Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-07-02

Greece. w men the frlnCe VI odAe SoouiS
shall have organized his new government IN
Greece, and given definite character to the rela-
tons between that country and the other nations
of Europe, it NAV become curious question OF
inquiry on what footing the United States and
Greece NAV be placed, so far as concerns their
commercial and diplomatic Intercourse
The early and enthusiastic feelings loudly ex-
pressed bv the people of the United States,
in favor OF the independence Of Greece. must
have great wei ht in persuadng the authorities OF
that country, TO place our mutual relations on
the most respectable and agreeable footing
The people of Greece well know the sentiments
of the United States towards them. In the
midst of all the perils of savage and barbarous
warfare provisions and clothing to great amounts
were collected from almost every State oil the
Union, and sent out to clOthe the naked Greek,
10 cover the houseless defenders OF their coun-
try's honor, and to feed those who were deprived
of the verv necessaries of life. Americans too.
have frequently appeared on that classic soil.-
Their benevolence to the Greeks-their sympa-
thy for their liberty--their perfect unison with
the conduct of their own country, must have con-
tributed to strengthen the ties of feeling to which
the public acts of the nation gave existence.-
4 Young nation struggling for its liberties, will
invariably entertain feeling of friendship for
the hand that is held out to support their first at
tempts at independence. The early friendship of
France was long remembered by the U. States.
Even 10 this day. some traces of that recollection
NAV be found in the forbearance which this Coun-
try has shewn in making reclamations for her
most unjust spoliations long after our greatest
rival, England, had settled her ccounts with us.
1t is perhaps impossible to speculate at this
early day, what line of policy Prince Coburg
and his cabinet may adopt in the commercial and
political relations between both countries. The
Trade between the United States and the Levant
has heretofore been inconsderabe. With Smyr-
ma has been our greatest commerce IN that region.
BY the treasury tables of last year. our imports
from '.rurkey. the Levant. and Egypt" amount
ed to S293.2S7 our exports OF domestic pro-
duce So, 600, and of foreign produce S47, 584.
This is quite inconsiderabe. but the convulsed
situation of these countries will account tor the
little commerce with them. ltappears. however.
that the balance of trade is greatly against this
country, and has to be paid for by the receipts
of our exports collected i'll other parts of Europe
When order and good government shall be tui-
ly established in Greece. there is no reasonable
point of prosperity to which ii may not arrive by
wise coanSels and liberal foreign regulations
Possessing soil and climate unsurpassed in Ell
Their hemisphere-an active enterpnslng popula-
ti0n-indened with harb0rs. bays, creeks, with
out number. 1t is capable OF maintaining popuia-
ton of ten times--nay. hundred times Its pre-
sent number. Under the influence OF compare
lively free institutions, and being afforded al.
opportunity of developing its natural energies.
II may be reasonably expected thata considerable
commerce will spring up IN the course OF few
years. between Greece and the other commercial
and maritime nations. Many of the productions
the eonsam iif Sa ST are Pse4ary aq455sae 1p
cOttonS, manufactured in Rhode island and else
where, are particularly suitable for that latitude
Various ether articles of light apparel, which we
can furnish IS cheap, or even cheaper than any
other country, NAV find an additional vent in the
opening markets of Greece. Already in the art-
Gle of manufactured cottons, all nations are near
ly driven cut of the South American markets by
the United States.
From the influence exerted in putting SAKE
COburg at the head of the Greek nation, it NAV
be expected that English Policy and English
principles may prevail. 1t NAV be 50 to a GER
tain extent; but still the good feelings long eX-
listing between the Greeks and the people of the
United States, ought to be encouraged, and made
conducive to the mutual interests of both. AS
soon as the Greek government shall be on its
legs, would it not be advisable in our government
to send out an accredited agent of rank sufficient
to shew the consideration in which Greece is
held in the United States? 1t might lead to i'm
portant commercial advantages at future day.
". y Courier.
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From the Por,,i,i ourer, June %
The Sea Serpent, at To'onsend Harbor.-We
are informed, from un1uestionabe authority, that