Gosport (Hampshire), contains the royal Clarence victualling-yard. The great Haslar hospital, near Gosport, was built in 1762. Gotha, capital of the duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. Here is published the celebrated Almanach de Gotha, which first appeared in 1764, in German. Gothard, see Gotthard and Tunnels. Gothenburg System (in Sweden). By this alcoholic drinks are dispensed by persons deriving no profit from the sale. It was advocated in England by Mr. Chamberlain, M.P., and much discussed, 1876-7. Gothic Architecture began about the 9th century after Christ, and spread over Europe. Its great feature is the pointed arch; hence it has been suggested to call it the pointed style. "Gothic" was originally a term of reproach given to this style by the Renaissance architects of the 16th century. Its invention has been claimed for several nations, particularly for the Saracens. The following list is from Godwin's "Chronological Table of English Architecture:" ANGLO-ROMAN-B.C. 55 to about A. D. 250-St. Martin's church, Canterbury. ANGLO SAXON-A.D. 800 to 1066-Earl's Barton church, St. Peter's, Lincolnshire. GOTHIC ANGLO-ROMAN-A. D. 1066 to 1135-Rochester cathedral nave; St. Bartholomew's, Smithfield; St. Cross, Hants, etc. EARLY ENGLISH, OR POINTED A.D. 1135 to 1272-Temple church, London; parts of Winchester, Wells, Salisbury, and Durham cathedrals, and Westminster Abbey. POINTED, called pure Gothic-A.D. 1272 to 1377-Exeter cathedral, Waltham Cross, etc.; St. Stephen's, Westminster. FLORID POINTED A. D. 1377 to 1509-Westminster Hall; King's College, Cambridge; St. George's Chapel, Windsor; Henry VII.'s Chapel, Westminster. ELIZABETHAN-A. D. 1509 to 1625-Northumberland House. Strand; part of Windsor Castle; Hatfield House; Schools at Oxford. House, Whitehall, etc. Revival of Grecian architecture about 1625. Banqueting about 1825, The contro The revival of Gothic architecture commenced mainly through the exertions of A. W. Pugin. versy as to its expediency was rife in 1860-1. Gothland, an isle in the Baltic sea, was conquered by the Teutonic knights, 1397-8; given up to the Danes, 1524; to Sweden, 1645; conquered by the Danes, 1677; and restored to Sweden, 1679. Goths, a warlike nation that inhabited the country between the Caspian, Pontus, Euxine, and Baltic seas. They entered Moesia, took Philippopolis, massacring thousands of its inhabitants; defeated and killed the emperor Decius, 251; but were defeated at Naissus by Claudius, hence surnamed Gothicus, 320,000 being slain, 269. Aurelian ceded Dacia to them in 272; but they long troubled the empire. After the destruction of the Roman Western empire by the Heruli, the Ostrogoths, under Theoderic, became masters of the greater part of Italy, where they retained their dominion till 553, when they were finally conquered by Narses, Justinian's general. The Visigoths settled in Spain, and founded a kingdom, which continued until the country was subdued by the Saracens. Gotthard, St., near the river Raab, Hungary. Here the Turks, under the grand-vizier Kupriuli, were totally defeated by the Imperialists and their allies, commanded by Montecuculi, i Aug. 1664. Peace followed this great victory. Göttingen (Hanover), a member of the Hanseatic League about 1360. The university "Georgia Augusta," founded by George II. of England in 1734, was opened 1737. It was seized by the French, 1760, and held till 1762. In 1837 several of the most able professors were dismissed for their political opinions. "Gouvernour, THE," a moral and educational work, full of anecdotes, by sir Thomas Elyot, first published in 1531; an annotated edition with a glossary by Mr. H. H. S. Croft was published in 1880. Governesses' Benevolent Institution was established in 1843, and incorporated in 1848. It affords to aged governesses annuities and an asylum; and to governesses in distress a temporary home and assistance. Government Annuities Act, see Annuities. The building of the New GOVERNMENT OFFICES began in 1861. Gowrie Conspiracy. John Ruthven, earl of Gowrie, in 1600, reckoning on the support of the burghs and the kirk, conspired to dethrone James VI. of Scotland, and seize the government. For this purpose the king was decoyed into Gowrie's house in Perth, on 5 Aug. 1600. The plot was frustrated, and the earl and his brother, Alexander, were slain on the spot. At the time, many persons believed that the young men were rather the victims than the authors of a plot. Their father, William, was treacherously executed in 1584 for his share in the raid of Ruthven, in 1582; and he and his father, Patrick, were among the assassins of Rizzio, 9 March, 1566. Grace, a title assumed by Henry IV. of England, on his accession in 1399. Excellent Grace was assumed by Henry VI. about 1425. Till the time of James I., 1603, the king was addressed by that title, but afterwards by the title of Majesty only. "Your Grace" is the manner of addressing an archbishop and a duke in this realm.