THE present condition of Egypt and character of Mohammad Alee-
Diversity of opinions-Impressions received in the Country Parts
and in the Cities-Egypt tried by an unfair standard-Prophecies of
Ezekiel Introduction of the Memlooks-Their debasing Govern-
ment Testimony of Volney-War of 1802-Rise of Mohammad
Alee-Destruction of the Memlook Beys-Exchange of Tyrants—
Native Instruction-The different Colleges, Institutions, and Fac-
tories Grades in Society-Railroads-Basha's Household --His
Knowledge of the State-Affection for His Wife-Taxation-Ef-
fects of the Battle of Koniah-Regeneration of the Country, and
Fulfilment of Prophecy-Affairs in the East-Political State of
Egypt-Instability of the Turkish Empire-Extent of Mohammad
Alee's Territory-Consequence of Returning this to the Porte-
Symbol of the Euphrates-Right to Independence-Present State
of Turkey-Sooltan's Rule compared with the Viceroy's-Effect of
Mohammad Alee's Independence on European Powers-His Here-
ditary Possession