Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-22
POLITICAL RELATIONS OF PERSIA.

It's asserted in England, that the Cabi-
net oi ST. Petersburg demands the Aras or
Araxes as frontier, and to insist that all
Persian Ports in those waters shall be ce-
ded to Russia. This ex,entiom OF territory
would comprehend the whole south east
OF Armenia, and bring the foutier line in
one place 20 within about fifty (Gernau)
miles OF Iibrenz, whereas, the Russians
have al present 10 possessions On the south
of the kur, or Cyrgus but good rout
for Caravans IS alie,dy open to them OIL the
north OF the Caspian sea, TO BocharI. Inc
well calculated advances OF The Russians
excite the continually increasing Jealousy
OF The British Cabinet, and the expectation
oil an approaching breach between Russia
ant Persia, might easily have great in
huence on the relations of that Empire with
England. Rheurcm Khan Uzbeg IS en-
camped with l6.uO0 men on the banks Of
the Georgian OF koorgan, and as soon as he
has comple,e, his negotiations, about the
hostages 10 b. delivered to him by the Tur-
conan tribe, It is expected he will advance
against Khorasan. The loss of the fortress
Of Aserabad, on the Caspian sea, which
was considered in some respect as palla.
dunn OF the Empire, is very sensibly felt
al The Persian Court. The Persian Mo-
march has lust taken measures respecting
the politically important Island OF Ba!irien,
in the province OF Outan, which show his
approximations Of IFS being occupied by
"infdeis." This Island Is one of the n.
nest in the Persian Cult or near 10 the A.
rabian Coast, and covered with villages and
plantations OF dates. The town OF Medina,
which, together with the fort contains 900
houses, carries on great trade with Bus
sora and other ports in the Gulf. The
port of Medina is accessible. TO ships not
exceeding two hundred tons burthen, and
with good wind they can sail in IA hour,
from Bueshire to Bahrein. Near the Island
is bank where the finest pearls in the
world are fshed. They are found in
small shells fastened to the bottom OF The
sea by thin and very long thread which
the divers cut Of. The King of Persia has
strongly recommended 10 the Arab Shieks
and the Imam of Muscat, not to allow The
occupation of the Island of Bahrien by the
infdels, and promises powerfully TO sup
port the measures they may adopt for the
purpose. A division of the Persian army
has lately besieged Herat, or Herant, th.
capital of south Rhodasan. The Governor
of the city, Schsh Za-tu Feerogsden. has
applied for aid 10 his father, Schab Nah
niue, upon which the Vizier, Tutih Khan,
received orders TO advance with strong
corps by way of Candahar to the relief OF
Herat. and be viii be joined by another
corps under Schah Zadu Komene.
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We DO not think it amongst the least USE
ful information we may furnish 20 our sub
scribers in the district, particularly al this
travelling" season Of the year, TO inform
those who may have occasion to visit Balti-
more, on business or pleasure. that our late
fellow citizen Ct this place, Mr.. Daniel NJ
Keowin, keeps mo,t excellent inn in
Howard. street, called the " estern Hotel,
where every essential accommodation for
comfort or convenience may be had at
reasonable rate. Residents OF this city,
who have passed few days at his house,
speak in the highest terms Of satisfaction Of
the attention aud good treatment they met
with. This is published without the know
ledge ofthe proprietor OF the establishment,
and only from a wish 10 render industry and
enterprise lis due:
GWoshinpton City Gazette.