— The term "Grace of God" is said to have been taken by bishops at Ephesus, 431 (probably from 1 Cor. xv. 10), by the Carlovingian princes in the ninth century, by popes in the thirteenth century; and about 1440 it was assumed by kings as signifying their divine right. "Dei gratia" was put on his great seal by William II. of England, and on his gold coin by Edward III. The king of Prussia's saying that he would reign "by the grace of God" gave much offence, 18 Oct. 1861. Grace at Meat. The ancient Greeks would not partake of any meat until they had first offered part of it, as the first-fruits, to their gods. The short prayer said before, and by some persons after meat, in Christian countries, is in conformity with Christ's example, John vi. 11, etc. Græcia Magna, colonies planted by the Greeks, 974-748 B.C.; see Italy. Graffiti, a term given to the scribblings found on the walls of Pompeii and other Roman ruins; selections were published by Wordsworth in 1837, and by Garrucci in 1856. Grafton Administration succeeded that of lord Chatham, Dec. 1767. The duke resigned, and lord North became prime-minister, Jan. 1770; see North's Administration. Augustus Henry, duke of Grafton, first lord of the treasury Graham's Dike (Scotland), a wall built in 209 by Severus Septimus, the Roman emperor, or, as others say, by Antoninus Pius. It reached from the Firth of Forth to the Clyde. Buchanan relates that there were considerable remains of this wall in his time, and vestiges of it are still to be seen. Grail, HOLY (Sangreal). The publication of Tennyson's poem with this title, Dec. 1869, led to much discussion. Tennyson treats it as the cup in which Christ drank at the Last Supper. The mediaval romances treat it as the dish which held the paschal lamb. The word is probably old French, gréal, from the old Latin gradalis, a dish. Grain. Henry III. is said to have ordered a grain of wheat gathered from the middle of the ear to be the original standard of weight: 12 grains to be a penny. weight, 12 pennyweights one ounce, and 12 ounces a pound troy.-Lawson. Grandees, see Spanish Grandees. Grandmontines, a monastic order established in An act for the safe carriage of grain (43 & 44 Vict. c. 43), Limousin, in France, by Stephen, a gentleman of Aupassed 7 Sept. 1880. Grammar Schools, see Education. Grammarians. A society of grammarians was formed at Rome so early as 276 B.C.-Blair. Apollodorus of Athens, Varro, Cicero, Messala, Julius Cæsar, Nicias, Ælius Donatus, Remmius, Palemon, Tyrannion of Pontus, Athenæus, and other distinguished men were of this class. A Greek grammar was printed at Milan in 1476; Lily's Latin grammar (" Brevis Institutio "), 1513; Lindley Murray's English grammar, 1795; Cobbett's English grammar, 1818.-Harris's "Hermes" was published in 1750, Horne Tooke's "Epea Pteroenta; or, The Diversions of Purley," in 1786, treatises on the philosophy of language and grammar. Cobbett declared Mr. Canning to have been the only purely grammatical orator of his time; and Dr. Parr, speaking of a speech of Mr. Pitt's, said, "We threw our whole grammatical mind upon it, and could not discover one error." The science of grammar has been recently much studied with excellent results. Gramme, see Metrical System.-Gramme machine, see under Electricity. Grampian Hills (central Scotland). At Ardoch, near Mons Grampius of Tacitus, the Scots and Picts under Galgacus were defeated by the Romans under Agricola, 84 or 85. Grampound (Cornwall) was disfranchised in 1821, for bribery and corrupt practices in 1819. Sir Manasseh Lopez was sentenced by the Court of King's Bench to a fine of 10,000l. and two years' imprisonment. Gran (Hungary). Here the Hungarians defeated the Austrians, 27 Feb. 1849. Granada, a city, S. Spain, was founded by the Moors in the eighth century, and formed at first part of the kingdom of Cordova. In 1236, Mohammed-al-Hamar made it the capital of his new kingdom of Granada, which was highly prosperous till its subjugation by the 'great captain," Gonsalvo de Cordova, 2 Jan. 1492. 1609 and 1610 the industrious Moors were expelled from Spain by the bigoted Philip III., to the lasting injury of his country. Granada was taken by marshal Soult in 1810, and held till 1812; see New Granada. 