Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-25


sc. was employed adjusting the Kings
mantle, finding some of the eyelet holes
too small for the hooks, he took his
scissors from his pocket, and, was pro-
ceeding to ease them by inserting the
points into the breast OF the mantle,
when lord in waiting, imagining that
the poor snip was about to assasslnate
his Sacred Majesty, immediately drew
his sword, rushed upon the poor knight
of the thimble, seized him by the COL
lar. and would no doubt instantly have
caused him to make his exit as S"with
a bare bodkin." but for the timely in
reference oil his Majesty, who laughed
heartily at the mistake.
In addition to the fattering accounts from
the Greeks, published in our last, we give to-
day few particulars by the last arrival at
Ncw-York. The repeated triumphs of this
energetic people. seem, at last to have con-
yinced the European Powers Of the justice
and good policy ofshowing some countenance
to so brave and Aourishing nation.
1t is stated in the Paris papers that
the French General Guilleminot, AM
bassador at Constantinople, had sent
one of his Aids to the Morea to confer
with the patriots. Russia is also said
to have shown disposition to favor
their cause, * to have secretly afforded
them assistance in their late contests
with the Turks. The advices from
Zante, dated 5th of June, give extracts
from the Greek Journals respecting the
measures adopted for the promotion OF
education. According to these advi-
ces, the Greek Government was pro-
ceeding with the organization Of pub
lie schools throughout the territory of
Greece, as steadily and TRANQUILITY as if
no danger menaced the country. A de-
cree had been issued by the Senate, ap-
pointing anfInspector-General Of Edu-
cation, and fixing the nature Of his du-
ties. BY another decree central school
has been established at Argos. At A
thens there were already five schools,
TWO of mutual instruction, consisting
of 400 scholars, two for the study OF
the ancient Greek, and the Italian and
French languages, and one for history
and philosophy.
Provisional Government Of Greece.
The President of The Executive Power
notifies:
What God is greater than the God
of our Fathers! The enemy's fleet had
appeared near Cavadore, and threaten
ed from afar the islands of Hydra and
Spezzia. The Government has been
forced to call together all the soldiers
scattered in the environs, to defend the
centre of the liberty Of Greece. The
fleet composed Of about 100 ships OF
war and transports, having on board
troops and provisions of all kinds, had
been dispersed, after an obstinate COM
bat with our seamen on the lst and Cd
Julie, between Cavodore and Andres.
TOPAZ Pacha with much difficulty saw
ed himself with % of his vessels. The
second squadron of our flee, is in pur-
suit of them. In the midst Of the &C
ton an enemy's frigate and the Admi-
RAILS ship, were burnt by our fre-ships
Topal Pacha was not however on. board
his ship, he had probably supposed that
this time, as before, our 6re-ships
would be directed against the Admiral
Several vessels, and another frigate
which were dispersed and pursued
ran aground on the coasts of the isles
of limo and SYRIA. The geater mum
Der Of the transports were taken and
carried into Hydra s Spezzia. This
remnant of the enemy's feet is disper
sed about the Egean sea, and according
to all appearance, will fall into oul
hands. What makes US hope for TIT
total destruction of the enemy's fleetis
that the first squadron of our feet yes
terday, Joined the second which Tough
the battle, and both together will dc
their utmost TO cut off the retreat Of thu
Mahometans.
CHICKAS BALASSIS,
| Vice Presid ent
A. MAURocoRDATo, Secretary.
Napoli di Romania, June S.
Extract O an official Proclamation Of tn
Greek Government.
"Thanks to God The enemy's feet
that made its appearance off Cape
d'Oro, threatened to attack the islands
of Hydra and Spezzia, that the Gov
eminent thought it necessary to order
the troops that were at Napoli di Ro
mania to be sent there, in order to de
fend this bulwark of our independence
srhe aforesaid fleet, consisting of loo
sail, between men-of-war and trans
, ports, and which was carrying troop.
| and all kinds of war ammunition ant
provisions, in order to effect the ruin o.
Greece, has been completely defeated
by our brave sailors off Cape d'Ore
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