1827 Greek Athens Constantinople UNIONTOWN Polhemus 572

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Every newspaper is original and authentic... never a reprint. National Gazette Philadelphia July 3, 1827 A 4-page original newspaper in good condition.Very bright, durable and readable.Paper approx. 20" X 12.5" inches. Use of some archival tape. Contents: CITADEL OF ATHENS- Gen. Karaiskaki had arrived at the camp of Phaleras, to its relief, but was too weak to attack the Bashaw, who was near 15,000 strong. It was feared the citadel must fall, the black flag stated to be flying upon it. Col. Fabvier commanded the citadel and known that even with surrender, garrison might make a desperate sortie, simultaneously with an attack from Karaiskaki. - 1 column inch [third page]RUIN OF THE TURKISH EMPIRE- the Turks made their utmost efforts to send a large force to Morea, but it was evident they grew weaker every year so that if the Greek revolution lasted seven years longer, it would ruin the Turkish Empire. Brief [third page]CONSTANTINOPLE- such a change had occurred at Constantinople, the streets, formerly crowed, were almost deserted. 80,000 Turkish were supposed beheaded or exiled, new executions daily taking place. The most trivial discontent was immediately punished with death. More. - 2 column inches [third page]DAVID CUSICK, TUSCARORA INDIAN- David Cusick, an Indian of the Tuscarora tribe published the book - 'Sketches of the read more

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