Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-08
From Engiish Papers.


iigh FunctiOnaries, and Ulemas-
have confided to your zeal the carrying into
Of those measures of government and admins
On, the D inciple of which was contained in the
sheriff, read at Gulhane, and wherein declar-
you the rights and immunities which had
led fitting to grant to all the subjects Of this en-
Since the re organic tion of this illustrieus
mbly, which took place at that period, every
ton has been dis cussed by il with freedom and
rtiality, a due re gard has been paid TO the pre-
'tlons OF the law the dicta es OF reason, and the
iiOns which you have come TO, have been conform
to justice and equity. feel pl asure in express
you my perfect satisfaction. Thanks be to
Almighty, the fruit of your zeal, and OF the bar
which reigns among you, has been, that 10 q
accomplished. Local committees for the Pur-
Of examining into the financial and other ara'rs
e provinces and districts in which the new sys-
is to be carried into execution have been ALREADY
olished. Capable and Eonourabe men nave Deeh
tinted as judges, fitting instructions have been
n to them with regard to their conduct, and SUI
mt remuneratiens have been assigned to them for
services they may render The question OF the
raj police Of the country has been inquired into
decided, and such measures as were deemed ne
airy have been adopted in consequence.
All the subjects Of my empire, understanding and
recatiRg the advantages, both present and future,
lese institutions, have welcomed them every
re with enthusiasm and gratitude. These facts,
ring they do the order and prosperity which
IA in the country, and the content and happiness
subjects enjoy, cannot fail to afford me the high
satisfaction.
As there are still many measures which must
from these benfcent Institutions, to your zeal
fidelity commit the drawing of them up, in the
confidence that you will bestow on them your
u serious attention.
The assurances continue to receive from those
ndly Powers who are allied by treaties to the
'.ims Porte are sach as induce nae to hope that
tain questions, now under discussion, will be
ught to a speedy and satisfactory termination.
You are Well aw are that it is my most anxious
ire TO do away with all those abuses and vexa-
rs, equally opposed to law and reason, which now
st in the country. that may thereby insure the
piness Of my subjects and the prosperity OF my
|pire
} We have already seen the happy results Of the
edom of debate and deliberation in this Assembly,
Il in accordance with the regulations to which it
how submitted. it is my sincere hope that you will,
the grace of God persevere in the iiae Oh conduct
II you have hitherto pursued.
|. Let those who may be guity Of any act contrary
them be fairly and legally accused, and 1t Judg-
Int be given ainst them, let them be promptly
+ May the Almighty preserve as all, and keep us
Ways under his gracious protection.
ADDRESS OF THE CoUxcIL.
In condescending to honor the Council Of State
tn your august presence on Sunday last, your Ma
ty has conferred upon the most signal mark OF
ur favor and esteem, and it cannot but be the most
wer ful encouragement to our efforts. We pray to
e Almighty for the prolengation Of your life,
the we'll being and prosperity Of this nation.
ae rights and immunties granted by the HAITI
herif Of Gulhane to all the empire being the basis
all the re orms to be introduced, freedom of de-
tie and the organization OF this Council have been
e imme date consequences of it. 1t will be eur
lty to conform in every thing to the dictates OF
W and reason; and to maintain to the utmost oil our
,wer the harmony which reigns among US.
f" The measures necessary 10 be adopted Tor the
gulatioa Of the nanc al affairs of the country have
en- already discussed. l. was also OF the first i'm
rtance TO fix the amount Of salary TO be paid to the
tges. This question has likewise been decided
. The public administration Of the country has
sn placed on a proper FOOTING, and the people
'erywhere rejoice in these changes. We hope that
de voting all efforts to the progress OF reform,
e shall continue to merit your Imperial approoa-
On; and fa&t, in accordance with your supreme
IN, we shall at length see every abu.e cease to
list, and justice and equity reign in their stead
>, however, the ameliorations which have been
troduced into the provinces are OF nature aItogsth
different from the system which has hitherto pre-
lied, it will be constantly necessary to watch over
d enforce their execution, and we shall take an
rly opportunity Of submitting for your Imperial
nsideration and consent certain projects relating
erete.
overs in alliance with the SJblime Porte such
we were led to hope they would be, and we pray
Almighty God to terminate these affairs to the ad.
lntage OF the Ottoman empire.
Ii being necessary that just and legal Hts
loud be inflicted all those tho guilty OF vio'
ton Of the laws penal code for this purpose is in
rogress Of compilation, which, when completed.
i'll be submitted to Your Imperial appreciation.
"The Haiti sheriff Of Culhane pointed out the ne
.ssity of limiting the duration Of military service
his question is under the consideration OF the
,uncil Of war. and the measures which are about to
adopted will afford every advantage and facility,
,th the troops and to the population Of the en-
re-"
ArrI sHnRrrr AFFIXED ny rHE SULTAN TO THE
ADDRESS
(" have received the address presented TO me by
u Council Of State. The fresh proof Of your zeal
ID devotion in carrying into effect those measures
reform the object Of which is the regeneration Of
is country, afford me the most lively satisfaction.
nee you consider it necessary to watch carefully
'er what passes in the provinces, appointing re-
ards for those who shall give proofs Of zeal and
tegrity, and awarding fitting punishments TO those
no shall be foaad guilty OF acts contrary to the
VS., you will act wisely in giving this matter your
rly consideration; and hope also that the i'm
ilitsry service will be productive OF general adva
&c II is my determination 10 present myself solemn
before this Council at the commencement Of every
.ar, as we'll for the purpose OF expressing to you
satisfaction for your past iabours, as for that OF
aking knewn to you my Imperial will relative to
ch affairs as wish 10 lay before you.
i" May the Almig fty preserve us all in the right
ay."
Tar ARxy-Jpar Office, Aprii 10 I'd Regimen,
Life Guards.-MaJor and Lisuteaant Colonel
Gorge Alexander Reid, to be Lieutenant Colonel
ID Colonel by pnrchase, vice Greenwood who re-
res; Brevet Major James M'Dou III to be Major
ID Lieutenant Colonel by purehase vice Reid
lieutenant the Hon Major Hensiker, to be Captain
: purchase, vice M'Douall; Cornet and Sub. Lieu
n ant J. X. Wedderburn, to be Lieutesasi, by pur-
,xse, vice Heuniker; Cornet the Hon Brow nlow
aarles BERTHE, from the 9th Light Dragons, TO be
ornet and Sub-Licsteuant, by purchase, vice We'd
srburs.
9th Regiment of Dragoons-Ensign Augustus Jar.
n. ,be from the 9th Foet to be Cornet by pur.
,asc vice STROBE, who retires.
Ttb n n,rnt Of I.ight Drasoops-Ensign Jossph