Star.
London, England, 1821-09-28 00:00:00

RUSS! A AND THE PORTE.

The following is the continuation and conclusion
of the Reply of the Sublime Porte to Baron Srnooo-
- Note of the 6th July (old style), dated the
26th of July, 1821—[For the first part see Me Sr.ia
of Tuesday].
" The Sublime Porte again declares, that all the matters In
question are actually and really as represented in is of com-
munications, from the commencement of this dispute to the pre-
sent day, and that M. the Ambassador has considered them alto-
gether in a mistaken view. Outlive these conferences and com-
munications which have taken place with the Ministers of certain
friendly rowers, the Porte furnished most frankly full explana•
tions with regard to the objects at issue; and each of those Mi-
nisters, animated by a spirit of moderation, then avowed that,
upon this occasion, reason was decidedly in favour of the Sublime
Porte, not one venturing to prefer those improper words which
our friend the Ambassador had used, namely, that these measures
were alike an attack on the Christian religion and the Russian
nation ; but admitting, on the contrary, that the Sublime l'orte
was compelled to proceed as it did, and that it acted with.upright-
ness, they thereby gave another proof of the unremitting goodness,
rectitude, and fidelity of their respective Courts. In other respects,
though 31. the Ambassador had used such expressions and acted
such a part, still the Sublime rorte,rogarding the Court of Russia,
its neighbour, as a sincere and benevolent friend,whose sentiments
could never be supposed to admit of doubt, flattered itself that
the good intelligence which existed as between S. 11. and S. M.
T. of All the. Russias would be perpetual in duration • and that
Russia would incline a favourable ear to those officdl explana-
dons and'elucitletions so often made arid repeated in relation to
the objects in dispute. As for the Provinces of Wallachia and*
Moldavia, the wishes of the Sublime Porte aimed at nothing
more except to deliver and purify them from those brigands who
infested them, by the restoration of order and tranquillity ; and
although the Ottoman troops sent thither have (thanks to
Goo!) chastised the rebels they encountered, those countries
are not completely freed and delivered from them. 13y vir-
tue of treaties long made, the Sehlime Porte required thzt
the ci4etwoll Prince of Moldavia, the traitor Michael Suzzo,
with their partizans and those belonging to them, although be-
come fugitives, should be delivered up into the hands ut their
Government ; but M. the Ambassador intimated, in a Note pre.
tented in an earlier stage, and to which no answer has at present
been made, that the Court of Russia, by an effort of generosity,
had taken those refugees under its protection, or that, among
great Powers, those treaties and stipulations which affected each
other wire one thing, and that personal generosity was another
thing. Nobody is ignorant, it might be presumed, that one Go-
vernment cannot, for the purpose of exercising what it denomi-
nates an act of generosity, violate the stipulations of a treaty
which it had concluded with another Government. The truest
act of generosity between Allied Powers% is the reciprocal fulfils
ment of treaties, and fidelity in observing them constitutes the
purest glory to be acquired.'
The recovery of those refugees is considered by the Sublime
Porte as essential for the re-establishment of order and tran-
quillity, which, indeed, is the object of all its efforts. The
troubles that agitate the spirit of the victorious Mussulnsart
nation are uniformly occasioned by the successful flight, and the
asylum thus given to such individuals. The same reasons must
increase that warranted mistrust and long-grounded suspicion
which the Sublime Porte entertains against the Greek nation.—
When, on the contrary, those fugitives shall be rendered up and
consigned over to the Sublime Porte, agreeably to treaties, this
salutary example will admonish and direct such new Pritres as
may I nominated and installed in consequence. But while the
fugitives shall remain in their present state, and while mistrust
continues to actuate each, the Sublime Porte will be obliged to
defer the appointments and investiture of new Princes, and to
govern those principalities by the persons now nominated to
them. If, however, the Court of Russia should prefer the
allaying the suspicion and uneasiness of a great nation to conti-
nuing a species of protection to five or ten fugitive individuals,
then, while delivering them over to the Sublime Porte, in the
eyes of Europe, that Power will establish at once her fidelity
and zeal in the fulfilment of treaties, her glary will acquire fresh
lustre among Powers who are faithful observers of conventions,
and she will thereby prove to mankind the sincerity of those
sentiments of peace and unity which she professes. Then the
:Whittle Porte, perfectly assured of their future conduct, would
immediately proceed to nominate and instal the Waiwodes.—
Finally, if, in the face of the universe are placed in one scale,
balanced by integrity and justice, the equitable demands and le-
gitimate complaints of the Sublime Porte, whether as respect-
ing the asylum that is afforded to her revolters, or the line of
conduct so long punned by al. the Ambassador; and if, in the
other scale be weighed, the unfounded complaints which that
littister had prematurely made, it is evident that no reproach
can attach to the Sublime Porte, and that all tee error must
devolve on M. the Ambassador.

