of the plain manner in which he told these
States that they were little better than public
robbers :

I cannot help thinking that if the statesmen of a
former age were among us, if Washington were here,
if John Adams, and Hamilton, and Madison were
here, they, would be deeply concerned and soberly
thoughtful about the present state of the public credit of
the country. Why, at this very time we have a loan in
the market, which, at the present rate of money and
credit, ought to command in Europe one hundred and
twenty-five per cent. Can we sell a dollar of it? And
how is it with the credit of our own Commonwealth?
Dees it not find itself affected in its credit by the gene.
ral state of the credit of the country ? Is there nobody
ready to make a movement in this matter—is there
not. a man in our councils large enough, compre-
hensive enough, in his views at least to undertake to
present this case before the American people, and thus
do something to restore the public character for
morals and honesty? The doctrine of repudiation
has inflicted upon us a stain which we ought to 'feel
worse than a wound, and the time has come when
every man ought to address himself soberly and
seriously to the suppression of this great existing evil.

A weekly paper states that " at a meeting of
the Marylebone Vestry on Saturday, a proposi-
tion was made to grant a site for the erection of
a monument to the memory of the Scotch Re-
formers of 1793, which occasioned some argument
and questioning, but on which the Vestry came
to no decision." This proposition ought at once
to have been decided in the affirmative, with-
out the slightest " argument or question-
ing," for it was one which it was no more
than an act of common justice to accede
to, and which it was ungracions-and we may
add, ungrateful—to refuse. Who have stronger
claims on the respect and gratitude of all con-
scientious Reformers, than those who braved
every difficulty and danger in the cause of Re
form ? Beset by obloquy, subjected to the bit-
terest contempt and ridicule, dogged by spies
wherever they went, while the j aloes. restless,
ever-vigilant eye of Government was fixed on
their s ightest movements, and its legal emis-
saries were prepared to misinterpret their
slightest and most inoffensive expressions;
the ScottiAt Reformers yet nobly perse-
vered in their attempts to ameliorate the
political condition of their countrymen ; they
were the great pioneers of Reform; and if we
have at length, after a world of difficulty, suc-
ceeded in obtaining this boon; if the,voice of the
people be now heard in the House of Commons,
where, fifty year::: ago, it was scarcely permitted
even to whisper—it is to the disinterested, pa-
triotic martyrs of 1793, that this vast im-
provement in our political system is mainly
owing. The Marylebone Vestry ought not
to have forgotten this fact and they
should have borne in mind also, that had it
not been for the strong impetus given to Reform
by the indefatigable exertions, and ungrudg,ed per-
sonal sacrifices of MUIR, PALMER, GERRA LD, and
their colleagues, Marylebone might, at this mo-
ment,like the ot'ier Metropolitan boroughs, have
been vc ithiut a Represent ttive in Parliament. It
t-_llls but indifferently for public spirit when pro-

posals to h wour the MC-41101y of the tri: t c
dead, are.received by public bodies with coldness
and apathy.

The accounts from Constantinople of the 28th
ult. possess considerable 'interest. The media-
tion of England and Russia had been accepted
by the Porte in the Persian affair; and the
SULTAN had communicated to the Ambassadors
of the Great Powers his determination respecting
the Syrian question. He consents to remove
EMMER Pacha, and to replace him, as regards
Mount Lebanon, by ESA AD Pacha, who is to ap-
point Maronite and Druse Princes to rule over
their respective tribes under the Pacha's in-
spection.

The affairs of Servia still cause anxiety, and
this has not at all been lessened by the arrival of
M. DE BOUTINTEF at Constantinople, from which
some persons conclude that Russia has a new
intrigue in preparation. It was totally
unex-
pected, even by the Russian Charge d'Affaires,
M. DE TITOF. It is supposed that Austria,
France, and Prussia will follow the example of
Russia, and forthwhich dispatch ministers and
ambassadors to discuss and watch over this ques-
tion, which cannot henceforth be left at the
mercy of Russia.
M. DE BOUTINIEF, on his arrival, was waited
upon by the first Dragoman of the Porte, with
whom he at once entered upon the objects of 'his
mission. His Excellency at the same time made
communications to the representatives of the four
Great Powers upon the same subject, with a
view to tranquillise both them and the Porte as to
the intentions of the Russian Cabinet in regard
to Servia.

The dates of the Smyrna paperS just received
come down to the 30th ult. inclusive. M. LE-
LEU, the Superior of the Lazarists in the Levant,
arrived at Smyrna on the 26th front ConStanti-
nople. He was to proceed thener to-the Grecian
Arcl.ipelago, on an inspection of the religious
establishments placed under his jurisdiction. Mr.
BANKHEAD, First Secretary of the British Em-
bassy at Constantinople, and Coimnander QUAG-
LIA, the Tuscan Charge d'Affaires, passed through
Smyrna on the 29th, on their way to Europe.

On the 25th the British corvette Beacon s died
for Vourla, %%hence she was to repair to Caudia,
to complete the surve3 of the coast of that island.

The letters from Malta, of the sth inst., are
destitute of interest. The squadron was still
cruising between that island and Sicily. The
Portafoglio Maltese states that it was again re-
ported that the present Governor of Malta wouid
shortly be superseded in that post, and it avails
itself of that opportunity to call on the English
Government to appoint in his place a civil, not a
military Governor.

The Mediterraneo of Malta has a letter froth
Alexandria, 2fiLlt ult., stating that Mehemet Ali
had at 'wig tit paid a 6um of money on account of
the seamen of his fleet, and, in order to recruit
his finances, had issued a circular, calling on all
persons who were indebted to him to pay up im-
mediately, or find themselves excluded from all
future contracts This circular appears to have
created great astonishment and dissatisfaction, as
it was understcod when the last sales of corn
were effected by the Government that the pur-
chasers were to be allowed a certain time for the
payment of a portion of the money.

