When was it published?

February 9, 1739 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News February 9, 1739

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

War Report, Military Campaign, Disease Or Epidemic

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Grand Seignior, Bashaw, Captain Bashaw

Q: What keywords are associated?

Constantinople Tumult, Grand Seignior Death Rumor, Orlova Capture, Russian Army Retreat, Plague Outbreak, Ottoman Rewards, Orscva Siege, Sea Of Aoph Vessels

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Letters from Constantinople report a short-lived tumult over false rumors of the Grand Seignior's death. Rejoicings in the Seraglio for capturing Orlova and Russian army retreat, but public dismay due to plague and high provisions prices. Grand Seignior rewards Bashaw of Orscva siege with diamond sabre and Janissaries with money; gifts rich caftan to Captain-Bashaw for capturing Russian vessels in Sea of Aoph.

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Venice, Oct. 25. LONDON. LETTERS from Constantinople bring Advice that there has really been a Tumult in that Capital, as was reported last some Time ago, but that it did not last long, having been occasion'd by the News of the Grand Seignior's Death, which the People soon found to be false. Those Letters add, that great Rejoicings have been made in the Seraglio for the taking of Orlova and the Retreat of the Russian Army; but that the People express very little Joy on those Occasions, on Account of the Plague which makes great Havock amongst them, and the excessive Price of Provisions. The Grand Seignior in order to express his Satisfaction at the Conduct of the Bashaw who had the Direction of the Siege of Orscva, made him a Present of a magnificent Sabre, set with Diamonds: his Highness likewise order'd a Sum of Money to be distributed among the Janissaries employ'd in that Siege. The Grand Seignior has also made a Present of a rich Caftan, lin'd with Sables, to the Captain-Bashaw, for his taking the Russian Vessels in the Sea of Aoph.

What sub-type of article is it?

War Report Military Campaign Disease Or Epidemic

What keywords are associated?

Constantinople Tumult Grand Seignior Death Rumor Orlova Capture Russian Army Retreat Plague Outbreak Ottoman Rewards Orscva Siege Sea Of Aoph Vessels

What entities or persons were involved?

Grand Seignior Bashaw Captain Bashaw

Where did it happen?

Constantinople

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Constantinople

Key Persons

Grand Seignior Bashaw Captain Bashaw

Outcome

taking of orlova and retreat of the russian army; plague causing great havoc; excessive price of provisions

Event Details

Tumult in Constantinople occasioned by false news of Grand Seignior's death, which did not last long. Great rejoicings in the Seraglio for taking of Orlova and Russian Army retreat, but people express little joy due to plague and high provisions prices. Grand Seignior presents magnificent diamond-set sabre to Bashaw directing siege of Orscva and orders money distributed to Janissaries involved. Also presents rich sable-lined caftan to Captain-Bashaw for taking Russian vessels in Sea of Aoph.