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ever this may be, there is nn doubt that Odessa, which
has risen as if by enchantment in the course of a few
years from the desert, and which owes its growth and
prosperity to the freedom of its trade, would have
[ been entirely ruined had the late suspension become

g.. permanent measure.
jt appears from the same accounts, that the hosti-
lities between the Greeks and Turks at sea are car-
ried on with increased activity, and that the former
are extremely successful, although their opponents,
in numerous instances, are possessed of a superior
force. The Greeks snake up for this apparent inequa-
lity by their superior hardihood and seamanship.
The present advices give no details of their operations
against Navarrin and Corron, which other accounts
represent to have been crowned with success. Ac-
cording to the latest news received at Odessa, the
utmost tranquillity prevailed at Constant►nople.

We recaved last night a large supply of German
Papers, and have given in a preceding column some
extracts. Our Readers will observe among them the
notice which has been taken by the Cabinet of Vienna
of the official statement by the Portuguese Govern-
ment, respecting the withdrawing of the Austrian
Ambassador.

Halifax Papers arrived this morning to the 20th
of September, and New Brunswick to the 12th Sep-
tember. The following are extracts:
HALIFAX, SEPTEMBER i 9.
DISTRESSING FIRE.—The conflagration, on Mon-
day morning last, was one of the most awful and de-
structive ever witnessed in Halifax. It originated in
Sackville-street, in the buttery occupied by Shury
and Melany, and before it was discovered had gained
' an alarming height. It was nearly two o'clock when
the bells were rung. The troops and seamen of his
Majesty's ships, with the inhabitants, soon assembled,
the engines were most judiciously placed, and every
exertion made to extinguish the fire; but we regret
to state, that before any check could be given to it,
the whole range of buildings, With the exception of a
house situated the corner of Sack ville-street, occupied
by H. Croskill; the house occupied by Mrs. Nelson,
in Barrington•street, and a stable belonging to W.
Johnson, were consumed. 11cr some time apprehen-
sions were entertained that the fire would extend to'
the opposite side of the street, but fortunately it did
not. Of the property burnt, only to the amount of
1500 dollars was insured.

roltT SPAIN, AUGUST 2.
By the brig Bickerton, a►rived this morning from
Barbadoes, we understand his Excellency General
Warde .r.as arrived there to assume, the duties of his
Government. _ _ _

Letters from Port-au-Prince state the arrival of a
Vicar A poz.tolical Gom the Pope at that port, accom-
panied by sever al Bishops, whose functions it will be
to maintain the integrity of the Catholic religion on
the Island of St. Domingo. Boyer, the President,
intanded to avail himself of this event to legalize
. .

mote completely his marriage with the widow of his
predecessor, Petion. GI eat mortality exists among the
inhabitants of the district surrounding Poi t-au-Prince.
HALIFAX, SEPTEMBER 17.
At eight o'clock on Thursday morning the flag of
Vice-Admiral Griffiths Colpoys was hoisted on board
his Majesty's ship 'Newcastle, of 60 guns, Captain
Fansha% e, as Vice-Admiral of the Blue, and was
saluted by all his Majesty's ships in harbour.