Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-01-31
FOREIGN.
From the NewYork Stat--,ra,,, January rs.
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From the New-York Stat--na,., January 2sl
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by the packet ship John Jay, Captain Holdridge,
we have London papers to the 18th and Liverpool
TO the 10Th December.
AFFAIRS OE.THE. EAST.
The Russians had alb DneH Siistria and in so
doing, had necessarily Withdrawn the principal
part OF their army to the left bank OF the Danube
"a his (says Bells Weekly Nj aEnger) is woeful
termination OF the campaign, and an indelible
stain upon the reputation Of the Russian Generals.
The abandonment of Siiistiia, oy a sure conse-
qnence, raises the -ege OF Shtrnis. The whole pro-
vince OF bulgaria Is thus evacuated, and ,hes1na
are reinstated in their old position in this exhaust
ed district The Russians ii is said are not desi
rous to carry OF a winter campaign; but the Turks
seem TO entertain different sentiments and
sInarhng under the loss of VarRa, are resolved to
pursue their late successes TO the utmost.
The same paper continues:-Ihe re Capture of
Varna is expected with confidence by the Turkish
Government. who place the greatest reliance up.
on the talents and vigour of the Grand Vizier-
The Notifications, battered by the seige cannot
have been sufficiently repairei; and the garrison
Is said to consist only of 5000 men. During the
winter no effectuai assistance can be afforded bv
sea, and the garrison is cut off from all communi-
ca:ior- with the Russian Army, now in full retreat
rot only 10 the Danube, but il is supposed to the
Pruth. Some accounts describe the retreat from
Siiistria as resembling the retreat of the French
'he most 'orlorn condition, without ammunition
and withou, baggage. The French papers of Tues.
day and w ednes day, insist that the Russians not
only experienced check under the walls of Silis-
ira, but that they were attacked on their retreat
from Shumla to Silistria, by the Grand Vizier in
the beginning of November They rallied on the
camp before Silistria; but the Grand Vizer per-
sisting IN his attacks, and the Russians being in
want OF the most necessary articles, it was de-
termined TO raise the seige and retreat TO Varna
An article from Constantinope brought by the
German papers OF the 5th, would persuade us that
the Sultan is determined upon prosecuting the war
as the orders he has issued for the increasing his
army show; but such policy he would pursue.
were he disposed to make Peace.-No power il so
likely to terminate war honorabIy: as the poyver
that shows itself able to continue il vigorously.
In reference to the retreat the Liverpool Adj
vertiser OF the 10Th observes: cause assign
I'd for the abandonment of the seige of Silistrja.
and the retreat OF the Russians, il the incIemency
OF the season. lt is doubtless difficult thing TO
carry on active operations i'm winter but the ex-
perience OF the last half century, shows that wars
may be carried on in that season, in much severer
climates than that of Bulgaria. In the winter OF
i9of DHi2hhg. which, n every one knows, is
-ituaied IN climate many degrees colder than
SliistTia, was besieged and taken by the French
This induces us to doubt whether the GOODNESS of
the season Is the real, at all events the prpci-
pal cause OF the retreat of the Russians. IL bag
doubtless exercised some influence but we should
think that that difficulty of obtaining supplies has
exercised much more. During the rainv seaso,
the roads, which are ne yer very good and y,h;cb
are not formed TO bear wheeled Carriages, become
absolutely impossible, and az the country AZ the
time supplies neither provisions nor forage the dit
hcui'y oil supporting an army must he very great
This Is circumstance which will always be felt
and which will at all times render the conquest
and permanent occupation of Turkey matter of
extreme difficulty. The further the Russians adj
vance, the greater will be their difficulty of main
tanning themselves. Ii is to this that the Turkish
powers owes its continuance, and by this il NAV
not improbabiy be saved from the danger by
which il is now menaced.'
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Nov. I2.-Profound ST.
lence is observed respecting the military events
and only the measures taken by the Porte shows
That II intends to prosecute the campaign with the
greatest activity, and TO recover the ground that
has been occupied by the enemy. The march Of
Asiatic troops to the Balkan, The orders given 10
all the Pachas OF the empire, TO supply the army
with the necessary military stores, the exertions
Vi the Kiaja Bay 10 ensure the subsistence of the
troops, by contracts, and the continual removal
and persecution Of those persons iii Office who are
inclined 10 peace, but too clearly indicate the in
clinaion Of the Sultan, and Danish our hopes of the
end Of contest, which, however successful must
prove very injurious TO this empire and . xhaust
all its resources.
The Multi and the Ulemas are obliped IN an.
pear wearing their swords. The sentiments of the
new Grand Vizier appear wholly to coincide with
those OF his MASTER and the confidence he ENJOYS
enables him to act with more vigor than his pre-.
decessor could DO lie is supposed to intend TO re-
lieve Sisria, and hdrrass the rear of the Russian
army. Though this is not very promising pros
pect for the peace Of Europe, hopes are still enter.
tanned at Pera that the Porte may be induced TO
such concessions as may lead to peace The arri-
val Of NJ. Bots la Comte at the hotel If The Netlc,
lands' Ambassador, excited general curiosifv n
learn the object Of The mission Some said he
brought an uimdtun Of the French Government.
requiring the immediate acceptance OF the Treaty
OF London, and Others, which is more probable,
that the french Government wished, by the in.
PREVENTION Of the Baron Won Zaulen. 70 preven,
any misunderstanding that might arise from the
blockade Of The Dardanelles by the Russians, and
as the English Ministry did before, without pre-.
seniing declaration. In fact Baton Won Zaulen
sent nus DTagoman with instructions 20 acquain.
the Refs E1endi with the views Of n,e Fenrb
Government, which thinks to remain neutral Ia
this manner, without contes;ing the rightof Rus.