To the foregoing Address, Major General Wellesley was pleased to make the following reply.

GENTLEMEN,

The approbation of this settlement is a distinction which will afford a permanent source of gratification to my mind; and I receive, with a high sense of respect, the honor conveyed to me by your address.

The events which preceded the war, are of a nature to demonstrate the justice of our cause; while the forbearance with which the British government refrained from the contest, is calculated to manifest that the efficient state of our military equipment was directed to the preservation of peace, and consistent with the principles of our defensive policy. The comprehensive plan of operations for the conduct of the war, was equalled by the extent of our resources, and supported by the concentrated power of the empire. The conflict in which the British armies were in consequence engaged, presented a theatre capable of displaying, at once, the most splendid objects of military glory, and substantive proofs of the pervading wisdom of the British councils. To be engaged in such a scene, was an object worthy of the highest ambition and the contingencies which placed a division of the army under my command, enabled me to appreciate the permanent causes of our success and power, in the established discipline of our troops, in the general union of zeal for the public interests, in the uniform effects of our consolidated strength, and in the cominanding influence of our national reputation in India.

Under the effects of those certain causes, the troops under my

command were enabled to give that support, which they were destined by the governor general to afford, to the operations of the commander in chief. And, while the grand army, under his excellency's immediate command, decided the war in Hindustan, by the most rapid career of brilliant victories, the army of the Deccan, emulating that noble example, contributed to elevate the fame and power of Great Britain, in India, to a height unrivalled in the annals of Asia.

In concluding the peace (a duty imposed on me by the local situation of the respective armies) I was enabled, under the immediate orders and instructions of the governor general, to manifest a practical example of the moderation of the British Councils, which arrested the progress of our arms in the hour of victory, to fix the tranquillity of India, on the foundations of that enlarged policy, and to receive the best assurances of the continuance of peace from the confidence reposed by the states lately confederated against us, in the generosity, honor, and justice of the British Government.

In reviewing the consequences of our success, it is with unfeigned satisfaction that I perceive the increasing channels of wealth which have been opened to this opulent settlement; and, it is peculiarly gratifying to my feelings, that I should have been instrumental in renewing the benefits of peace to a settlement, from the resources and public spirit of which, the detachments under my command, have derived the most essential aids during the prosecution of the

war.

The occasion which it has pleased you to choose of uniting my name, with,

with that of the governor general, has excited the warmest affections of my heart, together with the highest sentiments of public respect; at the same time, therefore, that I receive, with peculiar gratitude, this mark of your kindness, I cannot discharge the obligations you have imposed on me, in a manner more conformable to my sense of the honor and welfare of this settlement, or of the reputation and interests of the empire, than by expressing my confidence of your cherishing those principles of loyalty, subordination, and government, which have raised, and finally established, the British empire, in India, on the extensive foundations of its present security, prosperity, dignity, and renown,

ARTHUR WELLESLEY,
Major General.

Major-gen. Bellasis, commandant of artillery, gave a dinner at the theatre, to major general the honourable Arthur Wellesley, at which were present, the honorable the governor, and most of the principal characters in the settlement. The theatre was handsomely fitted up for that purpose, and displayed an elegant transparency of general Wellesley's arms, fixed so as to face the company. The utmost conviviality prevailed, and the pleasures of the evening were much enhanced by the introduction of several loyal and appropriate toasts, and a few excellent songs.

Splendid Fête, in honour of Ma

jor General Wellesley.

An elegant entertainment was given at the theatre, by lieut.-col. Lechmere, and the officers of the

fencible regiment, to major general the honourable Arthur Wellesley. On this occasion, the play-house was very superbly illuminated. A large area in front was inclosed with variegated lamps, and the entrance to the house exhibited a beautiful transparent arch, over which were the words, "Wellesley, Peace, and Glory," with suitable devices. The interior of the theatre was decorated in a splendid manner. Fronting the stage was a transparency of general Wellesley's arins, and on each side of them the words, "Assaye and Argaum," while the words “Nuggur" and "Gialghur" were transparently displayed in other parts of the house. The company consisted of all the principal characters in the settlement; and at about seven o'clock dinner was announced, comprizing a collection of every thing which the present season could afford; while the wines were of the most superior quality.

