Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-06-21
WAR.


Of the whoie world are now turned towards the
scene Of action. What the result will be. is as
yet matter Of speculation among politicians and
editors. Somo think the whole continent of
Europe will be involved in War. in consequence
Of the course adopted by Russia. Others very
wisely assert, that the Turks cannot fight, and
that at the approach Of the Russians, they will
"beg pardon, pay costs Of suit" and make
peace. We shall not express an opinion as TO
the result but shall furnish our readers from time
to time, with the latest intelligence received
on the subject, and letthem draw their own
conclusions The last arrival from Liverpool
brought papers up TO the 10Th May. We shall
probably have more accounts in the course of
week.
The New-York American gives the follow.
ing account Of the present situation of the con
tending parties.
"Tbe Russian army, commanded by Count
Whgens,eip, is said 10 amount to about $50,
600 men of all arms we'll disciplined, we'll
provided, and burning for tho onset. We find
no account IN our London papers, Of the rre-
cIse situation occupied by this army; nor does
| the proclamation Of the commander in chief,
| which we publish this evening, relieve our diff
hculty for 1t is merely dated from head quar-
tiers. without stating where those are. We
presume, however, that they are quartered in
Poland, in the vicinity OF the Pruth, which
constitutes the northwestern boundary Of Mol
davia. The distance from this position to Con-
santinoDe is about 500 miles, The Pruth
after separating for a considerable spa CO,
Moiddvia from Poland, makes turn to the
south, and continues a southerly course till it
falls into the Danube, between Galatz and Is-
mael-and divides the principally of Molda-
via, its length into two almost equal paris
Both Waliachia and Moldavia are without
Turkish garrisons, being governed by their
own Hospodars, who are tributaries Of the
Porte. Wallachia is sepaI ated by the DAN
ube from Bulgaria, where properly the Turk
lsh empire begins, and whore the irst Turkish
forces will probably be met. The Russian ar
my will traverse the two prncpaIties wthou,
opposition in some fifteen days, which will
bring them to the Danube. This river will be
crossed, it j, supposed, between Hirshoxa and
Ruschuck (both fortified places,) which will,
II the object be 10 proceed with all haste to
Constantinople. be masked-for the Russians
have learned by experience not to lose time in
laying seige to Turkish fortresses and the
march be pushed forward to Shimula the posi-
tion that commands The passes Of Mount E@mu,
snd where the Turkish force, amounting by
computation to 900 men. independently Of
3 200 scattered along the foriresses on the
banks Of the Danube, are concentra tod
Here then must be the battle. The invaders,
with their leh resting On the Gulf Of Warm
accessible to their feet from Sevastopol, in
the Crmea, distant about three hundred miles
and therefore assured of supplies and sue.
cour OF all sort, will fight with every advan-
tage. The Turks, with the conviction that
their position is the key TO the passes in the
mountai ins. which once carried, opens the way
TO the Capital. and with the advantage of in
innate knowledge Of these passes, will, if ami
mated by any thing like the pristine zeal Of
the Mahometans, and directed by even a mod
crate degree Of skill in the art Of war, be en-
abled TO make desperate defence. We do
not believe, however, that it can avail against
the superior number and discipline Of tho Rus
slams. This one battle will proba bly, de eide
the Campaign. Either the Grand Seignior, on
learning his defeat, will agree to terms Of un-
conditional submission, or animated by despair,
defend his capital to the last, and either fall
with his throne, or pass over into Asia, and
thence renew the war. Our own belief is, that
at the moment we are writing these remarks,
en- Towers, and that the Northern Autocrat,
like another Colossus, be.trides Europe from
the Gulf OF Finland to the Sea of Marmora.'
The following Proclamation wa. issued by
Count WIrrGEsTEIv, to the inhabitants Of
.hoidauia and Waiiachia. on taking possession
of those territories:
To the Inhabitants of .Moldavia and WaUa-
CHA.
"His Majesty the Emperor, my august Sow
eIgn has commanded me to take possession Of
your country with the army, the chief COM
mand Of which he has confiacd to me.
The legions Of the monarch, the protector of
your destiny, in passing the boundaries Of your
country, bring with them every pledge for the
maintenance of order and perfect security.
Moldavians and Wallachians of all classes,
receive the brave men whom have the hon.
our to command, as brethren, as your natural
protectors! In every thing that NAV be re-
CURED Of you, endeavour to cooperate in the
measures of his Majesty, and give renewed
proofs of your ancient attachment 10 the power
which has continued to watch over our rights
The war which Russia has just declared against
the Ottoman Porte aim only at satisfac ction for
the most justly founded complaints, and the
fulfilment Of the most solemn treaties. Con
duct yourselves as peaceable spectators Of hos
nlIties, which need not affect you be easy
with respect TO the welfare Of your country,
and perform your duties as you have hitherto
DONE The laws and customs Of your ances-
tors-your property-the rights Of the holy re-
ligion which we profess in common shall be
respected and protected For the more GER
tain attainment Of this object, tho Emperor
has commanded me imms dately TO appoint in
the Principalites provisional central Admin
istration, at the head Of which the Privy Coun-
scllor Won Pabln is placed.
Honoured by the confidence Of his ma aje.ty, he
will bcnceforth exercise amongst you the func-
lions and authority of President Of Moldavia