The Sun.
London, England, 1822-07-29 00:00:00

THE GREEK BLOCKADE.

The followinz is an extract of a letter from the
Agent to Lloyd's, in communicating an authentic
copy of the Greek Decree, by which a portion
of. the coasts of Turkey is placed in a state of
blockade:--

`.` SKtits4t, JUNE 27.--We think it may be important for
ftta Committee and general interests of Lloyd's,. to receive the
copy 6f an authentic document promulgated by the newly or-
ganized Greek Government at-Corinth, and of which we trans.
mit a translation herewith, by which a certain extent of Turkish
coast is declared in a state of blockade. At the same tithe, it
13 essential to state, that, as far as we are aware, the com-
manders of the British and other ships of war in these parts re-
ida the operation of this Decree on their respective national
Merchant flags, nor admit their violation under any pretext
whatever. In consequence, little alarm is 'felt here for the
shipping interests, nor do the masters of merchant vessels de-
cline such voyages as are comprised in the prohibitory declara-
tion ; and it seems of a nature to prove of.no effect in respect to
the merchant navigation of all Powers which have a sufficient
naval force here for its protection. There is no further public
news in this quarter except the intelligence circulated of the
(41 of Napoli de Romania in the Morea, nor any..sure advices
cat of the junction of the Egyptian fleet, or, another squadron
Which was on the point of leaving Constantinople), with the
pitan Pacha's force off Selo. His Majesty's ship Cambrian
iy absent on a cruise, and announced to be tbr Salo/licit. The
city- is in the mean time perfectly quiet, and no appearance of
disturbance.

(cci,y)
Translated from the French, entitled " Literal Translation
of the Manifest issued from Corinth relative to the blockade of
the Morel; &c." . .
"The Greek nation strenuously :employ all their strength in
the, e.ohtest against tyranny: Their rights are known and indis-
putable. They have only in view the downfall of injustice by
snaking great sacrifices, and endeavour to attain their object
without in any manner giving umbrage to equitable Govern-
ments. Knowing how to appreciate their own rights, they
cannot fail of being sensible of their duty. To•establish the
first, and determine the other, they have had to declare their re-
solution to live independent under their own Government; to
fulfil the sacred vie.ws•of their country, they are bound to press
their enemy on all points of resistance ; and they now declare,
According to the laws of nations and of Europe, in a state of
blockade all the coasts still in the power of their enemies, either
sic Epirus, the Peloponnesus, Eubia or Thessaly, and extend.
Mg from Epidaninurn (TOulsin) to Salonica.
The same prohibition is equally intended for the'ports of
the Isles in the Egean Sea, the Sporades, and those. of Candia
411 occupied by the Turks. In consequence, all vessels, after
being duly acquainted with the present edict, either by the Ad-
mirals, or in their name by the Commanders of the independ-
tint ships which shall enter either of the enemy's ports above-
mentioned, shall be taken and detained in virtue of thepresent
decision of the Greek Admirals, in regard to foreign flags. The
present decree shall, be executed conformably to ,the date of its
rl/44eption in each port, and as the Government may become in
so-ucted in that respect. Communications of the same will be
given to • all the representatives of friendly PoWers rcl:.'.ding in
the different places under the Greek dominion.
" Corinth, !tiara; 13, 1822."