The Sun.
London, England, 1829-09-29 00:00:00

towns of Hull and Liverpool—(standing upon
opposite coasts of our island)—through Beverly,
York, Tadcaster, Leeds, Bradford, Halifax,
Rochdale, Bolton, &c. and branching off at
Rochdale, from all those places, to Manchester,
which latter town has been styled, not unaptly,
the Metropolis of the North. In point of per-
manency too, it is likely to have the advantage
over the works of Napoleon, for the road over
the Simplon is already a ruin, and that round
the Maritime Alps has never been completed.
During the progress of the work, numbers of
fossil remains have been dug out, a of which,
we learn, have been preserved by some of our
scientific townsmen, but by far the greater part
has been lost or destroyed, from the circum-
stance of no person being continually present,
who could appreciate their worth. A beautiful
specimen of the reed species, in the finest pre-
servation, was taken up by a gentleman while we
were present, which may be seen in our office,
The earth through which the workmen have
made their way, is composed of many different
strata, and it is rather singular that, at about
thirty feet from the surface, a thin seam, (about
nine inches) of the finest coal runs through the
land. It forms a regular black line on each side
the excavation, and we may add generally, that
the formation of the road has opened a rich mine
for geological study. In some places the men
have met with a hard galliard stone, which they
have been compelled to blast. This has been
obtained in sufficient quantities to serve as a
covering for the road, for which it is well cal-
culated.

We have only to add to this account that it is
about two years since the work was first com-
menced; but that the proeestt contractors, Messrs.
Rhodes and Leadbeater, only agreed to com-
plete the undertaking about a year ago. We are
not able to state whether the work will be finish.
ed before the severity of winter comes on, but
judging from appearances we should think it
will, or nearly so. There are continually em-
ployed upon it from 30 to 40 workmen, from
20 to 30 waggons, and 10 horses.—Halifax
Chronicle.

DESCRIPTION OF SCUTARI.

(From the French of M. Tancoigne.)

Scutari is built on the coast of Asia, at the
entrance of the Bosphorus, opposite Constanti-
nople ; it is a tolerably large town, built of
wood like the capital, and which contains a po-
pulation which may be calculated at 20 or
25,000 souls. The cemetery for beauty and
extent is remarkable, and superior to those of
Constantinople. It forms a large forest of
cypresses, pierced with irregular alleys, where
many well.preserved remains of Boman roads
are seen. Most of the wealthy or powerful
Turks direct that they may be buried there, that
their tombs may be safe from the profanation of
infidels, who, according to an old prophecy very
much believed among them, will at some period
seize on their European possessions. Close to
these burial places is an extensive meadow co-
vered with the finest verdure. The howling
Dervishes, attracted doubtless by the beauty of
the scene, base had a tekke or convent built
here. These howlers belong to a very fanatical
order, and they seldom suffer Christians to pass
without some abusive language. They wander
all over Asia, and go from town to town, putting
the good Alussulmans under contribution. In
return they amuse them with feats of strength
and sleight of hand, like our jugglers. We
visited the new buildings of Scutari on the sea
side. All the streets are built on one plan, in
straight lines, wider and cleanlier than in the old
town. There is a magnificent mosque, built by
the unfortunate Sultan Selim, who gave his
name to it, as well as to several manufactories.
The only printing press found in the whole Ot-
toman Empire was on this spot, but it has been
closed since the last revolution. The Sultan
has kiosks in all the public establishments.
Scutari is the ancient Chrysopolis. It stands
upon the ridge of a mountain. Constantine
gained heee the famous battle fought by Lici-
nius, which decided the fate of the Roman Em-
pire. While crossing the Bosphorus to return
to Tophana, we passed the Tower, improperly
termed by Europeans Leander's Tower. The
Turks call it Kiz-kovle, which means the
Maiden's Tower. It is on a rock in the midst
of the channel, and less than a mile from the
coast of Asia. The garrison consists of five or
six Bostaudjis, whose duty it is to salute the
sultan by a discharge of artillery when he goes
to sail on the Bosphorus.
Some days after we went on a new excursion
to the Grand Seignor's Wharf, or landing place.
We embarked at Tophana, a suburb situated on
the borders of the sea, in the neighbourhood of li
Galata, which contains a cannon foundry, and
the park of artillery reserved for the defence of
the capital. We crossed the European shore of
the Bosphorus with delightful weather. The
canal was covered with numerous vessels ; and
kowever accustomed one may be to this charm-
ing spectacle, it is always seen with new pleasure
and increased admiration. The summer palaces
of the Sultan and the Sultana are beautiful ob-
jects. At length we arrived at the landing place
of the Grand Seignor. This is a charming spot,
opposite the town of 'J'erapia. Two large
meadows, shaded by fine trec,s, attract. daily a
large concourse of Mussulmans and Europeans.
The first pass their time in smoking and drink
ing coffee in the cool and pleasant shade, while
the second go there on parties of pleasure. The
adjacent forests are much frequented by sports-
men. On a little eminence is to he seen a fine
manufactory of paper, the only one li believe
wiii.ch exists in the Ottoman Empire. I had al-
ready visited this establishment with several of
my friend,: in 1820. A Turk of Constantinople
gave us letters of recommendation, one for Emir
Effendi, and the other for Selim Aga, both di-
rectors of this factory, which may be considered
one of the most useful monuments of Selim's
reign. The first being absent, we were received
by Selim Aga, an Englishman, formerly a mer-
chant in India, who had turned Mussulman, in
consequence of a long series of misfortunes.
Very learned, and possessing a perfect knowledge
of our language, he received us in a very oblig-
ing manner, And led us over every part of the
establishment. The paper made at this manu-
factory is strong and thick : it is polished with a
round stone for the use of Turkish scribes,
and is not inferior to that brought from Venice.
This establishment is built in the Eeropean
style, and the whole presents an appearance both
Agreeable and regular. Before entering into the
principal court, we passed through two gates,
ornamented with the arms and cipher of the Sul-
tan, and verses in letters, of gold relative to the
foundation of the. building.

Among the -pasiengets by the Sandwich
packet, arrived from Lisbon, wLs •tiAe celebrated Ambassa-
dor, CARLOS PEREIRA, who is the bearer of a
present from Don Maur t. to the Duke of WELLiNcroti.
r—ralmoteth Packet,