The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-08-30
IMPORTANT FROM SYRIA,

APPOINTMENT OF THE TURKISH ADMIRAL AS COVER
J NoR-GENERAL OF sYRIA-ARRIYAL OF THE BRITISH
ADMiRAL-sTATE OF THE CHRISTIANS IN DAMAs-
Gus.
Correspondence of the Boston Traveller
BEIRUT, Syria, July IS, 186O.-Mustapha Pasha,
Admiral of the Turkish naval forces in the Medi-
terranean, has been appointed Governor General
al interim, and confidence is being gradually re.
stored so far the safety of Beirut itself is con-
cerned. Admiral Mustapha Pasha was for several
years In the British navy, and is regarded a
European in his feelings and tactics. He speaks
English very well, and is regarded as a civilized
man.
There are now eighteen vessels of war in the har-
Dor, all OF them so situated that their guns bear
directly upon the town. Everybody is now on the
qua CUe for occupation of the country by French
troops, as news has been received that several
thousand have left France for this place. 1t is
greatly to be feared that such an occupation will
cause bloody scenes in the interior cities, "but if
war must come, let it comel'' An occupation of
Syria would be the signal of the removal of the
"Slck Man" from the stage of action
Damascus is still in most deplorable condition
Nothing like peace, order, tranquility safety
have yet been restored The new Governor Gene
raj seems to be smoking his pipe without concern
leaving the government of the city to the mob.
letter, showing the present condition of Chris
tians there, from Rev. Smylie Robson, of the Eng
lish Missions, has been received in Beirut to-day
from which | have been permitted to make a few
extracts.
DAMASCUS, July 1G.-YOu will excuse the brevitv
OF my letters. We are to this hour every moment
in peril of having our throats cut The CITY is still
under the control OF the murderers and not of the
government. Numbers, some of whom have no
claim on me but that of misery, hang on me for
help and advice when | cannot help myself or de-
termine what should do. Nv anxieties and occu-
patlons are unceasing. | have seen reason to give
up the hope of security which, for a few days |
ventured to cherish intend to leave this as soon
as know what Mr.. G. will do, and as soon as get
the miserable remnants of our people disposed Of
crushed and tramnlad inf he duct No
breathe the air of heaven only from hour to hour
at the will of the murderers of our brethren The
government has not shown any vigor yet, and our
new Commander in Chief instead of fastening with
his troops TO protect u.s. is in the Bukaa waiting for
Fuad Pasha, so that Fuad's entrance NAV be
with sufficient eclat!
"The dogs are eating the unbured dead Rob-
bers still ransack the ruins; women girls and
children are still slaves in the power of the rufans
who spoiled their homes, murdered their protec-
tors, and brutaly carried them off.
In the streets we meet former acquantauces
disguised In the dress and turbans of Mosems
"Ihe miserable, crushed, naked skulkino survi
vors know not what to do or who to trust Fear
and anxiety swallow up sorrow for the murdered
"Ihe past Is like horrible and incredible dream
The future is darkness, terror and despair In the
morning say, Would God it we're evening"
and in the evening We say, would God it were
morning.
"Nobody now wants to appear as a Frank Nav
God have mercy on this miserable remnant!
''Brethren, pray for u.s.
81 do all can to help every poor Protestant who
survives, and other also. But have no resources
yet but my own salary. Some money is due me
here, but cannot get plaster of it, nor can
sell my furniture. No Christian, not even one of
the Consuls, has yet returned to his house. except
myself.
"a. KS wife says she will go to Beirut when l
go. This is always the answer | get from those
who ought to go by the first safe opportunity.
may never live to go, and if do, may find ithard
to take myself, without taking everybody who may
wish to go when they see me going.
"SMYLIE RoBsoN.''
Many letters of a similar nature are received by
every post, giving or less of the shocking de-
tails OF the massacre, too horrible to relate.
Our Anglo-American Relief Committee is doing
the work of the Good Samaritan. Nearly two
thousand dollars have been raised in Beirut bv the
English and American residents, but this little
stock is nearly exhausted. Hundreds of families
are dependent upon its charities for their daily
bread, and we earnestly hope that the appeal
made by the Committee will meet with a warm
and generous response The King of Greece sent
few days ago, two thousand barrels of biscuits.