Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-08-18

undoubtedly true. Colocotroni. with his army,
covers the ruins of Argos Nothing is positively
known OF the taking of Tripoza.
turkey. Letters from Odessa of June %,
contain rome new detas the late in
surrection in Constantinople. The Sultan has
forbidden any one on pain Of death, to pronounce
the words nixon, gedid, which signify the armine
oitToops in the European fashion, 10 avoid excite
ment; but this new measure was the of the
revolt ofthe Janissaries, who the 18th and 7th
were completely defeated, driven back into their
barracks, and there burnt to the number Of several
Thousands. The number of killed on both sides is
estimated at 10000. and tie Aga Pacha is said to
be amohg them. Constantinople still resembles a
camp. Several quarters of the city have been
burnt, and the Sultan taking advantage of his VIC
tory, has ordered executions under his own eyes,
and rewards TO she faithful among the Janissaries
Ills courage has also finally conclated TO him the
favour Of the people.
The organization was with little noise. and e.
very thing appeared tranquil until the night Of the
lolh, when the leaders OF the Janissaries began
their manruvrer-snd at 6 in the morning the re-
volt was complete. The Janiss.ries had brought
their cooking vessels TO the square of the AtmeI-
dan, and overset them. TO imply that they would
have nothing TO do with the Grand Seignies, and
they refused provisions.
They invited the Topschis to initiate their exam
PIE, but they refused; however, the Janisssries
SohA'hueu W uuICu tOWaTuS tue SeragUO, tnrea-
tenns 10 depose Mshmoud and to proclaim his
con-.
at noon the Ssragiio was invested; and then the
Canoniers of Topschi., who had come by water
from the arsenal with come faithful troops, pre-
sentcd themselves at the of the palace with
cannon. This surprised the Janssaries, and made
them hesitate; but towards evening they showed
disposition to mako attack, when the Sultan ar
rived from his summer retreat on the other side Of
the Bosphorus. displayed the standard OF Mahomer.
az the same time criers mounted oil the mnareis,
and called on all faithful believers assemble round
his hishnees The ranks Of the Jsniesaries began
10 grow thinner, and the Top.chis with their cannon
charged with case shot, came on, Of the sera.lio,
and being backed by the marine troops, made
terrible carnage OF the Jsnissaries, who retired to
their barracks to the number of about 1900
There they hoped they should be ief, in repose; bu,
at near midnight the Sultan gave orders that they
should be attacked, and the barracks set on fire.
The chiefs then gave themselve, up as prisoners;
others were executed; and fifty chiefs of Ortas
were strangled.
On the 10Th, the Ags pacha continued his per-
secutions OF the JaDlssares who had escaped and
maintained their defence in some houses. A certain
number however succeeded in escaping to Andri-
anopls. On the 18th the arrest of Janissaries op-
posed TO the new system. who had concealed them
selves in the city was continued; and harbouring
them was forbidden on pain Of death. The markets
were opened.
The same day the Aga Pscha was nominated
khsH; AZ chiefs o. Janssaries received employ
msnts corresponding with their ranks, as a reward
for their fidelity; and haiti sheriff OF his highness
erased the name Of Janissary from the books of the
empire.
On the 18th. the Sultan taking advantage Of his
success, had drums brought from Pera to put into
practice the European system; and the orders for
the suppression OF the Janissaries were sent to all
he ~ =
looked for. II may be that faithful Topshis will
not every where be found 10 act with decision.
Paris, 18th Juiy.--The last news from Con-
santinople left the Sultan and his ministers much
elaied by their victory, and determined to push its
results. Forty Ortos of Jsnis.aiies conquered
IN the capital There are fifty six Others di-pei sed
throughout the provinces, and they constitute for
mdable corps wherever stationed; for they not on
ly compose the public armed force, but the most
considerable citizens cause themse, be enroll
ed IN The 0rtds, IN order 10 enjoy the impunity
which the title of Jansssry affords
Notwithstanding this circumstance, the new hat
u sheriff. or Decree Instantly aboli-hes the institu-
ton oi the Janissarie:. II moreover orders, that
each Pacha with three tails shall organize immedi-
s,ely corps of 900 men, to be drilled on the
European system, and each Pacha OF two tails
similar corps of 1000 men. All well disposed
Janissaries and citizens are TO be admitted into
these corps. In short, the Sultan is determined
to have within the year army Of sc, 600 discp-
lined men. This army, which exists only as vet
on paper. has received, by decree, the magnifi-
cent title Of -dsksri ,nohdmsdie ajcoid munsour-
'inen, rev victorious Mohommedan army. We
must wait the result.
GREEcE- Corfu, June l3.--They write from
CeriSo, May 18th, that the Spezzio,s are evacua-
ling their island to concentrate their forces at Hy-
ORA; and that Miauli's SOL has gone TO Cerigo.-
On The arrival of courier I'm Paris, sent to the
Lord High Commissioner pro tenn. Col. Bithurs.
was despatched.
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