66 In Granaries were formed by Joseph in Egypt, 1715 B.C. (Gen. xli. 48). There were 327 granaries in Rome. -Univ. Hist. Twelve new granaries were built at Bridewell to hold 6000 quarters of corn, and two storehouses for sea-coal to hold 4000 loads, thereby to prevent the sudden dearness of these articles by great increase of inhabitants, 7 James I. 1610.-Stow. Grand Alliance between the emperor and the Dutch states-general (principally to prevent the union of the French and Spanish monarchies in one person), signed at Vienna, 12 May, 1689, to which England, Spain, and the duke of Savoy afterwards acceded. Grand Junction Canal (central England), joins several others, and forms a water communication between London, Liverpool, Bristol, and Hull. The canal commences at Braunston, on the west borders of Northamptonshire, and enters the Thames near London. Executed 1793-1805. Grand Juries, see Juries. Grand Pensionary, a chief state functionary in Holland in the sixteenth century. In the constitution given by France to the Batavian republic, previously to the erection of the kingdom of Holland, the title was revived and given to the head of the government, 29 April, 1805, Rutger Jan Schimmelpenninck being made the grand pensionary; see Holland. Grand Remonstrance, see Remonstrance. vergne, about 1076. They came to England in the reign of Henry I. (1100-35).-Tanner. Granicus (a river, N.W. Asia Minor), near which, on 22 May, 334 B.C., Alexander the Great signally defeated the Persians. The Macedonian troops (30,000 foot and 5000 horse) crossed the Granicus in the face of the Persian army (600,000 foot and 20,000 horse).—Justin. The victors lost fifty-five foot-soldiers and sixty horse. Sardis capitulated, Miletus and Halicarnassus were taken by storm, and other great towns submitted to the conqueror. Granson, near the lake of Neufchâtel, Switzerland, where Charles the Bold, duke of Burgundy, was defeated by the Swiss, 3 March, 1476. Grant's Virginia Campaign (4 May, 1864– 9 April, 1865). The grade of lieutenant-general was revived 2 March, and on the 9th Grant received this rank, thus becoming, under the president, the commander of all the armies of the United States. He had left the western field under Sherman's control, and a plan had been agreed upon between these officers for a simultaneous advance in May against the armies of Johnston and Lee. The army of the Potomac at the commencement of Grant's Virginia campaign numbered (including Burnside's corps, which acted and was soon incorporated with it) 140,000 men. In and around Washington were 42,000; in West Virginia 31,000; and in the department of Virginia and North Carolina gen. Butler had 25,000 available men. The confederate army of northern Virginia, under Lee, had lain in winter-quarters on the south bank of the Rapidan. By 1 May this army numbered about 60,000. Grant began his campaign against Lee 4 May, 1864. It had two distinct periods: 1st, that of the advance from the Rapidan to the James; and, 2d, that of the siege of Petersburg, terminating finally in the capture of Lee's army. The events of these two periods we give in their chronological order. Grant crossed the Rapidan and encamped in the Wil derness. .4 May, 1864 Battles of the Wilderness, in which Lee failed in his attempt to intercept and defeat Grant's columns. Gen. Wadsworth killed. National loss about 20,000; confederate, 10,000.. Butler attacked Petersburg. .5, 6 May, .10 May, 44 46 Battle of Spottsylvania. Grant made a movement on this place to flank Lee. The latter reached Spottsylvania first. Sedgwick killed (9 May). Hancock captured Johnson's division. ..11 May, ..21 May, Grant moved to the North Anna. 46 Butler occupied City Point on the James (6 May); made Investment of Petersburg began. National loss 4000.. Warren's attack on the Weldon railroad succeeded, with national loss of 4400 men.. 18-21 Aug. Battle of Winchester. Sheridan defeated Early, 19 Sept. 44 Sheridan routed Early at Fisher's Creek.. 22 Sept. 44 Ord and Birney attacked the confederate works north 44 of the James, and captured Fort Harrison....28 Sept. 46 Warren and Parke repulsed in an attack on Lee's right at Peebles's farm. National loss 2685... .30 Sept. Battle of Cedar Creek. Sheridan, after the repulse of his army in the morning, attacked and defeated Early, capturing 54 guns and a large number of prisoners, 19 Oct. .27 Oct. ...5 Feb. 1865 National repulse at Hatcher's Run... Grapes. Previously to the reign of Edward VI. grapes were brought to England in large quantities from Flanders, where they were first cultivated about 1276. The vine was introduced into England in 1552; being first planted at Bloxhall, in Suffolk. In the gardens of Hampton Court palace is a vine stated to surpass any in Europe; it is 72 feet by 20, and has in one season produced 2272 bunches of grapes, weighing 18 cwt.; the stem is 13 inches in girth; it was planted in 1769.