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íUtnn,l! to j'Hon))i1f' tJoøtø. LONDON. Nov. 7. IMPORTANT NEWS FROM SYRIA. mBS Malta, Egyptian, Turkish, and Marseilles I- journals. I) ro tight by the Fulton, French steamer, reached Londoll this Iit_, in one hundred and eig°!¡t hours, having been delayed on the road by inun- dations occasioned by an unusual overflow of the Ixhoue and the Saone. A portion of the intelligence communicated by these papers had been anticipated by telegraph, but they bring- additional news of the defeat of the troops of Ibrahim and Soliman Pacha in an en2-ag*ment near Beyrollt, w(;11 the loss in kiiied, wounded.and deserters, of seven thousand men On the same night, the 10th ult. Beyrouf was evacuated and taken possession of by the Allies; an attempt having been previously made to burn the town, but only two houses, belonging to British merchants, were destroyed. Bv the capture of this place twenty pieces of artillery and a considerable quantity of ammunition aud orovisions have also been obtained. 1iJ order that nobodv should be left, the sick were beaten out with sticks bv their countrymen. About 2000 in all, who remained outside the walls, re-entered the next morn- ing, and surrendered themselves prisoners. The above battle afforded, one account says "an excellent op- portunity to show the bravery and fidelity of the Turks. Ibrahim had taken up a very strong position near i Bevrout with 3,000 men. Four thousand Turks were Selit against him under the command of Selim Paciia, assisted by General Jockmus, Commodore Napier, and Colonel Hodges. The attack was so impetuous that, in a few minutes, Ibrahim was completely routed 1.000 Egyptians were made prisoners, the rest killed and wounded or took flight.Ibrahim is hotly pur- sued, and the opinion is, that his escape is impossible. There can be no longer any doubt as to the result of the contest between Mehemet Aliand the Four Powers. That contest may already be said to be over Mehemet has been signally discomfited, while the general rising in Syria against his authority, and the going over of so many thousands of his army to the allies, may be reoarded as synonymous wish the loss of that portion of the empire which he has usurped so long. It is I computed* that, since the war began, brief as is the period, the entire loss to the Egyptian army, including kiiied 'wounded, prisoners, and deserters, cannot be less than 20,000. A supplement to the Eco de VOrient, published at Smyrna on the 12th ult.. sflYs-" All the north of Mount Lebanon, with the exception of Tri- poli, is in the power of the insurgents. The Emir Bechir. who had been for some time fit communication with the Allies, concluded a Convention on the, oth ult., with the Seraskier Izzet Pacha and \dmiral Stopford. The Prince of the Drnses required that his life and property should be secured to him, and in return he engaged to serve the Sultan with fidelity. On the 8th ult. the Prince sent his two sons as hostages until he conld arrive himself, being at that time pre- vented by the presence of Ibrahim Pacha. On the evening of the 5th ult, the Turkish steam-boat, Tahit i Bahiri, having on board GOO Turkish soldiers from Constantinople, arrived at Bevrout, 22,000 moun- taineers were under arms Ihev were incessantly har- rassin"' the Eyptians, and caused them serious loss. It was expected that the Egyptian army would desert in a body, an arrear of twenty-two months' pay being due to them."—The A ltstrian Observer of the 28th ult., after repeating in the above ;erms the submission of the Emir Bechir, continues to ohserve-" It is consi- dered impossible that affairs could be in a more fa vourable position for the Sultan. The insurrection of the mountaineers, and the junction of Emir Beciiir's troops with those of the Suit ui before the bad weather sets in, will have completely destroyed Ibrahim Pacha's hopes of being able to p'reserve the province of Syria." The defences of Acre are not considered such j as will offer much resistance to the combined efforts of the allied troops; the town is garrisoned by about JOOO soldiers, of whom 250 are artillerymen, chiefly Egyptians, intermixed with a few Syrians, and defended by 125 guns and 12 mortars; all the guns, with the exception of about thirty, being pointed seaward. On an outer fosse there are ten brass guns belonging to Sultan. There are also about 16,000 prisoners of every rank and rellglOlIlll. the town condemned to the galleys, who will it is considered, favour the operations of the besiegers. The garrison is said to be in a state of affection owing to the heavy arrears of pay now due to the men. The Reforme of Smyrna of the 12th ult. states that Ibrahim Pacha had been compelled to make a retrograde movement in consequence of the defeat of Osman Pacha, who had defended his left wing. The Viceroy had returned to Alexandria from Cairo; during his sojourn in that city, Mehemet Ali re-or- ti ganised and re-established