interest in his character, and so much apprehension of his future fate, impelled too by the very kind attention which he had shewed us, that, after I had returned to my lodgings, the thought.occurred to me of going up once more to the Palamidi, and of advising him, as a friend, to yield to the Government, and not to bring ruin upon himself by persisting in opposition. The recollection, that interference in politics might easily involve consequences utterly destructive of my Missionary character and usefulness, led me to abandon the idea. But how painful is the thought, that such a Chieftain should be lost to his country and to himself! I earnestly implore God, that, if his offences have exceeded the measure of human forgiveness, he may yet find mercy with Him who said to a dying malefactor, To-day shalt thou be with me in paradise! ARGOS. April 2, 1828 —I reached this place, from Napoli, in about three hours. Napoli is an unhealthy spot; and though it is much improved by the new police-regulations, still it is a dangerous place. Dr. Bailly, a French Physician, is said to advise―" In Napoli, eat no meat, drink no wine; but as soon as you arrive at Argos, eat and drink whatever you please." I am glad to observe a large extent of corn land near Argos; but I am informed that much less than usual is this year cultivated. Too often the proverb has been literally verified, in regard to Greece -One soweth, and another reapeth: (John iv. 37.) Approaching Argos, we found the Panitza flowing with water, but the Xerias (Inachus) dry. Last winter, two boys were drowned in the Inachus, attempting to cross it when the waters were high. I have found here three Schools, each of them with about twenty scholars; and distributed Tracts amongst them. Two of the Demogerontes and the Politarch called upon me. After giving them books, one of them read aloud the whole of the February Number of the " Philanthropist." The Politarch, whose tall and martial figure appears to have raised him to his post, inquired whether any reward after death was to be expected, for fighting in defence of country and religion. I examined the Oracular Cave described by Dr. Clarke. The fictile superstructure and altar have entirely disappeared; but the cavern, which was employed to delude the superstitious multitude, still remains. It would have been well if such delusions had been practised by the Antients only; but the history of Modern Greece would, I fear, be a much longer catalogue of lying wonders. Niketas, one of the most celebrated Chieftains of the Morea, is here at present. On account of his warlike deeds, he has received the appellation Touρxoáyos, "Turk-eater." He described to me, with much interest, some of his most celebrated achievements. He estimates the loss of the Turks at Dervenaki, and the other Pass, in which he engaged the Pasha of Drama, at 6000 men. Like Kolokotroni, he was formerly in General Church's regiment, in Zante. He spoke with warmth, as all other Greeks do, of the debt of gratitude which they owe to Great Britain, for undertaking their cause. Captain Hamilton he called Ψυχοπατὴρ, "Adopted Father of Greece." TRIPOLITZA. April 3, 1828-I write amidst the Ruins of Tripolitza. Few places afford more scope for serious reflection. View it seven years ago, filled with a population, secure and numerous—the abode of Beys, Pashas, and every rank of the community. Here the proud Turk stalked along in his fancied greatness, little dreaming of the terrible overthrow which so speedily awaited him. Then behold Tripolitza suddenly filled with alarm and apprehension, crowded with refugees, so as probably to contain within its walls 40,000 persons, and enduring a blockade of seven months! Next, the tremendous catastrophe!-thousands upon thousands are slaughtered, thousands are reduced to slavery-the streets literally flow with blood! Immediately followed a visitation of Providence on the infuriated victors-a pestilence, which extended itself to the most-distant parts of the Morea, and which carried off five or six thousand souls! Afterwards, Tripolitza becomes a flourishing Greek town; and is, apparently, given up to the same fatal security which before had seized the Turks. But suddenly the news is brought that Ibrahim Pasha approaches -the town is evacuated-the spoil is left for the conqueror, and once more Tripolitza is a Mussulman possession. Last of all, but thirty-seven days ago, the Arab army abandons the place, but not till it had utterly destroyed every building within it! Tripolitza is now empty, and void, and waste (Nahum ii. 10); but the poor Greeks are beginning to flock again to their desolate houses, and once more hope for peace and security. We set out from Argos very early in the morning, and were almost eleven hours in reaching Tripolitza. The road is, for the most part, dreary; leading over lofty and barren hills, the principal of which is Mount Parthenius. In England, where the roads are so excellent, we do not readily perceive the force and just application of the Scriptural figures, derived from a stone of stumbling, and rock of offence (Isaiah viii. 14. and similar passages); but in the East, where the roads are, for the most part, nothing more than an accustomed track, the constant danger and impediment arising to travellers from stones and rocks fully explain the allusion. Tripolitza is situated on a lofty plain, surrounded on all sides by mountains; so as strongly to remind me of the words, As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about His people, &c. (Psalm cxxv. 2.) The climate is remarkably cold in winter; snow in large quantities, and frost of a severe description, being frequent. In summer it is considered an agreeable residence, on account of the coolness of the nights. The Demogerontes, and others, treated me with kindness. The ruins by which we were surrounded afforded an excellent topic from which to offer serious observations; and I directed their attention to a nobler city, to one which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God. I also gave them some books for the Lancasterian School, which they intend to renew. In the precincts of one of the principal Mosques, an apartment formerly occupied by one of the attendants employed in Mussulman Worship had in part escaped destruction: there I spent the night. MISTRA. April 4, 1828—I arrived here after a very long journey. We left Tripolitza about three o'clock in the morning, and reached Mistra only an hour before sunset. After crossing the Plain of Tripolitza, we first descended the dry channel of winter-streams, and had uninteresting scenery. Afterwards, the climate became genial, and the country beautiful. The shrubs are most ornamental; at one time the hills being white, with a beautiful Erica; at other times yellow, with a showy Spartium. The Arbutus, Evergreen Oak, Mastic, and other shrubs, grow most luxuriantly. I also observed the Anemone Apennina, the Fritillaria Meleagris, a fine species of Iris, and other beautiful flowers. But little cultivation was visible either to-day or yesterday. For the last three years, much land has been suffered to lie waste. The prophecy Isaiah vii. 23, 24, |