Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-12-07

The Losdon Courier, in speaking Of Greece, says
we are Tree TO admit, that we do not anticipate
ne nfobabiy We had almost sa,d the possibility, OF
he iurksregaining their ascendancy; but when the
asst Ink severed let no, he supposed the rcpub-
&C oil Greece will at once 10 able to take s place
among the powers of Europe, AS vessel, the instant
'he ~ launched becomes one Of those buw arks that
already aoa upon the deep. Il look round for
SUPPORT aud the question will thea he what choice
u mvh' Itself 10 disposed 10 make, but what r will
"e perm'i'ed 10 make. We shalt not auenps, how
eve', 10 Cast sinsla glance towards the probable
eousse which that discussion will take.
Below will be found the officials details Of the
Greek victories, to which we Yesterday .hasti-
iy alluded, after which, in connection with
previous occurrences, even the Courier IS oh
iiged to a'iiuit, that " 1t does not anticipate
the probability, nay the possibility, Of the
turks recognizing the ssccndancy which me-
iancholy conviction this Christian paper seems
nevertheless 10 utter with regret.
GREECE.
Second Report of the Vice Admiral George
Sactour, Ia the Greek Go, ernment. dated
Straits of Dar Bog.si, of Samos, Aug. IL
tS3l 1924.
l wrote to you yesterday, by the way OF
syria, and transmit you the present by ex-
press from the sch0vner Of Capt. Lrutneri, to
Inform you OF the following occurrences -
On the 9th (slstl inst. we dispersed 40 trans
which they intended 10 have effected landing
on that part Of the island of Samos called
kariovas'. We succeeded in gaining posses.
SION Ut four, aud in sinking six; and the rest
being closely po sued by us, were obliged, to
a'o'u striking, To run aground ON the coast of
ASIA. Yesterday we sailed towards the straits
ut Oar Bogasi, and cast anchor in the channel
The enemy's feet, composed of Is vessels of
TIE iirst rank, and other smaller ones, about
100, was anchored ON the opposite coast of
ASIA, called ST. Maria, ready to embark, troops
10 land them on the Island. More than 4, 900
Oh their troops were on the strand about 10 GO
ON BOARD. The enemy had hardly perceived
US when he set sail with the greater part Of his
vessels and about O'Clock in the morning he
approached ms, and began 10 fire. Their can
nonading did not excite the least fear in any of
our vessels, and we remained at anchor with
the greatest contempt Of them but we did
NOT allow them to approach nearer. We
'"ouSnt tnis, however, convenient time, and
sent on two of our Gre ships. The wind was
w. N. E., and consequently contrary for The
enemy our fire-ships proceeded against
them, and obliged them to tack about aud sail
away with all haste.
What a disgrace for those fine and large fri
gales Ut the Sultan, which he buasted SO much
about, to be put to flight by two of our fire
SHIPS 1t was then that the Samiots, who
from The land were spectators of our mo, e.
ments, lifted up their hands to Heaven, i'm
plorIng our God to shower down his blessings
ON our vessels. We continue in this strait and
we VIII not quit it ON any consideration,
although We are aware that il is IA very dam
gerous position, for we desire to be able To
Know all the movements OF the enemy, and Ia
prevent his approaching the island. On all
sides OF the island the Samiots are firmly de-
iermIned to conquer or to perish They have
had ;ha prudence tc traasac.. 20 Tvs hitsess
mountains their children, wives, ana aged vii.
the necessary provisions. As the enemy con
'inued to sail from US, We despatched four
more fire ships 10 attack him but as he had
the wind 10 his favour, they did not succeed
70 reaching him, and it seems that he has a.
.,andoned his project, AS all the rest of the
lleet have also taken fight, inspired with AN
invinctble fear of our xre ships.
Signed GEORGE SACTOURL
Nap"ii di Romano. August I9 's4
Signed PIG. RODIOS, Sec. Gen.
The following Official reports detail further
advantages gained by the Greek corps over til.
Turkish fnrces, al Ampliani in the neighbour
hood of Saona and Marathon =
Report of General Panouiias. Commandment of
Salona to the Executive Body, dated
SALoNA, 18th, 9th July.
At length the enemy made yesterday a at :
tack on us. The combat began at half past 8.
A. NJ. at Ampliani, and ended at 6 O'Clock,
I. M. 1t was long and terrific, and without
ceasng. Towards ige O'clock, the Greeks
rushed on the snemy, killed great number
and took several prisoners, after having pur-
sued them as the wolf pursues the lamb and
on this occsion was verified the saying, one
pursurs hundred, and the hundred thou
sands" The soldiers took much booty, and
al present we have in our possession a great
quanuty OF arms, cannon, tents, standai DIS,
horses, and part of their ammunition. Blood
lowed IN streams, and this victory may he
compared TO that Of Bairam Pacha, near Va
silica. Success TO Greece
Your Obedient fellow citizen.
Signed PANOURIAS.
Napoii di R0mana, 18th, 9th August.
Cnpy agreeable To the original
Signed p. &. RODIOS, Sec. Gen.
Report Of General Joanes Gouras. Comman-
der1 The Fortress Of Athens, addressed To
the President Of the Executive BODY. dated
ST Luc, near Athens, 9TH, l 9th july 1924 !:
For some days have been endeayonripg to
provoke Omer Pacha to risk a general engage
menf, but did not succeed, and on that ac :
c"unt returned 10 the town, with an inteu-
ZION TO alter my plan, and to adopt different
measures. took up my quarters in the
neiShbourhoOd Of Marathon, at about two
hours distance from the Turkish army, and
tortured them well, as it was absolutely re-
qulsIte, and after having annoyed the enemy
win skIrmishing during two days, saw him
on The ed instant, at about s O'Clock in the
morning, coming towards us with 1900 infan-
Try, and 500 cavalry. Their impetuosity was
very great but the courage Of the Greeks