The Sun.
London, England, 1854-04-06 00:00:00

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these were let down to allow of ships going out,
but they prevent any from entering the river. We
have just received intelligence of an important en-
gagement at Turtukai on the Danube, in which the
Russians, attempting to cross, were driven back.
Another attack is expected in a different place, and
Omer Pacha says he is prepared for them. We have
not the details, but it seems that Omer Pacha is
well informed of the movements of the enemy,
since he travelled from a distant part of the camp
to be present at the engagement."

THE WAR IN ASIA.
A letter dated Erzeroum, Feb. 27, says—" Front
Kars we have nothing new. Typhus, if not on the
increase, still ravages the army, and snatches away
daily from fifteen to twenty victims. The troops
were suffering greatly from sickness and want of
food, but, as my correspondence will show, active
relief is at hand ; fresh troops are approaching ;
the detestable and detested Ahmet Pacha is dis•
missed from the command-in-chief, and Zarif Pacha,
the new generalissimo, will inspire the discouraged
soldiers with his energy and courage. The last
mail from Kars was nearly lost under the fol-
lowing circumstances : The messenger's horse
arrived here without a rider, and instantly men
were despatched to discover the cause. After a
long search the letter-bags were found, partly em-
bedded in the snow. On proceeding a short dis-
tance a man's heavy winter cloak was discovered
in the same state—further on, a coat—then a vest
—awl finally the body, half undressed, of the un-
happy messenger was seen, clinging with stiffened
arms to a post. It would appear that, lost in the
drift, the poor fellow had dismounted or had been
thrown, and, totally bewildered, had fled wildly
forwards—then, embarrassed by the weight of his
clothes, had cast them off, and met his un-
timely fate. Haireddin Pacha, the general sent
with full powers by the Porte to examine
into the state of matters at Kars and the neigh-
bourhood, was much . vexed at the neglectful
way in which public business was carried
on here. He was greatly annoyed either
with the incapacity or the indolence displayed by
most of the high functionaries. His excellency
assembled them all, and point-blank reproached
each one with his faults, and blamed him
severely for his want of patriotism. This step,
while it pleased and encouraged the population and
soldiery, has deeply humiliated the officials, who
will not neglect the first opportunity for avenging
their wounded pride that may present itself.
The elevated rank and power of Haireddin pre-
vent their showing openly the extent of their feel-
ings. Immediately on his arrival Haireddin
Pacha assembled in council all the local authori-
ties, and laid before them a list of the wants of
the army with regard to provisions, and he de-
manded the immediate collection of supplies for
seven months, which would last until the next
September harvest. This province alone would
find it impossible to meet that demand ; conse-
quently the deficiency will be made up from Sivas,
Tokat, Diarbekir, and other districts. The supplies
he demanded, besides wheat, barley, and rice, were
beef, mutton, dried beans, butter, candles, olive
oil, linseed oil, salt, pepper, and straw—in fact,
everything that can be obtained. Haireddin was
surprised to find the mil,tary here (what will be his
surprise at Kars ?) so ill-provided for in bedding and
other necessaries, but he spoke encouragingly to the
men, promised to do his utmost to lessen their
wants, and, as I have described iu another place,
gave them one month's pay on account. The
bankers to whom he applied for a loan were
secretly persuaded by the comptroller (uue of the
officials he had reprimanded) to refuse ; that offi-
cial telling them, as a secret, that peace would
soon be declared, and they would lose their money.
The bankers offered to advance Haireddin Pacha,
on his own acceptance, 1,0001., which he indig-
nantly declined. Provisions are daily arriving,
and are seat on to Kars. Some snow ploughs, on
the Norwegian model, are being made, in order to
open the roads and facilitate the arrival of
provisions, ammunition, and cannon, which are
expected- Five heavy twenty-four pounders are
now lying outside the town in the snow, and
in order to send them on to Kars, some
heavy sledges are being constructed. Orders have
been sent to all parts of the province for supplies,
and we may hope that shortly the troops will ex-
perience no further want. On his arrival at Kars,
Haireddin Pacha will form a medjlis (council) of
all the best officers, and according to their deci-
sion he will compel Ahmet Pacha to act. Ahmet
Pacha, though dismissed from the command-in-
chid, retains his grade until the arrival of
his successor, and some weeks will expire be-
fore Ismael Pacha can be expected. In the
meantime the presence of Haireddin , Pacha
will keep the conduct of Ahmet in check. The
powers entrusted to Haireddin Pacha are most
extensive, and will be wielded with ability and
energy by him. Orders are about to be issued to
the villages between this and Kars, that nothing
shall be supplied to troops or officers passing
through without payment. The heads of the vil-
lages will also be ordered to send in petitions, show-
ing by whom they have hitherto been maltreated,
so as to enable the authorities to redress their
wrongs. Haireddin Pacha started from here on
Monday, the 20th inst., fur Kars. He was accom-
panied by the two. Polish pachas and many Polish
and other foreign officers. These will be welcomed
by the army, who_ have lost all respect for their na-
tive commanders, and pray for foreign officers."