Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-11-22
VOL. XIII. NO. SIS,

Their wealth can purchase, they leave feliow-cit
zens and friends, by whom they are admired aro
loved, aud families, by whom they are adored. thew
leave all to 20 upon an expedition, whose success,
can be TO them no other gain than their country's
good, but whose failure viii be their own des,,nc.
lion.
IL Is not unlikely that an important diversion will
soon be made by revolt of the inhabitants OF
N"noia' Ihis extensive, populous and fertile isl
anu, mas Deen Tor some time governed by the brave
asna VINO conquered 1t; and who being a man OF
sie't aoues, perceived that the only effectual way
% keep the greeks In subsection, would be 10 quit
the 81 stem OF horrible oppression followed bv tb,
resi- OF Inc Governors. Accordingly under his
mid administration, every thing has gone on well.
and the Greeks have exhibited so few mark. of H.,
quIeude, hat vigilance is almost entirely relaxcs
=" me isiand' and most OF the Turkish troops have
been withdrawn. About three months acc this
fasha was ordered TO The Morea; and twelve DAVIS
ago he was taken prisoner in a skrmish with The
H'eeNs; but he soon died, having received seven
wounds Since he has left Gambia, the Greeks
have again been subject the usual blood policv
OF 'he Turks; and being unarmed, they are more
stpsed and less feared than in any other paris
Aiany Candoles have served i'm the Norra and
they are distinguished as brave soldiers and excel
lent 'narksmen. About 500 of these have now
starred Tor their native island To attempt 10 carry
the principal fortress; and if they succeed the
standard oil liberty will be waved upon them. and
tue Inhabitants excited TO revolt; and means have
peen taken 10 supply them with arms AT present
ihey are entirely without them Not Greek j.
allowed inside of the fortified places; how many
soldiers could you collect in Your island said 10
Nrcian, the other cay {: " Once DISPLAY the han
ner ot the Cross said he, aud in three DAYS IL
VIII be surrounded by $4,000 brave me..' - Bur
now many will be armed' " Ahi'' replied he
ie'r hot hfty However, stranger things have
been done; the Moriotes who, at the commencement
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thousands and thousands of Turkish muskeis. pis-
lois, yatagans etc. and the lcas; of their wants ia
that of arms.
We have yet another ground OF nope; il is re-
ported, and 1t is not impossible, th,t the long ex-
'suhS "oHbes Ia * p have at last broken out into
open rebeilion; and that formidable BODY of
Arabs are In arms just above Grand Cairo Iftbis
prove True, 1t, may occasion the recall of ibrahm
Facha; hiehemet Ali though man of talents, il
waxing old, and will require the assistance OF lis
son.
what field for political speculation is now
opener In tie E's, tie vast empire of Turkey,
which is only held together b, the tenure ofrelisioa
superstition, will soon tumble to pieces; or al least
important dismembermenls will take place Inner
f pt has Tor long time beei in state Of sediiion
an E-lsiish gentleman who had heen travelling
there, informed me, that he was detained four
months, on account Of an expected breaking out
among the people, which would have endanse4 ed
aha render our age truly the age of revolutions -
ihe calling in OF the jews, may not be far off and
TINS peculiar people, may build up their king
dom at Jerusalem. They have al lie materials
ready; and nigh. become at o.ce powerful ma
ion' without going through all those gradual cham
ees when are neeessar} in Other nations. They
are shrewd, and excel al Others in a knowledge OF
the world. They are rich, and can move OF ,y,tb
'heir property at a few hours notice The, have
no landed estates, no connections by n,rrjaee no
local attachments to retain them in foreign coun--
tFies, we've unreasonable hope held out 20 tnen OF
regaining their home Aye, the Holy Land 10 them
Il nome; the Young jew, born in yhateve, land
with prospects however brilliant still turns his
eyes to Jerusalem; ard feels that there alone he can
be perfectly happy. But enough of speculation.
Aug. IA. Yes erday we receiv ed the ioyful in
telligence that The Greek feet had arrived off Mis-
solonghi, and bad ceusea he Turks 10 r.lse the
blockade b. sea; and to-day, letter from Niaulis
Confirmed The account. On the FIRST curren; Sac
tour, vice admiral, arrived there with eight vessels
aud lowered round until Admiral Maui. ca,repn
with eighteen more, and some brulois Inn, edjate.
~ the Turkish feet out of the gulf and form
ed their line OF battle Five frieates. with one Sc
venty-tour, composed the right 10 corveues in mo
centre, and 30 briggs and other vessels on the left
Misuiis opposed to The heavy right wing his dresd-
sai brnlots and bore dow via all speed 10 close
contest. The action commenced with vgor on
the part OF the Turks, but in less than an hour thew
were completely put 10 flight, Not much execu-.
ton was done, but The heavy frisates being endan
gered By the light iireships s,eered of md the
whole feet Immediately dispersed, eac see .ing its
own safety. The Greeks destroyed q. rnt to
The waters edge two OF lie enem s hea, briggs of
war; taking their men prisoners; then sailing into
the gull they captured seven gun boats wlIch had
been lett Tor the close blockade of the royt The
appearance OF the Greek feet, aud their immediate
success, SO inspired the inhabitants OF Miss,lo CHI
that they sailed out in the night, attacked the Tur
klsh camp, made great slaughter driving them back
to some distance. They are now fully supplied
with provisions, and Greece Is relieved from her
Anxiety on this account. The enenys fleet have
Gee" followed as lar as G'da, in Csnds and p oba-
bly, their arrival al that place, will delav he pro.
posed expedition against the island None,ys from
Alexandria.
remain yours, sincerely,