The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-08-15
FOREIGN NEWS.

FOREIGN NEWS.
LONDON, Thursday, July 4.
~ . IN THE EAsT.-We have to an
,aacs on the authority of letters of the
ao,h nit. from Constantinople, that the
s s.n has not only declared war against
S Mahe,net Ali, but as supreme Caliph of
- Faithful, and Representative of the
Pr Prophet, pronounced sentence of excom-
nnn mi against the Pacha and his son
ahr.him. deposing them from the govern
r ment Of Egypt and Syria. This sentence
, .sss nronounced by his highness on the
7h the fettah or bull of malediction be-
inc prepared by the Grand Mufti, after
r,aye consultation of the most learned
Soetors Of the Mussulman law. The l4th
heing Friday, the Mahommedan sabbath,
tbe sentence of accommodation was to
he read in all the Mosques.
The Turkish fleet left the Golden Horn
n two divisions. The first sailed on the
Sth and the second on the 9th ult. They
we're to rendezvous at Gallipoll, where
10000 mariners were waiting to be taken
on board, with large quantities of militia
" and other supplies. The fleet consists
q thirty-four sail of all sizes, well equip
ned, and the sailors were in high spirits.
Previous to the sailing of the second d.
vision, the Sultan, though in extremely
bad health, went on board the Mahmoudi,
the Admiral's ship, to say few words
Of encouragement to the officers and men,
and to give them the benediction of the
Prophet. The reception of his Highness
was most enthusiastic.
Among the Englishmen on board were
Captains Walker, Connolly and Zee, the
first Of whom the Sultan raised to the
rank Of Rear Admiral. Genl. Jochmus
French officer, who served with distinc-
ton in Greece and Spain, was likewise
on board, but though known to be in the
confidence Of the Sultan, and one of the
mainsprings Of the expedition; he had de-
clned accepting any recognized rank,
choosing to appear as the friend of the
captain Pacha. The Sultan having TAX
enleave Of the officers; withdrew amid
the roar of artillery. The destination of
the fleet was Alexandria, which, it was
reported in Constantinople, Mehemet Ali
had left in defenceless condition.
s The Sultan's final resolution being COM
municated to the European Ambassador,
an Imperial Firman was prepared, which
was to be dispatched on the 18th ult., by
the Stamboul steamer, to Hafz Pacha, in
which that General is invested with the
Pachalics Of Syria and Egypt.
Since the above was written we have
received German papers, with letters from
sConstantinople of the same date as the
above. They announce that the Egyp-
tan army in Arabia, under Kirscid Pacha
has entered Bassorah; that Lord Ponson-
BY declared the time for regeneration
was past, and that acting was come at last;
and that Admiral Roussin was in the
greatest distress, France having assumed
something like the protectorship of Me
hemet Ali.
On the 9th ,llt., news reached Vienna
from Alexandria, to the effect that wal
had commenced in good earnest IN Syria
and that the troops Of Ihrahim Pacha fel
PACE from 81. their positions, fighting az
they retreated, so that the Turkish army
was encamped in the territory of Mehem
e Ali, They likewise stated that 5000
Egyptians deserted to Hafiz Pacha at thu
hrst onset. 1t appears that Ibrahim wa'
/ 40. himself present at this engagement
beng at the time at Aleppo; for the in
slant the news reached him he command
Cd the division stationed there to advanc,
and meet the enemy in the field.
10 have allowed Hafiz to approach AL
eppo undisturbed, would have been t,
permit him. to be joined by the division
commanded 60 by the Pachas Of Bagdad ant
Mossul-an error which lbraham is to-
good general to commit.
England and France must now declar
themselves y land if they would proven
europe from being involved in the blaz
~ .nls war, they must act unanimousl,
WIN good faith. No time is to be lost.
AMERICAN PosTAGE.-Among the pas
sengsrs who have reached this country il
sue Great Western, which left New Yor
~ ~ 'ne 18th ult, is a gentleman delegate
- IN special mission from the Post Oflic
Is epalment Of Washington, to the author
. .. 81 our General Post Office. TIL
oD)ect IN view is one on which, if carrie
n.o enect, will produce the greatest ad
.sa.ages ~ facilitating the commerce be
Y ,seen Great Britain and the United States
4 y. We are correctly informed, the speci;
f ,ns1,ssenger from Washington is to max
l. un enquiries into the plans Of Mr.. Row
.salu f1lil Tor the establishment of un