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SILAS BURNS, PROPRIETOR, BUILDER OF
- STEAM ENGINES AND GENERAL MACHINIST.
The establishment has been successful operation
about and has turned of the best STEAM
ENGINES and SAW MILLS that have operated in this
any other State.
Orders solicited Steam Engines and Saw Mills Mill
Gearing and Machinery of description be completed
the Raleigh and CASTOR Rail Road will enable me to fill
with dispatch and punctuaty all orders after the 1st of
July.
The following certificate will show the character of the
work executed at the above Works:
"AUBRY Cumberland, May Is, 1852
'Mr. ILAs BURNs-Dear Our Engine and Mills made
Shops have been at work nearly two months and
fully meet our expectations. The ENGINE to and
STRENGTH and DURABILITY is inferior to
the class made here elsewhere The
Mills with smoothness and speed truly astonishing
In ordinary saving cut in common sized log foot in
33I seconds per minute. We have however,
through feet log seconds the rate of 3 feet
can cut feet per minute. The only objection have
heard urged it takes hands to haul logs and
JONES BARBEE."
June 2, 1852. So
RLEASANT GROVE MALE ACADEMY,
E Wake Forest ". C.--WILLIAM NJ. CRENSl1AW, A.
b. Princpa-The Seventh Session of this institution will
the 2nd Monday in January next Tuition from
81 S15 per session. The Academy situated mile from
Foresve The location of this institution for health NOR
aty convenience cannot be surpassed by any. The
Trustees this school have than realized their expec
tations Mr. CRENsHAw teacher and wou to the
public thorough scholar and good Instructor
Board be had at So per month For further particulars
address DIR. Wesley HAKISFlELD, .
Forestville, Wake Co, N. c.
Nov 23, 1858. 3-H
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WHEAP BOOTS !-CHEAP BOOTS! I-GEN-

~HEAP BOOTS !-CHEAP BOOTS!i-GEN-
u teren wish to inform you that VIC have now on
large stock of Cakin Dress and Waterlroof
every variety. Indeed stock of this kind of
goods entirely large and do not intend to let It
hand until another shall hurry them of
price that great bargains may be expected
81 soc, 800 and So, pair.
Gentlenen shall sell them cheap, and you all know
that when say cheap mean cheap.
The above Boots suitable for dress and business pur
poses, and will be sold at prices from 81 80 up.
Bring along the CASH and the Boots will be yours.
Come quick YOU will be too late for the bargains
selling at the Ladies' Saloon, Norfolk, Va.
zfsW. H. ADDINGTON & CO..
Nov Goth 1853. c.
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Special Express Notice,
ID

Special Express Notice.
SOUTHERN ENTERPRISE.-PARISE AND
y KINGS Express Betceen Lynch6urg and Petersburg
We ha We this day concluded contract for the exclusive
privilege and of all Packages and Parcels going be-
Hill and Lynchburg, and by Messrs. Fagg, Caldwell
Co.'S line of Stages We now prepared Light
Packages and Parcels through hours and at
duced rates. PARlSEN q hlN0, fetefsnnrg
September 13, 1888 SD SD
NIEW FIGURING MILL.-THE SUBSCRIBERS
NEW FIGURING MILL is in successful opera
ton and he is turning superior article of flour
He ready for custom, which he respectfully soclts
The best cash prices paid for wheat
NV Mills are situated within about two miles of Raleigh
o1s on !" ainu' ofeeN W. F. COLLINS.
septs27, 1888, ~ - so--tf
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10000 Dollars Wanted.

