The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-07-16

treat; but as 1t is the third time that similar
promise has been made, most persons doubt the
reality Of the evacuation.
| VIENNA, May le.-An express from Constan-
| tinople arrived here last night. The letters by
IL say, that the Porte has promised TO eyacnate
the principalties of Moldavia and Wallachia,
and that messengers had been sent to Jassy and
Bucharest directing the Turkish Governor to
depart. We now no longer doubt Of the CON
tinuance peace.
MAY 81. Letters from Jassy, direct dated
the 10th, announce, that the order Of the Porte,
for the evacuation of Modavia, was proclaimed
there ON the 9th. On the next dav, 1000 Ana
tonians commenced their re treat; and only
1900 were left at Jassy TO form the rear guard
of the Army, under the Aga OF the Janissaries
MAY %. "A courier from Bucharest brings
news, that the Russian Army has invaded MOI
davia, and that the Ottoman troops were retr-
ing precipitately beyond the Danube, where all
their forces are concentrated. 1t will be in
| this position, that the fate of the Ottoman En-
pire will be decided.
! The Porte has raised new and dangerous enemy
in the person of Moustai, Pacha Of Scodra whom the
Sultan has prescribed and declared the law because
he unable TO march against Ali Pacha. This DOW
erful chiefhas seized the important position of Ochrida
which commands Bitoia.
Inc following are some DETAILS respecting the state
of affairs i'll Epus -
Chourschid Pacha has made two appeals to the Al
banians capable of bearing arms march against the
rebel Rayas and the erecrobIe uuScoUtes the first
movers Of the REBELLION. The Albanans have replied
that they cannot abandon their own country"
GREAT BRITAIN.
London .Jtne 5.-The purchasers of the new
Russian loan did not exhibit their usual conf
dence this day in pacific rumours. There was
something like panic amongst Them and the
loan fell from 80 to so. The great man made
great exertions to rally their dropping spirits,
but with all his efforts he could do no more than
make the closing price 81. The prevailing
opinion this afternoon was, that the report pen-
toned IN The Chronicle last Friday of the Rus
slams having entered Moldavia, will prove cor
rect.
bill is before Parliament TO permit direct
intercourse between the East-lndes and the
British Colonies.
The Ship Owners petitioned against the ton
mage duty, lighthouse charges and consular and
colonial charges. The tonnage duties are to be
repealed-the light house charges are before a
Conmttee. The other subjects are to be con-
sldered. Vessels for 5. America are waiting
the fate of the Navigation Bill
The Navigation Bill was read a third time by
vote AZ to SO. TWAS said il would be injurious
to British manufactures, particularly those en-
ployed on silk, "A or 100000 persons.) MIR.
Ricardo was in favor of free trade. Dir. Rob
ertson opposed the bill 1t contains provision
for trade to South America. Mr. Leonard
regretted that the independence Of those coun-
tries had not been formerly aClznow edged by
the British Government.
The Colonial Bills still continued before the
House of Communicating received no farther
attention since our previous accounts.
There is said to be no chance in the House Of
Lords for Mr.. Canning's Catholic Bill.
The poor in Ireland were still suffering for
want of food but instructions were less fire.
quent.
Accounts from Spain were TO May %. Sew
eral factious feuds had been dispersed, as we had
heard
There is an increased belief that royal mar
rage is on the taps.
The Duke of York, il is said, won E25,O0o on
his own horse Moses, at the last EPSON races
The B0ok--A book of very singular and mysterious
nature has come within observation in the
Of the last few days, which far the interests of
tadesmen concerned is likely prove not little
important 1t is without titlepage designation. and
consists simply OF an alphabetical list OF names IL IS
also without printers name. Upon inquiry, we have
learnt that this woTk is intended beacon TO guard
against the ruinous consequences of giving credit
guilt in obtaining credit TO large amount, and alto
geher forgetting the honest obligation of paying their
debt. Each name is accompanied with specification
Of the profession whether Doctor Of Divinity
Physic Soldier Sailor Squire Gentleman Lawyer
Nondescrpt the place of abode, and in some cases
minute details OF family, connections, personal defects,
and other marks Of distinction by which their identity
ma not be staken. There is also reference by
number to the Of the adesan lin another part
of the book who has had reason consider them
not to be trusted" and who has felt it necessary
with view the protection of his brother radesmen
10 point them out persons demanding particular
ton in all transactions in which they may be concern
ed
Some fthe names thus enumerated are calculated
to excite surprise from the highly respectable situation
which they hold in society while others, notorious
- Of the town., not presented in very novel
character.
Tie work has been printed and distributed by
lightweight subscribers, including of the most
celebrated tradesman (taors, shoemakers, jewellers
&c at tbe west end of the town, and contains up
wards Of -four thousand names. 1t is be continued
periodically and the list Of subscribers from the ut
ty Of the work will doubt be greatly increased
The contributions Of suspicious characters viii of course
be increased in the ratio, and thus eitectua
cheek will be given 10 system Of lawless plumber.
which. have doubt, has led to the ruin OF
many an industrious family. Courier
Christian KrsorEedge Society, England
During the past year this society has printed up
wards of million books and tscts for couuteractng
iphdel publications Ii is said that 100000 Of them
were issued gratutoisly, or at very reduced prices
The whole expense was estimated at about 4oo0l.
Nearly e00 COO children are assisted in ther educa-
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