Mecca Caravan attacked by Arabs in 16 hour engagement
The Mecca Caravan recently plundered by Arabs faced a lengthy assault by 30 to 40 thousand tribesmen lasting 16 hours. The Pascha of Sidon led provisions supply crews, was killed, and the caravan retreated to Damascus as townspeople killed the traitorous guards. Rumor places the Pascha of the Caravan fleeing to Gaza with a view to execution. Riches from India are said to be dispersed across several cities. The Grand Signior's stores were reviewed at the arsenal with officers praised. payments of 20,000 dollars to several officers noted along with honors. The Pascha Seneck Muttapha remains at Sivas and is Neffangi Pascha.
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