Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-07-27

respecting the existence ofserious dsafrecton in
1 Russian army stationed on the Persian frontier;
as Russian stock remained perfectly firm at for
II prices, it is presumed they had no foundations
truth.
fThe following is the proclamation of Gen. Church
leaving his head quarters at Megara, to march to
hens
y The Generalissimo to all the Creeks
! Appointed by the Greek nation and by his repre-
kl.a.lvcs at Trazene to the dignity OF commander
chief, cannot but make known how senslbly
81 the greatness Of the sacred duty which this post
poses on me and how highly appreciate the no.
h which il conters me. know that neither
] talents nor my requirements render me worthy
the glorious title OF Gcneraisslno OF Greece !;
| the zeal with which | have long since devoted
i selfto the interest Of this country recommends
! to the love and confidence of the whole nation :
the more go, as a great nnmhcr.of those who
he signalized themselves in fighting for their
Ilnry were formerly my companions in arms
t'The Greek nation, happily united III national
)rnbly, at Ira2ent, must already expect great
$antdseS from union, patriotism, and energy; and
Rivered from tyranny il will soon be recognized by
whole Christian world, as celebrated and in
| ranks, .ao are able to bear arms, and range
lrsrlyes under the standard OF your country
stem to deliver the illustrations Athens, and ex-
! the barbarans from its sacred walls hasten,
doubt not that the trophies Of victory which you
! gain at Attica will surpass the preceding in
enduur, aud lay the foundation of the safety and
immortal glory of Greece.
On my part, will endeavor by all imaginable
.,e @,, tLa rnpro,rc rF tha yparriurs and
preserve from all acts of violence the inhabitants
lie country through which the troops shall pass /;
If, with the assistance of Heaven, we shall de-
Er Athens, the warriors mist then receive the
ward nf their valor, and the citizens i'll the intro
ktlnn Of system which permits no violation OF
Laws.
Such, in few words. are my sentiments. which
Ike known to all the Greeks, at the moment
In take the cnmmanl Of the army at Mesarl
be assured, Greeks. that the glorious command
ii The navy, as we'll as myself, is firmly resolved
contribute by all his efforts, and possible means,
iy the foundation II your happiness, your glory
vour Independence
Siened) ..CHUECH, Gcnerallsslmo"
Given at Niagara, April 20."-.3usfriaa Obs.
II the Com Of the Goreramenf Of Greece
A Battle glorious to the Greek Arms. has beet
ght to day. 1t was commenced by the marines
% were landed on the several points Of the Coas
this Peninsula, tMunichya.) and drove betor
EN- the enemies who were posted there. The liant
ups. not willing to be surpassed in courage by tn
ariipes, also rushed on the enemy. While the Fly
pts and spexzlots were making themselves mas
rs Of the encmy's position in the Peninsula. tn
Mods advanced on the other side OF the PirIus
lence, at this unexpecte ted attack of the heroic COZ
se of she Greeks, the Turks ned like fioc
rown into confusion. From this day begins
Nv era in the military system of modern Greco
[Ifevery one behaves to-norrow as all without G
p,ion have behaved to.dav.the siege of the Acrop
will be raised, and the liberty Of Greece ensured
wishes and my desires, are, that the Greel
av obtain liberty for period longer than that
hich they endured slavery. and that their go
ay equal that of their Ancestors. -,
:. TIE Port Of the Pirnus, ayrii p. 1897