The Sun. — 1822-10-25 (London, England)

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE  MASSACRES IN CYPRUS.  TRIESTE, OCT. 9..—Since the dreadful mas•sacres which took place In the island-of Cyprus ;the summer before last, the want of news from that island made ns imagine that tranquillity had succeeded these first excesses. We indulged in 'this .pleasing idea with the more confidence, as there has never been the smallest symptom or indication of insurrection in the island of Cypriis : a letter written by the English Consul to one of his relations, ,who has resided in our city since the troubles of the East, has dispelled this illusion. This letter, which certainly cannot be suspected, is to the following effect :  " Cyprus, Aug. 15. " Sixty.two towns and villages in this unhappy island have wholly disappeared : only their ruins remain to attest the barbarity of their destroyers, and yet the rage of these bloodstained monsters is not yet appeased. A band of wretches very  lately repaired to Morphon, where they destroyed every thing with fire and sword : the women and children were for the most  part taken, and confined for several days in private houses, without food : these who were not destroyed by hunger, were burnt together with the houses. Every house is marked by murders in all parts of the island. The Christians are hunted like wild beasts. " It is chiefly upon the churches and the Ministers of the Christian religion that these stupid Turks continue to exercise their fury. At St. Niassa, after killing or taking prisoners the inhabitants in the time of peace, they burnt the images of the church, and transformed the edifice into a stable. At ChrysoRojatissa, the church ,of Aspro-Panaght was changed into a mosque. Very lately, the Zabit (Sub-Governor) of Cyrenia, at the head of a band of furious wretches, entered the convent of Panteleimon, and after having saddled and bridled the monks, like beasts of burden, they mounted on their backs, and so rode about the country. Some of these unfortunate men expired from fatigue. The Governor of the island, a man equally ferocious and stupid, lately sent his coves (the performer of his orders) to the monastry of Kicou, where some caloyers (anchorets) still remained. This Officer, no less cruel than his master, made several of these poor solitaires expire in tortures; among others, Father Sylvester, who was known throughout this island. The rest dispersed, leaving the monastry deserted. " The Turks then set fire to the environs. The conflagration continued 23 days, gradually extending to all the neighbouring districts. Several fine forests of fruit-trees, vineyards, tkc., have fallen a prey to the flames. The damage done by this fire is incalculable. A tract of country thirty-five leagues in extent, formerly so remarkable for its high cultivation and fertility, is now nothing more than a heap of ashes. " That part of the island which is occupied by the troops of Mahomed Ali, Pacha of Egypt, alone enjoys tranquillity. Salili Bey, who commands for the Pacha, makes his troops observe the strictest discipline. If Mahomed Ali should withdraw his troops, as there is reason to fear, there would be no longer any security even for the Franks." (It is the English Consul who speaks.)