Notwithstanding all the accounts which have been published of the
retreat of the Russian army from Constantinople, it is now said that they have not departed to any great distance from it; a large body of troops being still stationed at Sizipoli. The Russians are giving the Sultan every assistance in disciplining his troops in the European fashion. At first sight this seems inconsistent with the design of reducing Turkey to a state of utter helplessness; but the Czar has probably ascertained that the Turks are only fernnilable when fighting after the manner of their ancestors, and that the introduction of modern military tactics, so unsuited to the habits and genius of this Eastern nation,- will tend to paralyze their strength and quell their spirit as effectually as any means which he could adopt.
The Morea has been evacuated by the French troops ; much to the annoyance of King OTHO'S Government, which had not anti- cipated their somewhat sudden recall. Private letters represent the country as being in a very unguarded state—a prey to bands of plunderers, robbing and murdering all who come across their path. Several English and French travellers have been robbed by these banditti. The Bavarian troops were in garrison at Patras when the last accounts were received.
