Chapter XIV · SYRIA.—1830-1838.
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The Station at Beirut resumed.—Gregory Wortabet.—His Conversion. —Accompanies the Missionaries to Malta.—Returns to Syria.—Active in the Christian Life.—Respected by all Classes.—His Death. —Disturbing Influences.—Conquest of Syria by Ibrahim Pasha.—Mr. Bird's Letters in the Arabic Language.—Arabic Press at Beirut. —Explorations in the Hauran.—Journal of the Tour lost in a Shipwreck.—Presses in Syria.—Influence of the Mission.—National Protection.—Schools.—Retirement of Mr. and Mrs. Bird.—Accessions to the Mission.—Improvements in the High School.—Great Improvements in Arabic Type.—Death of Mrs. Smith.—Biblical Researches.