Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-05-14


,uiccd TO take possession Of that city, containing
Sd. 600 iub.bitan,s.-The whole .Asiatic popula.
linn is for the Epyptians, who act az lndepen-
dent masters, in spite Of the assurances OF the
French Ambassador, and appear to take no notice
of his circumstances. lbrahinA Pacha's head
quarters are still at Koniah; but his army e1-
tends in all directions, whilst he declares that
every movement shall cease as soon as ne re-
ceives the necessary instructions from Aiexan.
dria. Admiral Roussin has taken upon himse',
a great responsibility, as he promised peace ano
vet suffers war to be carried on. 1t - true ne
excuses himself BY his not having yet received
the answer Of Mehemet Ali, as to the convention
sent to him, aud next, By the presence OF the
Russian feet, which according to the cohVen'
ton, should have been Withdrawn, put makes no
preparation for departure
The Sultan, however, cannot command Inc
elements and the cessation OF hostiitles couio NOT
be made dependent on the answer expected from
Alexandra, for it might be the wish OF Mehemeu
Ali to retard it, in order to give time to his son
to hazard final blow and attack the capital. Ii
is certain that the jealousy prevailing between
the Russians and the French, will. it lbrahim
Pacha be not forced to withdraw and eVacuate
SMYRNA, tend to the destruction OF the Porte,
for the prosperity Of the capital, and the subsls
lance OF the poorer classes are dependant on the
possesiun Of that port. II Smyrna should remain
10 foreign hands for a time only, an explosion
here will be inevitable. What an embarrassment
for all the European Powers, 1t the sultan we're
to lose his life! The presence ol the Russian ma
val forces is a necessity undsr these clrcumstan'
ces. The Sultan is aware of this, and wha'evei
Admiral Roussin may say to the contrary, the
Russians at this moment are the real supporters
Of Turkey. As token Of gratitude tor this
support the Porte has dered medals to be struck
which are to be distributed to the whule crew o
the Russian squadron, from Admiral Lazref
down tn the lowest sailor. This may cause some
surprise as It indicates closer friendship be
tween the Divan and Russia, and GOODNESS to
wards the French.
The momentary triumph Of French policy ha
been followed by another in favor OF Russia, ant
NJ de Boutaif has outdone Admiral Roussin
How long Russian influence will prevail, time
will show; it is with the Porte as with old men
they at last become childish, and the sport OF tn
world. The Sultan, on the 5th instant, invited
the English Charge to his palace, and urged hin
to unite with the French Ambassador in seriou
measures to force Ibrahim Pacha to concentrat
his army round Koniab, until the definitive con
clusion Of peace. The request OF the Sultan wa
complied with, and a Secretary Of the Frenc
Legation set out yesterday for the head quarter
Of Ibrahim, with letter from Admiral Roussin
! BY which, it is said, he is summoned to evacuat
Smyrna, and return TO the position which he oc
cupied prior to February %. This summons il
| accompanied with threat that lbrahim would ex
pose himself to conflict with France, if the sum
mons remained without effect. 1t has created
some surprise at Pera, that the Sultan shou
| have intimated his wishes to the English Charg
| d'Afaires, and not to the French Ambassado
himself. A report is generally current that
Russian corps has passed the Danube near Si'is
| tria, in order to succor the capital. This corp
is SAID to he composed Of 5000 men. with pro
portionate field artillery; another corps Of 90,
OO0 men is to follow them.
CoNsrANr1xopLE, March s.-The greatest &C
tvity prevails among the diplomatic body. /
rupture between France and Russia is apprehend
ed, if the former does not disavow the preciptat
conduct Of Admiral Roussin. That officer ne
verheless persists in demandin, the sendn
away Of the Russian fleet, and asserts that thi
may easily be done If the piH be there; that tn
vessels may be towed out by the steamboat which
Is in the great harbor. The Sultan does not ap
pear to desire their departure. However, som
voices have been heard in the Divan in support o
the French Ambassador; on the other hand. th
Divan is suspected, as, from it, since the defea
| OF the Grand Vizier, a number Of intriguss hav'
| proceeded, which have had the effect Of spread
| ing general CONSERVATION, and paralyZing thu
preparations of defence made by the Porte.
Daily conferences take place between the en-
voys Of France and England, but the latter ap
pear to act with more precaution, and merel,
to prevent any serious difficulties. Seldom ha
there been SO great schism as at present among
the diponatists Of Pera.
They certainly existed at the time OF the Greel
| insurrection, but they were attempted 10 be con
cealet. Now ii Is quite the reverse.-.fugs. Gag
LONDON, April Alt is stated that as soon a
the Egyptians took possession Of Smyrna an,
the Turkish authorities Of that city, were su
per.eded. the French and English ConsuIs pull
ed down their flags. signifying to the cornman
dant of the detachment that they would 1ui
Smyrna, unless the Egyptians should retire A
the date Of the last accounts from Constantine
pie, which come down To March 9TH. it was hop
ed an arrangement would take place.
A young lady, about eighteen years OF age, o.
respectable family. residing in the western par
Of the city, committed suicide on "Wednesday
last. by taking u quantity Of arsenic. The cause
for this rash act, appears to be 40 follows. The