-Leigh. Graphic, LONDON, illustrated weekly journal, es tablished 4 Dec. 1869. wounded, while the Virginians had not a single man slain in the engagement. The Great Bridge is over the Elizabeth river, near the northern verge of the Dismal Swamp, a few miles from Norfolk. Great Britain, the name given in 1604 to England, Wales, and Scotland (which see). Great Britain, Great Eastern, etc., see under Steam.-The Eastern Counties Railway assumed the name of GREAT EASTERN in 1862.- The GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY Company was incorporated in 1846. Their station at King's-cross, London, was opened in Oct. 1852. The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY was opened as far as Maidenhead, 4 June, 1838; as Twyford, 1 July, 1839; between London and Bristol, 30 June, 1841. Great Exhibition, see Exhibition. Great Seal of England. The first seal used by Edward the Confessor was called the broad seal, and affixed to the grants of the crown, 1048.-Baker's Chron. The most ancient seal with arms on it is that of Rich dropped the great seal in the Thames. The great seal of England was stolen from the house of lord chancellor Thurlow in Great Ormond street, and carried away, with other property, 24 March, 1784, a day before the dissolution of parliament; it was never recovered, and was replaced the next day. A new seal was brought Graphite (from the Greek ypaper, to write), a pe-ard I. James II., when fleeing from London in 1688, culiar form of mineral carbon, with a trace of iron, improperly termed black-lead and plumbago. In 1809 sir Humphry Davy investigated into the relations of three forms of carbon- -the diamond, graphite, and charcoal. A rude kind of black-lead pencil is mentioned by Gesner in 1565. Interesting results of sir B. C. Brodie's researches on graphite appeared in the International Ex-into use on the union with Ireland, 1 Jan. 1801. A new hibition of 1862. Fresh discoveries were made in the nearly exhausted Borrowdale mines, Cumberland, in 1875. Graphoscope, an optical apparatus for magnifying and giving fine effects to engravings, photographs, etc., invented by C. J. Rowsell; exhibited in 1871. Graphotype, a new process for obtaining blocks for surface-printing, the invention of Mr. De Witt Clinton Hitchcock in 1860. It was described by Mr. FitzCook at the Society of Arts, 6 Dec. 1865. Drawings were made on blocks of chalk with a silicious ink; when dried, the soft parts were brushed away, and the drawings remained in relief; stereotypes were then taken from the block. Grates. The Anglo-Saxons had arched hearths, and chafing-dishes were in use until the introduction of chimneys about 1200; see Chimneys and Stoves. Gravelines (N. France). Here the Spaniards, aided by an English fleet, defeated the French on 13 July, 1558. Gravelotte, BATTLE OF, 18 Aug. 1870; see Metz. Gravitation, as a supposed innate power, was noticed by the Greeks, and also by Seneca, who speaks of the moon attracting the waters, about 38. Kepler investigated the subject about 1615; and Hooke devised a system of gravitation about 1674. The principles of gravity were demonstrated by Galileo at Florence, about 1633; but the great law on this subject, laid down by Newton in his "Principia" in 1687, is said to have been proved by him in 1670. The fall of an apple from a tree in 1666 is said to have directed his attention to the subject. Newton says, "I do not anywhere take on me to define the kind or manner of any action, the causes or physical reasous thereof, or attribute forces in a true and physical sense to certain centres, when I speak of them as attracting, or endued with attractive powers. On 15 July, 1867, M. Chasles laid before the Paris Academy of Sciences some letters alleged to be from Newton to Pascal and others tending to show that to Pascal was due the theory of gravitation. The authenticity of these letters was authoritatively denied, and their forgery and his own delusion were acknowledged by M. Chasles before the Acad emy 13 Sept. 1869. Great Bethel, see Big Bethel, Great Bridge, BATTLE OF, was fought 9 Dec. 1775, between some royal troops sent out from Norfolk to attack Virginians under col. Woodford. The British were repulsed with