Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-12-14
THE SMYRNAPAPER

Contains some articles of intelligence
which we have translated. 1t also con-
lains an editorial article on the subject OF
affairs in the Morea, which represent the
Greek cause in that peninsula as being
next to hopeless. We hardly know ho"
to reconcile its statements with those given
in the above extract of letter. The ar
tiole is long one, and we have not time
to translate it entire. 1t commences by
saying, that ''if any thing can give an
idea OF the unhappy condition OF the Pelo-
ponnesus, il is the divisions which prevail
ed among the Greek Chiefs, before the last
arrival of the Turks in The peninsula, and
the re-occupa:ion of Corinth by them. -
II then states, that the consequence OF
these divisions, was the displacement from
the Greek Councils, of Prince Mavrocor-
dato, who is characterised as man OF the
greatest judgement, intelligence and pa
triotism; and of the Minister Negri, who
united the most estimable qualities; and
the elevation of Prince Ypsilanti whom it
calls, "both physically and morally, the
most ordinary man of all Greece " 1t then
describes the PeloponnesanS as being with
out law, order or discipline; that its mill
tia were scattered over the whole country,
without ralying points, or encampments,
and totally unable to face the enemy; and
that in their desperation they we're uncon-
for them under their feet 1t will be re-
collected that the date ofthis paper is on
~ ,hree days prior to that of the latter
which we have alluded to.
TrdnslGtiens from Sntyrha paper, Of
Seps 81.
PATRAs, Aug 9-Navarin, Napoli de
MALAYSIA, and Tripolitza continue in the
hands Of the Greeks. The Turks have
made An unsuccessful attempt on this last
place. After much loss they have return
ed to this place from their abortive expe-
dition. Missolonghi has also been attack
ed, but has not as yet submitted to the
Ottoman arms. 1t is said, that the Prince
Mavrocordato, 1.-THE President Of the Gre
clan Congress, } who was in this place has
left it. and put himself at the head OF bo~
dy of SuIiotes. We are approaching the
catastrophe of this drama. Yet as the "a
tai moment to the Greeks approaches,
courage of despair induces them to pro.
long the contest, The isthmus of Corinth
is wholly defenceless.
TIRE, Ian islond of the .Archtpelago,1
Aug 26.-The island of Spezzia is de-
serted. All its inhabitants have fed TO
Hydra. with their effects Forty FIVE yes
sells from Ipsera also arrived at Hydra, the
17th, where they were resolved to defend
themselves. The Captain OF an Austrian
vessel, who lett Negropont the 18th inst.
has assured US, that the islands enjoy per-
feet tranquility that the Greeks were de,
termined 10 remain patiently in order and
submission and that their Archbishop has
made presents to the Turkish Pasha, in
token OF his fidelity and devotion.
Yesterday the English corvette Rose ar
rived here, and sails tomorrow for Athens.
According 10 the latest accounts from
the Archipelago. the Turkish squadron
had entered the waters of Hydra. There
was beard at Hydra smart Cannonade.
| which lasted two days, without their being
able to ascertain what it was. 1t was
supposed to be an engagement between
the Ottoman squadron, and an armament
going in had l06 vessels, including trans
ports; and the Greek fotilla was then 8
miles OF, The main port of Hydra is de.
Tended by two batteries of t2 guns each,
besides cuiverin mounted on mill
Two other small ports are also defended
by batteries. The determination of the
Greeks 90 defend themselves on a mere
rock, against the whole force Of the Otto
man Empire, promises well, and shews
great energy of soul. But in our view We
cannot help lamenting it. because we see
in it only the consequences OF an unequal
contest.
SALoE,cA, Sept 3,--Every thing is tram
gull here, and in Macedonia and Thessaly
yA6ouIGbout PachG continues to preserve
the utmost order. Jessuf Bey left there
tho io'L --~~',et with s0vnroi th""e"~d