Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-21
Correspondence Of the He rald.l

tant SUBJECT and hasten TO give the readers OF the
New York Herald such particulars have yet tran
spired. No decided blow had been struck at the
time of our last news from Alexandria, which is of
the TIA instant, although it is more than probable
that unless the Pacha re,ented within day Of
that date the bombardment OF Alexandria would take
place The four Consuls were at Alexandria, hour
" expecting to betake thems elves board the
bned squadron, and il required very skillful ma
neuvering on the part of Mehemet Ali to detan them
so long. He evidently altering his announced de-
termination and is sensible of the ruitless nature OF
any defence he can make against the terrific force
which will be brought against him in the event of his
continued obstinacy The Pacha is playing deep
hide and seek sort OF game, and pretends to be de-
sirous of accommodation; he also abscnts himself
from important poma'ic meetings, under pTetence
OF indsposion, bat the real fact that he is DESTROYS
of proouging negotiations until the setting in OF the
gales which invariably prevail ON that coast about
this season, and which violent TO compel all
shipping to keep clear of the land for
period. This would allow the scheming Pacha
much additional time for preparations, and be at
tended with great disadvantage TO the combined
squadron.
On the 5th instant, the day allowed as the second
and last delay for M.hemet's considerations of the
terms proposed by the ultimatum-the four Consuls
in company with Rifat Bey went to Mehemet's pa
lace to know his determination but indisposition
was pleaded by the Pacha, and Samy Bey and Bog
hos Bey were deputed 10 receive them Il ne same
reply was given them the 18th ut. however,
it seems there is doubt but that the Pacha would
gladly to terms, and he has offered the Sultan
be satisfied with Egypt and Acre, provided he be
allowed the Cover OF Syria for life; and
dition Of this being granted he is willing to restore
the Turksh leet. His son, Ibrahim, perceiving the
consequences which will ensue from his fathers
rashness, has eagerly offered announcement in his
right Of the hereditary possession Of Syria, and
general council Of the Ministers aad Sheiks have gi
! ven favorable decision towards an accommodation
The Consuls have informed the Pacha that they have
no instructions 10 alter the spulations Of the Ult
matum and consequently could accept nothing short
OF its complete fuifillment Admiral Stoplord and
the Austrian Admiral, Band'cza, had been on shore
in state to the palace, and were received with much
honor by Mehemet. The British and other resi-
beats at Alexandria ere in state Of great alarm,
and were fully prepared for instant departure. In
the meantime, Mshemet is making ev .ry preparation
for resistance, and Il 900 people said TO be
ployed in the construction of various outworks and
redoubs for the defence and protection of the har
bor-cannon and bombs placed along the line of
shore, wit n view to the protection If the town,
and is said that he is arming ter line OF battle ships
and several frgates m order TO attack the spadr
| Ibrshin Pacha was at Marasch with some ten thou
sand men, and il is believed about to march to-
| wards Cons tantinC pie.
The news from Beyrout is 10 the effect Of that port
being in perfc, state Of blockade and the coast OF
Syria is declared in state OF siege. The Powerful,
| Edinburgh, Thunderer, Gauges, Benbow, Castor,
Csrys fort, and Gorgen war steamer, are ring broad
side close to the town. and Admiral stopford sa2ed
/ ~
the Princess Charlotte AMI Belierophon.
The French feet, in the command Of Admiral HUI
goa wGs last seen near Cergo, and was then under
stood TO be bound for the coast OF Syri,, and il is
said that the French Admiral has received instrue-
ons 60 avesd, by every,possble means, any collision
with the British fleet The Prussian consul at Alex
sndris has warned his countrynen OF the danger
they incurby remaining any longer there, and Admi
raj Stopford has issued similar warning TO the Bril-
fish residents. The Russian fleet, at the time Of
our latest intelligence, was waiting at Sobsstopol
IA IF Ia Lnet d..
smaller vessels of war, and twenty thousand men
were expected to embark in IL for Constantinople
The Russian government Is carefully watching the
movements of he Mediterranean squadron.
In regard TO the probability of war between this
country and France, think that, notwithstanding
the blusterng Of the French journals, and the
mous naval and military preparations bv tbeFrcnch
government, yet the probability Of war hiss greatly
decreased THERE'S little doubt but that the motives
which !imputed 20 Theirs IN the first outbreak Of
his preteaded warbe views, were strictly correct,
and have equal confidence N asserting that Louis
.. Phi ppe has been induced to look fsvorsbly the
| prospects Of war, soely with view to get these
enormous preparations for the fertilization and pre-
tended defence of Paris. Who is there so simple
hut that la the ditto uy az keeping Down insur.
reetion at Paris Louis Philippe has long medta-
ted this darling schsme efforts around Paris, which
! will enable him TO overcome she dangers hitherto
perienc OIL and he has sided with Theirs in
ing an air oC warke Intentions, wholly and sole "
| that he msy obtain che necessary mcans.ef accom-
plishing his object. AZ yet the Psrisisss are ssi
awake IL; che fe OF steel aed gunpowder is yet
raging in all its fury. and the Patriot King is
| aetrely engaged in experimenting the digging out
Of foundations for theforts around Paris The funds
have not experienced any further decline since my
last letter, and the Paris funds have certainly be-
| come more steady, although nov exceedingly low
however, the general feeling in the best informed
quartess is thai France will not interfcre IN behalf
efthc fscha. or at leasill not tai up in hi.
defence ef course, all opnion on this matter must
be regapded as Of little real value, ssd it is inn o.si
Ole to tea you how the face Of things may change,
even in a. hour IL is most probable that, before
kave closoi this letter, the -Four Conszls cM SAGE
| n handed from France SeGsoR f.<- her preesni
,eeriiks preparations.
| SORTS ~ CisADt.-Ther was a steeple chase
near Montreal on Thursday az last week, and tie
Montreal papers speak an highterns OF the style ia
wheb che riders cleared the fences ami other OBJ
1 structis1s in their route.
The races and regatta al st. Jobss the 9th and
10Th insts, were rery pu~erousIy and fasLionabIy
attended, aaS the racing and 70 wing excellent