Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-02-10

formed a league against civilization and
the rights OF men
Policy of Greece.-How is the po-
Icy ofltussia and the Holy Alliance TO
be parted by Greece? I%tcannol be af
fecled by any by course; for willy as
the Greeks are, the spies, the priests,
and the deplomalist of the barbaric
league are their match, aud viii! not al
low them TO make their approach IN
der ground to The citadel OF FREEDOM.
With courage, therefore, they must adj
vance, but cautiously, and without Civ
ing offence. Meanwhile, let them lay
the solid foundations oflheir rights,and
court the friendship Of England, OLA
merica, and of all who love virtue.
Whatever may then be the fate OF the
Greek people, whether dependent OIL
independent, whether republican or
monarchial, they will have taken the
best means of promoting their liberties
and their Happiness.
The public departments in Greece
next claim your consideration.
The Executive Body has hitherto
been composed of men OF various cha
r%acters. At one fine, influenced by
Mavfocordato, when the Prlmates, the
Fanariots and the foreign Interest pre-
dominated. The leading features Of
the government were then order, and
some say intrigue. At another time
Colocotrouc obtained, by his martial
fame. his riches, and his extensive
family connexions AN ascendency; then
prevailed the military power united, at
first withthe democratic but afterwards
with oligarchical interests; and lastly,
a sort of league was formed to put
down the piunderers. Conduriotti was
placed at the head of this admlnistra.
ton, and their islands assumed their
due weight. TheExecutive Body has
hitherto exercised a degree Of power
that is inconsistent with republican CO.
vernment. The principles Of a wild
liberty have all along prevailed in
Greece. but those of civil liberty
are only beginning TO be duly apprecia
ttu anu
The Legislative Body is composed
of pcrsons selected by the civiland mil.
itary oligarchs and the people. They
naturally lean to the interests of their
| electors. They are respectable in cha.
racter, bot, ike most other public func-
tionaries in Greece, are sufficient in in
tellectual aptitude, and have but little
knowledge of business.
Minister'S MavrocordAto, Negri,
Colettl. aud others ofthe ablestG Greeks,
have filled the Office of ministers.
When | reached Argos, 10 minister,
except one for the interior. a prizes, had
been appointed.
administration of Justice-Thc
Byzantine and part of the Napoleon
codes prevail in Greece. Neither are,
however. much attended TO, and the
administration ofjustice is at its lowest
state.
PoIce.-The Police is best suppor-
ted by the military chiefs, especially at
Athens. Assassinations are extreme
Iy rare. Travellers move about with
perfect safety.
PrefectS-This is a government of
Projects. Under newly formed States,
it is absolutely necessary that strong
power should be vested in certain per
sons, in every district, and that they
should be made responsible for the con
stitutional exercise of it. In Greece,
the Projects are i'll selected. Instead
of having a leading influence in their
districts, they are generally the tools
Of The principle Primates or Captains.
TIE PrimateS, ARE addicted toTurk-
ish habits and principles Of govern
ment. In the MOrea they have great
influence. In Eastern and Western
Greece, that ofthe Captains FREEDOM
mates. Hydra is ruled by the Pri.
mates, who are under the dominion of
the maritime mob.-The other islands
are under mild administrations.
State ofthe Greek Church.-The
ceremonies of the Greek church are
tawdry md irrational. The priests,
though they possess considerable in
fluence, do not appearto have the same
preponderating sway over their tlocks,
that is exercised 10 some Catholic coun
tries. This may be attributed 10 their
poverty and to the counteraction of the
Mahommedan religion. Where toll
Grafton and a variety ofreligious pre-
vail the power, there the power ofthe
nrioetc ro,,ct ha enbdne1 pvcepI uui,h