Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-11-30

The following remarks on the late defeats OF
the Turkish army by that of the Pacha of Egypt,
are f. ON the London Courier-
These successive defeats by Sc, and land which
tic Sultan has recently experienced from the ruler
Oh Egypt, have been rapid they we're un.
expected. AS an explanation of the military and
naval superiority of Egypt over Turkey, it may
| be observed, that Muhainmed Ali the Pacha of
| Egypt, has been beforehand with the Reforming
Chief OF the Ottoman Empire in the introduct ion
| OF European improvements in the equipment,
dress, and tactics of his army and navy and IN the
education OF his officers. For years past tho
pacha OF Egypt has not had less, we believe. than
% or 80 of his subjects of all ages, in France and
4O or 50 /" England, sent and maintained in these
countries at his own expense, for the purpose of
receiving an European education. These pupils
are destined Tor various professions; ihey are edu
Gated for shipbuilding, housobuilLng military and
civil engineering; as surgeons, artists, watch
makers, miwrights, machnists; in short, for ali
the professions in the arts and sciences known in
Europe. We mention this to shcw the system
the industrious activity and the foresight, .; the
Pacha of Egypt.
The Sultan OF the Ottoman Empire has done
much also III this way; but neither so quickly nor
to so great an extent as the Pacha OF Egypt Thus
when the Janissaries destroyed, and the
military strength of Turkey was thereby paralysed
the Ottoman Empire, without national army, and
before regular troops on the European plan could
be organized, fell an easy prey TO Russia. And
now, as Turkey has not proceeded pari passu with
Egypt i'll hcr military improvements the Sultan
lnds himself inferior in strength and number ofre-
guiar soldiers, to chief whom he des,gnates and
would fam consider his vassai. So far as army
has encountered army the Pacha of Eyypt has had
the superiority, and has beaten his great an.
tagonist without much difficulty. But it must
not be supposed that the Same facility OF
success would attend his actual invasion of
the integral parts of tho Turkish dominions The
inhabitants of Turkey are accustomed to hear OF
rebellious Pachas, and it is no novelty for them
TO learn tho success of their protracted resistance
OH frequent occasions They are not unused also
to tie circumstance of a coniuma cious Pacha main
tanning himself by force in his distant Govern
nent, and defying the authority of his H. astcr
And III this light they may regard the present acts
OF warfare on the part of the Pacha of Egypt
BYk those who are acquainted with the character
AMI the nationality of tile inhabitants of Turkey
may he Inclined tn agree with in thinking thai
the Turks would rot view with the same indiFer
ence the near approach Of Paoha TO tn, capital
OF ConstaDtinople, threatening the subyersiop of
'ne throne "t The Sultan, to whom hereditary
chei OF the empire and the religious head of
their fuith, the Ottomans arc bound by the double
tie OF habitusl obedience, aid supcrstiiious re-
yercnce.
The very rapidity of the victories, therefore, by
ibraiiifn, the of the Pacha of Eyypt NAV Load
him too far, and place him in position of ,oliti
cal embarrassment.-Muh Ali is TOO saga
clous not to be that il is not his policy even
IL ne mad the power, to subduo Turkey. He knows
well that he can exercise sovereign sway in Epvo,
be permitted, to the exclusion ofthc present dynos.
" sacred in the eyes Of the Turks, TO reign oyor
the Ottoman doininions
Ncithcr Is his policy too much to cripple the
strength of Turkey The ruin of that empiro
would be but tho prelude to tho subjugatoa of
his own 1t is the interest of MumAMIrp ALI TO
pc inc ahy OF The sultan; nominay his vassal; re.
ally his equal. Conjoned- the same
laith-and speaking, for the most FART, the same
ianguage-lhey would present a powerful! front
10 foreign aggression on either country. Scparste-
ulFiueu oy Joalousy-and weakened by continue
contests, they would bot mutually pTopars oaob
other ior foreign conquest Muhammed All there
FORE has no desire 10 weaken Turkey; but only 10
MAINTAIN his own independence; and there is no
doubt that he would willingly listen 10 49,, 80
lures Of accommodation Oh lie pr, of the Sultan
ana readily acquesce in the INTERPRETATION az arv
friendly State. At present he feels that he has
go o iar enough and he would gladly stop in his
victorious career, IS there could be held ONT 10 10;
.he prospect OF securing permanent peace TO