The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-04-16 00:00:00

THZ WAR.

The whole Randall army between the Prath on the
north-east and the Bosphorus on the south is beine
carefully massed in fortified positions, so as to support
each other against attacks either from the Medftee.
rennin or from the Carputhians. The total nuniber
of troops is estimated at 325,000, of which 250,000 are
Infantry.
In order to secure for themselves a finger in au
future pies, the Russians are making the greatest
efforts to induoe the Bulgarians to submit to the
authority of the Patriarch of Constantinople, instead
of that of Fmnaenico, toe Greek prelate, who is of
course oom pared rely independent of Russian influence,
and gets his instructions from King George.
At Belgrade a Rumaphile brees• has set in. In
consequence of General Ignatieff's fiasco at Vienna, the
Russians have again bribed Prince Milan with • few
Promisee and • little money; and it is understood that
If war breaks out between Russia and England, the
Servians will occupy Old Serria and the Western part
of Bulgaria, so as to cover the right wing of the
Russian army and keep the Muasubnan inhabitants of
those provinces down.
According to • telegram from Paris, all attempts to
raise a Russian loan for 300,000,000 roubles have proved
abortive
A telegram from Para states that the Russian army
Is in • rather critical position. there being 14,000 men
under medical treatment bet were San Stefano and
Adrian pie, nearly half of whom are suffering from
typhus fever.
RKFUSAL OF ENGLAND'S DEMAND BY
RUS,IA.

ST. PrITIIIBIIIgi, Thursday.

The text of the Circular of Prince Gortechakoffi of
the 9th inst. to the Russian representatives abroad
accompanying the "annex.." in which the Prince
replied point by point, to Lord Salisbury's circular
deepatcl of the let inst., is as follows :
Lord A. Loftus has communicated to me the
Circular which the Marquis of Salisbury addreeed to
the British representatives at the Courts of the Great
Powers under date of the Ist. inst. This Circular hr
been carefully examined and we must admit the
frankness with which its states the View of the
Government of her Britannic Majesty upon the
prel,minary treaty of peace concluded at San Stefano.
While, however, we find the objects of the English
Cabinet explained with much detail, we here vainly
sought the propositions which the British Govern-
ment might be prepared to suggest for a practical
solution of the present crisis in the East. The
Marquis of Salisbury informs us of whet the Bridal
Government does DA wish, but does not state what La
wishes are. We believe it would be useful were his
lordship to have the goodness to make them knows,
in order to arrive at a better understanding of the
situation. With regard to the statement of the points
of view of Her Britannic Majesty's Government, on
the subject of the Congreas, I can only point to the
course which the Imperial Cadnet on its side has
pursued in this question. It has officially communi-
cated to the Great Powers the text of the preliminary
Treaty of San Stefano, accompanied by an ex
map. We have added that at the Congress, explanatory
held, each of the Powers represented would have full
liberty of appreciation and of action. While claiming
the same right for Rinds, we can only reiterate the
same declaration. Be good enough to communicate
the present despatch with its annexe "to the
Government to which you are accredited.
(Signed) GorreAcaorr.
The relations existing between Russia and 84)1716
are evidently not of a very satisfactory charactor. A
telegram from Berlin annocuacee that Cabinet Councils
are being continually held, and that the Ministry is
shaken. in consequenoe of It. refusal to go further
with Russia until a clear understanding hay been
arrived at.

--lii7gra--tifying to learn that the British Fleet are
rendering some service in the cause of humanity
daring their stay in the East. By order of Admiria
Hornby Her Majesty's ship Falcon has proceeded to
Volo to take off any fugitive women and c.hildreu, and
every effort is being made to prevent the recurrence of
outrages, which have of late been so common in the
locality.
The negotiations of which Berlin is the centre is
being continued, and the Atom Rune put • favour-
able construction upon them. From Vienna we hear
that the Hessian Ambassador ham read to Count
Andreas), • despatch an the subject of General
'gustiers communications this expresses • hope
that it may be feasible to modify the
Treaty of San Stefano in accordance with
Austria's wishes. At Constantinople the Austrian
Ambassador is endeevouring to obtain the sanction
of the Porte to the occupation of Bosnia and
Herusrovin•—• step which he has explained may be
necessary in certain contingencies. The Turks, on
their part, still profess • policy of neutrality, but are
exhibiting • great degree of alarm. Orders bare been
issued to the military commanders to resist any
attempt that may be mad* to occupy Constantinople.
All precious, religions, and artistic objects are being
removed from the capital to Scutaria, and the Porte
Is considering the propriety of transferring the
Government thither. Preparations have already
begun for the election of • Prince to rule Bulgaria,
and the various districts have been invited to send
their delegates to Philippopulia. The Ruasiana, wte,
have demanded the evacuation of Schtunla and ir,..rna,
are also continuing their concentration in Bow amnia.
The Government of Prince Charles her., made
Inquiries on this matter, but not having ob...jned any
reply from their late allies have determic ed to eee.i
protest to the great Powers. Arranger are being
made to disband the greater portior, of the sersi.la
Berrie to preserve order."fß—dent menhe left in Old
army. and only

ELALosT.
(By Teter spk.
There 6 e°,t the slightev. truth in telegrams from
CsnetlentisoPle, etstisif Oast the English Government
has demanded the with dmval of Russian troops from
the neighbourhood of ...he Turkish capital
Sfr henry Weave, Monday.
EW..ott had a long conversation with
‘-'"Let ATharaa' y on Saturday evening. The latter
expressed a Ilvve thet &metro- medietion would
mooed In :siring a Conference.

