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COLONEL STANHOPE'S LETTERS ON GREECE.

In consequence of Captain Blaquiere's pursuits detaining him in England, Col. Stanhope offered his services to the Greek Committee in London, to carry into effect the object they had in view by a mission to Greece, until Mr. Blaquiere's affairs should enable him to proceed to that country. He has written him repeatedly on the affairs of the Greeks, and his letters have been lately collected and published in a volume. We shall occasionally give a few extracts from this interesting work.

Colonel Stanhope's Report on the State of Greece.

Extract of a letter from the Hon. Colonel Stanhope to J. Bowring, Esq.

In order to understand the policy of Greece, it is necessary to contemplate the state of the Ottoman Empire, and the views of Russia, and the Holy Alliance.

TURKEY.

Is evidently on the eve of its fall. The reigning family is nearly extinct. Its provinces are disunited. Egypt and Tripoli are grown too wise for its government. A portion of Greece is severed from it for ever, and the Hellenists, who still bow to the power of Turkey, hate it in their hearts, and pant for revenge and freedom. Even Albania detests, and threatens to throw off its hateful yoke. The Ottoman armies are insubordinate, and the fleets, having lost their Greek sailors, are become impotent.

RUSSIA.

In this state of tottering decrepitude, Turkey is threatened by the brawny and disciplined legions of Russia, and the swarms of Persia; while on the other hand, she is bolstered up by those nations who are alarmed at the ambition and strength of the northern barbarians.

HOLY ALLIANCE.

As for the Holy Alliance their views are known. This corporation of tyrants has combined to support superstition, to crush all learning, and to insure a dark futurity, for the purpose of preserving to themselves and their progeny absolute rule. Austria and France have, therefore, become the allies of the barbarians, and have formed a league against civilization and the rights of men: If their policy succeed, they will naturally fall a prey to Russia, the State they have thoughtlessly contributed to aggrandise: or should it fail, instead of being satisfied to reign as virtuous and powerful Magistrates, these Sovereignties will be humbled, and must bow to the people. The Holy Alliance having decided in the Councils of their gloomy Cabinet, that all nations should be governed despotically, their intentions towards Greece are known. Some may derive consolation from a consideration of the superior character of European to Asiatic despotism. Towards the upper class it is perhaps milder. The lower orders and the soldiery in Turkey, are, however, less enslaved and better off than the boors and mercenaries of Russia.

POLICY OF GREECE.

How is the policy of Russia and the Holy Alliance to be parried by Greece? It cannot be effected by any bycourse; for wily as the Greeks are, the spies, the priests, and the diplomatists of the barbaric league are their match, and will not allow them to make their approaches under ground to the citadel of freedom. With courage, therefore, they must advance, but cautiously, and without giving offence. Meanwhile, let them lay the solid foundations of their rights, and court the friendship of England, of America, and of all who love virtue. Whatever may then be the fate of the Greek people, whether dependent or independent, whether republican or monarchical they will have taken the best means for promoting their liberties and their happiness.