Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-23
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FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE %, 1926

Hayre. the New-York editors have received
London journals to the 2sd, Liverpool to the
saith, and Paris to the 18th Of May. The news
brought by these vessels is deeply interesting,
and, we lament to say, Of the most disastrous
character as it relates to the gallant and suffer-
ing Greeks Accounts, unquestionaby anthem
tic, have been received in England, France and
Germany, announcing the fall Of Missolonghl
on the Esd Of April, after the most heroic de-
fence that ever was placed upon record The
glorious repulse of the Turks on the 9th OF
April, and the still more glorious sortie OF the
Greeks on the same day, is confirmed. On the
10Th Of April, finding that the garrison was
much distressed, and part OF the walls destl-
tute of defenders, Ibrahim prepared for another
attack, in which he was again defeated. While
the commanding officers Of the Greeks were
distributing their forge in such way as to rem
der the defence equal on all sides, the women
advanced, bearing the arms OF their relations
and wounded husbands, and announced their ar
rival by singing the hymn of the immortal
Marco Bo,zsris They Immediately sent de-
putatiou oftwo Of their number TO the chiefs to
say, that they came to fight in the place OF their
husbands-,he officers hesilsted, but finally
yielding to their tears and touching prayers,
they confided to them the defence of a part oil
the ramparts. ], is declared in the bulletin OF
the battle, on the authority OF the soldiers
,b,, ~ of halls
part of the ramparts where the women were
posted, contributed in great degree to decide
the battle in favor Of their fathers, husbands
and brothers.
Ibrahim was not killed or badly wounded in
any Of hese assaults, as has been stated, but was
constantly active in recruiting his army, and
planning new modes Of attack. The Greek
squadron consisting of SO sail, anchored OH Mis-
solonghi on the 10Th of April, and Oh the l4th
it attacked the Turco-Egyptian fleet OF 100
sail strong. The action was obstinate and
bloody, for it lasted three days. The Turks,
who had two frigates burnt and seven other YES
sells sunk, retired and took up their station be-
meath the cannon of the fortress Of Patras. The
loss of the Greeks consisted OF four vessels
No assistance, however, could be afforded the
garrison. On the 22d Of A pril it was again as
sailed, and on the night fthe Esd it fell. Des-
perate from the total want Of provisions, and
the feet having failed in every attempt to throw
supplies in the town, it was determined TO retire
from the place, and preparations were accord
ingly made. A sor,ie of 800 men, led by two
valiant chiefiains, was Immediately made with
the hope Of gaining possession Of one Of the bat
teries on the sea shore, which was defended by
body Of Arabs, and the town was partially set
on fire, with the view of diverting the attention
of the besiegers from the real object of the be-
sieged. TWAS hoped that by this attack way
would be opened for the remainder Of the gar
rison: but this plan had been foreseen by the
Turks, and their posts so strongly reinforced,
that, after attempting in vain to force pas
sage, by carrying the battery, the body, led by
the TWO Chieflans, dispersed, and endeavored
They then poured into the town, and put to the
sword or made prisoners all who opposed them.
The loss sustained by the Turks On this occa-
sion is not reported; but the obstinacy of the
conflict may be estimated by the fact that al
though between 1000 and 5000 Greeks perish
ed in the town and at the foot of the mountain,
only so are reported TO have been taken alive
OF The wonien and children, a considerable
number are said to have destroyed themselves,
or to have been drowned; but above 5000 have
been returned as prisoners. The alarm created
by their dispersion was quickly communicated
TO those who were to follow on this hazardous
enterprise, who now abandoned their posts, and
sought shelter, in small numbers, in the most
tena5le places in the neighborhood Of the town
In the midst of The confusion the Turkish
troops rushed on from the sea and land side,
and took possession Of the fortifc atoms, to
which, as signal OF victory, they set fire. On
the Cd of April the two commanders, Ibrahm
Pacha and the Seraskier, had, it appears, sent
4 summons to the town with an offer Of terms,
and promise to the inhabitants that their lives
should be spared on giving up their arms: and
that they should be at liberty to proceed to any
part Of the Turkish dominions, but these pro-
posals were peremptorily rejected.