Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-12-01

AS friend to the Administration, I regret the
course that its friends thought proper to pursue in
relation to the Bill proposed in the Senate. II
is, however, no time to hesitate, and the occa-
sion demands q firm, but respectful expression
of our opinions. The trade to the British Colonies
is of too much importa nee to be given up, and it
is hoped that any attempt TO deprive US OF 1t, Will
be firmly met, and successfully resisted.
In order 70 sustain those Of our Representatives,
who opposed to the restrictive measures, which
it is believed will be resorted to- in the failure Of
negotiation; there should be public meetings, which
will have more weight and influence, than the
speculation Of newspaper articles. CITIZEN.
l.yorfoM Herald
FROM GREECE.
The Boston Courier publishes the following in
teresting extract from letter Of Dr.. 8. g. Howe,
dated. Napoli. July 9Th. ,; ..asl
Yesterday according to Z neiice stuck Up pre-
viously, calling all Greeks to tpest ~ the public
square to consider the state Of he sopnry. large
part of the inhabitants assembled, when there came
forth man to address them; he was of good cha
racter and sducstion. and universally marked for
his patriotism; he painted in glowing colours the
dangerous state Of the country; called the peo-
pie in the name of all dear to them TO lay aside
their party feeling and disputes. 10 unite, ell,
against the enemy; to contribute every cent they
could spare to feed the starving soldiery, Z" and
that you may know, my dear countrymen," said
he, Z" that am not q man Of mere words, behold
my purse. it is all, all have in the world, but
give it to my country; swear as freely to devote
to her my service and my blood" The effect of
his simple and pathetic speech was astonishing,
the crowd was in tears; then, as if moved by one
common impulse each rushed forward to eontri-
butte his utiefmost; committee was chosen, and
each one, even the poor soldiers who had no
money, gave in something, as gold and silver or
naments, &c. Others their horses, their jewels;
Prince Ipsilansi sent in the golden scabbsrd and
nountisss of his sword, of immense value; poor
fellow! he has done bis uttermost. and destitute a.
he has become, had Greece many such sterling
patriots, she would not now be so low. hope
this newly awakened enthusiasm may spread over
the country, and be productive Of some good. Il
was in this way that they hewed down so many
armies in the commencement; all were animated
with burning zeal to rush forward upon the enc
my; and distinguish himself by saving his country;
but latterly it has been sadly otherwise; the sordd
spiri, Of gain, and, what is worse, the spirit of
party has sprung up to bias. the hopes of the friends
of liberty. II is affecting TO talk with those fe,o
Greeks whe have uniformly and steadily fought
for Tic sooG q: their country. How they lament
the change of public spirit, and with what terror
do they dwell the first year of the revolution,
when like band of brothers they fought the sacred
battles of their country, and were each animated
with that zeal that made all things common; and
when he who had, gave freely to him who had
not; sainted SPIRITS OF Botzari, Giorgaki, Rhga,
what must be your emotions if you look down up
on your country and behold II neglecting the
you died to maintain!
An expression in your last letter panied me
much. You say sc many who formerly en-
Enthusiastically attached to the Greek cause now say
they believe them less entitled TO sympathy than
the Turks" This is doing them much injustice,
though am forced TO say that many of them Jug
tify such opinion; but there are redeeming
spirits; there are men who would honor any cause,
any country; do not believe those who may de-
uounce the nation as wanting honor or patriotism;
such do not know the Greeks or from disappointed
hopes delract their merits. They Judge the nation
by those they meet with in Nspol and the sea
ports: men who having spent their lives in
Europe, have adopted European vices; they do
mol look at the character of the peasanlry; of the
mountaineers they do not take into consider alton
that Greece has for 400 years been crushed under
the weight of despotism more grinding than that
OF the West India slave system. But say and
without fear of contradiction, that the modern
Greek, notwithstanding his life of slavish oppres-
sion, is more virtuoas, pleasing character than
the Scilan, the italian, the Spaniard, or the Rus
sian; snd that has more shrewdness and quickness
and % much talent the native of any other part
OF Europe. 1t is curious to hear the relation of
the wanderngs Of one Of them; there is in the same
house with me, an old Greek who / delight much
to talk with; he is man Of tried courage and CO.
yered with wounds; he has fought with the Ma
melukes in Egypt. he served as a Cosssck and
fought with the Russians, followed them TO Paris,
wandered 10 every corner Of Europe, knows the
Character OF all its nationa; he has been most
shrewd observer of men and manners; such
man 10 precious volume out Of which may
CLEAN much valuable matter; il is bis pride boast
that neither he his father ever paid tribute TO the
Turks; that he has killed them on every oc-
cssion, and that he left MAJORS commission in
the Russian Army TO come and 6gbs as a common
soldier Tor his country. Perhaps weary you with
these details, but assure you, could you hear
them from his mouth you would never tire; LAST
night, talking over with him the cIouded prospects
Of the country said to hun, WelI we will stand it
out TO the last, and when all is over we shall go
together 10 America; the old mans eye flashed
IRE, then melted, tear obscured it. No, ssd he,
save yourself; 60 sD1 live beloved in that happy
land Of liberty; but l., have drawn my sword Tor
my country, and swear that when she falls,
will sheath 1t in my own bosom.
A REVOLUTIONARY FESTIVAL.
Our city Is At present highly honoured by the
presence of several distinguished Revolutionary Of
Ulcers, they have been in town a day or TWO on
business connected with the interest of their bre
thren IN arms. They dined together yesterday at
Barnurn's new Hotel, and presented spectacle
from which the rising generations have drawn
lessons OF viftuous patriotism. AT the same con-
ylvial board sat Col. John Eager Howard, Gen.
Samuel Smith, Col. Allen McI.ane Of Delaware,
Col. WIN. ID. BeaIl OF Prince Georges county.
Gen. Perry Benson Of Talbot county, and Gen.
Philip Reed Of Kent county.
Each OF these in those days " bcb tested the true