the communication with Suez, which had been interrupted by his grandson. He continued to avow his determination to resist to the last, and appeared to be preparing for some ex- tremity, having liquidated all the claims tnaue upon him by European merchants. The Paris papers of Wednesday and Thursday have been received since oiji- last. The papers of the former day do not supply any intelligence of interest.; but those of Thursday furnish a copy of the Speech de- livcred by Louis Philippe on opening the Sessions of the Frenclt Cltambers. His Majesty left the Tuileries at one o'clock, suirounded by the IIsual staff of general officers, aides-du-cavnp, See., both sides of the streets through which the cortege passed being flanked by troops of the line and national guards, who loudly saluted the King as he passed. In the Chamber of Deputies every portion of space devoted to the accom- modation of those who had received tickets was occu- pied long- before twelve o'clock, soon after which hour the members began to ani\e. At a quarter past one the usher announced the approach of his Majesty, who immediately afterwards entered, accompanied by the great officers of the palace, who ranged themselves behind the throne. The King ascended the s eps leading to the throne with a very firm step, but when he reached it he seemed to be under much emotion having taken his seat, wi h the Dukes D'Orleans and N emours on his right, and the Dukes de Montpensier and d'Autnale on the left, a genera) and simultaneous shout of Vive le lioi burst forth. The King rose, came forward, and bowed to the Chamber, but in doing so j betrayed more emotion than before; the loud and hearty shouts, however, in which the ladies joined, re- y stored confidence to his Majesty, who seemed equally surprised and delighted at this variation from the usual demonstrations of courtly ceremony. His Majesty then read the speech at the portion of it alluding lo the Eastern question several depulies exclaimed C'est tris bini," but. no othc" demonstration was made until the end, when his Majesty became deeply affected. Shouts of Vive le Hoi were" now loud and general, and accompanied by a clapping of hands, in which the lad'es joined. The applause having subsided, a cry of Vive la Reine" was raised and heartily responded to. Her Majesty bowed from her box, and the King also acknowledged this mark of affection for his family. His Majesty and the princes then left, the chamber amid cries of Vive le Roi, and the cortege returned to the chateau in the same order, and without any inter- ruption, but accompanied by every demonstration of affection and respect. The following is a copy of the King's Speech :— "GliNTLEMEN, PEERS, AND DEPUTIES, I have felt tin.' necessity ol assembling y~u round me before the ordinary period of file convocation of ttie Chambers. The measures whicb the Emperor of Austria, the Queen of Great Britain, the King of Prussia, at)d the Emperor of Russia, have taken in concert, to regulate the relations between the Sultan and the Pacha of EVpl, have imposed serious duties upon Ine. I have the tli^nit) of our country at heart as much as its security and repose. In persevering in this moderate and conciliatory poliov of which we have reaped the fruit for the last ten years, ] have placed France in a position to lace the chances which the course of events in the Easllllal produce. The extraordinary credits which have been opened with this intention will he sub- mitted to you, and .1011 will appreciate the moiives of them. I continue to hope that the general peace wili not be disturbed. It is necessary for the general common interests of Europe, the happiness of its population, ar.d the progress of civilisation. I depend upon vou to assist me to maintain i t, as I should rely upon it if the honour of France, and the rank which she holds among; nations, commanded its to make new efforts. t" Peace is re-established in the north of Spain, and we con- gratulate ourselves on 'dial happy result. We should see with grief limt the evils ot anarchy came lo re-piace the evils oi c i v i I v\ a r. I have the most sincere interest in Spain may the stabilitv of Isabella !I. and of the institutions which ought to sustain the throne, preserve this noble country from the long and grievous evils of revolutions. Not having obtained from the Argentine Republic the satis- faction which we have claimed, L have ordered that new forces should be added to the squadron charged to ensure respect for our rights, and protection for our interests. Success has crowned several important expeditions in j Africa, where the valour of our soldiers has been signalised —two ? of my sons have partaken their perils. Exertions are still ne- 3 cessarv to guarantee in Algeria the safety and prosperity of our establishments. My Government will know how to accomplish what we have undertaken. The city of Boulogne has been the theatre of a foolish attempt, which has only served again to