Star.
London, England, 1826-10-17 00:00:00

AGAINST PERSIA.

The doubts which Russia entertained respecting the
nature of a sudden and unjust attack are now removed.
For a whole month, Russia was willing to consider it as
impossible that the Sovereign of Persia, in a time of
profound peace, and in the midst of an amicable nego-1
ciation, should, without any ground of serious differ-
ence, nay, even without a pretext for complaints, and
without any previous declaration, have ordered his
troops to invade the Russian territory, and at the same
time to make it the theatre of insurrection and war.—
This opinion, however natural, was a mistake. It is not
one of the barbarous tribes dwelling on our frontiers,
that has unexpectedly invaded them, as Russia, in its
moderation and good-will supposed—no, it is the Per-
sian army itself that has attacked our posts, and ad-
vanced towards the interior of our frontier provinces.'
Nor is it a restless Chief who, in spite of the command
of the Schah, leads them on ; it is his own son, the pre-
sumptive Heir of his Throne, that directs this invasion,
and accompanies it with invitations to revolt. Com-
pelled to oppose force to force, and war to war, Russia
would consider it as a duty to refute, in the presence of
Europe, the accusations upon which Persia founded the'
nccessity of these extraordinary measures, if it were ac-
quainted with the grievances of that State, or could
even divine them. But though Russia is ignorant of
the causes of the contest which must be now decided by
arms, it will, however, confining itself to a sketch of its
relations to the Government by which it is attacked,
spew whether it had reason to expect such a breach of
treaties, and of all the principles of the law of nations.
At the time when memorable triumphs crowned
that noble Alliance which saved the European Conti-
nent, and gave peace to the world, it had pleased DI..
VINE PROVIDENCE to bless the efforts of Russia in its
contest with Persia. Several Persian provinces were
conquered by the Russian armies, and as, in consequence
of their victories, Persia had solicited peace, a conven-
tion between the two Powers was signed at Gulistan on
the 12th October, 1813. It stipulated, on the principle
of the Status quo ad pnesentent, the state of the posses-
sions of both parties, and imposed upon Russia only two
essential obligations towards the Court of Teheran, viz.
To recognize as the lawful heir to the Persian throne,
that son of the Schah whom he should himself appoint
as his heir, and, in concert with Persian Commissioners,

to settle the new demarcation of the frontiers which
were assigned, by the treaty of GuListon, to the pro-
vinces which were annexed to the Russian Empire:—
The first of these obligations was most punctually per-
formed by Russia, and as soon as the Cabinet of St
Petersburgh learned that Feth• Aly had designated his
son, Abbas Mirza, for his successor, he hastened to re-
cognize his rights as presumptive heir, with which his
father's decision invested him. The second has given
rise to some diflizulties, and the principal was not yet
removed, when Russia had the misfortune to lose the
gteat Prince, who had carried to so high a pitch its
prosperity and its glory. Meantime, the negociation
which related to the more important difficulties, gave
continued proofs of the moderation and frankness which
chAracter:zed the policy of the Emperor Alexander.
Its conformity with his orders, the system of peace,
liiendship, and reciprocal good-will, which his Cabinet
observed towards all Foreign Powers, should be also ex-
tended to his relations with Persia. These orders pre-
scribed to his Ambassadors and Agents, at the Court of