OU,OOU
TNNHE CAPE FEAR AND DEEP RIVER
I'll Navigation Company desirous of borrowing THlR
TY THOUSAND DOLLARS for the purpose of complet-
ing their improv
According the provisions of the amended charter pass
ed session of the General Assembly, the COmpa
ny will issue coupon bondsn of not than One
thousand dollars less than Five hundred dolarspaya
City of New York five years after date and bear
ing interest payable seni-annuay at the place Am
pie and undoubted security will be given
Those wishing loan any portion of said will please
address the Treasurer at Peterborough Chatham County,
n c., by the Goth january, 1854.
HENRY A. LONDON,
Treas. c. +. & ID. r. Nav. Co.
The Raleigh Star and Wilmington Commercial will please
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GALL AT PESCUD'S DRUG STORE FOR YOUR
supplies of American and Foreign PERFUMERY, TOOTH
and HAIR Brushes COARSE and FINE CoMBs SCARS and
SHAVING CREAMS, PoMADEs and HAIR OILS
Pescud keeps large stock and sells at small advance 10
consumers and the trade.
ID
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August 29th, 1858.

SALE OF VALUABLE REAL EsTATE.-
- IN Eou,rY.-Ex Pare Petition, Margaret Jones and
others Pursuant to order made at Fall Term of the
Court of Equity for the County of Wake, A d. 1858, the
undersigned Clerk and Master will proceed to sell the
promises the fourth Saturday in January next being the
2S day. the lands in the p!eadings mentioned in the Elk
mey the property of the late William Jones' deceased all
living and being Wake Forest College in the
County of Wake, aforesaid
To-wit Lot of ground embracing four bounded
the uorh side by the street passing the south side of the
College, the by Jno B. Whites land, the south
by VIM Jones land which he resided and the east
by the Hotel lot The other lot parcel of land known
which Mrs Ryan lived for several years. bound
ed the north by the lots of the College the east by
front street, the south by Red Hill Branch and the
by back street.
The other tract of land embracing 40 less
situate Red Hill Branch and adjoining lots Nos. 62
and 80, and touching the Forestvle and Oxford road
TERMS OF SALE. Bonds with two good sureties, payable
six date of sale. Five per cent of purchase
money to be paid in cash at time of sale.
ED. GRAHAM HAYWOOD, C. & NJ f.
Raleigh Dec. 2S 1853. 13-w&Swtd.
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wW7JNDOW GLASS.-A LARGE SUPPLY OF ALL
w SIZES AND QUALITIES kept on hand or ordered,
IN sIit any size sash at very low rates.
NSo GOOD supply of PUTTY. Dealers will please give
ne chance to fill their orders before buying elsewhere If
thew want good bargains. T. +. PESCCD.
Sept. r. 1853 90
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ENOR CHRISTMAS !-TIIE SUBSCRIBERS HAV-
II ING just returned from Northern City with rich
articles in their lne take this method of call
ing the attention of ladies and gentlemen to the variety of
their goods suitable for Christmas presents
FANCY GOODS-Fne leather reticules, plain aud fancy
embroidered Baskets, French Cups and Sauce China flow
and Candestcks POremOnnies and Neccessares
jet and gilt Bracelets papiermache work boxes Tea ses
China gilt edge Cups and Saueers Ivory Chessnen, fine
Cutlery Kid India Rubber and Wax Dolls, asst crying
babies fine China Children Tea and Dinner setts assorted
games, Boys Guns, &c. &c.
ings-banks beautiful Water-works, fine French Toys, Me
