Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-09-01
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TIE GREEKS.

| j. G. EYNARo, Agent for the Greeks in London.
has published the following appeal for support TO Lord
Cochrane and Gen Church. II gives perhaps , more
correct view of the-prcsent state Of affairs in Greece
than has hitherto been given to the public.
LONDON. July H.
| The unfortunate affair Of Athens is known ,o the
world, and to give further details that subject would
nov be useless. have received long repors Gcn
Lord Cochrane, General Church. Colonel iIeidericl,
and NJ Gossc. The principal facts are true but PARTS
have been exaggerated The following statement is
correct:
"killcd on the field of battle 700; prisoners s!o
| including is Piilhcllenians of different countries
hiuack'. supPosing that Lord Cochrane and General
Church were among the Europeans had the prisoners
brought before him and, after carefully examining
| them, made tle 10 Europeans be poniarded before
his eyes, and ordered the 222 Greeks 10 be afterwards
niaSsacrea lhe clemency OF kintack on the taking
OF athens, was forced upon him by the presence Of
! the English and French ships of war His clemencv
is the artiiice of the tiger.n
The expedition for the relief OF Athens has exhaust
ed great part OF the funds RENTED by European be.
nehCence and has more disorpanZad the q reeke
IN consequence OF the want of resources part of the
troops dispersed, but Kiutack could not purs,,e Them
ms army is suffering from famine The communica-
uons oy which he might obtain provisions are cut Oft
and the reduction of Athens will not reopen them
Iorahim has resumed his excursions; but he also
suffers from want, and provisions cannot reach him
Willie the Greek vessels continue TO cruise on the
coast. Lord Cochrane has got ready ID briggs gal
hos and 1--we fire ships; but he is in want of money 10
pay the seamen. He writes to me as follows. under
uale oil Inc 2oth OF May, from board HE frieate in
sight Of Navarir:
Il am here watching the Turlkish fleet m the mort
oil Navarin 1t consists Of Il frgates, from so c 40
corVettcs, and several small vessels With sinole
T'Gate cannot destroy tbem and our Greek sailors
are not yet sufficiently disciplined 10 atempt any de-
c,Sive blew. have ordered ANAL flotla TO be
hited out; but IS have not the means of paving il
what is 10 be done? have not changed nv op;nion
as 10 the means of destroying the Turkish fleet, and
! n receive the steam vessels which have so long
looked tor SHALL yet keep my promise W it'll Won -
II am supplied with funds to pay the ilotla which
am about 10 have shall attempt every thing possible
| 10 DO done with such slender means.n
| General Church writes:
Ihe affair of Athens has been disastrous for Greece
out there despair if we have resources
tor paying the troops. The dispersed soldiers will
hasten TO return as they furnished with tie
means OF subsistence The army Of K!utnrki is in =
destitute state and cannot pursue The Greeks in to;r
mountains II we had funds, the mischief would still
/ be rerairedn
under the date Of 25th of May, NJ Cosse writes:
~ he Efforts made to Athens before the arrival
OF h'ulackTs reIaiorcements, and the disbursements
Tor the equipment of the feet have exhausted all orr
resources Lord Cochrane displays talent activity
genus and a wonderful perseyeranCe-what resources
,h's extraordinary man possesses! Had the steam
ooats been with him, there would not now be Turkish
tieet IN existence The hope of Greece is her uavr
| II means be placed at Lord Cocllraue's DISMISSAL
Greece may yct be saved. ! send you the names of
me /" rhIlheilenans whom Kiautacii ordered 10 be
decaphated."
! MIR. Heideici writes from Poros Nav 90:
81 he misortuDes of Athens eprcat. Things how.
ever are not desperate, If General Church and Lord
Cocnrane be supplied with resources. The Turks
are IN want OF prov isons, and il the vessels stationed
OH Ne9ropon continue 10 cruise suCcessfuily Kiutaci
VIII be destroyed by famine. send you by one of orr
ocers the details Of our expenses You will see that
he supplies have been carefully distributed but VIC
| want means TO go on"
I In letter dated May IS, MIR. Blauuiere writes
''SGYPral Of
lucy would assist as they should be informed
/ OF his beng appointed Commander in chief of the
army This is the time for them 10 fulfil their pro
mise.n
Affecting these Details they prove that Greece
still exists and may yet be ed fmeans be afforded
to the commanders who have devoted themselves TO
4 her defence. Those commanders are two Eugisbmen
iher courage, their perseverance, and the manner in
which they have devoted themselves to the cause
ene them TO the aid of their friends and counryrnen
freSh supplies OF every kind, in provisions amnu.
milton, aud money, have been forwarded 10 the com,
missions IN aid of The unfortunate Greeks. Tie funds
o the several European Committees have served to
, procure these last supplies, but they arc completely
exhausted aud 1t is now udispeDsably necessary that
thetwo gallant English Commanders who are exposing
their lives IN this great should be promptly supper
ted and furnished by the generosity Of their counymen
with part of the necessary for the execution
OF their plans. Never there moment VIXEN the
support OF Greece was more important. Her destiny
occupies tue attention of the European Powers. Fleets
are about 10 be put in motion to prevent her entire des
truciiou; but in order that this protection should be
useful it is necessary that the existence Of Greece
should be preserved, and that the Turks should be
prevented from awaiting themselves OF the terror caused
by the disaster of Athens to finish the work of blood
D which they have commenced. The Greek cause ba,
been rendered unpopular in England by many circum
stances, to which donOt choose to advert but which
are well known in London. This, however is the mo-
meut when what has passed should be forgotten anc
when succour should, without delay be afforded TO ,
nation borne down by every kind ofmsforune Greco,
still possesses three rincpal fortresses viz NapoId
Romauia Napoli di AIaIvoisia, and Cornth All IN,
islands are still in the power Of the Greeks-Hydra
= SPezzaj Poros, Satamin Egua, Sc. ans the fortress