a loss of sixty-two men in killed and seal for Ireland was brought into use and the old one defaced, 21 Jan. 1832. The Great Seal Offices act, passed 7 Aug. 1874, abolished certain offices, transferred duties, etc. The Great Seal act, passed 2 Aug. 1880, relates to appointment of judges, patents, etc. Great Seal of the United States was adopted on 20 June, 1782. Immediately after the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, on the 4th of July, for a seal, but the matter was not consummated until 1776, a committee was appointed to prepare a device the date above mentioned. The device is, on one side, a spread eagle, with a shield with thirteen stripes paleways, and a chief azure; in one talon a bundle of arrows, in the other an olive branch; in its beak a scroll with the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM; and over its head a glory breaking from the clouds, surrounding thirteen stars. On the reverse is an unfinished pyramid, symbolling the growth and strength of the states; over it the All-seeing Eye in a triangle, surrounded by a glory, and around the rim the words ANNUIT CEPTIS (God has favored the undertaking), and NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM (a new order of things). This seal has never been changed, and is in charge of the secretary of state. said to have been the progeny of Javan, fourth son of Greece, anciently termed Hellas. The Greeks are Japheth. Greece was so called from an ancient king, Græcus, and Hellas from another king, Hellen, the son of Deucalion. From Hellen's sons, Dorus and Eolus, came the Dorians and Eolians; another son Xuthus Achæans and Ionians. Homer calls the inhabitants inwas father of Achæus and Ion, the progenitors of the differently Myrmidons, Hellenes, and Achaians. They were also termed Danaï, from Danaus, king of Argos, 1474 B.C. Greece anciently consisted of the peninsula of the Peloponnesus, Greece outside of the Peloponnesus, Thessaly, and the islands. The principal states of Greece were Athens, Sparta, Corinth, Thebes, Arcadia, and afterwards Macedon (all which see). The limits of Modern Greece are much more confined. Greece became subject to the Turkish empire in the fifteenth century. The population of the kingdom, established in 1829, 96,810; in 1861, 1,096,810, with the Ionian Isles (added in 1864), about 1,348,522; in 1870, 1,457,894. The early history is mythic. Sicyon founded (Eusebius). .B. C. 2089 2042 ** 1910 1856 1796 Leopold of Bavaria proposed as heir to the throne...Jan. 1862 .13 Feb. Military revolt begins at Nauplia........ Blockade of the coast decreed. ....9 March, The insurgents demand reforms and a new succession to the throne.. .. April, The royal troops enter the citadel of Nauplia; insurgents removed.. .25 April, Change of ministry: Colocotroni becomes premier, 7 June, 23 Nov. 66 66 Insurrection begins at Patras and Missolonghi, 17 Oct.; a provisional government, established at Athens, de poses the king, 23 Oct.; he and the queen flee; arrive at Corfu, 27 Oct.; the European powers neutral; general submission to provisional government.....31 Oct. Great demonstrations in favor of prince Alfred of Great Britain, who is proclaimed king at Lamia in Phthiotis, 22 Nov.; great excitement in his favor at Athens, The provisional government establish universal suffrage, 4 Dec. The national assembly meets at Athens..... 22 Dec. The national assembly elects M. Balbis president, 29 Jan.; and declares prince Alfred king of Greece by 230,016 out of 241,202 votes.. .3 Feb. 1863 Military revolt of lieut. Canaris against Bulgaris and others, who resign, 20 Feb. ; a new ministry appointed under Balbis... 23 Feb. The assembly decides to offer the crown to prince William of Schleswig-Holstein, 18 March; proclaim him as king George I.. .30 March, Protocol between the three protecting powers--France, England, and Russia-signed at London, consenting to the offer of the crown on condition of the annexation of the Ionian Isles to Greece.. ..5 June, The king of Denmark accepts from the aged admiral Canaris the Greek crown for prince William, whom he advises to adhere to the constitution and gain the love of his people... .6 June Military revolt at Athens suppressed....30 June-9 July, The king arrives at Athens, 30 Oct.; takes the oath to the constitution. ....31 Oct. The Balbis ministry formed.. .28 April, Protocol annexing the Ionian Isles to Greece, signed by M. Zaïmis and sir H. Storks, 28 May; the Greek troops occupy Corfu, 2 June; the king arrives there..6 June, New ministry under Canaris formed.. The assembly recognizes the debt of 1824... After much delay, and a remonstrance from the king, 19 Oct. a new constitution (with no upper house) is passed by the assembly, 1 Nov.; and accepted by the king, 28 Nov. New ministry under Coumoundouros.. .29 March, 1865 The anniversary of the beginning of the war of independence (6 April, 1821) kept with enthusiasm. 