Chapter X · GREECE AND THE GREEKS.—1824-1844.
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The Greek Mind as affected by Circumstances.—Death of Mr. Gridley. —Education of Greek Youth.—Result of Experience.—Marriage of Mr. King.—His School in Poros.—He removes to Athens.—Change in the Government.—A New Missionary.—High Schools.—Station at Argos. —Power of the Hierarchy.—Free Circulation of the New Testament. —Opposition to the Old Testament.—Intrigues against the Mission. —Success notwithstanding.—Station on Scio.—Argos relinquished. —Removal from Scio to Ariopolis.—Serious Embarrassments.—Death of Mrs. Houston.—Religious Toleration and Political Parties.—Growth of Intolerance.—The Station abandoned.—The Retiring Missionaries. —Station among the Greeks of Cyprus.—Explorations.—Ignorance of the People.—Insalubrious Climate.—Friendly Disposition of the People.—Death of Mr. Pease.—Relinquishment of the Station.—Athens the only Station retained in Greece.—Preaching and the Press. —Labors among the Greeks of Turkey.—Why in great measure Discontinued.—Valuable Results.