Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1805-11-25

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lamities of the first insurrectlen at Algicrs
on the 29th une. The Paris Moniseur OF
she 81 September, contains the same raisc-
rable record of carnage and ra2lne down TO
the 9Th July. 1t gives the most affecting
pictnre oF the murder and the robbery of
the unfortunate Jews, "The general mass
sacrs OF the ews, says that paper, save only
the women and children, was principally
conducted by the soldiers. They were ass
sisted by the barbarous Populace of the city;
they were animated by the joyous shouts
of the women, more hideous than the fnries,
who were scattered over the terraces and
the srreets. Fortunately is was Saturday,
the holiday of the Jews, when a very small
number was 10 be seen in the streets. On
many occasions however the soldiers broke
into their houses, but the riches wntcn Oh
fered themselves TO their view, were the sa.
viours of the Hebrew tribe; they abandon
ed the carnage to give themselves up to phi.
lage.n The Monitesr adds that the assas-
sin OF Busnah after he had received the
chaplet of pardon, and obtained permission
10 leave the country, had taken refuge 10
the English pavilion, and that a few days
after he was dispatched by the English con-
sui 10 Gibraltar and soEae said to London.
Every thing in fact %announced the dissolu.
ton of order, the reign of an infurla;ed SOL
diery. the massacre Of the Turks by the
Moors, and the downfall of the dey. The
intelligence which is now brought by gen.
Eaton, confirms these forebojings and an
nounces the catastrophe OF the lnsufrevtlon.
The description which Mr. Eaton gave OF
the causes and consequences of this tragical
event, was uncommonly bold, appropriate
and picturesque
The dialogue between the captain and the
Mufli was given in the highest style OF the
drama. His technical accuracy, IS enough
for US to admire, but we shall scarcely pre-
sumo TO initiate. He said
Thar the dey had rendered himself nn-
popular at Algiers, by the peace aud Tee
bleness Of his administration His cruz
ers were idle in the port the country was
disturbed bv he dissentiouo of a fanatic who
had visited Mecca, and the city was de-
prived of its customary supplies. The
soldiers a, length broke OUT isto open re-
bellion, and placed at thai. head a celebrat-
ed captain of Algiers, who had distinguish
ed himself by the capture of a Portuguese
ship. They remoastrated with the dey,
and commanded him to leave the throne.
To leave the throne in that country is the
same as losing his head The dey ex
poslulated and resisted. But the soldiers
were obstinate, and the unfortunate dey
was forced to yield to their importantly
" I care nothing (said he, addressing
himself to the Insurgents IN the nall o.
audiencel about the destiny which awaits
me. I shall die contented. 1t is what
many a Younger and better man than my
self has done before me. ought IN facs
20 rejoice that have lived TO see my pre-
sent leccth Of days, But feel for myfa-
miIy: nv children. You know, cried
they.into whose hands they will fall. The
deS ~dismouaied from his throne. and at
tended by his prime minister, approached
the door of the hall, when they were I'M
mediately cut to pieces. Emergency was
now offered to the captain; but ne Fru-
dently refused the dangerous honor. tie
told them that he was not at all versed In
the foreign relations Of Algiers; nor did
he know enough of the civil law to direct
the administration of justice; the present
disturbances had arisen partly from rel'gs.
on, and It was but proper the reins OF go.
vernrnent should be put into the hancs OF
the multi. "As for NY part, said the wary
mufti TO the messenger who invited h'mto
the throne, MY, thoughts are hxee upon ano.
thcr world. It is ny ofiee TO persuade and
instruct, bur not to command the people,
But the soldiers were once more obstinate
in their resolution. and the Mutt was con-
Quoted TO the palace of the dey. SIS 1t
not mach more becoming you. said the e
leeted dev to the captain Of the insurrectlon,
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