Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-24

of Consul General of France, had obtained his
first audience Of the yiceroy Of Egypt. He was
attended by delegation Of merchants, and re-
ceived the customary presents, robe, sabre,
and richly harnessed horse. On the same day,
NJ. Mimaut gave brilliant ball. to which all the
fashionabIes of Alexandria were invited. and
which was prolonged until 4o'clock IN The morn
ing.
The first of the vessels OF war constructing
by order of the Viceroy, to carry 100 guns was
to be launched the next week. 1t was to be
made the occasion of general fetc. at which all
the European functionaries were invited. Plac-
es were reserved particularly for the ladies OF
Alexandria. The Chief Engineer, NJ. de Cerrsy,
was actively employed. He had shown great
ability IN the organization of the arsenal OF Alex
andria and it contrasted IN wonderful manner
with the other branches Of the public service, IN
which the natural Incidence Of the Arabian was
seen. The Viceroy, Notwithstanding his great
desire to be present at the launching Of this ves-
sci, could not attend, pressing business calling
him to Cairo, In consequence al the lll-hcaith OF
his son Ibrahim, who had need OF repose, and
obtained permission to leave the capital short
time. The affairs of Egypt now being OF great
extent and Importance, required the attendance
of one of these chiefs at the capital
Egypt had not been realized. aud it was thought
there would be sufficient for slight exportation,
especially if the crop of maize, which is prefer
red by the country people. should prove album
dant as was expected. The government had al
lowed the sale of grain in the markets by the
country people, which would reduce the price,
and cause much to n brought forward which had
been kept out of sight to prevent the price tai.
ling.
C0aSiaatinople, Dec. 28.---Tka Porte refuses
TO recognize the Armenian Catholic Archbishop
appointed by the Court of Rome: appearing, and
with sume reason, unwilling to admit as chief of a
numerous class Of It's subjects, naa clothed with
other powers than those given by the Porte
Therefore IL proposes that the Armenian Catho-
lie nation shall nominate another of its choice,
whose election shall be submitted to the rati6ca-
ton of the Sultan. This decision, it is said. has
been notified TO the internunciO IT Austria, who
acted as mediator by order OF his court in the af
lair Of the separation of the two classes of Arme
mans; and TO the French Ambassador in the con-
ference he had for this object with the Refs Eff
fendi on the 25th instant. 1t is believed that
Count Guilleminot (the French Ambassador
who first perceived that this separation was nev-
liable. anu has conducted the negotiation, virtu
alv recognises the business of the Pnrte's objec-
tons. and proposes in his turn, compromise by
which he A, chbishops chosen BY the Armenian
Catholic nation shall have temporal adminIstra-
ton, while the Archbichop appointed by the
Court of Rome, shalt retain the spiritual power.
rhe ArHenans havea meeting on the subject to-
dav.
NJ. Jaubcrt. counsellor Of the French Embassy
has departed for Paris, accompanied by number
of vbung Turks, whom the government have sent
out for their educaton. NJ. JaulsTt's departure
was much regretted It's said he h:s a profound
knowledge Of the men and affairs OF the country,
was held in high estimation Of the Porte.
II Fire IL, Smyrna. ---On the night OF Dec. 25,
an alarming fire broke out in Smyrna, but was
extin. uished by detachments by two French and
Austrian bri.s and from an American sIOop of
war, who repaired with their engines TO the spot.
Great praise is bestowed on these brave sailors
by the Courier. which at the same time repro
bated in strong terms the conduct of the men
who dragged the engines of the different Consul
lates, who make speculation of each fire. They
hurry TO the scene with their engines, but will
not work but BY force of money which they ex-
teri from those interested, and stand moliunless
if silver does not rain upon them. On this occa-
sion an Austrian merchant whose warehouse was
in danger, gave them 500 dollars to encourage
them; they demanded 1000 more, which was
but they clamored to have them count
ed down. and refused to play until they should be.
The incensed merchant struck the chef who
pressed this imposition on him, and one of the
wretches put the eve out of the merchants bro
Their with the engine pi pe. His Excelency,
Omer EAendi. had promised thar the offender
should be punshed; but the Courier calls upon
the Consuls to move in the business.
The son-in-law of the Governor was at the fire,
and distributed money to encourage the people
to work.
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