Gazette De France 11th of April 1824 An Ottoman vessel heading to Chios from Tsesme fell into the hands of the Psarians, who brought it to Psara. A letter from Chios reports on the situation following the massacre: the island had 110,000–120,000 inhabitants before the slaughter, whereas now only 15,000 remain. The Pasha of Chios is very polite, and life on the island is improving. Nevertheless, the destruction, especially in the city, is immense. Count Hochepied, advisor to the King of the Netherlands, died in Smyrna on February 6th; the Pasha of Smyrna sent four men of his guard, along with Janissaries, to attend the funeral. The Ottomans are transporting ammunition through Nymphaio (Kemalpaşa) to Kusadasi.