Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-05

with his scapors and fleet, on which he depends
for supplies BY this course they hoped 10 destroy
him in three months, when Greece would be free.
The plan proposed is assuredy the judicious
that could be adopted, both FROM the nature OF
their country and troops; the country being ex-
tre,nely mountainous, the passes leading from the
interior to the few intricate, and easily defend
ed by few against numbers, Is admirably adapt |
ed 70. this mode of warfare where their nn.s.ip- !
lined troops, generally moun,aineers, acquainted
with every pass end avenue through which the
eaemy could, and in re,rea, must pass, would be
infinitely more efficient than in the field, and the
superiority of the enemy in discipline and tactics
OF little avail But very much doubt their ability
carry this design into effect, their adherng
TO any regular system. System and order appear
uncongenai TO their nature and habits, the impulse
oil the moment governing their actions.
The circumstance most 20 be regretted. and from
which the worstis 10 be apprehended to their cause,
is, their want OF union, enthusiasm, and devotion,
to the common cause. There are no Greeks when
all should be Greeks. They divided into
Morea-oies, Hydta-otes, Spezza-otes, Sami-otes,
Chi-otes, Ipsara-oes, and many other otes as
there islands and communities, or cities, each
jealous Of and almost hostile to the other, to
the Turks. As was Greece divided of old, SO is
| Greece at this day. What can be expected from
| such discordant materials? When Trippoiza was
last taken from the Greeks the GOueraor a son
OF Colocot.oni, boy only fourteen years Of age. 1t
| was, 100, at the time, lht seN Oh government
saw the boy at Napoli. Such is their mode OF
| conducting affairs.
/ Iorahim Pacha, son OF the Vice-roi OF Egypt,
and Gencraiissimo of the Porte, in Greece, has an
! Egyptian army Of 10, 900 regulars, with cavalry
and field artillery, well appointed and provided
organized and trained in the European tactics, By
the French Colonel Serier, now called Suleyman
Bey. He has, in the present campaign, taken Co
| ron and Modon, (ancient Methone,) in the south
| west-Navarin, (ancient Pylus, the best harbor in
| the AIorca,) in the west, and Trppolitza, in the
! centre of the Morea. At the latter place, only
sixteen hours march from Napoli, he has estab-
lished his head quarters whence he makes his ex-
cursions. The Greeks will tell you he holds no
more OF the Morea than his troops actually occupy
for the moment The fact is unfortunately, other
wise; for he moves when and where he please-
without opposition or hiDdrance, and really is in
possession OF the whole Morea, except few forth
lied cities which must fall into his hands, unless
something very unforeseen should happily occur to
save them. While we were at Napoli, lie moved
against Misra, strong and important place, in
the south, situate branch of the Eurotas, near
the site of ancient Lacelemon mel Sparta; whence
IL was understood, he would proceed against Ma
poll de MALAYSIA, (ancient Aliona,) seaport at
the entrance of lie Gulf of Napoli, or Argian
Gulf; both of which places he is probably in pos
session of by this time An evidence of his hold
ing the country Is, lis head quarters are IN the
centre OF the Morea, In extensive plain sur
rounded on every side by lofty and PERCEPTIONS
mountains; the passes between which are narrow
intricate, and easily defended, where European tao
tics would be OF little avail yet, by these passes
and over those mountains, does he receive all his
supplies, from the coast, without any ha ins
been Intercepted by the Greeks. When he captured
Navarin, they said only let hiI venture among the
mountains and mountain passes, and will cut
iIin up. He ventured, as they desired, among the
| mountains and mountain passes Securing the lat
for will
pass, who fled before shot fired, nor could
all the exerions OF the brave Colocotroni rally
them, shooting, with his hand, twelve of
his own fugtives, to deter others Alter captur-
iag Trrppoitza. he took Argos, SIX miles from,
and in sight of, Napo, without opposition;
both of which he burnt: from thence he proceed-
ed 10 place called the Mills, the west side of
the bay or harbor, directly opposite to Nspoli, to
which some importance is attached. At this place
they gave him battle, and were beaten. The HYDRA
Gazette, giving account OF the battle states the
loss OF the enemy at five hundred killed The |
French Admiral Renter, who was anchored op,o-
site to, and the field of battle, and who saw
the fight, visited the field, and Ibraham Pacb,,s |
camp, Immediately aiier, and saw only FIVE men |
killed.
lbraliim Pacha expects reinforcement of 6 OGS |
troops from Egg pit, which were ready at Alexandra
to embark, and has dee rmined 10 remain in the |
Morea, ana prosecute winter campaign, a mea-
and which, II persevered in, will greatly distress
and hsrrass the Greeks, who have heretofore al
ways during winter held the Interior of the country
Tree from an enemy, who retired with their forces
from the Morea. OF the winter seasoa the Greeks
avalled themselves to collect their forces and nro
Vlded Tor the ensuing campaign. The inhabitants
90, OF the country and villages, who had fled from
the enemy, TO the fortified cities for shelter and
safety, were, during the absence of the enemy i,
winter, enabled to return TO, aud occupy Their
homes, gather Whatever o. their crops had been
spared, and TO SOW Their fields, hoping to reap them
Of these comforts they will this winter he denrive1
and obliged for safety 10 remain within the wall
and protection oi the fortified cites now thronqej
with houseless wanderers Of every age, sex. and
condition. living in tens in most wretched condi
ton, exposed tc all the lnClemences of thai riporo
season. 10 these unfortunate people therefore
the approaching winter presents the most meIancho
j. prospect Imaginable. How or whence tbev ar.
to be provided with the necessares OF life could
NOS discover The crops, gathered by the enemy. h
AIDS their design, and compes the Greeks TO seel,
from abroad that support which they have hereto.
fore derived from their own soil
AIissoloDghi is still besieged bv the Ar,o..o
troops IN the service of the Porte The blockade
will besTenewcd by Che combined fees of Con /
stanlnople and Egypt. That place and this are Of
the utmost importance to the Greeks; and shouid I
they fall, viii probably produce the total ruin o(
iheif cause The Greek fleet cannot meet that oC i
lheir enemys in fight, their vessels are too SLIGHT
to expose TO the fire Of frigaes; (-hlps of the line
being no longer employed by the Turks tbev can
only attack them with fire ships, with which tbev
have been eminently successful but have not been
able TO prevent or deter their enemy from proceed
ing whliher they wished Napoli de Romania I
lorhhed by The Venetians, OF the strongest (
af ADJ 49, A.