Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-03-24
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LEGHoRN. Jan. 5.-'fhe last letters received here
from Santa Manra, that an engagement had
taken place between the Greek fleet and that of the
Captain Pacla of Paras. The result of this engage
ment was completely favorable 10 Admiral Miaps,-
Il Turkish ftigae was burnt, and tic stcam-vessel
which Meheined Pacha had equipped at Malta fell
into the hands of the Greeks unchanged. This intel
lisence has been confirmed by different reports which
have come to hand from various quarters cf Greece.
lbrahm Pacla has suffered considerable defeat i'm
fs his loss is estimated 500 men. He is nj pre.
sent at Paras where he coolIy received by Yusu
Pacha II CANNOT longer be doubted that the greatest
misunderstanding exists between Redschid Pacha who
docs not know how to paliae his defeats before Mis-
solongh, nor what resolution to adopt with an army
which daily deserving from him. and Topal Pacha who
has been cruising 10 purpose about the Arclpelapo
with his Egyptian fleet for these IL months, and Ibra-
him Pacha who preends 10 direct al; the operations of
war both by land and
SANTA MAuaa, Dec. 25.-The Seraskier Redschid
has Just caused Derysh Cassas, the Albanian Chief
and Snizo Coda 10 be decapitated. This two-fod
event has redonbed the terrors of the banians who
daily desert ms standards and the mounla ms
cursing the OSinaniis and the The Seraslser in
stead of attacking Alssolongh is fortifyinp himself in
his camp, where he is besged by the Eolans and at
loss how to act We this moment learn that the Turk
,sh division AT Saona has been pieces by Panoras
T. b reverse sustained by lbrabin pacha in the
enviroDs of CorInth is reported
ii appears that the plague is committing nreat ra-
wages IN Moldavia and Walachia. The infection ap-
pears to have been introduced at Jassay BY Modayi
from Tokschan.
CoNsrANriNopLE, Dec. 1o.-The continued activi-
" IN the Arsenal, the forwarding of the asrnunton
Nc aud the repcat" cvies of troops in the several part,
of Ronea, and Macedonia, which are immediately
sent TO the theatre OF prove that the Porte is re-
solved 10 prosecute during the winter the operations in
the Morca and against Aiss0longhi it seems especallv
10 attach great Importance TO reduce the latter place.
1t places It's chief hopes the corporation of the Cap
tam pacha who arrived on the 9Th of November with
100 ships in the roads of Missoloneii Among the
troops destined to attack the place are 1000 regular
Egyptian troops under MoIlassem Bay son n-lay to
the V'ceroy OF Egypt who is said 10 be one of tie best
officers. have no authentic accounts of the strength
of Redsc!d Pacha's army, which seems TO have been
greatly reduced by sickness and deseron. 1t is not
yet known what part Ibrahim Pacia who soon after
the landing OF the expedition. marched towards the
north will take IN the operations against Missoourb
From his having ordered large magazines to be formed
at Gastoun some think lie intends to go TO that part
with the majority OF this force. but others think the ma
gaines may be for the supply of the army befe Mis-
solonghi and of the feet and that braiIi.n Will attack
Corinh or Napo di Ronania, which arc tie only pla-
ccs in the Peninsula besides Mavasea that are in the
hands OF the insurgents For time past there have
been no actions IN the interior, the bands tina
formerly wandered In the mountains are dissolved and
most OF the troops are gone TO Hydra and Spezzia
where they still seem to expect attack from the
urksh fleet The first is said to be garrsoned by 600
Koineliots-the latter by 5000 Albanians, which have
lately been reinforced by 800 regular troops form
ed by Gen Fabl Ter.
The Greek squadrons at least the greater part Of
them, said 10 have rcrcatcd to Spezzia and HYDRA
after two unsuccessful attacks the Turkish fleet sta
toned at the entrance of the GuIph of Patras.
L rom Athens we learn that the Turks evacuated
St!ona or the night OF the 9th, and To Zetonni.
The causes of this unexpected event arc not known
Only we know that Goura, Vasso, and Grziot appear.
ed at the latter end of October, with large force
Salona: that on the 25th they Intercepted con
siderable convoy of provisions and a,nmunton and on
Tie 28t attacked and dispersed corps OF Albanians
ST. PETEHsRuRGH, Jan. 4.--The Grand Duke Mi
ctael is appointed member OF the Council of the EN-
pire.
BY order OF the day, dated December o. The En-
pcror has appon' ed tie hereditary Grand Dube TO be
cet of the regiment of the guard of the grcnadieTs of
Paulovsk.
General Of st. Petesburgh took place Yesterday
with all the military hononrs due TO his rank The SER
wee was chaunted at the Cathedral Of Our Lady de
Cassan and the Emperor and the Grand Duke NJ iciael
attended.-1he remains deposited at the moBastry
of ST. Alexander Newsky.
The follow ing Proclamation has been issued By his
Majesty:
'Ve, Nicholas !, BY the Grace of God Emperor and
Auocra of all thc Russias etc. etc. etc.
'AIake known TO all our faithful subjects.
''ihe dePlorablc event which troubled the dav Of
December 2G, that day when Manifesto announced
TO our people that we bad just ascended the throne is
known in all IFS details, by the relation which we cans
ed 10 be published
AT the moment wien The Chief bodies of the State.
all tie military and civil unctonares the people, and the
troops were aiiDg unanimously obcd cnce and aeo
ancc to MS. and having assembled in the temples of the
Lord. were calling down upon our reign tie Divine
BencdiCtIOn, handful OF faCious persons opposinr
themselves this national act dared TO brave the laws
authority, military discipline, and persuasion To dis.
perse tie crowd OF rebels it necessary TO employ
force. Such in few words is the whole of this event
Although of little Importance in ITSELF it is Of but
too nnci Importance in its principle and consequcn-
ces.
But whatever grief tley cause us, VIC again sec
therein tic uscrutabe ways Of Providence who pun
5hes evil, and who out Of evil bring, forth on II
Upon 'e mere glance of the first results Of the in
TestigatiOn of which the tumut of tie Goth is the Sub
ect, two classes Of are distinguished in the, m h
which produced them The one oay mis- l-il,v
ignorant Of the plot. Tie otIors real conyDira
tors, served them for guides.
''What the wish Of The who were mislcdo To
keep the faith Of their oatts. A kinds Of arn1ce had
been put in play TO make them believe that they were
defending tie throne and under the prevalence Of sf
idea they could not receive any other persuasion.
"What did the coDspirators wish?--Wih them
the sacred words of allegiance, oath, legitimate order
and even the name of the CcsarOwitsch and the Grand
Duke Consaniinc, were but the prctext Of treason.
They desired 10 take adranlaoc Of 1o rnn1cnl ln ac