call forth the devotion of the N at iona I Guards, of the army, and of the population. All am bition will fail against a Monarchy founded and defended by the all- powerful expression of the national will. The Budg-, t Law will soon be submitted to yoar examination- I have prescribed the most severe economy in the establishment of the ordinary exp uses. Events have imposed upon us unex- peeled charges. T have the confidence that public prosperity, at its extreme pitdl, will permit ns to support them, without affecting the slate of our finances. Oilier dispositions will be presented to vou of public utility on behalf of literature and education, GENTLEMEN, f have never claimed with more earnestness and confidence vur loyal co-operation. Anarchical passions have not been discouraged bv impotency. Under whatever form tliev may be presented, mv Government will find in the existing laws, and in the firm maintenance of the public liberties, the necessarvarrnli to put them down. As for me in the trials imposed on me by Providence, [ can onlv be grateful for the protection which it ha not ceased to throw over lIIe, as well as my family, and to prove to France, bv a never-failing attention to her interests and happiness, the gratitude inspired in me by the testimonials of affection with which it surrounds me in these cruel inumenis." The St. Petersburg Gazelle of the 24th ult. contains an o'Kcial account of the settlement of the differences between the \utoerat and the Khan of Khiva, which will secure the peace of Central .Asia from the dis- turbance to which it has been exposed, and by means of it a question is got rid of which migh' have become a source of jealousy between Russia and England. According to this account, the settlement is 1he result of the consent of the Khan to give full satisfaction to the Emperor of Russia for the injuries of which he complained. These were, the detetcntion of Russian prisoners in slavery, and to put an end to the depreda- tions and excesses committed upon the confines of the Empire, and to protect in future the rights and in- terests of Russian subjects from aggression. Separated as the Khan is from Russia by deserts presenting formidable obstacles to the passage of troops, that Prince may have presumed rather too much on that circumstance but he will find it to be his interest not unnecessarily to provoke his powerful neighbour to undertake a fresh attempt against him On the other hand, we may assume that the Russians, unless they have some very serious injuries to complain of, will find little disposition to make a future attempt, which, whatever the resnlt must be attended by a great sacrifice of men and money. The Gazette of yesterday evening, contains a notice that the British and Portuguese Governments have appointed a Mixed British and Portuguese Commis- sion, to sit in London, for the purpose of examining and deciding upon the claims of British subjects who served in the Portuguese Army and Navy during the late war for the liberation of Portng-;¡l.-A further notice wili be published as soon as the Commission is prepared to receive claims. Her Majesty has subscribed 200 guineas towards I the erection of the new Church in Windsor; Prince Albert 100 guineas, and the Queen Dowager 50l. The Duke of Sussex, is now convalescent. His Royal Highness attended at Clarence House Oil Wed- nesday, and again on Thursday and Friday. Oil Wednesday last Lord Francis Egerton, M.P. was re-elected to the Lord Rectorship of the University of Aberdeen. The Marquis of Normanby still continues much in- disposed at Mulgrave Castle. The answer given to tne latest inquiries was, that his Lordship remained in a satisfactory state, and that his perfect recovery might be confidently expected the Noble Marquis however was still confined to his bed, and his strength was much reduced by the painful disease from which he had suffered for so many days, and by the operations which were performed for his relief. The Earl of Clarendon took the oath of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster oil Saturday, at Windsor. At a meeting of the subscribers to the memorial to the late Lord Collingwood, it was resolved that it should be erected on a marine site. This appears to us a proper and a becoming resolution, for nothing could be more out of keeping than to coop up a naval testi- monial amidist the smoke and buildings of a town. We presume that the monument will be erected some- where in the vicinity olf Tynemouth Castle.