The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-09-14

EsS ast&U'o3 SAUOeCt " ss0tuUttS.
With most favourable wind we are
now set out on our expedition 10 Suda in
Crete, where the united feet of the o.
toman Power at present lies at anchor
in all, 100 sail. We are, however, up
wards oi60, aud 10 brulots.* Ihaye the
greatest hopes of our success; but shall
give you the details when il is over. Our
latest news is as follows: On the 9Th
Of May, the Turkish squadron passed the
Dardaneiles, their intention being 10 sail
Tor PreVesa, where $4,000 Albanians are
said to be ready TO embark for the north
ofthe Morea and MissoIonghi. On the
lst of June following, they were met BY
Sactouri's squadron in the strait between
Andres and Capo Doro, in Eupcea. Our
ire ships we're, as usual, successful One
ship OF 66 cannon, frigate, and cor
vette, were burned. The ship had on
board almost all the treasure and $50
men, and the corvette 500; six or eight
transports we're taken, laden with balls
and powder, spades and other useful ap-
paratus. The squadron which escaped
Immediately scampered 10 the direction
OF Rhodes, and has since joined the Egyp-
flans at Suda, where they had previous
~ entered on the 1st of June, for the
purpose Of bringing fresh troops aud pro-
visions to follow up Ibrahim Pacha's late
successes in the south of the Morea. On
the 4th, Sactouri's squadron Joined US off
falconera. On the third or fourth in
slant, corvette, separated from the rest
OF the Turkish fleet, was chased into the
port of Lyra BY three Of our ships. A
caPliulstlon ensued, by which the Turks
we're to give up the ship TO the Greeks,
Il allowed to escape on shore. This as
agreedto, but instead Of observing il. the
Turks Immediately set fire to the vessel
and escaped. The Greeks pursued them
on the island and took $50 prisoners, who
are at present on board ship with US,
and will, | hope, be sent to Napoli. |
understand that some irregularities were
committed by the Greeks on the island.
BY land, Colocotroni is again at the head
of the Moreote army, and acting against
lbrahim Pacha We have, however.
had no news Of importance as yet. At
Arcadia, a small town about twenty miles
north of the NaVarino, on the coast,
Papa Flessa, The Minister of the Interj-
or, was stationed with 200 men, when
they were surprised by the Egyptian,
and himself aud 100 men cut off He is
however no loss, as he was a man of
most despicable character.
Missolonghi is still blockaded, but has
provisions for short time. Four ships
and one bruIoi have been despatched 10
its assistance by the Admiral they have
daily skirmishes with the enemy, and are
usually successful. The Turks have
possession Of Salona but in Attica all is
quiet. All now depends on our affairs at
Suda. live can burn the half of the
ships, we can prevent the intended de-
barkment at the north and south of the
MoFea Three or four ships will be
sufficient to blockade Modon and Cor on
- few more can rescue MissoIonghi
and lake Patras; and we can cruise be-
fore Nsvarino, and prevent any landing
of troops or provisions, SO tina. Ibrahim
Pacha must fall an easy prey to Coloco-
troni; and the Morea is free.
JUNE Is. have delayed this letter
for some time, in hopes of concluding il
with the news of our successes, but as
yet the wind has been unfayourabIe or
TOO feeble to attempt any thing. Yes
terday, about two o'clock, there being
slight breeze. the Admiral gave the sig
nal for attacking about forty ships of the
enemy, which lay outside the mouth of
the harbour. We had an engagement of
two hours, but the deceitful wind ceased
almost as we commenced, so that our
brulots were almost useless. We, how
ever, burned ] corvette of "a guns and
200 men, and drove the remainder into
the port, where the weather would not
permit US 10 follow them. The news
to-day from MissoIonghi is good. Hopes
are entertained that the succours sent
will be sufficient 10 save it. 1000
Turks are at present blockaded in SaIo-
ma. where it is expected they must soon
capitulate, as they have no provisions.
Colocotroni is in Tripolizza, making all
preparations to start for Navarino. We
yesterday took five prisoners from the
wreck >of the corvette, who represent
that the enemy have the greatest difficult
~ 10 collecting the soldiers here (Suda)
for the Morea; and it is probable they
will be detained here for some time yet.
*Fire-Ships.