44 After long discussions, in which, however, nothing
unpleasant intervened, the two parties appeared to be
coming to an understanding in Nlarch, 1325; and when
GOD called the Emplror Alexander to himself, every
thing seemed to indicate triat this amicable discussion
was drawing to a conclusion.
" The Emperor Nicholas, inheriting the principles
of his august predecessor, hastened to tread in his foot-
steps. In the month of January he confided to Major
Geoeral Prince Menzikoff, an extraordinary mission to
Persia ; he commissioned him to announce to the Sehah,
and to the Prince Abbas Mirza, his accession to the
throne, and to this end addressed autograph letters to
them, the friendly expression of which only announced
a desire to see the existing treaties observed, and peace
consolidated. The full powers of Prince Menzikoff even
authorised him to conclude an agreement respecting
the only point which delayed•the demArcation of the
frontiers, to renew the above mentioned proposal for a
change, or in order to consult still more the interest of
Persia, and,- to place the views of Russia in their true
light, to add to the point already occupied by the Per-
sians a part of the district of Talyschyne.
64 He was farther instructed to convince the Schah,
and the Hereditary Prince, of the rightness of the
desire of his Impetial Majesty to thee at m the power
combined with justice and moderatioo,.prove to them
that it was the common interest of both Empires to
strengthen the ties of peace between then), to destroy
all their suspicions, and, lastly, to convince them that
the Emperor Nicholas desired nothing more than the
accurate and scrupulous observance of the treaty of
Gulistan: This is the mission to which Persia has
answered with war. Tae principal events that followed
are well known. Prince Menzikoff arriving on the Prod-
tiers of Persia was received with great respect. At Tauris
Abbas Mirsa loaded him with honour;, and the• most
friendly assurances. He was soon invited to the camp of
Sultania to execute the mission of the Emperor to the
Schah. At the same moment a sudden movement
begins in Persia. Abbas Mirza, anticipating the Am-
bassador of his Imperial Majesty, repairs in the greatest
haste to Sultania; the Persian troops advance to our
frontiers, the posts stationed there are attacked and
compelled to retreat, and the Russian territory is occu-
pied. The Emperor Nicholas being informed of these
hostilities, was at first disposed to ascribe them only to
the disobedience of some Persian Commander, who had
disregarded the intentions of his Sovereign, and he de-
manded nothing more than the immediate removal and
'exemplary punishment of the Sardar of Erivan, whom
he considered to be the first aggressor. But when his
orders arrived in Georgia, it was no longer possible to
execute them, and the affair was decided. Abbas
Mirza having returned from the Camp of Sultania,
took, in person, the command of the Persian forces.—
He has already occupied a part of the Province of Ka-
rabash, belonging to Russia, and he has excited rebel-
lion there ; his emissai ies encourage the Mahometan
subjects of his Majesty in the frontier Provinces to
revolt; the proclamations announce a religious war.
Such proceedings cannot remain unpunished. Russia
declares war against Persia. It declares that, as the
Treaty of Gunman is broken, it will not lay down its
arms till it has obtained guarantees for perfect security
for the future, and a jest indemnity by an honourable
and solid peace.
" Given at Moscow, the lath (28th) September, 1826."
The dollars brought by the Hussar frigate, it is said,
are to be melted, as they are of a new coinage, and will
not be current in Europe like the old Spanish dollars.
The George the Fourth steam vessel, of 700 toes,
which sailed on Saturday for Hamburgh, had on board
470 chests of indigo, of the last sale, also a quantity of
cochineal and fine manufactured goods.
Extract of a letter from the agent to Lloyd's at
Smyrna, dated September 5 ; " His Majesty's ship
Brisk gave convoy through the Archipelago to the
Matilda, Levant, Albion, Skylark, Mercury, and Sefton.
His Majesty's ships Cambrian, S2ringapatam, and Rose,
with marines from on board the Revenge, which re-
mains here with the Glasgow and Medina, sailed a ft w
days ago, supposed for the purpose of looking after pi-
rates, although no further depredations have been hea d
of. The Medina left on the Ist inst. near Samos, the
Williamina, Alfred, Thomston, and Nimble, from Alex-
andria, bound to this place. According to the last ac.
counts, the Turkish fleet, under the command of the
Captain Pacha, was in the Scio channel, and the Greek
squadron, consisting of 30 to 40 sail, was cruising near
Samos. We doubt whether the Turkish expedWoll
against that island will succeed, as many of the troops
are returning from the seacoast towards the interior,
and the ship commanded by the Cart in Pacha is said
to have put into Foggia leaky. There is no news of e
Lord Cochrane being in these seas. The search for
piratical goods at Thermia has not been• so successful
as was expeCted, many appear to be removed or effectu-
ally concealed. Some other islands have been s i ited,
And they have succeeded in collecting goods to the value
of about 3001., which have been delivered up to us by
Captain Sotheby, of his Majesty's ship Set ingapatanh"

Y ID.MORROW ALL LOtTERIES END
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LONDON.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER It 1826.
STOCK EXCHANGE, TWELVE O'CLOCK.

Consols, which left of yesterday at 801 far the Account, opened
this morning at the same price; but soon after the market im-
proved, and they rose to 81k for the Account, and 801 for
Money t since which, a slight reaction has taken place, and up to
'the present time they may be quoted at SO/ to 81, and for Money
001 i.

In the Foreign market, at the commencement, bath Colombian
and Mexican Bonds somewhat improved; since which they are
not so good, and at present the market appears heavy. Colombian,
which left off yesterday at 58, were done this morning at 384 to
-39; Mexicans, which left off yesterday at 65, have been done at 65k.
Current prices: Old Spanish 10 4, Mexican 65 4, Colombian
`59 I, Greek 14 4.

PRICE OF STOCKS AT TWO O'CLOCK,
Sank Stock 202 ex-div.
3 per Cent. Red. 80 79% ex-div.
'3 per Cent. Cons. 801/8 Vs 1/8
3.15 per Cent. 861/4 lei ex-div.
3; per Cent. Re 1. 86% ex-div.
4 per Cent. New 961/4 9578 961/4
4 per Cent. 1826, 95 94% ex-div.
Lone: Ann. 19 1.16
India Stock '443
Do. Bonds 82 33
New Annuities 80%
1.1,0(X) Excheq. Bills 18 19
t5OO ditto 19 20
4:100 and £2OO ditto 25 23
'Cons. for Account 811/4 80% 81'/
FOREIGN FUNDS, TWO O'CLOCK.
rrazllian Bonds, 5 p Ct. 64 51 Mex.l3onds.s per Co.
Milian Bonds, 6 p Ct. 40 59 Do. lids 1525, 6p. Ct. 651 1 41
Colombian Bonds, 6p C. 651 41 4 4
Do. Bonds, 1824, 58 9 841 4 Do. Acct. 651 4/ 51 41 1 3
Do. Acct. 39 81 981 918 11 Peruvian Bonds 6p C. 501 30 4
Danish ilonds,s pCt. 571 Ditto Acct.
BRITISH AND FOREIGN SHARES, TWO O'CLOCK.

