Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-09-12


Shumla scross the Balkan Mount Haemus) towards
Sophia The reserve, under Tols,oy is or,,eyed I'm,
ana every preparation appears to be made for bring.
ing the contest TO speedy issue so far as 10 effect
descent into the plains OF ancient Thracc Once
there the campaign may he continued tlroughou,
The year. But OH the Northern side of the Balkan
tHe PERIOD of active operations lie limited 10 few Of
the early Summer months The news from the seem.
to warfare, Tor several weeks, must be Of the most
interesting character
1t may be calculated that the Porte will refuse 70
make any compromise respecting Greece, and that
Russia on that account will on her part refuse to nut
a stop to the Such is the presen, aspect of
things.
| correspondence Of The journal NJ Commerce.
| C., ~ LONDON, July 81, 1929.
rcn'tcnen,-Therc never a time when we were
so entirely destitute OF as at the present mo-
ment Indeed, the present state of tb;nrs bcr,
seems entirely TO confuse the most learned Gf all
fohticians They, however, look forward with ,nncI,
anxiety to the time when Parliament shall once more
become assembled.
Among the subjects which require the earliest at
tention OF this bo,y are,-the War i'm the East: the
miserable state OF affairs Portugal: the unsettled
state OF reland the distressed condition of our own
general. ' "
The two last call loudly for assistance from
G n'shest authorities, and 1t s hoped that nothing
VIII occur to prevent the adoption of sucb
rs VIII add TO the comfort and TRANQUILITY of all narts
OF the Kingdom. There is little doubt that some
thing will be done for Ireland which will either onel,
n int
rebellion. any, 0Pe'
With regard to the affairs of PORTUGAL every mo
stu remains IN the dark. Even speculation ia silent
as the course which may be pursued by The Brit
lsh government.
The in the East is expected to call forth some
warm debates at the approaching Session; Mt the
sr,nt 'ine the conclusion is that they will end in
government is to avoid if possible, any Interference
Wild Foreign Powers, that might lead to war; which
"ouId inevitably be the case, should it interfere be-
,h zen me present contending powers England at
the present moment wishes for peace-not that her e.
hances arc so limited not to be able 70 carry ON
war, or the means could be Obtained with little trou
oie ont that the state OF the country in general de.
ihands The undivided attention of all the wise heads
engaged in both Houses of Parliament
The last accounts from the Seat of War state that
the troops were still advancing. Count Pablen from
Eskl STEAMBOAT and Count Diebsch to Kamabat
where he intended 10 fix his head quarters and TO
watch the movements of IIussein Pacla who is on
deavourlng to retake Bourgas.-The accounts also
sate that twenty 6httaons were stationed off Shum-
Ia TO wait upon the Grand Vzier. who hns remained
ut that place since his fatal overthrow i'm the late
battle. General Krassowsky, who conducted the
siege OF SIlistrin has marched with his heavy can
non To take possession Of Rudschuck, leaving part of
his troops TO repair the ortifcations of Sfria and
to build bridge over the Danube. Since the taking
OF Sllistra we have account of another battle in
winch the Russians were victorous.-This is from
o,ne own statement and looked upon like others
nhating from the pen of the Russians. Whatever
the case may be, every one now looLs fnywsrd
with impatcnce for the arrival Of f,r,bor od,.;na
Mnrn are expected to throw light upon what is
IIHely to be the result of this miserable wnr
The British and French Ambassadors nj Conston
tihople were received in very distinguished manner
by the Sultan, and indeed their arrival caused preat
JOY among the Turks. There appears still IN no so,nc
difficulties IN existence respecting the settlement, oF
Greece, but 1t is expected the allied powers will max
such arrangements on the subject, as will be most
conducive to the repose of Europe.
Business in England remains in very dull and I'm
scttled state, chiefly owing to the want Of confidence
Inc transactions are very limited and prices nominal
The snlcs which have taken plnce, have been chief
arc OF course no steady guide. Those who are NOT
compelled to make sale, inclined 10 keen the
STOCK they have on hand, ond wait future prices
This refers TO trade in general.
.4Unrice outt0iied.-.Tbe case Of John rv,c Foo
who' though worth upwards Of ESQ 0OO was convic.
ted at the Old Bailey and sentenced to
Tor etealng eleven quires of common writing paper
was rendered more memorable by the opportunity
which It gave Junus to impeach the integrity of Lord
Mansfield who was supposed To have erred in nd
mltting him TO BAIL An anocdoie ia related of Evrc
WnCh SHOWS ~ striking manner, the NATURAL de-
pravty ofthe human heart; and may help To accoint
Tor the mcanness Of the crime Of which be stood COW
vIcted An uncle his, gentleman of considernhIc
property. made his will in favor Of CLERGYMAN vbo
was his intimate friend and committed NJ unknoun
10 the rest Of tho family to the CUSTODY Of tho J;
However, not long before his death having ni,o,d
IIs mind with regard 10 the disposa of he ,,oin
no mute ahothcr WIZ, IN which he lel the ccrpvn,on
only LOO, leaving the bulk of his loroe ,r,,ss,, .,
go to his nephew and his heir at law, NJ. EvrG. soon
alter the old gcnteman's death, Mr. Evre. rn,nr,a
giog over his drawers. found this lsst viii - porce;yng
.no legacy OF G5OO IN II for the clergyman. without
any hesitation or scrupc of conscience NM l. into Tho
o' ana TOOK possession Of tho whole effects in con
sequence OF his uncle being supposed to die otosoc
nc clergyman coming 10 town eoon after and in
qpI9g nto INC circumstances Of his old friends death
oSKed u nc hnd made will before no died On he.
ing answered 10y Mr. Eyre in the negativc the clcr-
Synan very cooHy Put ,is hand IN bis pocket, aud
pn,'cd out tho former will, which had boon commit.
ttu 10 ms care, ~ which Mr. Eyre had bcqneathcd
him the whole of his fortune, amounting 10 several
thousand pounds, excepting legacy Of E200 to bis
INC ehcc Gazette fePfssenis cgops the r ~ as
Gnpfecr GCHIg GOOD. rs rf g Abundant.