The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-11-16

the possession Of the Alorea; but how
TO do it, is the question he has been
under lts walls once and had he re-
NAMED there, till they crumbIed from
age, he could not have taken it. 1t must
be blocked by sea, as well as by land,
and he must have command of the gulf
but this cannot be done without first re-
ducing Hydra. Now we know that the
formidable armament which is fitting out
at Alexandria, consists not like former
ones, principally of transports, but of
vessels of war and it seems to me quite
probable, that this fleet is destined, first
for the reduction of Hydra, and after
wards, for the command of the gulf of
Napolie. This being done, Ibrahim
Pacha will march to Napolie, sit down
before il, and wait patiently till it falls
into his hands. Then the safety of Ma
pole depending on Hydra, you ask
what is the state of the latter, can she
hold out? The place is strong, and the
inhabitants are brave, and should they
take proper measures, they might de-
fend it against any force that Egypt
could send. But no precautions are
taken; the men are not trained the
batteries, filled with beautiful brass
cannon, have no attendants, save one old
man, whose only office is TO drive away
the boys. Warn Hydriot of the dam
4 ger that is threatening his island, he
laughs at you, and defes the whole
force Of Turkey. Alas so did they of
lpsara; and Ipsara was stronger than
any of the three islands they laughed
at the mention Of danger, until it came
down npon them, followed close by des-
truction.
1t is not unlikely that an important
diversion will soon be made by revolt
of the iDhabitants'o Gambia. This ex-
tensive, populous and fertile island, has
been for some time governed by the
brave Pacha who conquered it; and
who, being man of great abilities, per-
ceived that the only effectual way TO
, keep the Greeks in subsection, would
be to quit the system of horrible oppres-
sion, followed by the rest of the Cover
nors. Accordingly, under his mild ad-
nhnistratIon, every thing has gone on
we'll and the Greeks have exhibited so
few marks of inquietude, that vigilance
is almost entirely relaxed in the island !;
and most of the Turkish troops have
withdrawn. About three months ago
this Pasha was ordered TO the Morea !;
and twelve days ago he was taken pris-
oner in a'skirmish with the Greeks; but
ne soon died, having received seven
wounds. Since he has left Gambia, the
Greeks have again been subject TO the
, usual bloody policy of the Turks and
being unarmed, they are more abused
and less feared than in any other parts.
Many candiotes have served in the Mo-
,, rea, and they are distinguished as brave
soldiers and excellent marksmen. About
500 of these have now started for their
native island, TO attempt to carry the
principal fortress; and if they succeed,
: the standard Of liberty will be waved
upon them, and the inhabitants excited
TO revolt; and means have been taken
] to supply them with arms.
We have yet another ground of hope !;
! it is reported, and it is not impossible,
that The long existing troubles in Egypt
: have at last broken out into open rebel
lion and that formidable body of A.
rabs are in arms just above Grand Cairo.
Ii this proves true, il may occasion the
{ recall of lbrahim Pacha. Mehemet Ali.
though a man of talants, is waxing old,
; and will require the assistance of his
son.
D What field for political speculation is
opened in the East; the vast empire of
a Turkey, which is only held together by
: the tenure OF religious superstition, will
q soon tumble TO pieces; or at least i'm
D portant acknowledgements will take place.
: Upper Egypt has for long time been
t in state of sedition. Still greater events
may take place, and render our age
truly the age of revolutions. The call
Y ing in of the Jews, may not be far off !;
f and this peculiar people, may soon build
r up their kingdom at Jerusalem. They
. have all the materials ready; and might
s become at once, powerful nation, with
4 out going through all those gradual
' changes which are necessary in other
s nations. They are shrewd, and excel
: all others in knowledge of the world.
: They are rich, and can move off with
3 all their property at few hours notice.
v They have no landed estates, no connex-
f ions by marriage, no local attachments
i. to retain them in foreign countries,
I were a reasonable hope held out to
b them of regaining their home. Aye,
the Holy land to them is home; the
r young Jew, born in whatever land, with
S prospects however brilliant, still turns
e his eyes to Jerusalem; and feels that
/, there alone he can be perfectly happy.