IRA it IG PA 11/.
Anglo 11Jezkan 100 70 15 171 15 .
Bolivar 50 5 se
Colombian 100 15 6
United Alexican 40 25 11i
FRENCH FUNDS, PAnni, OCTOSIR 14.
Fier per Cents. . . . 981. 75c.
'Three per Cents. . . . 66f. BSc.
Bank Actions . . . 20401. -c.
Rentes de Naples . . . 731. 65c.
Rentes d'Espagne a . 10f.

Accounts from Havre state, that a French vessel fell
In with Liao'Dia squadron on the 6th September, off the coast
of Mexico, when owtahe Bth September it experienced a dreadful
tempest, which kste7 60 hours; a frigate mas seen disinasted, and
the sea was cove ld with part of the wrecks.

Mexican Papers to the 20th August have been re-
ceived at the North and South American Coffee-house, but they
do nut bring any news of consequence. They contain a Speech of
the PRILSIDINT of the Congress of Puebla, which gives a highly
favourable description of the state of that community; it points out,
amongst other things, the improvement of their roads, and the ad-
•antages deriving therefrom, to the commerce of the interior.

Frankfort Papers to the 10th were received this
morning. They supply the following intelligence:

ROME, SgrTiazzaz 26.

The following are said to be the names of the new
Nuncios nominated by the Pope, and accepted by the
respective Courts: Monsignor Spinola, for Vienna;
Monsignor Laus Cruschini, for Paris ; Monsignor Tiberi,
for Madrid; Monsignor Guistiniani, for Lisbon; Mon•
signor Argenteau, for Munich ; Monsignor Ostini (now
Internuncio at Vienna), for Lucerne. It was expected
that on this occasion a Nuncio would be appointed for
the Netherlands, and several Journals had indeed spoken
of it as a thing decided. But that this nomination has
not taken place, may be considered as a proof that the
difference between the Papal See and that Government
are not yet adjusted. It now remains to be seen in how
long or short a time the Nuncios for Paris and Vienna-
will set out for their destination ? when the French
Ambassador, the Duke de Laval Montmorency will
return to Rome ? and lastly, when we shall see the new
Ambassador, Count Lebezeltern ?
For some days past, various reports have been in cir-
culation; thus, it is said, that nine young men, lately
arrested, have been conveyed to the prisons of the In-
quisition, and will be tried by that tribunal. There are
endless conjectures respecting their crime, which can
hardly be of a political nature. Another report says,
that the result of the recruiting for the army is so un-
satisfactory, that the Pope has resolved to establish the
Burger Guard. Another report says, that many of the
persons arrested for Carbonal ism,ha v e escaped from their
confinement in Fort St. Leo. As the pt isons atCivita Cas-
tellana are also thought not to be very secure, a part of
the prisoners will be brought to the castle of St. Angelo,
at Rome, and the remainder more strictly guarded. An
ordonnance lately published, prohibiting any person
from shooting within the distance of about two miles
from the gardens of the Vatican, in order, it is said, not
to frighten the pheasants kept there, has been interpreted
by the public in a manner which is undoubtedly not
correct; there are at Rome desperate wretches, both
strangers and natives, but certainly none who would
defile his hands with the most detestable of all crimes.
the ordonnance has in truth, no other object than to,
prevent the game which abounds in the Papal gardens,'
%%here it has taken refuge, from being driven away
again, that his Holiness, who has no other recreation,
may amuse himself with shooting near to his residence.
Satisfactory accounts are received from ltomagna.
Two persons have been arrested at Faenza, one of
whom is believed to be the murderer of the Priest Bren-
tani, and the other of the Inspector of Police, Bellini.
....At Ravenna, a Secretary of the Police has been
arrested, because he is suspected of having been
concerned is the crime committed there. Cardinal
Rivarola bas left that place, and gone to Genoa, his
native city. Some think it is because, though he still

hears the title of Cardinal Legate, and is by no means
recalled from his post, he has in fact been discharged
from the exercise of his functions; and the Government.
Ihas no farther communication with him. It is said that
before he departed, he designed to issue a proclamation
to the Legation, but was prevented by the new Autho.
titles. The first public act of the Commissioners of the
Criminal Court, on their arrival there, was to discharge
the Subaltern Officer of Gens d'armes, who came there in
the suite of Cardinal Rivarola. Knights of Malta have
already arrived from different countries at Ferrara, in'
order to carry into effect all measures for the entire
removal of the order from Catania.'

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