Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-10-17

POSSESSION or this place. It is now said the
force there is very small, and that had not
Ballasteros been traitor he would have des
troyed them all. Aperson direct from thence
says, they sing in the playhouse the Spanish
patriotic songs, which the French troops are
fond of, and yet hatter themselves that they
shall enjoy, under Napoleon H. the liberty
they wish to take from the Spaniards; and at
the same time give them hopes they may yet
asst them.
SO p. NJ. This moment message has
been sent me that Mr. Bolin's clerk, who was
admitted as his bail, has with some other for
eiguers) been put into the common PRISON.
cannot but think that the Govts. whose Con-
suls or subjects are thus treated will resent
this conduct.
"We learn that the conquered Provinces
are up in arms against the invader, and il is the
opinion of many well informed men, that the
French Army is in a prrilous situation. But
the Spaniards are divided, and doing each
other more injury than the invaders-they
have NO regular army-nO money, no credit,
and no sufficient zeal in the cause.
august Gel have paid the contribution
imposed on me, under threats of imprison-
meDt, confiscation of property and death, and
am once more in my own house, and at liber-
ty, II you can consider itso. RiegD has strip.
ped all the Churches in Malaga and its vicin-
ity of their silver and gold vessels, candles
walking sticks Sc.
:" An embargo has been laid On all vessels
IN port, and the town is surrounded by troops
10 prevent any one from leaving it.
We are in a horrid Situation"
*Thatis confined 10 their own houses with
guard at the doors.
Greece and Turkey-The arrival Mt Balti-
more from Smyrna, though very short pas.
sage, brings nothing of Importance or interest
relative 10 the war now prevailing between
Greece and Turkey. To use seaman's
phrase, both parties seem to lay on their oars
waiting the issue of events. The promptness
aud decision of the Greeks have been prom
inent Cause of their success. The Turks
move slow aud cautious, and ifyicturiuus. thew
Seldom follow il up brisLly.
kussla and ITS magnanmons government
appear Indifferent about the Greeks, since il
has become apparent that INDEPENDENCE.
and not change of masters is their object
We make the following extracts from Balti-
more papers.
A Consianiinop!e date of July 81 saws
- The adyircs from the north are more and
more satisfactory. We are assured of a spee
fdy conclusion of Il final treaty of peace be-
tween Tie Two imperial COURTS"
II is announced that The communications
between Constanlinople and Odessa have re-
sumed their Usual activity.
From several extracts from Bagdad il
would appear the Turks have taken Menduli.
and repuisrd the Persans. The latter. after
an action IN which the former were said TO
nave The advantage, were compelled to retreat
several leagues We have Witnessed the ar
rival ola great number of bags filed with
heads and ears, distressing but too eloquent
pronfs OF The report"
The new embassy from France was an
-Eounced for The month of October-great
preparations were making at ConslanlinopIe
for lis reception at the palace.
According 10 the Smyrna accounts. for
which due allowance must he made, great
Confusion prevailed among The Greeks. Tbey
State that at the Isle of Hy dia the people have
revoicd against the Prin,ates. The stroll
ing government Of Greece as it it is termed.
has been removed To Mazare, and enjoys no
considera'ions affairs are administered by a
few discoutenied Greeks.
Letters from Alexandria state that the
plague had entirely sfbsided, and that the
usual communications had been opened
Al scio perfect tranquility was enjoyed.
letter from Pergame, of August 2, states
that horde of Turks had niassacred all the
male Greeks, residing IN village about eight
leagues from that place, aud had made slaves
ofaIl the women aud children.
On the Isl of August the plague made its
appearance at Consiantinople. The commu-
n'cat.ons, however, wefe uninterrupted as the
danger was not considered very alarming.
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