When was it published?

July 11, 1823 in American Watchman And Delaware Advertiser

Foreign News July 11, 1823

American Watchman And Delaware Advertiser

Q: What keywords are associated?

Ottoman Porte, Book Collections, Sale By Weight, Princes Morusi, Constantinople Library, Despotic Government

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What is this article about?

A letter from Vienna reports that the Ottoman Porte has ordered the sale by weight of fine book collections in Constantinople, including the library of Princes Morusi, due to jealousy over their wealth, patriotism, and talents. The writer criticizes the Ottoman government as hopeless imbeciles.

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Full Text

The writer of a late letter from Vienna, states, upon unquestionable authority, that the Porte had given orders to sell by weight all the fine collections of Books, that were in Constantinople; particular mention is made of the noble library belonging to the Princes Morusi, individuals who were objects of jealousy and hatred to that most despotic government, on account of their vast wealth, their patriotism, and their talents. After such a trait as this, one would think no enlightened State in Europe would care a rush what became of such hopeless imbeciles as the Ottoman Government.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political

What keywords are associated?

Ottoman Porte Book Collections Sale By Weight Princes Morusi Constantinople Library Despotic Government

What entities or persons were involved?

Princes Morusi

Where did it happen?

Constantinople

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Constantinople

Key Persons

Princes Morusi

Outcome

orders given to sell by weight all fine collections of books in constantinople, including the noble library of the princes morusi.

Event Details

The writer of a late letter from Vienna states, upon unquestionable authority, that the Porte had given orders to sell by weight all the fine collections of Books that were in Constantinople; particular mention is made of the noble library belonging to the Princes Morusi, individuals who were objects of jealousy and hatred to that most despotic government, on account of their vast wealth, their patriotism, and their talents.