The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-08-24

N he hoisted and summoned all the faithful
80 1000 Topatches assembled and turn
Cd their cannon against the Janissaries, who
for three days defended themselves in the
streets and their quarters. All those who
did not submit have been exterminated; on
the 10Th, tranquility was restored. IT was
not moment interrupted at Para. Sultan
Mahmoud has displayed degree Of energy
and courage which was not possessed bY his
uncle Selim Sd, who perished i'll 1907, in an
insurrection of the Janissaries against the es-
tablshment of the Nizan Djedid. 1t Is
thought this revolt will render the Divan
more accessible to the representation of the
European powers, who, it is again rnmour-
ed. require the cessation Of bloodshed in
Greece.
The Janissaries are divided into 160 or
tas. or regiments, each estimated at 1000
men 10000 more remain as permanent
garrison at Constantinope, and the remain
der are dispersed through the Provinces OF
the Empire. The corps of the Janissaries,
formerly the pride and strength of the Otto.
man Empire, is now its disgrace. Taken
from the dregs Of the popuace, addicted to
every vice, they are without discipline, and
even without bravery, they are SO slovenly
that many are seen at reviews without mus-
ket or sabre.
The debasement of this corps may be as
cribed principally to the manncrin which 1t
is recruited. Christians, Renegadoes, Jews
and Pagans, all are occupied, who are IN
need of the wretched rank which the Sui
tan causes to be given to his comrades, tor
he is himself inscribed on the list Of JanisSa-
ries.
Paez still continues to make the stand ta-
ken by him some time since, and much dis
satisfaction is expressed at Bolivar's tardi-
ness in resumng the command of affairs.
The Helvetian Government has just issu-
ed decree, forbidding young men to smoke
tobacco till after their first communion,
which is,--generally, at seventeen years OF
age.
Private letters state that Lord Cochrane
cruised for some time off St. Vincent, until
he had collected all his vessels, in number,
some of which carry Perkins tremendous
steam 68 Founders. His Lordshp's own ship
the Perseverance, is steam vessel of 400
tons.
Goblet, in his Register, says his right
arm was so much pulled and shaken by the
salutations of the people between Blackburn
and Bolton, that lie could not lift it up the
next morning to tie his cravat
Laqu suit in Engiand.-In the case pf La
DIV Portsmouth, against whom a suit for a
divorce had been instituted by Lord Ports
mouth, the costs in the ecclesiastical court
are said to have amounted to g30,O00 ster-
ling, or more than one hundred and thirty
three thousand dollars.
A French feet Of considerable force is re-
ported to have sailed from the West Indies
for Hampton Roads, tor the purpose, no
doubt, of avoiding the autumnal gales.
Bib,e Society.--The annual receipts have
fallen off during the last year to the extent
of about 10, ,OO0t. in consequence, it is said. of
differences that have existed respecting the
,Ahocryhha!-What next9
There are 5000 Bible Societies in the world,
all founded within twenty years. Their an.
nunI receipts are about FL 900 600, GA, 500
oOO,) and more than 5000, 900 of Bibles have
been distributed over the globe, in 40 ditfc-
rent languages.
Received and dehUered!-The following
memorandum is in sir James Balfour's me-
moirs: 1851, Jan. 12. This day lieut.. Gen.
Middleton was released from his excommu-
nication, and did pennance, in sackcoth in
Dundee church: and Col. Archibald Stra-
chan was excommunicated, and delipered TO
fhe Devil in the church of Purth on the same
day"
Old 7imes-In the reign Of Queen Mary,
1855, a barrel Of beer, with the cask, cost
only sixpence; and four large loaves of bread
could be bought for one penny.
Rogers Joke.-Farmer Watts, of Fresh
field, has lamb with six legs. He intends
to apply for the large medal from the Socie
ty for improving the breed of quadrupeds
Rogers, the poet, swears that all lambs have
six legs; because, if a lamb puts up its fore
legs, it still stands on two.
Remarkable Cusfoms.-The Anglo Sax
ons and Danes were at first rude and unpol-
ished in their behaviour. This is acknowl-
edged by their own writer's who frankly say,
that the French in those times very much
excelletl them and all the other nations Of
Europe in politeness and elegance of man
ners. The Welch, III particular, seem to
be so unpublished at this period, that there
was necessity for making law, 'that none
of the .courtiers should give the Queen a
blow, or snatch any thing with violence out
OF her hand, under the penalty of forfeiting
her majesty's protection.
Paher,-The most ancient specimen OF
paper, such as we now use, made of linen