Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-10-08

Rep0rts ha0 been spreou SoI soIno oays tuas
an arnistice bad been agreed upon between
tho Russians and Turks. TO last for three
| weeks, and it was believed that peace aou!d
| be the result. These accounts reached Paris
ON the 29th of August, but there was no con-
| firmation Of the armistice 10 the 4th Of Sept.
the laioat date.
Kars, mentioned above as having fallen,
| was taken by storm on the 9th OF July, by
! Gen. Paskewtch, who has opened the cam
| paign of Asia Minor with brilliant succcss. IL
was garrisoncd by 10000 Turks, 1000 OF
whom were killed aud wounded, 5000 paroled.
and 200 taken prisonors The Russians lost
200 iaon.
| The first division Of the Imperial Guards on
| the I'd or August passed the Danube at Isak-
tscha. The Emperor, on his journey to Odes.
sa, inspected this gallant corps. All accounts
c6ncm in estimating the number OF the effect
i've Turkish army stationed in and before
Choumia, al from 20 10 10000 men, which
force is daily increased by the arrival Of fresh
detachmcn,s from various quarters. Choumla
and it's noghboring Notifications are defended
by 400 cannon, mostly OF iron, and the
Turks, who seem highly elated since their late
incuislons over the Danube, have in the r late
engagements with The enemy eyinced the
greatest bravery and iirmness. The religious
| fanaiicIsm that now inspires the entire army,
il solely TO be attributed to The indeio'igable
! exorions of the commander in chief, Uussein
| Dey.
From CoNsTANTINOFLE our advices are
! 10 the 10th Of August. A proclamation was
issued on tho 9th, summoning meeting of all
| the members of tho DyaD. Advices TO the
9Th state that Tho Sultan had proceeded TO tie
Palace Of the Porte, where, after a confe
renee of three hours duration with the Grand
VIzer and the most distinguished members Of
the Ottoman Cabinet, it was resolved that the
Grand VlzIer should forthwith depart for the
army defending Choumla. This decision WAS
hailed blythe people with the most enthusias-
tic demonstrations Of joy, and greeted with
splendid festivities. A letter ofih 9th, says :
"The departure of the Vnier for the camp
Daua Pacha, will take place the 9th, and his
arrival at the main army the I5th The arm
ing of the citizens is vigorously prose and
the first division of the militia is on its march
to tho entertainments al KIlic and karaburu,
On the coast Of the Black Sea. Solemn pray
ers have been offered up by the Sultan and the
people, for the safety of the descendants OF
OtbmaR, and the children ofthe Prophet. In
deed, the enthusiasm OF all ranks has reac ched
tho highest pitch and 10 conquer or die seems
the general determination of the whole Turk
ish nation. Tranquility reigns throughout
tho city, Notwithstanding the warlike hustle
among the citizens, and the price of provis-
ions has undergone TO change"
private letter from Constantinoplo dated
August 9Th. Says" at general assembly of
the D!van, ii has been resolved that the Grand
Vmer shall dcpar, for the army on the 18th
inst. The horses tails have in consequence
been suspended over the gates of the palace,
with the usual ceremony, in the presence Of
all the Ministers and vast concoursc OF in
habants, who made The air rosound with
their acclamations. Hadi EdGndi, who was
one Of the Turkish Plenipotentiaries at Ack-
ermann, is 10 accompany the Grand Vizer,
who will first proceed to Adrianople. 1t is
expected that the Sacred Standard will be dis
played on the day Of the Grand Vizer's de-
parture. The Grand Seignior, il is said, will
shortly follow the Grand Vizior. Ills Ii gh-
ness appears determined to march in person
| against the Russians, as soon as they approach
that city. Ii is announced that iirman is
about to be published, ordering the Mussu-
men to remain immuvable at the posts assign
ed them. The life of Soleyman Pacha, TO
whom the defence Of Brahilow was entrusted
may be considered in danger, as he has been
brough, hilhcr from ChoumIa in chains Sc
vcral thousands of Asiatic soldiers hsve just
marched TO join the army"
Ono account from the Turkish capital, OF
| August 10, states that the Grand Vizer was
about to depart for Adrianope, accompanied
| by the commissioners who made the conven-
ton of Ackermann. Tie object was said to
bo TO treat for peace. Another states that the
Banner o? Mahomet had actually been unfurl-
cd, and planted in the Court Yard Of the Sui
| tan's Palace.
From GREECE. I'VE learn by the way OF
Corfu, that the Sultan has given positive or.
ders to Ibrahm Pacha, not by any means to
leave the Morea. Intelligence has also been
received at Corfu, July 23, that twenty-five
vessels from Alexandria, laden with provisions
and having troops on board, had entered the
port of Navniino. 1t is added that lbrahnl
| ID icln hoc SAINT frnons in,n flo infer of tho