nageres Showghts Farm Yards Inboxes Bureaux, Tool
Banks Kitchen furniture Cooking Stoves, Pewter Tea ses
Candle lescs Chandeliers Baskets, Tin Bedsteads singing
men, &C.. &c.
C0NFECTIONARIES.-R -Raisins, Pruncs Currents Figs,
Citron assorted Candies sot Bordeaux Almonds Wanuls
Peccannus Palmnuts, Fiberts, Preserves and Pickles,
Brandy Peaches, &c, &c. Call and see at
F. MAHLER'S & co.
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1e,KY LIGHT" EVANS & COOKE, 40 29,
" 81 Chem Place Have received their entire Fall purchase
s Goods which are open for Inspection:
OIL W. m if unnecessary to speak of their cheapness as it
rerecv understood py that Evans Cooke believe
Gack sales and short profits and as usual are aReH ol
all competition. E' A-'' Sc
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@4INTS AND OIIS.-A VERY LARGE SUPPLY
Of all kinds of PAINTS, OILs and VARNIsHEs to hand
and for SALE lower than can be bought eiSeneTe on the
most accommodating terms by T. +. FEoCOD.
| oo--
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EDOULTRY. TO THE POULTRY DEALERS, AND
II Planters funciers tho South The Subscriber is
prepared tie fill orders any extent for any known
rety of choice imported and domestic Fowls Geese Ducks
Turkeys and Pea and Guinea Fowls, and will sell
stock by the pair trio lot at very reasonable prices
will all birds sold by to be equal in all respects
any the country Stock be safely sent to any part
the United States.
No charge made for cages. J.W. PLATT,
Rhnebeck, y. Y.
January 5, 1854, Ii
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0IFT BOOKS FOR 1854, IN RICH AND ELE-
IN giant Bndings-The Lily of the Valley; The Remem-
ber Me- The Gift of Friendship; The Gift of Love Hero
Gift; The Leaflets of Memory The Gems of Beauty Lit
crary Gift for 1854, Edited by Miss Emily Perciyal:
For sale by sss- - w. L. POMEROY. r
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lust RECEIVED AT PROCTERS.-RIBB'D
81 Cotton Drawers.
breasted Merno Under Shrts-a superior article
20 doz dress Shirts and Collars l. PROCTER. .
December l. 1858. g.
A FRESH SUPPLY OF SARATOGA WA
N TER. For sale by HAYWOOD SCOTT.
September 9, 1858. ..'- -t-.r So
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- MILL FOR SALE!!-The subscriber having made
other arrangements offers for sale No
horsepower STEAM ENGINE and SAW MILL which he
warrants be inferior to Engine of the same capacity
Engine and Saw Mill have been fully tested he deems
unnecessary say than refer persons wishing to
purchase Messrs Sias Burns Albert Johnson any
~ THEO II. SNOW.
R,leicb Dec Il 1S53 l3-tf
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IyIGARS AND CHEWING TOBACCO.-THE
Olorer of the WEED will be glad hear that the sub
scrber has received invoice of Superior Cut
and Lump Chewing Tobacco, various brands, and some
p F. PESCUD.
Sent ID 1S53 So
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HNALL, Is53.-THE SUBSCRIBER HAS FOR THE
past receiving his usual large supply of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS, comprising varied assort-
ment Fall Winter trade which has been purc-
ased invariably Cash. which he the pub
lie generally he furnish at prices to please His Stock
consists of nearly thing wanted by the Farmer and
Mechanic also the City Trade and would respectfully in
'i'e al " " "-- - JAMES McKIMMON
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-02-01