The utmost conviviality and good humour prevailed the whole evening, and at about 11 o'clock the company began to retire, perfectly satisfied, no doubt, with the regularity with which every thing was conducted, and the attention that was paid to the respectable guests who honored the entertainment with their presence.

Departure of Major General
Wellesley.

On Thursday last, major gen. the hon. Arthur Wellesley, and his suite, quitted this settlement under the usual military complimentsThe Bombay artillery parading at the pier head, and the Bengal artillery, first battalion of the 7th regt. marine battalion, and fencible regt. forming a street from the govern

ment,

ment house to the dock yard-The general was received with presented arms, drums beating a march, and officers saluting him as he passed;

on his entering the boat a salute, also, of seventeen guns was fired from the battery.

"Since the murder of the Taher pasha, in May, 1803, and the calling in of the Mamelukes, Cairo has been in a most dreadful state, owing to the heavy contributions levied on the inhabitants, and of the unheard of excesses committed by the Albanians and Arnauts. In January, 1804, the bey invited Ally Pasha, from Alexandria, (this man has been appointed, by the Porte, viceroy of Egypt) to come up to Cairo, and to take upon himself the charge of the government. Ally Pasha accordingly came up and pitched his tents about two miles from Cairo; he was received with great pomp by the beys, and came over to their camp. Soon after this, Osman Bey intercepted a letter from Ally Pasha to Maho

med Ally, the chief of the Albanians, inviting them to revolt against the Mamelukes, and if sucful, promised to allow of three days pillage in Cairo. Osman Bey sent this letter to Ally Pasha, who could not deny his own signature. An extraordinary divan was immediately assembled by the beys, and the result of whose councils was, a determination to put to death Ally Pasha, and it was also supposed, Mahomed Pasha, the whole of his suite, together with the Turkish troops attached to him, amounting to nearly 2000. This horrid massacrce, in cold blood, was effected by a party of Mamelukes and Arnauts, on the night of the 26th January. The interpreter of Ally Pasha escaped from the Mame

lukes,

lukes, and took refuge in the British resident's house; the surgeon attached to the Pasha (an Italian) fled into the house of the imperial consul, where he was protected; a number of troops, which escaped from the sanguinary fury of the Mamelukes and Arnauts, were drowned in the Nile, others escaped towards Syria.

"On the 28th February, the Albanians and Arnauts became clamorous for their pay, (about six months in arrears) and surrounded the house of Mahomed Aly, declaring that if not immediately paid, they would pillage Cairo; Osman Bey came and pampered them by a promise of cash in three days, to raise which fund a contribution was immediately levied on the inhabitants of Cairo; but the sum thus extorted fell very short of the amount wanted; at the expiration of the three days, the troops began to pillage the village of Giza.

"On the evening of the 11th March, the inhabitants were much alarmed on hearing that the gates of Cairo were ordered to be shut before the usual bour, and they remained in anxious fears during the night, dreading a revolution, and which actually took place on the 12th. The following are the particulars:

"It seems that Osman and Ibraham Bey got intimation of the intentions of the Albanian and Arnaut chiefs to get possession of the government of Cano, and for the better security of Mahomed Pasha (whom we were astonished to hear was in existence, conceiving that he was murdered by the beys at the time Aly Pasha and his troops fell a victim to their fury) they sent him to their citadel,on the morning of the 11th; they also collected as many Mamelukes as

possible, and fortified their houses. On the evening of the 11th of March, the Albanians and Arnouts concerted a plan to attack the Beys, and at day-light on the morning of the 12th was the hour to put it in execution. Mahomed Ally, with a party of Albanians, surrounded the house of Osman Bey, at the same moment a party of Arnouts, under the brother of the Taher Pasha, attacked that of Ibraham Bey.