BIRTHS.
'March 15, at Reston. Portland. the wife of Mr. Robot
lrett, butcher. of • =tar.
March 30, at Berg the wife of P.C. Wont, of •
mishear.
April 6 at Hera Reg* the wife of Hr. R. Hillary, baker,
f a daughter.
April 7. at Acregoinettest. Sherborne, the wife of Mr.
Moon, of • daughter.
April 8, at No. 90, Great Western-tarrace, Dorchester.
I e wife of Mr. Alfred Talton. of. &righter.
April 8, at Bare Regis. the wife of Mr. J. Hallett.
ratchmaluir. Mc.. of • daughter.
April 8, at the Swan an. Fordingten, the wife of MI%
Franklin, of • daughter.
April 11. at Rromy Cottage, Staple Hill, Bristol, the wife
of Mr. John K. Phelps. of • son.
A.pail 12. at Durngstwetniet, Dorchester, tto wife of
Mr. Joseph Voss, builder, of a daughter.
Ou Tuesday, Itrs lolly. wife of a man employed at the
Barrow Hernstite Iron and Steel Works. %Pm I'4ol to
four children, two sons and two daughters, all of whew are tiring and are likely to do well.

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MARRIAGES— .
April 8, at the pariah church, Poddlekiwn, by the Roe.
_ Freeman. Robert. youngest SOU of Mr. Eli Green, of
raddletoern. to Sarah Ann, eldest daughter of Kr. W.
Ste' ,ner of Troytoerri
March 6 at St hankie, Church, Poole, Mr. John
Charlton Giddings, to Efleanor_ fwi. youngest daughter of the lat. Mr. John Sharpe Wlikiohou, of Llima.
April 9, by license, at the Baptist Chapel, Weymouth.
by the Ear, J. Bailey, William Pinder, of Holyhead,.
North Wales, to Elisabeth Sophia, third daughter of
Robert kalif* WsTrieotith.

DEATHS.
EitrApril 1, at East Burton, James, infant mu of Mr. T.
aged 2 years.
trii 1. at Chilfrome, iirmry Roberts. aged SA April 2, at Pylie Rectory. Altos Elisabeth, wife of the
Rev. K F. 11. Portman, ankyouFarnsert daughter of the late
Jolut Kanwaring Paine. of nham. aged 31. April Aat W mouth. Mr. John Rt. far rali"y
years one of the of Quarter osualass for Wilt-
shire. Mad a
April 3„ at the residence of his brother, Uperey, Dorset.
Richard Hinckesman Rideau; escand son at Um Ws
Rev. Philip Ridecatt, formerly rector of Farnham and
vicar of BhaPerialiarieet. aged n.
blaiates-tarraisk Alboirt-rood, Peckham,
yrotroll. Mr. Edwin John Dwell, aged Mysore
April 4. at Parketoes, Dorset, litz„Wtlliam Smith-
Randall. late Inspector-Heneral of Her Majesty's Customs,
suede@ years.
April A at
sa 4, Blooinfleld.terraos,Wunwed ernouth, & long
d panful il/4444, Martha. the wife of A. O.
Henville. erred V.
April 6, at Blandford, Mr. E. T. Mauls, ircearecager. Med
April 6,4 Lon LecTitoez Louisa, widow of the
rlets Mr- samund %AA at Oode Chula end
raaeandanados=tzr or Iris. late Mr. Parana
April 7. as the reddlease of her mother, at Poole. Yen
BtElipuieth. the bsieved wile of Yr. Mutes it Inn, of
u-Amok net rrestrn.ast. Alutm_re.
9, at Lotion
Ethel
rag." daughWe Kr. A:l=l:"aiied 3 yeareMa6
outh&
artrulkak at Wialarliaaa• Houghton, Mr. Deena Doter's.
April 11, at East Ltdworth, Wmjo.pm. o. of
Mr. James Smith, aged 27 years.
April 12. at West Walks, Dorchester. UMW BA
beloved wife of Jolt& Dieritest.
APril 13. et uurneupetreet. Duch. ster George.
yeengut son of Mr. Drab". eired 11 years. Rie gad war
pout
anselSir Imes !Nairn of Abney Han, Medi ire, heed of the
tilesera J. S. Watts WA 00., Of llaubester. died
ea •Hs wara=fldaneteeter during the twv.
ts to Hue Art Treasures /2:lo4ticse,
=sientertaleied the Prince utensil at &bag SUL

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