Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-02-05
FOREIGN NEWS.
LATEST FROM ENGLAND.


the LIST. BY this vessel the Editors of the
| .Veto York Daily .4ace'tiser have received their
regular files of London and Liverpool papers
ofthe evening OF the Sd, Loyd's Lists aud the
London Shipping Lists to the LIST OF Deccm.
Der, all inclusive.
| 1t would seem by the accounts from the con
tinent of Europe, published in the Courier of
the 3D. of December, that the affairs ofTurkey
nave put on Il new appearance. 1t is now
confidently stated, that Persia, supposed to he
under the influence of Russia, has declared
war, and commenced hostilities, against the
Turks; and that Russia was only waiting for
the time when military movements on the
Pruth could BIZ undertaken, to begin warlke
operations against the Sublime Porte herself.
On what ground the Persians have entered in
| to the war the accounts do not state. II is
curious fact, however, that the followers of
Aoroaster, in Asia, should attack the seat of
the Prophets followers, ADD exert their power
To and in the overthrow uf the Mahometap
| empire, whilst Christian, and even Protestant
nations Of Europe, should shew disposition
| To uphold that anti-christian power.
Ii this account is to be relied upon, and the
Courier seems to give it credit, the affairs of
the eastern borders of Europe may soon as.
| sumo an interesting aspect. Attacked in his
Asian domnions, the Grand Snignior will find
himself placed in situation of extreme diff
Gully and peril between Persia and Russia
Inc latter, we have supposed abundantly able
10 crush him, II once seriously engaged in the
undertaking but we had expected that the
object of Alexandcr's policy would lie within
the boundaries of Europe. A war in Asia
may have much more extensive eRcct-it
! may crumblc the whole fabric of the Ottoman
| empire into ruins.
1t would Seem that there is some uneasi.
a A.a4.,.N al -.
larry on the subject of Greece and Turkey
The Chamber OF Deputies presented AN adj
dress to ihmg, IN which they express the hope
mat Inc continuance of the peace which they
cnlny mas not been purchased too dearly, that
Is, by sacrifices Incompatible with the honor
OF the nttiou, and the dignity of the crown"
rms v as considered Us abiding to the af-
fairs OF Turkey, and To convey "A hint that the
kin5 had not manifested Il due degree ofzeal
and energym favour of the Greeks, and in his
answer the King administered rebuke to the
chamber ior such I'm unworthy suspcion-
IL was confidently expected, that either the
Chainher would be dissolved, or the Ministry
changed. The necessity of either measure
would, as we view the subject, indicate more
danger To the stability of the national affairs
tfai we had supposed toeyist. If the govern
mcht resort To another election on this point,
we shall not be surprised to find them lose
ground. -
In Ireland, the greatest disturbances, in va
rlous parts OF The Island, continue, and afro
cities, OF the most shocking description, are
frequently committed. Families and indyidu-
ais ale murdered without remorse-buiIdings
are burned-and every species of violation to
persons and property, is perpetrated in the
most audacious and darins manner. A Major
Coils, magistrate, was n, ordered in his own
house. Several ruilians broke into his house
ano,it clock in the morning, and entered
us Dedchanber where he and his wife were
III bed, and demanded the KEYS AS Mrs. C. oils
was about TO get them, the Major got out of
bed, took the poker, and made a stroke at one
OF them, but was immediately knocked down
with the but end ola carbine, which fractured
MS skull when down he was fired at, and re-
cclycd sixteen slugs into his body. He linger-
cd I'D great pain until . o'clock, P. NJ. when
ne died. The villains plundered the house of
E2OO.
1t is mentioned ia the Irish papers, that the
dispossessiug the poor tenants from the ground
OF which they had the right 10 expect to re-
main IN undIsturbed possession was the cause
OF the present troubles in Ireland.
man named Murphy, has been burnt to
death in Queens county another named
Wilson, near Limerick.
Speaking ofthe late atrocities, in Ireland,
the Waterford Chronicle Says. The crimes
which are perpetrated in some parts of ireland,
make the heart recol with horror. No Ian. |
suage IS adequate TO description of their
atrocity. All the bends of society, sacred
and civil, appear TO be broken asunder.-
Human life is estimated ais of no value; the
most dIabolical OF passions rage in the hearts |
of multiudes without controul, and lead them |
to deeds of worse than savage cruel |
ty"
The Clonme Herald states, that the farm
called the Stuen .7cres, between Thorny bridge
and Cloncen, occupied by Mr.. Shea, had |
been attacked by body of rulIians-his |
house sci on fire, and himself and family of
eighteen, men women aud children, burnt
10 death. Mr.. Shea was the first to burst out
Of his dwelling Oh fire, when he was instantly
drove back intothc flames.
The following are the names of The per-
sons bnrntih Shca's house. Edmund Shea,
May Shea, Edmund Shea, Jun Mary Shea
Jun. Nicholas Shea Jun. MargaretShca. Micha-
! Dutler, i. Mulkly, Michael Mulcahcy, Ca
herlne Mullaiy, Margaret Shea, Mary Pow
sr, w. Rice, and men unknown.
The manufactures appear 10 be ina flourish
ne condition IN many places. At Skepton
Mallet, all the mills were engaged, and sppli-
.atiOn had been made TO let the workhousc
or manuiactOry.
The Copenhagen Gazettc states, that II.
lessen, late Counsellor OF Chancery and Bal
III of the city, has been condemned to make
good the defect ia his Golfers, in the sum of
n 900 Fix dollars, aud to be- imprisoned in a
oriress for life.
AMERICAN STOCKS, Dec. 3.
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New six per cents 80 IL lO2 10 seven pei
enls, uncertain the above w'th dividend from lsi
# October Louisiana SIX per cents, with Dividend
rom The Isl Of u 5 B.mk Shares E23 with di.