Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-04-27


ant Colonel. He has been in a number
OF engagements, and has distinguished
himself as brave officer From him
| have learned much of the - OF
Greece. Their success against the
Turks, and the sacrifices which they
have made this year for their liberty,
are greater than any recorded of Greece
IN the days of her ancient glory. But
what must be the feelings of man,
who looks with a philanthropic eye on
the scenes of misfortune, TO see soldiers
who have been fighting the enemy all
summer, now coming to their com
mander to beg bread 10 keep them
alive. But such is the sight to which
my eyes are every hour witness, as
have taken lodgings with Colonel Jar
vis--The Europeans who have come
to Greece have all of them come with
sounding titles. Most of them, am In
formed, instead of assisting the Greeks,
have only lived upon them, until reduc~,
ed by poverty, sickness and death and
there now remain but few of them liz
Greece.--An officer here cannot expect
any thing from the government of
Greece, for it has nothing to pay, even
the soldiers of the army; monet
enough even TO provide them with
bread. Yesterday had an audience
with Mavrocordatos. was accompani-
ed 10 the place by Col. Jarvis. The
Prince received me with much polite
ness, and expressed his satisfaction at
the conduct of our government, in re-
gard to the interest it takes in the suffer-
Dgs Of Greece. He asked me many
questions, in reference to the views
which were entertained by the Ameri-
cans OF the character of the Greeks. To
all his questions endeavored to give as
correct answers as possible. told him
that all the exertions, which the different
committees were making in America.
we're for the liberty of Greece and
that 1t was my opinion that nothing fur
Their would be done by the Americans,
if the Greeks should consent to accept
of foreign King. He replied that
nothing but foreign force would ever
place them under King | told him
| was willing TO bear arms 10 Greece as
long as there was prospect of her be-
ing free, but no longer. With this re-
ply he appeared 10 be well pleased
told me to make myself acquainted with
the language as soon as possible; and
that | should have station of some
Importance in the army.
While we were consulting, Courier
arrived with news of a recent victory,
gained by sea, over the Turks. There
were two engagements. The first took
I place about the 9th of November. be-
tween the Islands Of Samos and Mica
ria; the second in the channel Of Gambia,
between Gambia and the Island of Case.
The fleet of the Pacha Of Egypt has
been entirely defeated and DISPERSED.
Seven ships of war were burned or
sunk, and twelve transports taken most
of which were under European colours.
On board these Transports were twelve
hundred Egyptian soldiers, all of whom
fell into the hands of the Greeks. This
is the fifth decided engagement, which
has terminated in favor of the Greeks,
this year by sea, The Turks have re-
tired into their foriresses at Lepanto
and Arta. Lepanto is about twenty
miles, and Arta about fifty, from Misso-
longhi. have proposed to Col. Jar
Wis the storming of the fortress at Lepan-
TO; in which expedition, if it is under
taken, shall act as volunteer. But
| fear that the want Of bread will rem
der the plan abortive. Col. Jarvis en-
J->ns it upon me TO say TO the various
committees, that no young man should
be sent out, or that none ought TO come
at their own charge, whose income is
not at least equal 10 5000 per year, as
this is the least they Can live and clothe
themselves upon. He further observes,
that he has never received from the
Greek government single para, and
that he has expended nearly $1,000,
which he has received from Europe, in
the cause ofGreece. If any young men
should come from America, let them
come well armes; but as for clothes,
they must have the Greek costume ;
and tactics are all out of the question
here.
Thus, gentlemen, | have endeavored
to give you all the information which
have been able to gather. As 10 my
own wants. | shall only add that I has
sixty dollars on my arrival here!
shall use all possible economy, and leave
the gentlemen Of the committee, from
whom have already received SO many
favors, to act their pleasure concerning
me. My health is good. | am in the
hands of God; and by his blessing /
hope to do yet much for Greece. But
should it be otherwise, wish to be con-
tent.