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Great Caravan Attacked Near Mecca and Turkish Turmoil
The Supplement to the Amsterdam Gazette reports that the monthly caravan to Mecca was defeated by the Arabs who forced pilgrims to pay large ransoms. In Cairo, residents have revolted and deposed the Seraskier, though hopes for peaceful resolution persist. Madrid notes the Princess of Asturias is indisposed delaying celebrations. London cites a Holand mail. Vienna warns Turks may attack Malta. aid granted in part. Hamburg notes Russian court delays marriage news for the Duke of Holstein. Cambray details Baron de Bentenritter’s arrival and cordial exchanges with plenipotentiaries. Count Windischgrätz’s departure from Brussels is anticipated.
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