Daily Richmond Whig

FROM TURKEY.-The brig Autumn, Captain Turner, which arrived at New York on Saturday, sailed from Samos on the 15th of April. Previous to leaving that port, letters from Smyrna to the 12th of April were received there, in which it was stated that commercial affairs were in a very distressed state, in consequence of the seizure, by order of the Sultan, of all camels bringing produce to market, for the purpose of conveying grain to Constantinople. When the camels were seized they were immediately unladen, and the produce left on the road exposed to the weather. It was expected, however, that these arbitrary proceedings would not be of long continuance, when business would revive- Upwards of 10,000 camels were employed in carrying grain to the capital. These measures on the part of the Sultan left the Turks in the interior entirely destitute of colonial produce, such as coffee, sugar, &c.

The latest accounts from Constantinople represent the Sultan as very determined and resolute. He had assumed his military costume, and walked the streets the same as a European General. A firman had recently been received in Smyrna from the Capital forbidding the Turks wearing all articles of luxury, such as furs, cashmere shawls, &c. On its receipt the Pacha was the first to observe obedience to the order of the Sultan, by discarding his turban, and substituting a common red cap. As he was in delicate health, his physician advised him to wear something besides the cap, as he might take cold, but he resolutely refused, saying that it was the will of the Sultan, which must and should be obeyed. All the Turkish nobility had followed the example of the Pacha.

It was reported at Smyrna that the Russians were making rapid advances towards the capital, but the rumour was not credited, and no fears were entertained of their being able to reach Constantinople. The present force of the Turks is represented as being much greater than is generally supposed.

A letter from Constantinople states that there are at least 60,000 Mussulmen under arms in and about the capital, and in the event of the Russians making any attempt upon the city, they would meet with a very warm reception. The greatest tranquility prevailed in the city, and the police was very effective.

The Sultan had recently been on a tour of inspection in an English steamboat, along the shores and down the coast to the Dardanelles and Gallipoli-He visited all the principal fortifications, and gave orders for certain improvements. On his return he expressed himself much gratified with the excursion, and made the English Captain a very handsome present of shawls, &c. as a token of regard.

The Autumn sailed from Malta on the 29th of April, at which time the English and French Ambassadors were daily expected from Naples, on their return to Constantinople, when it was hoped some satisfactory arrangements would be effected.

Letters from Malta, received by the Autumn, mention that the British squadron under Admiral Malcolm, had sailed for the Dardanelles; with it was surmised, hostile intentions towards the Russians.