6 April, The king visits the eastern provinces; general tranquillity, The king opens chamber of deputies... Death of Alexander Mavrocordato, one of the triots.. The king gives up one third of his civil list to treasury. The brigands retreating, and surrounded by troops, kill A new ministry under M. Deligeorges. A new ministry under M. Coumoundouros.. 66 ...Oct. 11 Oct. .22 Dec. .6 Nov. 1871 ..8 Nov. 66 66 Bulgaris minister, 7 Jan.; resigns; Deligeorges again minister. .26 July, 1872 The Laurium mines of lead, zinc, etc., were purchased by MM. Roux and Serpieri and a company, 1863; and worked profitably; roads being made and a village built. The mines having been heavily taxed, and scoriæ claimed by the government, loss ensued; the company's offer to sell the mines to the government was accepted, but payment evaded by the legislature. Hence arose disputes with France and Italy, and ministerial changes in Greece... ...autumn, Speech of the king to the legislature, announcing formation of roads and other improvements. [The Laurium mines had been purchased by M. Syngros, a Greek capitalist, supported by the banks].. An economical financial policy proposed; a new ministry formed.. ..Nov. Brigandage prevails; frequent ministerial changes under Deligeorges, Coumoundouros, Bulgaris, and Roufos, Oct. 1865-June, 1866 New ministry under Bulgaris and Roufos. 23 Jan. Chambers vote payments to themselves; suddenly dissolved by the king.. .3 Feb. Great agitation in favor of the Cretan insurrection (see Candia).. Aug.-Dec. New ministry headed by Coumoundouros.. ..Jan. 1867 Manifesto of the so named "Greek nation," issued at Paris..... 19 April, Great sympathy with the insurrection in Candia; the blockade run by Greek vessels with volunteers, arms, and provisions.. April et seq. Marriage of the king with the grand - duchess Olga of Russia....... .27 Oct. Their cordial reception at Athens. ..24 Nov. New ministry under Moraïtinis, 1 Jan.; under Bulgaris, Feb. 1868 Constantine, duke of Sparta, heir to the crown, born 2 Aug. Greek vessel Enosis fires on Turkish vessels and enters port of Syra.... ..14 Dec. Rupture between Turkey and Greece in consequence of Greek armed intervention in Candia (which see)...Dec. After a conference of representatives of the Western powers at Paris, Jan., their requisitions were accepted, and diplomatic relations between Turkey and Greece resumed.. ..26 Feb. 1869 Prince and princess of Wales visit Athens......19 April, Law authorizing the cutting the isthmus of Corinth passed.. ...7 Nov. New ministry under M. Zaïmis. .9 Jan. 1870 Concession to cut a canal through the Isthmus of Corinth granted to a French company.. ... April, Lord and lady Muncaster and a party of English travellers seized by brigands at Oropos, near Marathon; lord Muncaster and the ladies sent to treat; 25,0007, demanded as ransom, with free pardon........11 April, Greece neutral in the Servian war.. .10 Dec. 66 | Deligeorges forms a ministry, 8 Dec.; replaced by Zaïmis and Coumoundouros.. Deligeorges prime minister, 10 March-28 May; succeeded by a coalition ministry, 29 May; reformed under the aged Canaris... .3 June, 1877 National excitement for war allayed by the king, 29 May, Discovery of relics at Spata, near Athens; tombs containing bones, precious metal ornaments, etc. (removed to Athens by M. Stamataki).. about 1 July, Revival of the Theban "sacred band, instituted by Epaminondas (to be 1000 instead of 300)...about July, Death of the aged Canaris, 14 Sept.; the king takes his place as president.. .14 Sept. British and Turkish governments remonstrate with Greece for apparently arming against Turkey, 66 Death of Bulgaris, statesman... New ministry under Coumoundouros. Insurrection in Thessaly against Turks, 28 Jan.; 10,000 Greeks enter the country, retire at the armistice, early in Feb. Insurrection struggling; battles at Macrinitza, 28, 29 March; Mr. C. Ogle, Times correspondent, killed by Turks (investigation led to no result)....... 29 March, Insurrection closed through British intervention; announced..... 6 May, "4 Greece disappointed by the Berlin treaty 13 July; rectification of the frontiers by the sultan, proposed about 24 July, Safvet Pacha's despatch resisting the claims for Greece, 8 Aug. .31 Oct. |