Phenix Gazette

EGYPT.—Flood of the Nile.—It is said that very afflicting accounts have been received from Alexandria of the great damage done by the overflowing of the Nile. It is stated that not less than 30,000 persons have perished. On hearing the disasters, the Viceroy did not leave his room for three days. This calamity had such an effect on the Pacha as to produce a severe fit of illness, and, to add to his troubles, the state of his relations with the Porte had been assuming for a considerable time a more gloomy aspect. The damage sustained in consequence of this flood amounted to 15 millions of francs, according to one version, and to 50 millions according to another. Whole villages had been destroyed. There has been no such inundation in Egypt since the year 1798. In addition to this, the quantity of mud caused by the waters had so obstructed the canal, that it was thought it would not be navigable for at least a year to come. In consequence of which all the merchandise would have to go by way of Rosetta, and suffer all the consequent delay and inconvenience.

A letter from Alexandria, Oct. 28, says:—The Porte seems to persist in its excessive coolness towards the Pacha, who, it is said knows nothing yet of the peace, except what the French Consul chose to communicate to him. A courier arrived lately from Constantinople, with a letter from his Highness, who complained about the delay of the sailing of the fleet, but without mentioning any thing respecting recent events, nor asking any subsidies whatever. Might this not be Turkish finesse, to produce an offer of more considerable assistance?

The Squadron of the Pacha united with some ships belonging to the Sultan which were at Alexandria, was to sail about the fourth of November for Constantinople, in consequence of orders from the Sultan.