The population of Salonica in its present state, probably exceeds 70,000 souls. I have heard it estimated as high as 90,000; but this seems to be some exaggeration. It is certain, however, that the number of inhabitants has been much increased within the last few years, owing in part to the extended commerce of the place partly to the settlement of numerous emigrants who have fled hither to shun the power or the vengeance of Ali Pasha. The population is composed of 4 distinct classes, Turks, Greeks, Jews and Franks; the last comprising all those inhabitants who are natives of the other parts of Europe, whether English, French, Germans, or Italians.
