The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1828-10-09

On the 18th, 18th, and 18th, the Russians
made several attacks on the Turkish position
near Varna. They had succeeded in APP
preaching that town, but the arrival of the
Captain Pacha with considerable reinforce
ments, compelled them to fall bach. On this
occasion they are said to have had Colonel
taken prisoner, upon whose person important
papers were found.
Yesterday, several cOuriers arrived from the
head quarters of Hussein Pacha, at ChoumIa
and from the Captain Pacha at Varna. These
announce them victorious. The following is
their substance
THE Russians had approached within one
league of Varna and had attacked the Capt
ain Pacha on the Goth, with considerable for
ces; but after an obstinate conflict of twelve
hours. they were repuIsed, after experiencing
several losses. Mehmed Pacha was even
preparing to attack them in their positions
the next day, but they had quilted their posi-
tons, during the night and fallen back a
whole league. During these events. the di-
vision of the Russian feet had attempted to
effect landing at Varna, but had been also
repulsed by the Turkish batteries, the fire of
which had damaged several transports. An
attack made the same day by the Russians on
Choumla, had not more favorable result
They were beaten of, after losing 1000 killed
and many prisoners" ~ ,,,......
Such is the substance Of the Turkish Bull
ctins.
RUSSIAN BULLETIN.
Camp before ChOumla, July %.
Yesterday afternoon at O'Clock, two brig
AIDES Of the Sd Division of the army before
Chouma, under the command ofRudzemez,
marched with the right wing, in order to oc-
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are situated on the road to Silistria. This
movement was successfully made under the
protection ofthe Sd brigade of horse artillery
supported by the division of light cavalry.
brigade of infantry formed the reserve. Dur
ing the movements mass of the enemy's cav
airy, supported by the redOubts erected be-
fore Choumla, and by some pieces of flying
artillery >. ..ch were directed against u.s. en-
deavored to disIodge us from our advantage
Gus position. Scarcely however, had the en-
e'ny's artillery appeared before it was dis
mounted. The Turkish cavalry surrounded
the extremity of our right wing, and briskly
charged the squares of the 18th and 18th reg
ltnents of chasseurs. which formed there, and
on the other side made an attempt to get
possession of our artillery. But all their en-
deavors were fruitless. By well supported
fire of howitzers and musketry, the enemy
we're repulsed at all points, with the loss of
400 killed. We had thirty killed and fifty
wounded
"On this occasion the Emperor presented
a sword ornamented with diamonds to Adiu-
tant General Kieslew, and the Ribbon of the
Order of St. Anne to General Berg. To-day
we have fortified the heights of which we
took possession yesterday, in spite of the fire
Of hn 81, nd
and the repeated fires of their sharpshooters.
Admiral Greg, with the whole feet under
his command, has arrived at Havana, whence
he will proceed to Varna, to assist the siege
Of that fortress. Silistria is invested and the
reserved battalions of the military colonies
have already entered Moldavia and Walla-
CHA.
An article from Smyrna mentions the ar
sian General Paskewitch had, after sanguin-
airy battle, taken Erzerum Ly storm on the
Cd OfJune, and put the garrison to the sword.
There is no truth in this.
1t is said that the emperor Of Russia is to
leave the army on the 9th, and proceed to O.
dessa, there to meet Lord Heytesbury and o.
ther diplomatick characters from the several
courts, who will all form congress on the
idtc VI uEhcys vi I'LL OtuGE WOFuS cuucdSOuT.
by remOnstrance and persuasion, to induce
Nicholas to relax in his purpose of destroying
the Turkish power in Europe.
Constantinople, July 90.
The Russians appear disposed to pass a
round the fortress of Choumla, and march d
long the coast ofthe Black Sea upon Adrian
ope. To the latter. large divisions of troops
are &C ntinually proceeding. The capital alone
is to raise a corps Of 1901 900, and no doubt Is
longer entertained that vigorous resistance
will be made.
FRANCE.
The expedition had sailed and was expec-
ted to arrive at Corfu about this time. 1t
consists only of about fifteen thousand troops.
The prospect is that they will have some
thing to do when they arrive, for both the
Sultan & the Viceruy of Egypt have ordered
Ibrahim to remain, g. it is confidently affirm
ed that he will remain, or if he evacuates the
Morea, he will deliver the fortresses over to
the Turks.
The Courier Francois of the cath says
The Superior Council OF War continues to
occupy itself with the new organization of
the army. We are to have like the Prussians
and other Powers, an active army and an ar
my of reserve, the duration of the service in
the active army to be limited to three years,
The different corps of the army of reserve
will be divided into various territorial DOR