Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-30
From, the Baltimore american.

From the Baltimore american.
A youth of Vermont by the name of ]. p.
Miller, feeling the fire of liberty glowing in
his bosom, applied to the Greek Committee
at Boston, stating his wishes to engage in the
contest for the recovery of Grecian freedom.
He was furnished with small sum for an out
fit, and with letters addressed to Prince Nav
roeordato. On his arrival he presented his
letters, and was cordially received by the
Prince. The following is an extract from the
letter of this gallant and generous youth
81 had been here but few minutes,
when I saw soldier enter the door
hastily. He asked me if was an
American; answered in the affirma-
tive. He grasped my hand in ecstacy,
exclaiming at the same time, that he
also had the honor to belong 10 that
country; that his name was George
Jarvis; that he was native Of the
state of New-York, and being at Bor-
deaux in 1922, thence, by the approba-
ton of his father, came Uia Marseilles
to Hydra, and engaged in the Greek
navy, in their glorious struggle with
the Turks. He made thirteen voyages
with the Hydriots, and since that time
he has been employed in the army,
with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
He has been in a number of engage
ments, and has distinguished himself
as brave officer. From him have
learned much Of the state 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 philanthropic eye on the
scenes of misfortune, to see soldiers
who have been fighting the enemy all
summer, now coming to their comma
der to beg bread TO keep them alive"
His interview with the Prince he thus de-
scribes, at the conclusion of which the Ame-
rican character peeps out
"The Prince received me with much
politeness, and expressed his satisfac-
ton at the conduct Of our government,
in regard tn the interest ii taiaS a" tho
sufferines of Greece. He asked me
many questions, in reference to the
views which were entertained by the A
mericans of the character Of the Greeks.
To all his questions, l endeavored to
give as correct answers as possible. l
told him that all the exertions which
the different committees were making
in America, were for the liberty OF
Greece; and that it was my opinion
that nothing further 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 in Greece, so long as there was
prospect of being free, but no longer"
The following is an extract from letter OF
the Prince, announcing the arrival OF the
young enthusiast
"You know Greece, but you know
it as oppressed by the Turkish yoke.
Every thing is now changed. we too,
in imitation Of the Americans, have re-
solved to recover our liberty, and as
sumo a place among civilized nations.
God grant that we may be as fortunate
as YOU in the result. The success which
the Greeks have obtained, both on land
and at sea, in the campaign just closed,
inspires us with confident hopes-and
there is now no one, as formerly, who
will pretend to question our lndepen
dence.
GAS to Mr.. Miller, you must feel no
concern. Your recommendation Will
not be without effect, and be assured L
shall not forget it. doubt not that he
who has already fought against the enc,
mics of his own country, viii! be useful
to our cause"