Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-12-19

IaE EDITORS.
Geltteme'G send you the following letter of Mr..
Everett 10 Mr.. Carey, the affairs Of tie unhappy
Greeks, will, hope that it viii catch The eye ana
move the hearts OF the citizens of the "Old Dominion
.Unfahful agents throughout Chrstendom have mis-
used the means furnished by the benevolent for the aid
of Greece-but their misconduct o,ht not 10 s,e the
efforts of humanity Perhaps thousands of women and
children are at this moment, pershng in Greece, for
the wan, OF breadthat staple OF lie which in Virgil
ma rs ted away in such proiusion 10 dogs and whose
want is unknown. In the shape of bread. the con,ri-
buttons OF beneyolence Ill 6e least felt by themselves
they will most certainly reach its object, and at this
time, will probably do most good. Can the humane
be Dsensbe to the fact, that whole nation of pcopi
are dying with hunger? Can christians forget tia,
this people christians. aud their Ssuerings inflicted
for their religion? Can Republicans forget that the
Greeks are republicans, and fighting for republican
Liberty? Virginia is great wheat and corn rais;nr
States and contribution of bread could but little eff
feet her convenience, while The deed would be worthy
of her character and glory.
WAsHINcToH, Dec. 2. 1926.
MATHEw CRY, ESQ.
Dear Sir perceive in late National Gazette the
report Cf the doings OF a committee raised for The ,e
lief of the Greeks and as the organ of that Commit
Tee beg leave 10 address, In The re.or alluded
to, which have had an opportunity only look over
hastily various modes and plans of relief suggest ed
which | doubt not will receive due consideration or
the part os those 10 whom they are referred
, ally only object in intrudiug upon ycu is TO ob
seve that received from Greece the day before yes
teFuav accounts oi the county, which have led
C''ii That tie amount of SUFFERING FOR WANT
OF FOOD, is equal 10 that produced by the direct
operation of the hostile. Ouc of lac letters | have
received is from our countryman Jarvis who has dis.
inguishsd himself in the military service of the conn
rJ and possesses the confidence of;:s Government He
writes'as folows;-"The Committees for the relief n,
the Greeks in France, Holland and Geneva have sent
twelve cargoes OF provisions aud agent 10 supcrin-
tend their distribution This has prevented the final
starvation CT the country. Let nor the Ined S.t.s
Among SO many states and nations be Indifferent TO ,e
suterngs of this dIeadIul, bu. no, desperate conflict u
With tins letter from MIR. Jarvis received one from
Mr.. Coocoroni, who has been prominent from The
commencement Of the re, Din ion as military chief
and is nj the head of the reek forces His letter
is dated at Napo 26th of Juls, and written in Ro
maic; he thus expresses himself the assistance no
cnived BY his country from other nations:-"Our
Christian brethren throughout the world sympahisn,
With Greece in her extremity have sent us aid of va
rious kinds, To support US in holy war From the
socIetcs Tor Tie relct of the Greeks in ENGLAND -,
France, III Switzerland, and many other countries nj
Europe, we have frequent communications of articles
ouih for sustenance ana var; which have proved a
seet 10 tie poverty and dcsti'u;ion OF the Greeks TO
whom tie Toe has left agriculture. no commerce no
arts, and who being exclusively engaged in that
struggle have no means OF supplying what is needf,l
'ithcr for substance or military operations The peo.
pie OF America, people OF Christians people cevo
ted to liberty. OF whnse friendship and svmbay for
Greece, we nave a.erdy received ample proof are IN
our great misfortune the farttest renewed from no
But Iemote as they Sir, the friends Of Freedom and
~ i'' % humanity may YET contribute to the
i'et OF our Country, nor shall ther aid be the less
efficient or servceable particularly in our present
gcncy.'
trcm This authentic source Of information am led
TO think dear sir, that grea; amour, OF suffering nigh,
De relieved ny The despatch OF vessel loaded with pro-
visions or !5 unhappy country. Many excellent and
oeneyo ent persons would cooperate in this mode OF
aiding the Greeks who womit object 10 other PROPOSE
t'nns. An amount of funds quite inadequate TO any
e.Icient military equipment would suffice for the pur-
chase OF avery considerable quantity food and its
transportation TO the scene of distress
en- dear sir, with high respect, your friend and
servant, ~
tSigned) EDWARD EVERETT.