-Port of Tyne Pilot. The Rev. Charles Maggin has been appointed by the Lord Bishop of Cork, Clayne, and Ross, to the living-of Castletownroche, vacant by the death of his lamented brother. — Dublin Mail. [This appointment is very creditable to Dr. Kyle, who, immediately on learning the sudden and melancholy death of the late rector, at once, without solicitation of any sort, presented it to his brother, "lic) iioti, liol(is tl)e living.j The will of Hugh M'Intosh, Esq., late of Blooms- bury-square, Middlesex, the eminent railway contrac- tor, has just been proved in the Prerogative Court of the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, in Doctors' Com- mons, by his son, David \í'lntosh, and Timo'hy Tvrrel, Esqs., the executors. The personal property of the deceased has been sworn to be under the value of 300,0001. and a stamp duty of 37'501. has been paid on the probate. Information was communicated to the Thames Police Office yesterday, that two bags of gold, valued at 4000/. had been extracted from the Wilberforce steamship during her late vovage from Lisbon to London. Sus- picion has been entertained against several individuals, but at present no cine has been arrived at to lead to the discovery of the party who effected the robbery. III the Court of Queen's Bench, on Friday, two motions were made for new trials on behalf of defen- dants, one of whom had only a shilling damages awarded against him at the trial, and the other but a farthing. Not satisfied with these verdicts, they wish to undergo the ordeal and pay the costs of new trials. In the Court of Common Pleas this day, the Lord Chief Justice refused to allow Mr. Kelly to make a motion to the Court in a case in which he was retained previously to the rule which restored the privileges of the Sergeants exclusively to original .notions. This decision was given on the ground that Counsel who were not Sergeants were permitted to move only in cases in %ii,icii they had been actually engaged pre- viously to the making of the rule in April last. The contest between Lords Lvttletoi, and Lyndhurst for the vacant High Stewardship of the University of Cambridge has been carried on with considerable spirit by the supporters of both the noble candidates during the past week. The election will commence on Wednesday morning at nine o clock, and continue till four in the afternoon It will be resumed at and con- tinued till the same hours on the following day. On Friday it will begin at eight in the morning and finally close ui ten in the evening, when the name of the suc- cessful candidate will be announced. The number of persons qualified to vote is about 2,400; but it is sup- posed thaí not more than 1,800 or 1,900 will be present at the election. The Archbishop of York atyl the Bishop of London are zealous supporters of Lord Lyttleton. The friends of Lord Lyndhurst say that he has received 1,000 pledges. rime will tell. I)c lj-(is received 1,()()0 pi Mrs. Harris, the "ladv thief," was again examined on Tuesday, and committed for trial. She was highly indignant at being clothed in the prison garb, a uni- farm of homely check and drugget, and an immersion i t the bath. "She also complained that there was neither fire nor carpet; and after being visited bv the sheriff, an order was given to supply her with a hammock but while the attendants weie in the act of supplying the order, an alarm was o'iven that she had hung herself by her apron from one of the iron hooks which supported the hammock-netting. She sllstniilPd no injurv, and as the hooks were not more than three feet from the "round, the impression is that she made the attempt rather to excite sympathy than to destroy life. The notoriety given to the case has had the effect of bringing several other cases of robbery to light. The half-yearly meeting of the Shareholders in the Cheltenham and Great Western Union Railway Com- pany was held at Stroud on Tuesday last, il. N. Tyre, Esq. Chairman of the Board of Directors, in the chair The report presenfed to the meeting stated that the Birmingham and Gloucester Company had taken the works Oil the Cheltenham and Gloucester line, having agreed to repay the Company the money previously expended by monthly instalments of 20,0001 until the whole amount should be liquidated. The land for the entire line had been contracted for on moderate terms without the invention of a jury, and the engineer ex- pected to open the line from Cirencester to itsjllnction with the Great. Western early in the ensuing year, as the works were in a very satisfactory state. — The total recfipts of the Company from December, 18/59, to dune in the present year, were stated to have been :326,9291. 15s. lId., and the total expenditure 30'7,3131. 2s 4d., leaving a balance of 19.fi16' I3's. 7d. in the hands of the treasurers. There had also been seven hundred and thirtv-eight shares declared forfeited, on which :30,3 1-it. were due, and the total arrears of instalments, independently of that amount, were 51,0121. los.- I'lie, report was unanimously adopted, and the usual resolu- tions having been passed, the meeting was dissolved. A telescope comet was liiscovered on the evening of October 26, by Dr. Brenicker at Berlin, who first saw it near the star 47 Draconis. He observed it again on the following evening, but not sufficiently long enough to be able to deduce the direction of its motion.

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