Lot of new and splendid Pianos of fashionable style
~ - Nc. MUSIC STORE.
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MANSION HoTEL. sALIsRURY, n. c.

NEANSION HOTEL, SALISBURY, n. c.
IVH undersigned having taken charge of this long
tabished HOTEL, situated the North Corner of the
Court House. respectfully informs the travelling public that
which this House has heretofore sustained for its
comfortable accommodations abroad No pains expense
call From her long experience she is confident will
have to complain.
The House WILL all times, be supplied with sufficient
number of we'll trained and attentive servants and the fur
niture kept in the best order.
THE TABLE shall constantly be supplied with the very
best the market command
THE STAGE OFFICE for all the principal Stage Lines
kept this Hotel The great Northern and Southern
Mail Lines arrive and depart Daily also, the Western via
Linconton TO Ashevle Tr-weckly.
THE STABLES attached to the Hotel large, comfor
table, and attended by the best Osters in the country
Trustin by strict attention to the wants of the pub
lic only retain the liberal patronage heretofore be-
slowed the Hotel but to merit increase.
ANN BROWN.
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MIEW ARRIVAL at the YARIETY STORE

N EW ARRIVAL at the VARIETY STORE
Raa he @ @ G informs t tine he
his old stand and has just returned from the North where
he selected good of articles usually kept
Family Grocery and Confectionery
GROCERIES Java Laguira and Rio Cofces; Clarified,
Pulverized Crushed and Brown Sugar. Wax, Sperm Ada
mantinc and Taow Candles; Moasscs and Sugar House
Syrup Apple Vinegar Tomato and Walnut Catsups Fish,
meg Ginger Mace Cloves, Cinnamon, Spice Sal Soda, &c
Trunks, Valises, Carpet Bags Walk
ing Canes Umbrellas Wool and Cotton Cards. Nails full
assortment of Ware Horse Combs and Brushes Plough
sells, Horse Buckets Broonls, Baskets, &c.
CoNFECTIoNARY, &c-Soda Crackers, Raisins, Figs,
Prunes Currants Ctron Sarnes, Pickles. Chocolate Pre-
served Ginger Pears Dansons Pine Apples Peaches Qun
and LINES; Olives Almonds Filberts Palm Nuts Pecan,
(by the bag H. Tobacco Snuff Soaps Cologne Looking
GLASSES and Fireworks, together with many other articles
too numerous to mention
MUSICAL Observation-Disclosures Violns Quit
ars, Banjos, Tamborines, Ffcs, Flutes &c.
HENRY KEIM.
Auoust 1858 S2-tf
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SUPERIOR GREEN TEA.
- Superior Black Tea.
Quincy and Hemp Bagging.
Bale Rope and Twine. For sale by
Raleigh Oct 18TH 1853 90
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ELUTES, FLAGEOLETS AND FIFE'S FOR
=. fSaii SslI at the 1 Nn' o' n c. BOOKSTORE.
poIa;ob Nov IA 1S53 104-
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EDANK OF THE STATE OF NORTH CARO-.
IDLINA.-A Dividend of Fire per cent, the Capital
Stock of this Bank for the last months has this day
been decared-payabe the Principal Bank, the first
MONDAY in january next, and at the BIanches fifteen
days thereafter. ssSz .s5&e c.. DEWEY, Cashier,
Raleigh, Dec. 9Th, 1858. 81
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EAREss GOODS.-PRINTED & FANCY BERAGES
H1 Lawns Organdi and Printed Cambrics,
Plaid Ginghams and Silk Lustors,
Black Groe DeRhne Silk and Plain black DeLaine,
Cambria Jackonete, Swiss, Checked Null and Nansuck
Musns, a great variety,
]. BROWN.
Raleigh 1852. "a
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lNprtb-C -Carolina 5taulara
IS PUBLISHED wEEKLT AND sEMI-wEEkLf BY
WILLIAM w. H OIL EN-,
ED,ro, Ann PRoPRIEroR.
ED1ron AND PRoPRIEroR.

.;sements not exceeding fourteen lines will be in
time for one dollar and twenty cents for each
uunt sS insertion those Of greater length in proportion @
Adycrse,r in the Weekly Paper, free of charge Our
hyeg also sp for ADVERTISING BY THE YEAR are as follows
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II EATHER FOR sPRING SALES, Who'll

y EATHER FOR SPRING SALES, WHOLE
-HA SALE AND RETAIL.-Wc respectfully inform
friends and the public that have large and most
excellent Stock Of Leater and F{uingS, for the Spring
Trade which will sell low any other establishment
South of New York. and for less price than they be had
there expenses of travelling freight &C. considered
All Of purchases having been made from the In?por
tes and Manufacturers by the whole package, and
the advantage of receiving Leather regularly from
TanneI places in to sell Goods above stat
ed Those who wish to buy lose BY stock
examination and believe shall be able please
both to price and quality Below We enulnerae some OF
the leading articles viz:
of Crawford's Calf Skins (ihis maker had the
premium awarded to him ct the Worlds Fair held in
London in 1S51.)
40 dozen French Skins, best quality,
40 &" American Calf Skins,
80 90 Lining and Binding Skins,
10 Z" Morocco Skins,
600 Sides Oak Tanned and He1nlock Sole Leather,
so :" Band Leather
Lasts BootTrees Shoe and Boot Makers Tools of every
kind, Tanners and Curriers' Tools.
Also, Scwed BroganS of manufacture, warranted
to give satisfaction and other articles too
MENTION at No p, Old street. opposite b. p Harrisons
Saddlery. F. \. & II. Ii. FORD.
n b We pay the highest price in cash for Green and
Dried Hides delivered to us at our Store.
Petersburg, Nav 3, 1852. IT,
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a BEAUTIFUL OCTAVE MELODEoN,
"A with three beautiful Pedals for inspection and sale
at the fefs5 - - 5MOSIC,s2 tOlsE- o-
X MOTHER SUPPLY OF NEW AND FASH
iAEioNABLE Moste recea'eo Ut 'ne A1 mI1sJe STORE
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w OUR SPRING STOCK of Foregn and domestic
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, is complete: The
is large and commanding. COUNTRY MERCHANTS
invited call and examine styles and prices feeling
confident that offer great Inducements any Job
bng House, North or South.
STEVENSON & WEDDELL.
Sycamore street, Petersburg, Va.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-08

