Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-03-14

North Of Europe where the winter has set in most
rigidy, is In consequence suspended Money has be-
come very scarce and largo mportaons Of gold have
been made to the Northern Kingdom which has led
20 fears that the precious metal will become scarce
Trade is exceedingly dull, particularly the retail
accounts from India are of such nature as 10 lend
60 fears that ore the present quarter is out the ou
connected with this part of the world will suffer
severely. AZ Bengal and bombay, European goods
weTc entirely without demand, and the market wus
glutted with all descriptions ofthese goods.
We have accounts this day from Cons,antinoplc to
tho last OF this month Every thing denotes the de-
his empire. and bury hiisisef in it's ruins. The CAPT.
tai was defended by forti6cations capable
81 containing 400 900 defenders Large supplies of
Macedonia and the Pacha Of Egypt has sent NOT ONLY
grain, but money to a large amount. The Pachas
throughout Asia, had received orders put in force
the rrman, calling all the Mahometans from the age
OF ~ to &c to arms Tn all the mosques it had been
publicly declared that the Law OF the Prophc, was in
danger. Nearly ono thousand camcls had been
collected IN ASIA to form regular caravans for
the conveyance of neccssaries TO the capital by which
the blockade the Dardanees would be considered
of minor importance The greatest excr,ions were
using to equip the Turkish fleet, with the view of
orcaking up the blockade, or at ay risk attacking
the Russian squadron. For this purpose Ships OF
the line of l03 guns, had boon launched. and were
nearly ready, but there grcat difficulty in raising
sea'nen. Detachments of troops from oil parts oi
Asia continued to arrive at tie capital, on the l7tl
the contingent furnished by AlepDo, amounting to
5000 men, reached that place. The weather had
however, been so severe that neither the Grand vi
zicr nor Hussen Pacha had been able to use oa;,n.
sivn operations, the roads being impossible and the
cold most intense.
NJ. Ofiley who has acted ms Consul for the United
fiates, ut Smyrna, arrived ut Consantinople on the
80 Dec and two days afterwards had an audience
with the Reis Eiicndi, ywhom he was most fayora.
bly, received. Tho object of his mission is stated to
be the conclusion Of the treaty of commerce between
tho Sultan and the Republic the basis of which had
hntv- o.
mandcs OF the American squadron and the Grind
Admiral. The Pacha of Egypt is said 10 have conn
seied the Sultan to grant such concessions rs would
bring the treaty TO maturity. Hussen Bey who
stood so high in the favor Of the Sultan, aud WINS
one Of the great advocates for war had died: but no
change OF measures was expected 10 result from this
The fortress Of Demetria upon the Hebre had been
completely fortified Tie Pacha Of Negropont had
sent several heads to the sublime Porte and boa sted
Of having obtained grcad advantages tho G. ks
in Livadia.
preaching evacuation nf the bforea by the French
Intelligence Ind also reached him. thro Oh the cd-
NOT his spies TINT III, raj Geisnars CORPS before
Widen had been very considerably reinforced and
that the Russians had arranged ne,I plan of opera
sions for the next Gamma gn. This was To be cI;c-
ted ny turning the Turkish fortrcsses on the Danube
and The defes Of the Balkan, and penetrating into
the interior by of Scrvie The plan original ed
cith General Diebetsch-but il would turn the
varso near the Austrian frontier, and cndunrcr per-
haps the tranquility Of Trensylvona, and most
1t was doubtful whether il would be carried into opcr-
ation The Sultan had, howe ever, made preparations
Tor this change IN taciics, Sophia strongly forth
tying, aud Thrace would be guarded by phaanx of
fortrssses- An eptrcnched camp would also be es
tabisied in the vicinity of Sophia, which was TO
consist of $4,000 mon, chiefly cavalry. Great mag
azlnes would be established ut Phopopo and CALI
roll was 10 he the grand entrcpot of rhrace. The
foundery Of Thopann was in full activity and large
quantities of cannon were casting.
Russian prisoners. both officers and prvatcs, con-
tinncd to arrive at Constantiuope they appear to be
welltreated. All the Turkish garrisons in The from
tier fortresses had been largely increased and il
supposed that in the month of February the Turkish
armed force would amount To 100000 mon. The
rgor of the had much diminished the plaque
IN Wellacha. Tn" st. Petersburgh accounts say
that all the dispossbe forces Of the capital we're to
be marched 20 the scat of and tho rnrrisou of
st. Petcrsburgh would CONSIST of 10 900 Poles. 1t
was not however, intended that any of tho army of
Poland should take active part in the approaching
campaign. All these accounts serve TO show that
the approaching struggle for empire will he worthy
OF the prize, and, that the setting of the sun of
Moslemisn, If 1t docs set, will not be less angna-
~ than its rise.
We learn from lisbon TINT Don Miguel WINS still
suffering severely from his accident. Grea, dsscu-
sion Is said to exist there between the troops of the
line and the volunteers, and many Of the latter had
bsen found asSassinated.
The able view Of tho state Of affairs between the
Turks and Russians presented in the foreroinr time
ly and comprehensive letter from London coreg.
pondcnt relieves from the necessity of making ma
ny extracts from the countless flying reports which
reach US through the German and French Gazcttcs
Abe following article indicates that Russia will not be
heilnd the Porte in putting forth all her energies:
To what an immense sacrifice OF human life may VIC
look forward the approaching season!
"From tie Pist.'Id, Dec. 26.-The commercial let
fcrs received from 81. Petersburg give hope what
ever that the war with the Porte will he determined
during the winter by diplomatic negotiations, but
speak only Of the incredible activity which is employ
ed TO open the campaign with an army twice as n-
nCrOu9 before. Recruits OOurin0 III frnu MI
parts ofthe immense empire: 900 cannon have boon
sont from tho arsenal at Moscow 10 the Danube aud
the cavalry dopoti all empticd to supply without;
delay the loss OF horses.
Ore hundred and MY thousand irregular Cos
aacks and other Troops nre on their march 20 tho
Danube. The Emperor, il il said will command rho
army in person, and go to Join il in The month of
Match General Dicbi,sch remains NJ the heal or
the staff, and Count Witgeustcn will command the
van OF tho Emperors army. Cons. Roth, Gcsmnr.
and RudLnnE. viii hAVn Ennarnin cnrn- MOI ON i