The Turkish Government has taken what the correspondent of the
Morning Herald terms a decided step towards its salvation— it has put an end to the monopoly of olive-oil ! The monopoly of the opium trade will also, it is expected, he speedily abolished. The inhabitants of the island of Myteline will reap the principal advantage from the abolition of the oil monopoly.
OSMAN NOUREDDIN PACHA, Admiral of MEHEMET ALL'S fleet, has deserted from his master's service, and arrived at Constantinople; where he has been received with marked distinction. It is believed that he had received a summons to leave the fleet, and repair to Alexandria ; a command which his knowledge of the old Paella's disposition rendered him slow to obey. He will probably receive a high appointment from the Sultan. He is said to be a man of talent and information, as well as polished manners; having been educated in France.
The Sultan has issued an order commanding his subjects to treat him respectfully whenever he encounters any of them in his walks abroad, but not to turn out of the road or neglect their business in order to do him honour. In meeting him, they may stand aside a little ; but are expressly forbidden to collect in a crowd to stare at him when he sits down to rest.
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