"The party of Mamelukes in possession of the citadel, observing an attack on the beys, immediately began to bombard Cairo, from an idea, that the inhabitants had joined the Turkish troops. This caused great consternation, and men, women, and children, were flying about from all quarters, fearful of the explosion of the bombs, one of which killed three, and wounded twenty unfortunate silent spectators. Osman Bey defended himself for some time; Mahomed Aly behaved with heroic courage, rushed into the house sword in hand; Osman Bey retreated out of one door, while the Albanians were rushing in at the other. The house was immediately pillaged and burnt. The brother of the Taher Pasha was equally successful against Ibrahim Bey, but who cut his way through the Arnouts, and repaired to the citadel, and demanded Mahomed Pasha, with an intention of carrying him away, but by this the party of Albanians and Mograbians, in the citadel, had got the better of the cachief of Mamelukes, and would not deliver the Pasha up, but fired on Ibrahim Bey, who was glad to make a hasty retreat, with the loss of a few adherents. After the Mamelukes had been driven out of Cairo, Mahomed Aly, and a party of Albanians, went to the

citadel,

citadel, mounted Mahomed Pasha on a charger, carried him through Cairo in triumph, amidst the acclamations of the populace, whose countenance beamed with enthusiastic joy at the return of the deposed Pasha, and who was immediately proclaimed anew in due form. It was supposed that about sixty of the Mamelukes were murdered. Thirty of their heads, with savage ferocity, were stuck on poles, and displayed before the house of Mahomed Aly. It is impossible. to conceive the inveteracy of the Turkish troops against the Mamelukes, or those who were so unfortunate as to be attached to them; many Frenchmen and Greeks in the service of the beys have been murdered. Treasure to a great amount was found in the house of Ibrahim Bey.

Mahomed Aly conducted himself with much judgment in this revolution; he sent an officer of rank on the 11th round Cairo, to the inhabitants, advising them to remain quiet, and in which case, neither their persons nor property would be molested, nor did an instance happen to the contrary.

Osman Bey most richly deserved the fate be met with. Á few Mamelukes remained on the island of Rhoda, and at Giza, but which places they were soon obliged to

evacuate.

March 14th. It was only two days ago that a revolution had been effected in Cairo, and Mahomed Pasha proclaimed viceroy-Strange to relate, and what would be hardly credited, the Pasha had not accepted the trust imposed on him many hours, than in the true spirit of Turkish politics, he began to intrigue with the Albanian chief, with a view of driving the brother of the Taher Pasha, and his party,

from Cairo, (it must be recollected that this officer was in a great measure instrumental in effecting the downfall of Mahomed Pasha,in May last) however, the result of such intrigue was, that another revolution took place in the government, and without the smallest disturbances; in fact, it was not known

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to the inhabitants until after effected. Mahomed Pasha was again deposed, and immediately sent under a strong guard to Alexandria. For some days Cairo remained under the government of an Albanian and an Arnout chief, when they found it prudent to invite Coorsal Pasha, from Alexandria, who accordingly came up to Cairo, and was proclaimed viceroy of Egypt; this Pasha endeavoured to restore tranquillity and protect trade, but all his endeavours were vain. Albanians and Arnouts (although united in driving the Mamelukes from Cairo) are inveterate enemies; indeed, there is not the smallest doubt but the beys will again get possession of the country; and it was reported that the chief of the Arnouts seemed inclined to favour the return of the beys. The inhabitants of Cairo are in a most distracted state, nor have they any confidence in their present ruler; in fact, he has no controul over the troops, they plunder and assassinate with impunity. There is not the smallest doubt the people of Egypt, but more particularly those of Cairo, will joyfully flock to the standard of the first European power that lands in their devoted country. Daily and hourly do those miserable wretches pray for the return of the English, whose mild and lenient government they well know how to appreciate, and which forms a striking contrast to that they experienced under the repub