Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-12
STATE OF GREECE.
Econ, Emeraon's Tfarels in Greco.

erson gives of the Greek Ministry and Legisla-
tive Assembly whom he found at Napoii.
The affairs Of the Government had all been
so arranged before the departure OF the Presi-
dent and Prince Mavr aCordato, his secretary,
that a constant communication was to be kept
IN with. the forces north of the Isthmus, as well
as the camp at Navarino The Vice President,
Botazi, a good-natured honest Spezziot, not
overstocked with intelligence, but bearing a
high character for honour and principles, had
taken Conduriotti's chair in the Executive bo-
dy. Cristides, an intriguing active man, acted
as secretary, and, the other members remained
at their posts as usual. Of these, John COLLECT
ii, physician by profession, and, as such, form
erly in the pay Of Ali Pacha, is far the most
clever and intelligent, of his sterling patriotism
however, there are few in the Morea, or even
among his own countrymen, who are not rath-
er sceptical The exactions which have been
carried on in Roumelia by his agents, and with
his approbation, have rendered him odlous to
the people whom he represents; and his In
triguing spirit, forbidding countenance, and re-
pulsive manners, have gained him both with
the Moreots and foreigners, = character for
cunning, ayarice, and dangerous ambition.
Nevertheless, his acknowledged abilities have
given him such an ascendancy with The Presi-
dent and the Executive Body, that he may be
considered as the spring of its movements OF
the other two, Speiiotaki is mere nobody, who
would never be heard OF, were II not for the at
taching his name to the proclamation OF the
Government, and Petro Bey, the Mainote, is
good-humoured und-iaced fellow, who seems
remarkable for nothing more than his appetite
and epicureism. Amongst the members oftke
Legislative Body, none seem to make any prom
inent figure, except Spiridion Tricoupi, son 70
the late Primate Of Missolonghi, representative
Of that town. Having been secretary TO Lord
Guilford, and few years resident IN England,
he adds, to an extensive information, good
knowledge of English. The meetings OF the
Legislative Body, though containing about fl
ty members, are usually taciturn, or envened
only by colloquial discussion, Tricoupi being
the only member who ever attempted "A speech
1t was lately proposed to publish their proceed
ings in the Hydriot Journal, but the motion was
Immediately neg atived by the overpowerng ma
iority of the silent members. OF the other
ministers connected with the administration,
by far the most promising is Adam Ducas,
Minister of War, ayoIng man, descended from
one Of the most ancient and honorable Greek
families. say promising, because, though at
present almost ignorant OF the duties OF his Of
fee, he seems well aware of his deficiency and
is anxious on all occasions, to remedy it,
But, perhaps, the most singular character
amongst all the Greek Legislators is the Minis
ter of the Interior. His mate, is Gregorius
Elessa, by professions priest; and having in the
early part Of his life, been stewart OF monas-
terry, he is now generally known by the two
names of Gregorius Dikalos and Papa Fiessa.
A naturally vicious disposition had early given
him distaste for his profession, and, on the
commencement of the revolution, he joined the
standard of his country, as military volunteer.
Having manifested his bravery on many occa-
sions, he was at length promoted to COM
mand. and in several actions conducted himself
with distinguished courage. He now totally
abandoned the mitre and the robe for the more
coneenial employments Of the army and the
state: and at length, after series of active and
valuable services, he was appointed by the
Government 10 be Minister Of the Interior.
Here, with ample means, he gave unbridled IL
cense to his natural disposition. His only vir-
tue is an interrupted patriotism, which has all
along marked his character, and has gained the
confidence Of the Government, whilst they des-
Mise its possessor Such character, though
in an office of trust, is by no means popular
man. The scandal which the open commission
OF the more elaring immoralities has brought
unon him the contempt Of all parties, though
his diplomatic abilities, if article and cunning
NAV deserve that name, added to his patriotism
and bravery, have secured him the good will OF
the Government.
OF the Minister of Justice, Tootochi, little
more is known, than that he was Obliged to alb
scond from the Ionian Islands for some fraudu-
lent practices.
AS 10 The Grecian army, the habits OF the
body who compose it, and the system by which
i, is regulated, are equally singular. Its COM
manders or captains are such landholders, or
others who possess a sufficient sum to maintain
from 100 to $50 soldiers, and adequate interest
to procure commission for embodying Them
These leaders, however, are In general the
most despicable and the worst enemies OF their
country; making their rank and interest merely
the instruments Of their avarice. The number
of troops in the Morea, for whom the Govern
ment issue pay and rations, is stated TO be, aoou
$4,000; but / do not believe; from all that
can learn, that in any instance they have equal
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