Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-12-09
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The most important articles they contain, are
the official declaration OF war against Persia by
Russia, with statement of the successes that have
attended the arms at the 6rst onset. The British
Press Gays, 4" 1t is vain to attempt to disguise the
question concerning this The interes. OF
Persia is scarcely compromised by It than that
OF Great Britain: and settled IL must be without
further encroachpent on the part of Russia, or
England must at least obtain some advantage equ-
violent to that of Russia, s. sufficient render her
cessive requirements of no importance points OF
| attack on our lndisn possessions. The spirit of
, conquest has infected the whole nation of Russia:
| and, disguise it may, something must be done
in tine only practicable way TO check her career
1, is no, likely that the general peace Of Europe
Will remain uninterrupted Tor many years longer.
WAR WITH RUSSIA.
HAMYUnGH, Oct IL.
To day we have received the official news tina,
Russia declared war against Persia on the 2Sh Of
| last month The manifesto fills several pages AT
the time we have received the following &C
counts. dated the 7th Sept, of victories gained by
| the Russians on the frontiers of Persia:-
Major Genegal Prince Majotow attacked the
Pefsians on the I'd September, who occupied a
strong position on the right bank of the River
Chanihora. The enemy had 1900 regular in
fantry, eight pieces OF cannon, twenty ialconets,
carried by camels, and 5000 cavalry. Melin d
Mira, son of Prince Abbas Nina. and grandson
OF the Emperor, well as the Surdsr OF
| Merchan, brother of the Emperor, aud other Per-
| sian great men, was at the head of them. The
advance OF Army was given notice of at q
distance by the outposts OF the enemy, who were
drawn up in order of battle, and awaited our ap.
preach. The fire of four PERSIAN cannon, accom-
panied by mus&etry was Pretty violent. Blu, some
artillery placed IN battery on our side soon senc-
| ed the guns of the enemy. Our artillery es-
pecisliy directed against the enemy's cavalry,
| which soon followed the example OF the Comman-
| der Mehmed Mira, who sought saie,y in flight.
The Persian Infantry were thus depriv ed OF its
support, and our cavalry consisting of 500 Cossacks
the Georgia mili'ia, aud Tartars from the dis
trct OF Kszach pursued the fugi,ves briskly, and
cut of their retreat. Terror and confu sion seized
the Persiaus; they made but tain, resistance, and
were pursued for wersts
The enemy lost in this engagement two can
mons. above 900 men were LETT on the field OF
battle. We took one cannon, eleven falcunets,
and several powder wagons. After these sdvan
tases, Major General Prince Madatow, advanced
to Eiizabehpol, which he took without opposition
on the 4th of September; but though this advance
after the victoryst Chamhora was made with in
credible rapidi,y, 500 Persian infantry who ere
in the citadel, succeeded in leaving it before our
troops arrived. The enemy not only did not halt
under tile walls of the city, but even seen TO
fly in the greatest disorder the other bank OF the
Zeyva beyond ElizabeihIoi.
Our cavalry, which advanced 20 wers,s, did
not meet with single Persian. AT Elizabe,hpol
we took possession of the euemy's camp, with
large magazines OF provisions In the citadel we
found great quantities OF -four, powder and lead
Gen. fermoloH adds to these accounts, that Ma
hometans and Armenans had already arrived from
karabasch, who affirm. thai since the appearance
OF the Russian troops, the inhabitants Of those
parts were become sensible of their treason, and
are ready to atone for it by immediate submission.
On this intelligence Gen. Yermoloff ordered the ADJ
jutani General Pasxewitch TO effect, as soon as
possible, his junction with Major General Prince
| Madaiow, aud TO march to Karabssch''
| From the Neas York Daily Aaver.ier.-, yov. 2sl
| We have been favored, by Mr.. Bolies. Who has
lately returned from Greece, with short bat in
ieresting sketch of the condition of that country
when he left the Levant. Mr.. Bolles is na,iy e
OF Onio, and young mar OF intelligence and OBJ,
servaton After receiving military education at
West Point, he left this country last year to Join
the Greek army, and served during the late cam
| paisn In the regular army under Gen. Fabyier
| The representation he has verbally given of the
Greeks, the simplicity OF their manners, their per-
sonai bravery, their unyieldng hatred Of their for
mer masters and the cruel suiferings they have u-
dergone, and which thousands are enduring at this
moment rather than submit, are persuaded is
such, as few in this country have ever imagined,
out sufficient II once understood, to excite admit
ration and the warmest sympathy.
| THE PRESENT CONDITION OF THE GREEKS
| To the Editor Of the ". Y. Daiiy advertiser
| A short time has elapsed since left the seat OF
warfare In Greece, where had devoted some
months 10 the service of that, my adopted country
During the greater part Of The time that spen, in
Greece. | remained in Col Fahvisr's army, where
discipline was introduced, and regulations observ-
ed, as long as government had the means of paying
and subslsting her troops. The Greeks are very
susceptible OF instruction in the school Of the SOL
tller the manual, company, and battalion drill
| They evInced an uncommon degree of pride in
learning the profession Of arms; but what uoops
are those, and where they to be found, that ~ in
obey orders. and march to the field of battle after
subsistlnS TOR months upon bread alone and when
| only precarious dependence can be placed even
upon this?
| L now that it has been said that the Greek-sol
diery should iorego the thoughts of monthly paw
This would be plausible, allowing them TO receive
a competent daily subsistence. The government
allowance Tor soldiers daily subsistence, is less
than i've cents. This petty sum does not enable
them to purchase any animal food; and il is there
fore necessary that they should be paid their month
~ allowance, which is s | SO l-3 per month. All
| his, when obtained, goes for the purchase of an
iraa food AT the time OF my leaving Naroi
Greece mustered forty thousand men for pay; but
| very few OF these were duty; the greater part
| being compelled TO resort 10 some calling aside
from that OF arms, TO enable them to live II is
beyond the most lively Imagination 10 conceive the
present distress of unhappy and suffering Greece
heugees from Tripolitza, Argos and NapoIi are
IN great numbers, in and abou; Missoionghi Dis
consulate widow and weeping orphans meet you
In every street and alley, soliciting aims. Thou
fIs yhf.a 81. ,,f..tE II