Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-03-28

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but he could not without departing from
the rules of courtesy, give any animation
of the sentiments which his Majesty would
communicate in bis address to both houses
OF Parliament.
Upon il being represented to the noble
Earl the probable consequence which
might ensue in the colonies in case those
measures were prematurely announced,
his Lordship intimated that the govern
ment were prepared to meet the exigen
cles, and that an imposing force, consisting
Of 500 men, would forthwith be sent to
the West Indies.
This is said 10 be the purport Of the
conversation which took place, after which
the deputation withdrew, and communi
Gated the result to their friends 10 the city.
We beg to be understood that we make
these statements upon the runors which
were generally circulated in the city a.
mong the West India circles.
This afternoon the business of the Col
onial market has been suspended by the
announcement Of his Majesty's ministers
have made slavery cabinet question: re
port adds that slavery will be abolished in
three years. and that no compensation
will be given. This announcement has
occasioned great agitation, and most OF
the West India planters have Withdrawn
their sugar from sale, to await the issue OF
this great event.
The West India Deprivation had con
ference with Lord Goderch on the I'd
DEFEAT OF THE TURKS BY THE
EGYPTIANS
The following account OF the great bat
tie between the armies of the Grand Sui
tan, and she Egyptians. in which the for
tner was defeated, with the capture of the
Grand Vizier, 1.-THE Prime Mnistes of
Furkeyl is the most important item by
this arrival II is as follows
CoNsTANTISoPLE.D Dec. % The great
est gloom prevails here. The Sultan and
his people appear to have fallen into a
state OF apathy, indicative Of total disso
luton The former gives up his case as
desperate. and does not venture to excite
the peoples minds by artificial means, lest
he should not be able 20 calm them again
and keep them within bounds. The un
fortunate result OF the battle Of Koniab,
and the captivity Of the Grand VIzier,
leaves the capital without means of defence
There are still perhaps 10000 Turkish
troops dispersed in Asia Minor. and 10,
600 regulars in reserve, but their spirits
does not correspond with the thfeatning
danger nor is there any able leader possess.
! ing sufficient self confidence. and who is
considered as able TO restore good fortune
TO the standards of the Sultan. Redscnid
Pacha was the oniy man possessed of these
qualifications. His former good fortune
has deserted him. and gone over to his
younger adversary.
He fought valiantly, and when his de
feat was declded, devoted himself to death
which however, he did not find. Super
or to his adversary in She number Of his
troops, he unhappily did not act with pru
dence, which an able General should nev
er loose sight of He resolved on the 2ist
to fight battle which should decide the
campaign at one blow. With this view
he followed lbrahlm into the deiiles of
Karaman TO attack him there His mea
sures were nearly as follows: -the main
body of the Sultan's troops. about AZ 900
IN number, chiefly Albanians, and 500 Of
the Grand Vigier's household troops under
his own command, were 10 make the prin
cipal attack on the centre of the Egyptians
while the Turkish cavalry divided into
corps Of 5000 men each, was to engage
the wings of Ibrahim's army, and attack
when il should see an opportunity. Ibra
him, perhaps guessed this plan and favour
ed by the defiles had sent strong columns a
gainst the Grand Viz,er's wing: leaving
IN the centre only sufficient troops to cover
his movements. He had scarcely reached
the extremity Of the wings of the Grand
Vizier. when he impetuousy attacked the
Turkish cavalry and dispersed it, and
then attacked the GRIND Vizier himself on
both TANKS.
UnprePared for this attack. and engag
ed with the Egyptian centre. which had
already broken, he hastily collected some
OF his best troops TO oppose the Egyptians,
but IN vain. Nothing remained but 10
make the enemy pay as dear as possible
ior The victory; which was unavoidable;
this was done, and the Egytians did pur
chase their triumph by sanguinary con
fict OF six hours duration The loss on
each side was nearly equal When the
Albians were dispersed, the Grand vi zier
with his faithful household troops, defend
ed himself to the utmost, till he was wound
ed and taken prisoner. The Egyptians
are SAID to be now so weakened, that even
now, II the Turkish troops in Asia Minor,
could be assembled quickly enough they
might be compelled To make most dan
serous retreat. But they need not fear
this
There is no genius or spirit in the
Councils of the Sultan, meantime the Em
peror Nicholas is acting with the greatest
magnanlmity. Count Murawleff is gone
to Alexandria TO try to make peace, and is
to threaten Mehomet, Ali with the displea
sure OF the Emperor. who will consider
nm as rebel against the Sultan, If he
does not return TO bis obedience.
State of Virginia.