" It is in order to represent once again to M. the Ambassador
the true state of affairs, that the present Note is transmitted to
hint."

We are assured, that the fist version of the above
Note was finished on the 25th 4,f July last, when it
was communicated to the English Ambassador and
the Austrian Internuncio, at whose instance the Divan
was convened, and there modified to its present state.
M. de Sttogonoff would, however, not receive it, and
it was transmitted directly to his Court.

MISERABLE STATE OF A Swiss CoLomv.--Yester-
day, at twelve o'clock precisely, a numerous and re-
spectable Meeting, consisting principally of Swiss
Gentlemen resident in London, was held at the Lon-
don Tavern, to take into consideration the various
documents lately brought, to this country by P.
ScituIDTMEYER, Etq. describing the dreadful situa-
tion of a Swiss Settlement, in the diitrict of Canto.
Gallo, Rio Janeiro. Mo.t of the principal Swiss
Gentlemen and Merchants of London were present;
amongst whom were Messrs. AGASSIS, CAZENOVE,
ALEXIS, DOXAT, MAC/BERT, Rt-
vaz, ItouckcsioNT, &c. The Chair was taken by
Mr. Dotal., and several mos: excellent speeches were
made, describing, in forcible and affecting terms, the
present deplorable condition of these unfortunate
settlers. The Colony was formed last year, with
every prospect of success; but unforeseen circum•
stances had brought the se.tlers into a situation the
most wretched that human imagination can conceive,
and unleis the hand of charity is extended to them,
they must ultimately perish. The Meeting warmly
eulogised Mr. SCILMIDTHEYER for the philanthropic
views which had led him to visit these unfortunate
peoplz ; and it was ultimately agreed to open a
public subscription, and to solicit the donations of
every friend of humanity to alleviate their sufferings.

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THE EVENIXG STAR.

LONDON.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. 1821.
TRICKS DIP STOCKS THIS DAY 1T ONA t) CLUCK:
3 per Cent. Consols764 %
5 per Cent. 109% 3/6—Imp. 3 per Ct. Ann. 76 Vs
• India Stock 23414—India Bonds 625. pre.
Exch. Bills par, Is. dis.--Do. Small Is. 6s. pr.
Commercial Is. dis..--Cons. for Acct. 76% 1h 3/4.

Accounts have been received to-day, by express,
from St. petersburgh, of the Bth instant. The exact,
particulars have not transpired. The Jews are, how-
ever, very extensive buyers at the Stock Exchange,
and it is reported they are in possession of very im-
portant intelligence, The prevailing report is, that
the affairs of Russia and Turkey are all amicably
settled.

A Hamburgh Nail arrived this forenoon with pa-
pets to the 21st instant. We subjoin some interest-
ing extracts relative to the affairs of Turkey and
Greece. Our Readers will be particularly pleased
to observe the manner in which the British Ambassa-
dor has interceded for the preservation of the re-
mains of ancient Art at Athens, in the event of that
city becoming a scene of contest between the Turks
and Greeks, and with the marked respect which has
been shewn to his representations.
MAMBURGII, SEPTEMBER sl.

We have received from Comtantinople the forow•
ing authentic communication :
" Constantinople, August 15.

g, We are here in perfect tranquillity, and wonder
at the surprising inaccuracies which we find in foreign
newspapers, especially in a Bavarian journal, which
hither to has not communicated a syllable of truth re-
specting the affairs of Turkey. We read of massacres,
and scenes of horror, but we have not witnessed any
of them. It is true, however, that•at the first disco-
very of the Greek conspiracy, great and much to be
lamented severity was exercised. But those times
are passed, and peace, security, and good order, are
entirely restored. We confidently hope that there
will be no war with Russia. The English Ambassa-
dor, as well as the Austrian, French, and Prussian
Ambassadors, do everything to prevent war. The
Turks wish for peace."