The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1841-04-30 00:00:00

TURKEY AND THE EAST.

CONSTANTINOPLE, APRIL 7.—You will probably have
heard so many divergent opinions as to the cause of the fall
of Reschid Pacha. that I will state what I happen to know
on the subject. On Sunday, the 28th of March, Reschid
Pacha brought forward and proposed for adoption by the
Porte a commercial code of laws, which had been very care-
fully prepared and perfected by M. Alfonse Royer, under the
auspices of Fethi Ahmed Pacha. Sonic of the ulemah (men
of the law) opposed the introduction of the tiew code. They
were decidedly of opinion that the Ottoman government
were already in possession of a general code of laws, which
was the best guide in all cases of justice—viz. the Sheri
Sheriff, or, in other words. the Koran. Reschid Pacht rose,
and with some warmth represented that the Sheri Sheriff was
very far from being perfect, and could not properly be made
applicable to the matters of commerce and material interests,
which required human laws. When the Sheri Sheriff was
compiled, there were no bills of exchange, no maritime in-
surance, no steam-boats ! This speech must have been
accompanied by some expressions very disrespectful in the
estimation of the ulemah, for several of them, as well as
others, who are proud of showing attachment to their reli-
gion, started up, declared they were perfectly shocked that
the minister for foreign affairs should venture to treat the
holy laws so irrevently, adding that they positively would not
participate in an act so reprehensible ; whereupon Reschid
Pacha, who was supported by Ahmed Fethi Pacha, got into
a debate, which soon took the character of a complete dis-
pute, with the ulemah, who proclaimed their intention to
leave the council and never again set foot in it, if such im-
pious *trines were permitted to be promulgated. Some of
the influential members who stand high with the men of the
law (among others Riza Pacha), interfered, and with great
difficulty succeeded in pacifying the ulemah and other coun-
cillors, who had taken offence at the discourse of Reschid
Pacha and Fethi Pacha. An end was put to the dispute
finally, the measure in contemplation being rejected and
abandoned.
The whole affair was reported, as all others are, to the
Sultan, who immediately ordered a firman to be drawn up,
dismissing from their offices the two offending pachas.
The news from Alexandria and Malta is not important.

- IHE BISHOP OP WORCESTER.—This estimable
died at Worcester at about half-past nine on Saturday
The right rev. lord (Dr. James Robert Carr) was
,crated bishop in 1824, and translated in 1831, and.has
behind him a character for sincere piety and the most
'able personal qualities.
ACCIDENT.—A young man, named Isaac
a collier, met with a shocking and fatal accident on
at the coal mine of Messrs. Clayton and
in High-lane, Marple, where he was
in question, he was descending the shaft
se to commence work, when he imprudently leaned
side of the tub in which he was descending, and his
caught on a bar, by which he was thrown out of the
1 fell to the bottom of the shaft, a distance of 75 yards.
Mite dead when found, and his body was shockingly
kn inquest was held on the body, before Mr.
at the Horse Shoe, Marple, on Saturday
• rental death" was returned.
.—One of the most nu-
..4nt, and unanimous meetings of Conserva-
s of the House of Commons assembled at the
_ Robert Peel, in Whitehall Gardens, on
twelve o'clock. Nearly every Conservative
present. All the propositions of the right
t were cordially responded to. Sir Robert,
his objections to Lord Morpeth's measure,
not wish their opposition to be confined to the
he measure, whether they should consent to an
5 clause, but at once take their stand upon an ob-
,i principle of the measure. The right hon. baronet
ned upon authority on which we can rely) after
Ne members present the necessity of being as
'r attendance in the house as they were on
,n early division might be expected, said he
'ild be dignified to propose amendments
1, but at once boldly oppose it on its
so objectionable a measure out alto..
ment was received with great cheers SUDDEN DEATH IN A CHAPEL.—On Sunday afternoon
PASSIONOn Monday week, ast, a girl, 16 ars of named Caroline Heaton, who
uF magistrates at lived with erb mother
Little John Dt
hoaiti ki
then . alt t. ir-street, while at a love feast in
Oldham-road Methodist New Connexion Chapel, suddenly
, was brought up before the sitting
4e, charged with the inurderof
fell from her seat. Several people immediately went to her
ed from the evidence of Inspector assistance, and a surgeon who was sent for came in a few
t and John Donkin were both shoemakerost,hearnsd
sothuaiet
minutes, but she was dead. An inquest was held on the
body_ o.n Monday, before Mr. Chapman, the borough ooro-
-ork in a room together, with several
„. jokes took place among them, such as pulling off
“er, when the above circumstances were stated in evidence;
anothor's caps, &c., when the accused,and Mr. A. M. Heath, surgeon, stated, that, he had made
_ofe, stabbed John Donkin in the thigha post mortem examination of the body. He found disease
withstshaocshkainrpg
of the heart, which must have been going on for some time ;
manner. Certificates to this effect were inrecaeicaved from Mr.
Heath and Mr. Turner, surgeons, and the magistrates re- and, in consequence of which, there was a sudden suspension
manded the
evening,prisoner for seven day stree
Head, Blackett- s. An inquest was heltd of the action of the heart. The jury returned a verdict,
on Monday e
"That the deceased died by the visitation of God."—Man.
before W. Stoker, Esq., when a verdict of manslaughter was cheater Guardian.
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