is defended by a castle of considerable strength, which together with the castles of the Dardanelles, has recently been put in a state of improved defence.*

A range of hills above the town, completely shuts out the view of the sea towards the west. Behind these, the Greek fleet in the war with Troy, would have been most effectually concealed. Scarcely any important remains of antiquity have been discovered in the island. We searched in vain for the granite soros or tomb, of the father of Herodes Atticus. There are many of these sarcophagi at the public fountains, but we thought it hardly possible that the inscription first copied by Chandler, should have become so soon obliterated. Perhaps it may have been removed by foreigners, or overlooked by us in our hasty search.

Wine is the principal production of the island, and it still retains much of its ancient celebrity. The coins of Tenedos, had on them a cluster of grapes. From some of the fruit which we purchased in the market place, we found that though ungrateful generations, the Pagan, the Christian and the Mahometan, have come and gone-their Father in Heaven "has not left himself without a witness" upon their fruitful hills.

Took with me in my walk, as usual, Greek tracts for distribution. Nothing could exceed the eagerness with which they were received by the children. Such facts I continue to mention, in order to shew the

*Tho Russians in 1807 destroyed the town, which then contained 600 Turkish and 300 Greek houses.

freedom with which missionary operations may still be prosecuted in every part of Turkey. Neither in the Catholic or Protestant countries of Europe, do so few obstacles exist in the way of the circulation of books. None of any description can be introduced into Austrian Italy, except from Vienna, nor thence unless approved by the authorities.

Several hundred regular soldiers have lately arrived, to garrison this key to the Dardanelles. Perhaps this is in consequence of rumors that the Greeks are about to make a descent upon the island, or as a shew of opposition to the demands of the Allies. They were not quartered in the citadel, but in houses, which the Greek inhabitants had been compelled to vacate for their reception.

We have had here a fresh instance of the communication which the Greeks in arms, keep up with their brethren at Constantinople. For the third time on our passage, we were inquired of respecting a Turkish vessel going down with an Aga and military stores to Mitylene. It seems the Greek cruisers are hoping to secure this prize. One of our company on leaving Constantinople, was charged with a message about the sailing of the vessel, and agents at the different places where we have stopped, have undertaken to forward any intelligence which they may receive. Notwithstanding many of the Greeks have been prevented from joining in the insurrection, and the islanders are compelled by their necessities to resume their commerce with the Turks under foreign protection, they still cherish a keen desire to do them all the injury in their power consistent with their own private interests. In whatever other respects they may differ,

they are all agreed in cordial hatred, and, at least, secret opposition to their Mohammedan masters.

At evening we were visited by a boat from a Greek vessel under English colors, bound like our own from Odessa to the Archipelago. The captain was an intelligent young man, who had been a student of the college of Scio. There were also two lads from Ispara. In consequence of the calamities which came upon their native island, they had been wholly deprived of the advantages of education. In the conversation which took place between them and our crew, I saw evidence that we had met with a different class of Gree's, from the spiritless and servile young men of Constantinople. When the Turkish muezzins raised their accustomed cry from the minarets"God is God, and Mahomet is his prophet; to prayer, to prayer,"-pitching their voices to the same key they exclaimed, " curses be upon the head of Mahomet, and cursed be all the followers of the prophet." On being reminded of the precepts of the gospel which they were thus violating, they justified themselves by an affecting appeal to the history of their country and kindred. The captain and six or eight of his crew who could read, very gratefully received our tracts.

Sept. 18.-Got under way before day break, together with the Greek vessel mentioned yesterday. A storm of thunder and rain during the night, had brought us a fresh north wind so that we soon left Tenedos behind. We had not proceeded far however when we hailed a vessel coming from Syra, which had been plundered by the pirates a few hours before near Cape Baba, After speaking with each other, our

captains prudently declined proceeding, until the dark. ness of another night should afford them some protection. We came to anchor therefore near the coast of Troy, a little south of the ruins of Alexandria Troas. This is one of the numerous cities which derives its name from the Macedonian conqueror. Here it was that the Apostle Paul (Acts xvi. and xx.) saw in vision the man of Macedonia, and here on his return, he restored Eutychus to life.

Taking a hasty meal, and having leave of absence for a few hours, I then sat out in company with two young Greeks, to explore as much as possible of the Troad. Not having observed Esky Stamboul, or the old city, as Alexandria Troas is called by the Turks, we had supposed ourselves considerably to the north of that place. Hence we had great hopes of being able to reach Bournarbashi, which Chevalier and most of the early travellers and indeed many of the modern, have regarded as the site of ancient Troy. Bournarbashi is near the Mender, nine miles from the nearest point of the Hellespont, twelve from Cape Janissary, and five or six from the sea. Dr. Clarke and others have contended that Troy was on the other side of the Mender, to the north east of Bournabashi.

We sprang on the shore of this doubly classic land, with almost as much enthusiasm as the followers of Eneas would have felt on revisiting their native soil. Climbing a bank of sand stone, perhaps a hundred feet in height, we found ourselves at once in the midst of thick groves of the low valani oak, with which this region is widely covered. The husks of the valani, in size and appearance resembling the chesnut burr, form an important article of exporta

tion for the purpose of tanning. Proceeding about a mile in a north easterly direction, we quite unexpectly reached the ancient wall of Alexandria Troas. We followed it through the forest for a considerable distance, but soon found that it would require some hours to complete the circuit. The prevailing height of the mound on the outside, was from twelve to twenty feet, and its thickness at the base, about the same. The foundations were mostly in place, consisting of stones, not more than four or five feet in length, and of uniform dimensions. While hesitating what course to pursue, we discovered a Turk, who turned aside and seemed disposed to shun us. The reason of this conduct, and of the alarm and flight of several others whom we saw during the day, we afterwards learned to be the frequent descents of the Greeks upon the coast, for the purpose of carrying off cattle and other plunder. On overtaking our suspicious friend, and making known our wishes, he readily undertook to conduct us to the principal ruins, now not far distant. We saw the remains of the aqueduct built by Herodes Atticus; a gymnasium with baths of the times of Hadrian and the Antonines, now vulgarly called Priam's palace; the two marble extremities of the theatre, and hundreds of granite and marble colums, many of them still standing, yet perhaps not in their original situation. Our survey was too rapid to attempt a description. We observed that numbers of American officers had left their memorial on every blank page of this album of antiquity. To one of their countrymen, the sight of these familiar and honored names, awakens very pleasing recollections. Justice however to those who