The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

The defeat of the Ottoman fleet in the Archipelago seems now to be confirmed from all quarters. The Grand Signior, alarmed at the progress of the Russian arms, is taking every precaution possible for the defence of Constantinople. The late Grand Vizir Moldavangi Pacha has been restored, in order to take upon him the government of the Dardanelles, which are the chief security of that capital. He is to command an army of 15,000 men, furnished with heavy artillery, in order to frustrate any attempt which the Russians may make against the important castles, and to sink the Russian ships that may endeavour to pass them. On the contrary, it is said, that Admiral Elphinston, having accomplished the destruction of the Turkish fleet, has now in view the grand project of combating the enemy under the walls of Constantinople, and for the execution of this enterprize intends to force the passage of the Dardanelles at all hazards.