The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-09-18

he appears not have been sohappy He has attempt
ed 10 levy OF two per cent upon articles OF
sumption, a thing which never yet has been known,
and 10 crown the whole, he has also imposed SINH
lar tax upon articles sent tor sale into the Interior
The country is free from internal commotlon at
present
All the accounts received via Germany confirm
The defeat OF the Russian army IN CIrcassla. Accor-
cording letter from the frontiers OF Poland of thu
Is ut the great exhibition against the Lesghees
undertaken by General Grabbe, in June last, had
completely failed The failure was ascribed TO he
oostiuacy OF the general, who IN his anxiety 10
strike great blow, declined attending the recon-
mendaons of the chiefs Of the friendly tribes by
whom he was accompanied, and having penetrated
TOO far into the country, was surrounded on all
sides, and compelled to fight his way back, without
being able afford any rest 10 his troops, during four
DAYS and four nights The Russians are said to
have lost 5000 men and 80 officers In that dlsas-
trous retreat.
We find in the same journal letter from Bessara-
ba of The 10th ult., fully corroborating the above
statement. The Circassans had captured Is pieces
of artillery, IL of which were subsequently reaken
BY the Russians. The former, however, carried of
The entire of the ammunition. -Four baltalions and
upwards of 80 officers had been put the sword by
the Crcassians
TuRKEy.-Advices from Constantinople to the
10Th ult have been received Letters had reached
that capital from Treblsond stating that the Persian
troops had suspended hosttles along the Turkish
frontier The energetic presentations OF the en-.
VOWS of Great Britain and Russia had induced the
Schah TO adopt that resolution; there was conse-
quenty every hope that the difference which had
risen between Persia and Turkey would be AMIGA
bly, adjusted through the mediation of those two
Powers The Porte had transmitted orders to the
army on its way to Bagdad to suspend its march.
Nevertheless letters from Erser 'um mentioned that
Persian force had invaded the province of Van
fri
Another cloud has lowered over the brillancy Of
the British Arms. In our present number we have
not only record disasters which befel troops in
India but we have to chronicle the particulars also
of reverse in South Africa. BY the arrival of pa
pers from the Cape of Good Hope, to the 18th of
June, we learn from the official report Of the COM
handing officer of the British troops at Port Natal.
that the detachment dispatched from the Cape to
suppress the outrages of the Beers of that settlement
has been defeated with considerable loss. Having
ceived an in>olent requisiton to withdraw the Br-
fish troops from Port Natal, which was succeeded
by the lifting of considerable number of cattle
belonging to them. Captain Smith, of the 9th Re-
giment, the officer commanding, determined to at
tack the camp of the Beers at ConRella whe re they
had collected in great force. The insigniticance
of the detachment, however, as compared with
the force to which it was opposed, and the non-ar
rival of the boat containing an howitzer and an ar
tery officer in time, compelled Captain Smith to
make the attempt under great disadvantages. These
added TO other casualties, compelled the British de-
Dutch encampment was 5000 strong when the troops
arrived, and afterwards obtained reinforcement Of
POO men The Beers said to be able to muster
1000 men, The chief Panda had sent to offer Captain
Smith his services, which, although declined in the
first instance, will now, most likely, be accepted
Other ,tive leaders appear equally disposed TO as
sist the British forces The detachment at the dis
posal of Captain Smith consisted only OF subaern,
and II privates of the Royal Artillery subaltern,
sergeant and 2prlvates of the Royal Sappers; cap
tains 2subalterns, serjeants and 100 rank and file
of the 9th Regiment; and mounted orderles Of
the Cape Rifles. We regret to learn that Lieuten-
ant Wyatt r. A., was killed, and the two captains
of the 9th severely wounded. 1t appears from the
letters that the encampment of the Beers is distant
about three miles from the entertainment of the
troops, in a westerly direction, and that the road
and approaches to the Notifications OF the Dutch
have mangroye trees on one side, and the water on
the other No sooner had the troops arrived at
Congella than a muderous fire was poured upon
them from behind these trees, not an enemy being
IN sight The troops returned the fire, but of COURSE
with little effect, and the engagement lasted three
quarters of an hour, when the detachment was
forced to retire, leaving two field pieces behind.
syria
Our advices from Syria up to the 30th ul., only
Selim Bey the envoy of the Sultan, was IL the in
terror with one of the Seraskiers secretaries, col
Letting the opinions of the most influential to the
real of their feelings far as Omer Pacha is
concerned Opinions very materially, some being
in favor of the Pacha, others DESTROYS OF being
ruled by Christian prince.
Letters from Alleppo not of very pacific cha
racter. They speak unfavorably of the expedition
Tor navigating the river Euphrates.
News of the Turco Persian disturbances having
reached lhis place. the Albanans brought here to
collect the Taxes from the msunlain, ordered to
proceed to Bagdad via Aeppo, to render their SER
vices
The mountain is very quiet, although reports are
industrousy circulated that the Druses in arms,
and about to make attack upon the village of
Zahle, occupiedby the Marontes.
The East
The conference that took place on the Sd between
the British Envoy and Refs Effendi, is said TO have
terminated by Sir ). Canning having declared, III
the name of his government, that England was re-
solved no, to submit to any furtheHnracons of the
commercial treaty, either IN the shape OF monoPolies
or other evasons both of the letter and spirit OF that
convention.
Advices from Constantinople confirm the general
mpre ssion that the quarrel of Persia with the Porte
is on the eve of adjustment.
No news had arrived from the Persian frontier
since the 3lst utimo The Porte, however, was not
inactive.
The "Augsburgh Gazette in letter from Con-
stanlinope, dated the 10th ultimo, announces with
confidence that the dispute between Turkey and
Persia will be amicably adjusted.
India and China.
Geographic dispatch from Marseilles, dated the
Both ult announces the arrival at that place OF the
overland mail from India. The intelligence il
brings painfully confirms the apprehenslons which
from Jelalabad. The Great Liverpool which
reached Marseilles on Tuesday morning, is the
bearer Of the most melancholy accounts from the
camp of General Pollock. These accounts come
down to the 22nd of June. Disease excessive heat
scarcity OF provisions, and the simeon, had deci-
mated the troops; and discomfort at the state OF In
action in which they were kept is said to have been
at Its height. AS was anticipated, Ukbar Khan had
possessed himself of the Bala Hissar, and of the
treasures that were deposited there. The Governor
General had, however, left Gen. Pollock to act ac-
cordiug to his own judgment. Symptoms of mutlny
had manifested themselves among the Skhs. The
accounts from Candahar are to the llth of June,
but are wholly devoid of interest. Nothing of i'm
portance had occurred in China. 1t was rumored
that the Emperor had taken refuge in Tartary. The
preparations for march Chapoo were COM
pleted, but the troops remained inactive, and, ap.
parently, disheartened.
The preparations for marching upon Chapoo were
completed but the army remained in a state of in
action, and seemed to be completely overcome by
encouragement.
Our position in Chin sis but little changed since
e e 4.