Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-24


erett. Geo. Blake, Esq. District Attor-
ney, was called to the chair-and Col.
John Everett, was chosen Secretary.
Professor Everett introduced his resolu-
lions by a speech, which appealed very
powerfully to the sympathies of the
meeting in behalf of the distressed stu
alton of the modern Greeks, in their
present struggle to escape from the
thraldom of the Turks.
The objects of the meeting were
supported by Mr.. Secretary Bradford
and Mr. Adams.
Mr.. Blake informed the assembly, that
at the former meeting it had been voted
that Professor Everett be requested to
present to the adjourned meeting his
views of the best method of expressing
our sympathy with the oppressed
Greeks, and the most efficient way of
afording them our assistance.
The following Resolutions were
adopted without further discussion
Resolved, As the unanimous sense of
this me citing, that we behold. with deep
interest, the struggle now making by the
Christian inhabitants of Greece, to throw
off the Turkish Yoke and that we cor
daily respond to the expressions ofsym-
pathy in their behalf, made by the Pres
ident of the United States. in two sue
cessive annual communications to Con-
gress.
Resolved, That we view with great
satisfaction the prompt and decisive
manner, in which the Hon. Daniel Web
ster has brought this subject before
Congress, and that the thanks of this
meeting be presented him for having so
acceptably represented the feelings of
his constituents on this occasion.
Resolved, That a committee of twelve
be appointed, to present Memorial to
Congress on behalf of the members of
this meeting, praying them to take such
measures in reference to this subject, as
may, in their wisdom, seem expedient,
on an occasion so highly calculated to
arrest the attention of the Representa-
yves OF Tree feOple.
Resolved, That the same committee
be directed to convey to his ExcelleDcy,
Prince Marromichalis, President of the
Exec utive' Council of Greece-and late
President of the Messenian Senate of
Calamata-the strongest assurances of
the sympathy, with which the appeal of
that Senate to the people Of America
has been received by them.
Resolved, That the same committee
prepare and publish an address to the
citizens generally, for the purpose ofef-
tecting concert of feeling in reference
to the fate Of five millions of fellow
Christians, engaged in an arduous strug-
gle for their lives and liberties and
that copy of said address be transmit
ted to some of our fellow citizens in the
various towns in this Commonwealth,
inviting them to hold auxiliary meetings,
for the promotion of cause alike inter
esting to all.
Resolved, That copy Of said address
be transmitted to every preacher of the
Gospel in the State, requesting him, (if
thought expedient,) to deliver dis
course on this subject, and to invite his
people to a contribution for the relief
of the sufferers, in struggle so momen-
tous in its connection with the cause of
the Christian church.
Resolved, That --- be request
ed to act as Treasurer of the " Greek
Fund.-" and that all sums which may be
contributed to the fund, be entrusted to
his charge, to be disposed of as may be
directed by the aforesaid committee.
Resolved, That Secretary be appoint
ed to this committee, and that the Sec
rotary of the committee and any four of
its members form quorum for the
transaction of all such business as thew
may think conducive to the objects of
this meeting; particularly in CORES
ponding with other similar bodies, with
a view to unity and energy of effort
throughout the country.
Resolved, That a committee of four
from each Ward of the city of Boston
be appointed, for the purpose of solicit
ing subscriptions from our fellow citi-
zens generally.
Resolued, That the Editors of papers
throughout the State, be requested to
give insertion to the foregoing resolu-
tons.
The foregoing resolutions having
been unanimously adopted, the follow
ing gentlemen we're named of the COM
mittee of twelve
Hon. THOMAS L. WINTHROP,
T. H. PERKINS,
JOHN WELLES,
Gen. II. A. S. DEA RBORN,
Hon. BENZ. GORHAM,
Col. J. L. AUSTIN,
Hon JOSIAH OITINCY