The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1821-08-29
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coNsTANTrNoPLE, MAY 2e

VIZ -
That henceforward the corps of the
Janissaries shall be represented in the
Divan by three members chosen from
their own body.
This measure, which may perhaps
decide the preservation of the Turkish
power, has been recommended by Jussuf,
Aga of the Janissaries, who is well
known for his fidelity and prudence.
This experienced man represented that
this was the only means to attach the
Janissaries to the Porte. and to prevent
all distrust. In the first Divan, held in
presence of the three representatives of
the Janissaries ON the 10th May, it was
resolved
To organize the Ottoman army on
the European footing.
The Representatives of the Janissaries
made only two conditions, which were
acceded to -
lst. That the dress of the troops
should not be altered.
Cd. That the detested name of Nizum
Dgedib, which cost the excellent Seim
his life, should be avoided. and another
suitable one adopted instead.
They are now employed in drawing
up the plan Of organization, which will
make remarkable era in the Ottoman
history.
In the same Divan it was debated
what was to be done respecting the in
surrection in the Morea, and with re-
gard to the Greek nation in general.
The new Patriarch was called upon
to give his opinion. The cOmposure
and dignity with which he spoke pro-
duced great effect.
Another measure which may be ex-
tremely important in its consequences,
but may likewise tend to inspire the
Porte and lead to unpleasant differences
with the maritime powers, is the sum
mons sent to all the piratical states of
Barbary, to join the Sultan's feet with
all the ships they can equip. In the
summons addressed to these states, every
thing is said that can infame fanaticism,
and tempt cupidity.
The English Ambassador has already
declared that his Court cannot permit
the ships of the Barbary States to come
into the Ionian Sea, and that all the
ports of the lonian islands would be
shut against them.
The admission of Representative of
the Janissaries into the Divan, a cir
cnmstance unparalleled in the Turkish
sensation here. ne consequences OF IL
are incalculable.
Energetick measures have been adopt
ed for the safety of the foreign Ambas-
sailors. All Turks are forbidden to
speak of publick events; two of pretty
high rank have expiated their disobedi-
ence with their lives. A plot concert
ed by the ldriots to burn the marine ar
senai has been discovered; twenty of
the persons implicated have been exc
cuted.
The English Ambassador, Lord Strang-
ford, who had his first audience of the
Sultan on the 18th MAY, was received
with extraordinary honours, and some
degrading parts Of the ceremonial forms
were omitted. Generally, when the
Ambassadors come to the seraglio (Orta
Capussi) they are desired to dismount,
and invited to sit down on a bench.
which is the usual seat of the imperial
executioners and hangmen; here thew
are generally made to wait an hour be-
fore they are admitted into the second
court. Lord Strangford did not stop at
all, but passed the bench. The Sultan
himself answered his speech, which is
usually done by the Grand Vizier. A.
mong the ceremonies on this occasion.
it must be added, that before the repast
at which the Grand Vizier and the Am
bassador eat sitting, and the two first in
terPreters standing, the Janissaries re-
ceived their pay-a tedious ceremony .
which lasted five hours-the arrears be- !
ing paid for six months. The money
was brought in $4,000 leathern bags Of
500 piasters each (six millions and
half Of piasters.) The Ambassador re-
ceived as present five horses, which
are worth 5000 piasters, and their trap
pings $4,000 piasters. The Ambassa-
dor had presented TO the Sultan, in the
name of his Sovereign, dagger worth
10000 piasters.
TRIESTE, JULY IL.
The naval force of the Greek insur-
gents amounts to $50 vessels, forming