The New York herald., 1870-03-07

comes In valuable continuation OF the HERALD
special letters which appeared in our columns on the
2sth OF February, illustrative OF the actual present
condition and legislative ana material progress Of
modern Egypt under the viceroy.
CAIRO Feb TO- 1870
The fourth annual session OF the Egyptian Assem-
ply OF Representatives, or parliament as 1t is
generally termed was opened at Cairo last week by
his Htghness the Khedive In person. The readers
ipf the HERALD Will recoilect that this 'Paria-
nen was created BY the present ylceroy four years
ago 1t consists Of seveny-five members, chosen by
the people OF the several provinces and villages OF
Egypt for he term of three years. The members are
,spportioned according to population; OF the larger
Gowns Cairo sends three representatives, Alexan-
idris two ana Damietta one. The present being the
fourth annual session. Ia the first after new general
election OF members.
Tho address delivered by tho Khedive to the as
pembly at the opening OF tnts session is rather
1horter than has been his won't After greeting the
members he expresses his gratitude to Providence
chat the past year has come to an end In manner
satisfactory to everybody, and that the cultivation
OF every part Of the country has enjoyed extraor.
,dinary degree Of fertility. Let us hope the adds)
that In His great goodness the All Powerful will
neign to complete His favors. As regards every.
Shing concerning the administration Of the country
during the past year. the Khedive promises that his
ministers shall furnish to the Assembly as In pre-
ceding sessions, all Information which members
may desire.
His Highness goes on to say that the proceedings
end votes OF the previous Assembly were OF lnds-
'putable advantage TO the country. Your predeces-
eors (he says rendered important services their
country and returned their homes surrounded
with general esteem have no doubt (he adds that
your deliberations will have equally favorable re-
suits.
'Our common views" he concludes by saying
sand unanimous efforts have for their OBJECT the
general good, the development OF the richness OF
the country and its civilization. make sincere
prayers that the All Powerful God Will aid the
accomplishment Of our task and In crownng with
SUCCESS our cordial efforts"
The Assembly entered at once upon the consdera.
00n OF various subjects brought forward by the gov
ernment.
I LIGHT HOUSES ON THE EGYPTIAN COAST.
The following important notice has been officially
published respecting the new light houses on the
ERypuan coast chiefly erected to facilitate access to
the entrance Of the Suez Canal
= ALExANDRIA.-White light first class, revolving
Eunostss. Heiens Of the light aboye the mean an Ieya
OF the sea- aD0ut lis feet
RosErrA laftsr May !, ls7o mouth Of the Nile, latl-
tud0 81 deg 20 30 min. NJ. long. 80 deg 10 mln
E.Second class light revolving alternately red and
white at intervals OF six seconds. The lantern ls
painted black and supported on three iron columns
painted white. Height Of hight above the level OF the
Sea, ITS feet.
onSlsade dee emn e. Whts Is II afg xea 80 m rs
class: The lantern IL painted red and is supported
On three iron pillars the centre pillar red eastern
above the level OF the sea- I7e feet.
%M DAMIErrA ~ lstter May |, ls7o)-Mouth Of Nile, in
81 min White light Second sec nd ' class TevoSiSs 70 Sns
every minute. The lantern Is painted white, the
stripes feet wide, of black and white alternately.
Height OF light above the level OF the sea, 176 feet
PoRT SAID.-Ihe new light house at Port SAID is
light grey tower built OF sand and cement. 1t ex-
hlbss rst class electric light flashing every three
seconds Height above tile level Of the sea, ia
NEW EMPLOYMENT OFFICE FOR SERVANTS.
The Governor OF Alexandria has published the Iol.
lowing ofrlclal notice.
II has been observed that generally the negro
women who obtain from the Police ONCE their
cards Of freedom, being without means OF existence,
up 20 a ea e a9 ana
ence thus grave and contrary TO civilization, the
government finds 1t necessary to seek all means not
~ abandon these people to their own resources. 1t
~ thought that this may oe effected by placing them
IN honest families, ana In liking for them monthly
about 81 SOJ besides food and clothing. Wnoeyer
wishes to take any Of them into service on these
conditions may apply al the Police Onice.
RAILWAY TO UPPER EGYPT
several places by the extraordinary lnundatlon at
now run daily each way between Embabeh (oppo.
site Ca,ro) and Minieh, 144 miles,
INTERESTING EVENT.
The daughter OF the Khedive, who was married in
Apr last to Mansour Pacna, last week gave brtn to
son. This has been the occasion OF much rejoicing
Che mother OF the Viceroy, now become a great
grandmother, went IN state from her palace to that
Of the princess to oner her congratulations, and
other ladies' will be received in the course OF the
coming week.
EXECUTIVE.
change has been made in the administration OF
enaIrs at Cairo similar to that at Alexandria, which
was mentioned in my last letter but one. the office
Of Chief Of Police has been merged in that OF Gov.
ernor. To the post OF Governor thus become doubly
important. has been appointed Zoulfkar Pacha, q
tnan Of much ability, formerly Minister OF Foreign
Affairs HIS assistant Is Saleb Pacha.
Ine annual meeting ing Of M the Azlzieh Company is ap
70 Se e ss Sy a f a
the monopoly Of Nile navigation and steamers also
on the Red Sea and Mediterranean. Its meetings
always excite great local interest.
Among the Mohammedan pilgrims now in Cairo on
ther way TO Mecca Is the celebrated Caucasian
prince, Scnamyl. The great caravan Of pilgrims
across the desert has already started, but there
@ ms iSr nose VINO .axe ne route oy me ked
from all tue lands OF the faithful servants Of the
Prophet.
!. HEALTH.
The sanitary returns from Upper Egypt for the
past year show excess OF births over deaths OF
5s56l. At TINS rate the population OF the country
not likely TO die out
Another state bali is 70 be given this evening DOTH
kt the palace VI Kate-el-Nll.
ORIENTAL THEATRICAL NOVELTIES.
GOun0d's opera OF "Faustn has lately been
brought at the large theatre in Cairo with great
Oplendor The scene Of the military chorus Is rem.
0ered very effective by the presence the stage or
bne OF the bands Of the Egyptian regiments. The
bart of Marguerite Is rendered In charming manner
by Mlls Vita, not unknown, believe, TO New York
opera gOers.
.Faust" is TO be succeeded by ''Semiramls" /" and
thc theatrical ieuiletOns announc that "a dlvertlse-
ment entirely original has been created specially for
this Representations Aicompetent artist has under
taksn 10 invent the costumes appropriate for the
ntnehs or native dancnR girls, whose characters
TO De assumed by European corps de b0Ie, ana 1t
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