Massachusetts Spy And Worcester Advertiser

GREECE.

A letter received from Malta, dated on the 12th June, states that a gentleman who had arrived there from Messolonghi gives a very favorable description of the affairs of the Greeks in that district. That fortress, and all the fortifications in its neighborhood, are represented to be in the most admirable state of defence, and perfectly prepared for any effort which a Turkish army can make against it. Letters from Salonichi of the 10th May also state, that the Grecian army, for the defence of Morea, amounts to 60,000 men, and that the best understanding now prevails among the different chieftains, whose disagreements last campaign rendered the efforts of this most interesting people less glorious and decisive than their devotion to the cause of human nature deserved. The Turkish army advancing against the Christians is formidable in numbers, and animated with the most vindictive feelings, but union amongst the oppressed will repel the exertions of the barbarians, and for ages secure that garden of the world to the great cause of civilization and freedom.

Frankfort papers to the 15th ult, were received this morning. An account is given of an insurrection among the inhabitants of Thessaly, which if true, will have a very material effect in shortening the contest of liberty in that quarter. The communications of the Turkish troops is threatened, and the most important consequences may be expected to result in favour of the cause of Greece.

MARSEILLES, JUNE 13.

We have received, from a good source, the following news from the Morea.

The last election, the object of which was to renew the Greek legislative body and the executive council, have been approved by all enlightened and judicious Greeks, and have also united the suffrages of the people, though they have excited discontent and even some ferment among certain individuals who have considered themselves as unjustly set aside. This ferment has subsided, and they have endeavored to appease the discontent of some important personages. Pietro Bey, chief of the Mainotes, is put into office in quality of President of the Congress. The magnanimous Maurocordato has decidedly refused this place because he considered the nomination of the bey of Maina as more proper. When information was received at Napoli di Romania, that Colocotroni was discontented, and that he was anxious to retire altogether, Maurocordato went himself to see him at Tripolitza, and was fortunate enough to reconcile him to the new government. Colocotroni returned with him to Napoli di Romania, and has taken an important command against the Turks. Prince Demetrius Ypsilanti, who has been excluded from public business on account of his incapacity, has received the promise of a considerable pension. He has been, on account of his health, at the warm baths of Laconia, where he remains. The former minister of the interior holds at present an insignificant office at Saint Jean d'Acre. Negri has contrived to retain his important place of secretary of state, though he is not very popular, in consequence of the events of 1822. The threatening reports relative to a new attack from a Turkish army, have contributed much to restore union among the Greeks, and they are firmly resolved to renew the combat with intrepidity. The people are animated with a good spirit, they fight with courage and confidence—exasperation against the Turks is at the highest. The finances are in a more prosperous state than we had dared to hope. The taxes and tenths are raised without resistance, and procure for the government the most necessary resources. The opening of a new campaign may be anticipated with confidence. The Greek navy is now in a very good state, and will probably get the better of the Turkish, as experience has already proved it to have done. The appearance of the new Capudan Pacha Koreb, who was formerly a Georgian Christian, is impatiently expected in the Archipelago. Lord Strangford has continued til now with perseverance, but without success, his efforts to determine the islands to accept the amnesty.