REVOLUTION IN GREECE.

Auckland Chronicle and New Zealand Colonist, Volume 2, Issue 40, 9 May 1844, Page 4

REVOLUTION IN GREECE.

The Greek Observer of the 15th instant, publishes the following account of the revolution which took place in Athens :- "New Era—Constitutional Monarchy—A wise revolution, accomplished in one day, amidst the nost perfect order, without a single offensive cry reing uttered, even against the Bavarians, has enewed the claims of Greece to the esteem and ympathy of nations and their Governments. Sverybody knows the unfortunate situation in which Greece was placed. The Greeks had exhausted every means in their power to induce the Government to adopt a truly national policy. The Parliaments of Fiance and England, and the London Conference, had vainly acknowledged the many grievances of the Greek people; the Government obstinately persevered in its evil coarse The- nation had no other alternative but to plunge itself in the abyss opened, by ten years' mistakes and incapacity, or to extricate itself therefrom by a dangerous but inevitable effort. For some time the movement was in progress of preparation on different points of the country, thai it might be effected without any disorder. The hostile attitude assumed by the government against those who sought to enlighten it, the extraordinary dispositions adopted within the last few days with a view to assail the liberty and the very lives of the citizens (a military tribunal had been established) most devoted to the national interests, should necessarily tend to hasten the manifestation of the contemplated movement. Last night, at two o'clock, a. m., a few musket shots were fired in the air announcing the assembling of the people in the different quarters of Athens, Soon afters wards the inhabitants, accompanied by the entire garrison marched towards the square of the palace crying, " The Constitution for ever I" On reaching the palace the entire garrison, the artillery, cavalry, and infantry, drew up under the windows of the King, in-front of the Palace, and the people having stationed themselves in the rear, all in one voice demanded a constitution. Tbe King appeared at a low window, and assured the people that be would take into consideration their demand and that of the army, after consulting with his ministers., the Council of State, and the representatives of foreign Powers. But the Commander, M. Calergi, having stepped forward, made known to his Majesty that tbe ministry was no longer recognised, and that the Council of State was already deliberating on the best course to be adopted under existing circumstances.-i-In fact the Council of State was engaged in drawing up two documents, which will be found subjoined. The second was presented to the King by a deputation of the Council, composed of Messrs. Conduiiotis, the President, G. Enian, A. P.Mavromichali, junr., Psyles and Anastasius Londos.— Whilst his Majesty was reading- the propositions of tbe Council of State, the representatives of foreign Powers presented themselves at the Palace, and were told by the Commander that nobody could be admitted at that moment, the King being in conference with the deputation of the Council of State.—The latter came out two hours afterwards with the consent of the King. The new Miuistry then repaired to the Palace, where they held a long consultation with his Majesty, who shortly appeared on the balcony, surrounded by j his Ministers and other personages, and was rei ceived with acclamation by the people. The cry j of 'Long live tbe Constitutional King'resounded I together with that of • The Constitution for ever.' i The new Ministers entered immediately on the discharge of their functions. The military revolus tion was directed, on the part of the regular army, by tbe Colonel of Cavalry (Demetri Caletgi) aud on that of the irregular army by Colonel Macryany. At three o'clock in the afternoon tbe garrison, after defiling before the Palace, re-entered their quarters, preceded by their bands, amidst the acclama? tions of the people. An hour afterwards the city, in which order had not been an instant disturbed, resumed its customary aspect. The day of the 3rd of September f lstb) will hereafter be kept as a great national festivity. It will have consoli dated tbe throne, and secured the future prosperity of Greece. The enthusiasm which inspires us, and which we endeavour to moderate in writing these lines, in order to give to Europe a char expose of tbe facts, does not permit us to conceal the spontaneousness and the affecting and exemplary nnanimity of that revolution, The Greek nation has placed itself, on this occasion, on a level with the nations the most civilised and tbe most worthy of sympathy. It has made a pure and spotless revolution, although it has but a few years emerged from an oppression of ages. Europe, we are sure, will do them justice. We have to address our congiatulations to that wise and intelligent population, to tbe patriotic army, and its chiefs, and to remind them that their work will be achieved by tb<j> uninterrupted maintenance of public order, such as it now exists, and of which the organization of a National Guard will soon be one or the surest guarantees. We have reason to believe that lyimilar movements to that of Athens took place simultaneously in the principal provinces."— Cork Southeun Reporter, Oct. 3. Temperance.—Our physical well-being—our moral worth—our social happiness—our political tranquility, all depend upon the controul of our appetites and passions, which the ancients designed by the cardinal virtue of temperance. Tranquility.—l look upon tranquility of mind and patience, to contribute as much as any thing whatever, to the curing of disease. On this principle I account for the circumstance of animals not labouring under illness so long as human beings. Brutes do not thinkso much as we, nor vex themselves about futurity, but endure their maladies without reflecting on them, and recover , from them by tbe sole means of temperance and j repose. Not so bad. —May is considered an unfortunate j marrying month. A country editor says that a girl was asked not long since to unite herself in the silken tie to a biisk chap who named May in his pro- ; posals. Ihe lady tenderly hinted that May was an unlucky month for marrying. Well make it June, then,honestly relied the swain, anxious to accom modate. The damsel paused a moment, hesitated, cast down her eyes, and said wiiha blush, "would'nt April do as well 1"--American Paper'