Tho Emperor has, with lively salts ACTION made himself
acquainted with Lord Carendon despatch Of the esd OF
March. His MsjesJ eougratulses himself on
that his views and those Of the English Cabinet entirely
conclude on the subject the political combinations which
would be chiefly necessary avoid In the exremecase
land have equally heart prevent all events to do
Law as long possible Sharing generally the opinions ex.
pressed by Lord Clarendon the necessity Of tho pooug.
ed maintenance OF the existing state Of things In Turkey
the EMPEROR nevertheless cannot abstain from advert ng
to special point which leads him suppose that the @
formation received by the British Government alto
geher In accordance with Il refers the humanity
Of treating her Christian subjects.
Putting aside many other examples to the contrary OF
an old date Ii L. for all that notorious that recently the
crueltes committed by the Turks Bosnia forced hundreds
OF Christian families to seek refuge In Austria In other
respects without wishing this occasion to upon
discussion as to the symptoms OF decay, more ess owl
dent presented by the Ottoman Power the greater or
less degree OF vitality which its internal constitution may
RETAIN the Emperor will readily agree that the best
OF uphoding the duration Of the Turkish Government
not to hsrrass IL by overbeang demands, supported 10
manner humistng to its Independence and It's dignity
His Majesty Is disposed he has BEEN upon
this SYSTEM with the clear understandings however
the same rule OF conduct shall be observed without dis
tnctou, and unanimously by each Of the great Powers
and that Of them shall take advantage the weak
Of the Porte obtain from il concessions which
might turn to the prejudice Of the Others This principle
being laid down. the Emperor declares that he is ready to
labor, in concert with England at the common work OF
proonging the existence Of the Turkish Empire setting
aside all Of alarm the subject Of Its dissolution
entire confidence in the upgbncss of his sentiments and
the hope that on this bass his alliance with England
| cannot fail to become stronger.
ST. Petersburg, April 8, Q6,) 1883.
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RANGE OF THE THERMOMETER
AT A0RRLS'Bootstore, 81 Main street, Aprl 9Th.
s'e ss' IL G,s'''f' '0Sss!oet'

