Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-10-14

The New-York American OF Friday contains The
iooWng interesting letter the subject of the Greek
struggle from an American gentleman said TO have
oeeh formerly IN the United States NAVY and who
went from NewYork about IL months ago with =
ietter OF recommendation from the Greek Committee
OF New ork, to join that brave people,
Harbour Of .Norarin, (Peloponesus ,
or -Hored) .4prd Esd, 1925.
"DEAR SIR: 1t gives me extreme pleasure TO have
1t IN my power to give you some account of the pro
ceedings of this, my adopted country. In nv first
letter Informed you that the Greeks were ttinr ONT
an expedition TO go against Paras port to the nort,
and west OF the Morea Previous our sailing for tina
place, Information arrived at Napoli, of the Egyptian
heets arrival at RIodon, with Ibrahim PacHa and
1900 troops; and that he had marched TO this place
aud was besleging it. We were Immediately ordered
10 sail Tor Navarn, and arrival we found that
Tue spot the Pacha had chosen for his operations was
not 10 the reach of the guns of Slips We there
ore' could be OF no use to the castle; however we
came 10 anchor, and remain TO prevent the ene,n,
leet from entering the harbour. Tie Pacha was IN
DER the impression he would be able 10 take the place
n iour DAYS, ana without experiencing the least loss
ana out little or no resistance from the castle When
he first commenced bombardng the place il contained
only 3OO men, and most of these were merchants but
they defended II with great spirit until renforcetncns
arrived The enemy has now been here SO DAYS and
IS as far from the possession Of the place as when he
hrst commenced. The castle at this time contains
4,3OO men. The enemy has thrown, since the com
mencement OF the siege, 400 bomb shells the most
oil which have fallen within the castle bat with very
niue more success than DESTROYING the houses and
khhg eight or ten men. They have also battery of
hVe guns of immense calbre with which they
cd breach OF the walls of the citadel but found them
inPeneirable The main body of army is enca,np-
ed within ten hours march of this place There is
ano'her body OF our troops within four hours marc
consisting OF three thousand neE; they are 10 observe
Tie movements OF the enemy
The garrison OF the place on the Goth inst made
sorue' WIN some success. On the l9I, the Greek
army OF observation was attacked by body detached
from Tie besiegIng army of Turks which was calu-
lated, from the best reports to be about 600 nclrd
ing some three four hundred cavarv-thc infantry
were Egyptian regular troops. Ii appears that the
eit wing OF the Greeks put in confusion by
the Turkish cavalry which penetrated into the caun
out at the centre the Greeks defended themselves with
great courage. The battle lasted from O'Clock in
Inc morning until in the evening. BODY of Greeks
mat was on the right of the principal camp about or
9OO IN NUMBER distant about three hours march from
le camp besleged, sent about 500 men to assist them
they only arrived, however, at the close of the battle.
out eir appearance 1t Is thought the cause of the
Turks Withdrawing. They made their retreat how
ever with great order. Their loss was 20 or so left
uead on The held. The loss of the Greeks is very LITTLE
lnieIor 10 that OF the Turks; the number however
not ascertaned
need not say that such little loss in SO long frbt.
showed want OF activity and gaantry on the side oil
tne turks, who had on the field four cannon The
reek army does not want for bravery but chief, "a
command and direct it. The Greeks enrorej il, tho
oatte were from three TO four Thousand mem but being
oy Inc 1haity OF their arms and their want of nstru
uon, unable TO resist single moment the cavalry o
''e enemy, Their ardour cannot produce the efec
which could be wished. We understand that ves,e.
day another battle took place between the two armies
Out we nave no news OF the of our camp at hi
moment 1t appears that The Creeks lett, after tn,
batte OF the 18th, the camp and are now united +,
the oody which was have said placed al the rirht
~ position much stronger than the frs, carnp bnt
tear not SO advantageous for the purpose of obseryino
the operations Of the enemy.
Inc MS have ceased their fire against the castle
since Yesterday but say ii it proceeds from
VAN want Oh ammunition, or some other purpose. The
/ frnce Mavracordato, of the chief. visited t,n
caue yesterday for the purpose of accommodating IFS
state ana 10 put the government in Wedge of lis
wants. Being pressed for time, as the Ship which con-
'eys tbs TO the continent is ready 10 sail must be
eXcusedlt my news is little imperfect. assure Won
hat my ieelngs towards the Greeks increase as muci,
as the dIihcultles OF their situation. This wear Is :,
year OF serious and dangerous struggle. hut tho
can ana may be year of triumph if the friends of
greece IN England and America will help them active
~, ana I'D more extensive manner; and if the Greeks
VIII at last be persuaded that organization and union
can only ensure the success of their canse Altore.
ther, am persuaded that the success of the cannarn
! depends on the success of the fleet hey are in rs
good state as materials can make them The army
on land does not present formidable an apnearanc
loF want OF union and capacity in the chiefs; The
Government IS acknowledged every where bui moi
every where seconded by the people
hopf IN my next, to be able give you some news
| OF greater Importance.
am with great respect, yours &c.
JOHN NJ. ALLEN, of Greek Navy
| 10 The Sec OF the Greek Com. New York
From the Kentucky Whig of Sent 90
ii snort lesson for h)tqch,