Madrid papers of the 9th have been received.
A Te Deum was sung in the Chapel Royal, on
the 7th, in commemoration of the triumph which
was gained last year over the movement, headed
by General DIEGO ,LEON. The QUEEN, the
REGENT, and all the civil and military autho-
rities were present. There was no particular
ceremony ordered to be observed on the present
occasion. The Halberdiers who so distinguished
themselves on the night of the Bth October, 1841,
are to be regaled with a dinner.
The young Queen of SPAIN accomplished her
12th year on the 10th (Monday last), but her
Majesty's guardian resolved that there should be
no besamaaos or other ceremonial. In the even-
ing the public offices were to be illuminated.

A Committee has been nominated to draw up
a Bill tbr regulating the liberty of the public
press, and to incorporate in one law the varitm;
measures which had reference thereto.

Advices.from Pampeluna state that Brigadier
IRA NETA, the Governor of that place, and Senor
IVIADoz, the political Chief, have been dismissed.
MADRID BOLSA, SATURDAY, OCT. B.—The busi •
ness done to-day amounted in English money to about
286,596/. The market was tolerably buoyant, and
prices are a shade • higher than yesterday. In the
Three per Cents. one transaction was effected for a
million of reals at 21 for the 20th instant, with the
current coupon. In the Five per Cents. 27,800;000
reals were negotiated in 45 bargains, at 27i• and for
cash, and at 271 and at 60 days, with the twelve
expired coupons ; and at 21i for cash and 22 at 30
days, the latter with 4r prem. with 4 coupons.
Exchange on London at 90 day 3, 37g.

The Paris Papers of Friday and Saturday con-
tain no news of interest. In several of them
comments are made on the returns of the quar-
ter's revenue, and regard the unexpected de-
ficiencies as a proof' that the prosperity and trade
of the country are fast declining. The Presse
makes the following remarks on the measures in-
troduced by Sir R. PEEL last session :

" When Sir Robert Peel presented his financial
plan he aimed at two things—to prccure a more easy
existence to the people, and aid the branches of that trade
suffered. The increase of the revenue was but an ac-
cessary of his design. Now, it appears
.that not one
of the three results has been attained. The Exche-
quer has not gained since the quarter's revenue has
fallen off, notwithstanding the causes of increase
which have influenced the movement of commercial
affairs and home consumption. One of the principal
branches of trade in England—the corn trade—is at
present loud in exclamations against the new Corn-
laws ; and lastly, the working classes have not expe-
rienced any relief, for they have been forced to de-
prive themselves more and more of the common ne-
cassaries of life, and to revolt against their employers.
Therefore, up to the present time, Sir R. Peel's fa-
mous plan has not been so effective as was expected.
Will it succeed better hereafter ?"

The Ministerial papers are silent on the sub-
ject of the treaty of commercial union with
Belgium. But the Liberals discuss it without
reserve. The National admits the disadvan-
tages consequent on a commercial treaty, but
declares that a political union cannot otherwise
be brought about. The higher commercial
classes in France are, however, so opposed to it,
that their union can never, probably, be carried,
except as the result of a popular clamour similar
to that which forced them to vote the fortifica-
tions of Paris.

The Prince DE JOINVILLE and the Duc D'Au
MALE left Nantes on the morning of the 15th
inst., for Brest, where they were to embark fur
Lisbon, from which place the Due D'AUMALE
will proceed to Algiers.
The official Moniteur publishes the following
comparative table of the indirect revenue for the
first nine months of 1841 and 1842 :

1842 1841
Registration dues, &c 150,135,000f. 143.143,000 E
htampS 26,275,000 24,633,000
Customs, Navigation, &c 76,007,000 68,229,000
French Colonial Sugars : 26,487.000 24,585,000

Foreign Sugars — 4,349,000 5,836,000
Indigenous Sugars
Salt Dues (Consumption) 6,496,000 6,968,000
Potable Liquors .... .
Public Carriages and other •
Indirect Taxes 27,067.000 26,308.000
Tobacco Saks 74,030,000 71,977,000

Gunpowder Sales .... 4,158,000 3,7, 7,000
Letters and duty on send-
ing money 33,473,000 32,917,000
For Passengers by 'the
Malles P..stes
Ditto b) Mails and Packets 706,000 664.000

Total 546,813,000 521,441,000
BOURSE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15.
BOURSE—PARIS
Highest Lowest Last
Price. Price. Price. Price.
French Five per Cents. 118 85... 118 85. 118 75... 118 80
3 per Cents.... 80 5... 80 5... eo 80 5
Bank of France 3275 ...3275 3270
Lallitte Bank I,lloof 1050 ..1050 _lll5O ...1050
5,000 f 5060 ...509 —.5060 —.5060
Belgian Fives lO3 ... 103 ... 103 ... 103
1840 103 i ... 104 ... 103 i ... 104
Spanish Active 214 214 ... 214
Passive 3l, 31. 3i 3i
Portuguese Fives 31% ... 311 ... 31% ... 314
Neapolitan lO7 95... 107 95—• 107 95... 107 95
Roman . lO6 ... 106 106 106

RAILWAY SHARES •••
St. Germain 8.37 50... 840 ... 837 50... 840
Rouen
Orleans. 585 ... 585 ... 583 75... 583 75
Spa.sburg to Bale 2OB 75... 208 75... 208 75... 208 75