sw DIR. q. II. BRAINERD would inform the public
that he waiting for the Committee cor.i ondenee Rich
Monday, May LIST, 1884, from to IL A. NJ l to =
P NJ My stay Short
;ci City, stating case
the eyeba snA large also whether the stands out
promptly or =. 70! 'so dollars obtain sdssei or
deducted. The poor favorably considered.
DR BRAEKp has restored perfect sight, cases OF
partial and total blindness OF from weeks to %
from 10 seconds TO minutes application by scientific method
Of his discovery, without cutting. pain or wash
Dr. B. has also, Of inflammation various and
AvAd grades pain from, and intolerance Of light farsshted
loss of sight from and OF which
nave remained permanen o the presen moment.
evidence the stated may be
ad Of treated published in the city
paper Many those person, may
iernents the CO that be presented.
p above. hours and Those Who do not
j.si-n
sS- DUNLOP MoNcURE CO. Of the trade
Iery their choice New Or Sugar and
dolar the brig Cleopatra take place Mt
o'clock
Sale without regard to weather. sps
~ MOTHERS BtI-tsr CiIUIBs-Ihesr Cloths nov
acknowledged thu perfect and speedy reefo pain In
breasts Of rursing mother arising from cold other
and to anrd the only complete se,On against that
distressing aietioa BRK,sr known to the world
th,dsy They without the discomfort to the
dsgesable symptom OF hardness inflammation
exhibits ITSELF they guaranteed to give relief
nd in tho Rising Breast There thou
lands who suffer deaths during the period OF nursing Direction,
using these Cloths accompany them.
remittance Of $500, accompanied by 70 cents worth
postage stamps 'eeare he prompt transmission BY mail OF
pair Cloth, any part United States.
ADJ d GRAY Wholesale and Retail Agents.
mhs III Main street, Rchmoad, Virginia
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20 Treaty, 1t is said has been agreed upon at Con-
siantinope between the Porte and the Western Powers
the chief points Of which are as follows:
j. The Porto engages never to negotiate with Russia
without the intervention Of the Western Powers
2 Amelioration OF the condition Of the Cbristians
poin.s.
]. Abolition ofthe pol-tax (haratasch)
e. Right OF Christians TO be admitted as witnesses In
Judicial proceedings.
Right to hold landed property without distinction Of
nationality or religion
The civil rights Of the Christians admitted In the mr.
my and the civil service.
The destination OF the English and French force, IA N
be left 10 the decision OF the Sultan
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THE EARL OF CLARENDON TO sir O. H. SEYMOUR.
(Sser,t and eonfdeniiaL)


FOREIGN OFFICE. March 90, 1853.
Sir Your de'patches Of the 2ls. aud 22d ul, have
been laid before the Queen.
need not you that tho opinions Of Ills Tmperi
al Majesty have received from Her Maestys Government
the anxious and deliberate consideration tina their mpor
lance demands and although her Majestys Government
ieel compelled TO adhere TO the principles and the policy
laid down in Lord Rusels despatch of the OH of Fe-
bruary yet they gladly comply with the Kmperors wish
that the subject should be further and frankly discussed
The generous confidence exhibited by the Emperor emit
tles llIs Imperial Majesty to the cordial declaration
of opinion the part Of Her Majestys Government who
arc fully aware that, 10 the Of any understanding
With reference to future contingencies being expeden
indeed possible, the word Of His Imperial Majesty would
be preferable 10 any convention that could be framed
Her jestys Government perseyefe in the belief ha,
Turkey su possesses the elements Of existence and thev
consider that recent have proved the
the opinion expressed IN the despatch Of my peJeces
sor, thot there was no sufficient for ntimrting t
the sultan that he keep peace at home or
friendly relations with his reighbors.
Her Mrj sty's Government have accordingly learnt
with sincere shsction that the Emperor considers him.
cell even more Interested tnan England in preventing
Turkish catastrophe because they are convinced tba,
upon the policy pursued by Ills Imperial Majesty towards
Turkey viii many depend the fastening or the indefinite
posponemcnt oan event which every Power in Enope
concerned IN avertug. Her Majestys Government arc
convinced that nothing IL calculated to precpitae
that event than the prediction of s being a,
haodi that nothing can be fatal the vitality oi
Turkey than the assumption Of its rapid and inevitable de
cay; and that ifbc opinion of the Enperor that tho
OF the Turkish empire numbered became notorious
~ do"h'dll must occur even than His Imperial
Maj atty now app,arS to expect.
But, on the snppo'ition that from unavoidable causes
the catastrophe did take place, her M stys
entirely shac the opinion Of tie Emperor that the occu.
patton OF Constantnople by either OF the great Powers
"oui be incompatible With the present balance Of power
and the maintenance Of peace In Europe aud must AZ
be regarded as mpnsbc that there are no elements for
the e-constructon OF B,zntinc empc tina, the sys
tenadc mi..o,cnmcnt Of Greece OF r. no cnc,uts;.
ma AZ . liz 4 O.
are no materials for provincial communal government
anlchy would he tho result Of leaving tho provinces
Turkey IN tHem'e!ye5, or permitting them tp form sepa
rate replblicl
Tae Emperor h-s announced that, sooner than permit
settlement ~ The question by any ore of these m,ih
DDS, be will Le prepared foF wGa any hoard and how