The Turks have surprised the Russian post at Kuslidjek, near
Varna. Nine hundred men killed or taken prisoners, and some cannon, are the trophies of their victory.
This advantage is more than counterbalanced by the surrender of the fortress of Tournoul,—which it seems could not be maintained after the capture of Kali. The Turkish loss in men and artillery has been considerable.
Lord Cochrane, who is at Leghorn, gives a favourable view of the state of Greece since the expulsion of the Turks. They are applying themselves to trade and navigation. Nevertheless, the feebleness of the Government and the turbulence of the people are such, that the country would require to be garrisoned by foreign troops till the rising youth have arrived at mature age. Indeed, other accounts say, that Greece is in a state of anarchy. The French troops are to remain a little longer. The Greeks are extending their territories : they have occupied Thermopylaa.
It is thought that the Ottoman Government is inclined to a favourable settlement of the Greek question with France and England. The Sultan is to recognize the neutrality of the Morea till an arrangement is agreed upon.
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