American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-25

Commercial Advertiser, of particulars relating to
he engagement, between the Allied and the Turk
so aud Egyptian Fleets.
The editor Of the Morning Herald apprehcnds that
lbrahlms conduct would be rcgulatedby the state
II his stores It his provisions were short. 1t would
seem that he could have other alternative than to
s,penl ho,tlites or preciptate the total destruc-
ton Of his troops by famine. 1t, however, state
ment in the French papers, protesting to be found
ed ON letters from Zantc dated Oct. 25, may be
relied on, the hosting of the white flag by the
Egyptian commander is out of the question. Ac-
cording to this statement lbrahim Pacha on be
Ing Informed Of the memorable events OF the goth,
had reiterated to Coron, and had caused all the
Greek prisoners, men, women and children, who
had been in his power during fifteen months, to be
,,ut To death by the sword. According 10 custom,
the priests and other persons devoted to religion,
we're crucitied. burnt by slow fire. The details
given ON this subject make one shrdder but every
thing announces that the last hour Of the Egyptian
tiger approaches The English. French and Rus
sian flags have been flying on the walls OF Nava-
iino since the cath. Medon must now be in the
power of the Triple Alliance The Herald adds,
however, that the above intelligence appears to
us of doubtful character. If it be true, it is
quite clear lbrahim is determined not to surren-
der, and we do not see how the sanguinary mon
ster can be driven out of the Mores, without troops
are employed against him. Indeed, It rs said,
that troops will be Immediately forwarded to the
Morea. from Gibraltar and the British possessions
in the Mediterranean. Private letters from Paris
also state that the minister Of marine had issued
orders for the fitting out of several ships of the
line for the Mediterranean.
But the good news does not stop here. MIR. Ey-
maid, the Chairman of the Greek Committee Of
Switzerland, wites from Beaueu, Nov 8, that he
has received the official confirmation of the account
tknE I'll, Nl a
Lepanto, six Turkish briggs, and taken three Aus
TRAN transports.
The Morning Herald Of Nov. Is, announces the
arrival of Mr.. Lindsay. with dispatches from VI
enna and Of Lord Ingestrle from Navarno. Mr..
Lindsay lett Vienna on the 9th November. The
news Of the battle Of Nayarno had reached that
city the day befure Previous to Mr.. Lindsay's
departure, the British Ambassador had an inter-
view with Prince Metternich F; the result of which
interview. Mr.. J.. has Of course, brought with him.
Ii is understood that the Austrian Cabinet approves
-or rather does not complain of the destruction
ct the Austrian transports engaged III the service
OF the l'acha of Esypt. With respect to the adj
vices which MIR. Lindsay brings relative to the
Porte, il is understood that more pacific dispos.
i,ion had began to manifest itself in the Dvan.-
At the date, however, of these adviccs, it should
be- remembered that the Porte was ignoI ant Of the
destruction Of the Egyptian fleet. What effect
this event will have upon the councils Of the Sui
tan. and upon tic passions Of the Turks, remains
10 he seen.
The Constitutional says, the destruction Of
this fleet bv the Allied Powers must be serious
that the shrewdcst and most penetrating mind can
not calculate on its consequences. There can be
no temerty in anticipating real war against Tur.
key, and the destruction OF that barbarous empire
which has been so long wished for by the sincere
and enlightened friends of humanity, who " ish for
the independence and dignity Of individuals and
nations.'' The news,'' says the same paper in
another place, g must tall like thunderbolt on the
Divan-and particularly on the Grand Seignor ;
and have we no reason to fear that, in the first mo
mcnts of his fury, he may not set bounds to his
vengeance and cruelty Precautions, it is said. are
taken in favor of those Europeans who are 10 the
capital Ut the Ottoman empire but what precau-
tions resist the wrath of despot, by whose
nod, thousands of heads leap from their shoulder s.
Or has he the power to stop the arm of his slavesF
IT he had, he would have yielded to the Powers.
whom he knows he cannot withstand and that he
has not dane so is because he dreaded the fate Of
hi. predecessors, who have tried in vain to tame
the tanaGcsm of the Turks. Heaven grant that
the Europeans o. Pera may be able to escape the
for which this news will be the signal y
All the French papers appear highly pleased with
the event and IN ecstaCes at the part borne in it bs
their ships. Some of the English journals al
ready show their jealousy OF Russia thinking that
France will obtain Egypt, and Russia the European,
and part Of the Asatc possessions Of the Porte,
and then march upon India at their leisure. A let
ter from Zante says - could not attempt to de-
scribe the Joy OF our Ionians; The bells are tollng
wine is uacnked, garands of flowers are suspend
ed from the church doors, and every thing indicates
the greatest rejoicing at the safety of Greece"
A letter from Paris, of Nov. 9. states that the
news OF this terrible rencounter had the effect to
lower the funds; and they would have fallen to h
much greater extent, hat, NOT extraordinary efforts
been made by the Minister and his partsans to keep
them up. The opinions among the merchants with