WAR IN THE TURKISH EMPIRE.
The Boston Post says: A war in the Turkish Empire at no very distant day is quite likely to occur between the Sultan and the ruler of one of his dependencies. Aware that such a contest will result in the total dismemberment of the viceroyalty from the Empire, the Khedive is now making formidable preparations to meet any contingency that may arise, and to that end he very shrewdly holds out extra inducements for soldiers of all nations, who are ambitious for military glory, to link their fortunes with the Egyptian army. Several American officers of both armies during the late rebellion, who, not having sated their thirst for martial renown here, are now enrolled under the banner of Egypt’s grand army. They enter the service of the Khedive for a term of five years, unless disabled by wounds, etc., in which case they are sooner honorably discharged. Though solemn allegiance is sworn to the Egyptian Government during the term of service, it is distinctly understood among the American officers that they will not be called upon to bear arms against the United States. The inducements offered are dazzling; every officer is allowed one slave as his body-guard, besides many other privileges unknown in any other nation. The Director-General of the Army is Matt Bey, an American officer, who served with gallantry in the Crimean war. The Command-in-Chief in the field has been given to Gen. Charles P. Stone, of Massachusetts, who went out to Egypt with a large party of Americans last year. Gen. Reynolds, of the late Confederate army, has charge of the sea coast defences. Gen. Beverly Kennon, formerly of the Confederate navy, is on the same service. Gen. Hunter, who is in the Khedive’s army, ranks as Major-General, and many others who held various ranks in both armies during our late war, are enlisted in the cause. The climate of Egypt is said to be singularly healthful, and hundreds of brave men, of an adventurous spirit, will probably avail themselves of the liberal offers of the Khedive’s agents now in this country, and return to a profession for which they are so eminently fitted.