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London, England, 1828-08-25 00:00:00

CONSTANTINOPLE. Jour 25.

According to the accounts published by the Government, of
various actions near Schunsla and Varna, there was a serious co-
gagement on the 20th near the latter town, the result of which is
stated to have been, that the Russians were forced to retreat te.
wards Bazardjilt, with the loss of 5,000 men. The Capitan Puha
who bad arrived just in time in that town, which was not at all
fortified, immediately took some measures for its defence, and Is
said not only to have defeated the plan of the Russians, who had
attempted on the 20th to take Varna by a amp ale meek with an
army of 20,000 men, seconded by four men of war; bat aher
twelve hours fighting, to have been able on his side to act on the
offensive. Before Schuette, nothing of importance is said to haw
happened up to the 17th, on which day there were some mita.
purtant skirmishes between the advanced posts. The Porte seems
indeed pleased at these advantages, but not quite Tree from alarm;
at least, all its measures indicate that it expects the most dangerom
crisis; and that if the Turkish troops have gained no:hing since
their former acquaintance with the Russians, the latter have, on
tie contrary, acquired more skill in the art of war. All the Offseets
of every nation who were in the camp at &banal& and in the for.
tresses, have been summoned to the capital to have the new recoil
caps. By the express command of the Sultan, the practice of cut-
ting off the ears of the enemy is abolished; and the prisoners ate
not now sent to the capital, bat distributed in the provinces. MI
the young men in the capital are ordered to bold themselves is
readiness to march at a moment's notice. Meantime theGreels haw
obtained permission to remain in Constantinople for the present.
With respect to the Morea, it is now affirmed that Ibrahim is of-
dered by the Porte and by his father to defend it. It is said syrap-
ems of the old mutinous spirit of the Janissaries show themselves
In the Turkish army, especially in the camp at Schuette, and that
Hussein Paths finds it difficult to enforce obedience. Thus, after
the skirmishing on the 17th, it is said that the Commander of a
Regiment of Cavalry, who bad not done his duty, and was
threatened by Hussein Pacha to beware of the consequences of
behaving so another time, fired a pistol at the Seraskier, but missed
him, on which Hussein immediately drew his sabre and cot him
down. The Regiment of Cavalry attempting to revenge the death
of its Commander, is said to have been cut to pieces by Hussein's
command. The Pacha of luaktchi has been beheaded, and the
Paths of Brailow thrown into prison at Schumia. The destruction
of the powder mill built by Selina 111. which is said by some to
have been set on fire by lightning, and by others to have been
burnt by incendiaries, is a serious loss at this moment. It con-
tained 7,000 kellogrammes of powder. The Sultan has ordered it
to be rebuilt ha three months,:and made M. Simon, the director of
it, whose son was killed by the explosion, responsible for the execu-
tion of t►is order. The Grand Vizier, who was indisposed for a
few days, is recovered, and has attended a meeting of the Divac.--
There are reports here that Kars and Emerson have been taken by
the Assuan troops. .
CONSTANTINOPLE, Jute 26.
The unfavourable reports from Asia came from Smyrna, whir*
they have boon inserted in 'be Courier tie Sarre, which announces
the capture of Erzereum by General Paskewitscb. The Porte
has published nothing official on the subject. The same letters from
Smyrna contain the improbable news that Persia has stain der. •
Glared war against Russia.
TRIESTE, Auo.
According to private letters from Syra of the fob of July, the
contents of which are confirmed by accounts received by way of
Ancona, where a French frigate had arrived, allodon, after being
evacuated by the Albanians, ip said to be occupied by the Engli,b,
in consequence of an agreement with I braham Paths. Should this
be cqpfirmed, we may ask what fortresses the expected French
troops will occupy ?—Algrmdtw Z:Ossng, Aug. 16.

S W ITZ Eli LA ND, A mann. 12.
In the Sitting of the Dirt un the sth, a note was entrmunicated,
which was delivered some weeks ago by the Sranish Minister,
protesting against the re ogniuon of the late Sp. nish canna
is
South America by the Confederation, and againot the nomination
nt M. l.ay.iter to the office of Swiss Consul in M 4 aico. [he
ms
was informed at the same time, that M. Lorater bad been br
installed hi his office in the city of Mexico.
The road over St. Coothard advances rapidly, and it is holi4
that the tipper put tut), be finished in a few weeks.--Frankf4
l'igwrs, Aug. IS.

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