Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-10-24

the formation OF cataract 10 one Of his eyes. II
has, believe, been determined on that bus Msies-
~ should undergo evaporation. we sincerely trust
thot may have the desired effect of restoring his
Qai In the mean time 70 is satisfactory To know
that the Kings general state OF health il very good
In consequence ofthc late rains many accidents
have occurred to the stage cooches The Birmipg-
ham mail as il approached Poynton Mill Bridge, in
Cheshire cav it overwhelmed with the rapid current,
Il attempted Ia pass when the bridge gave way. Mr..
NewnIsns and Mr.. Bennett, of Liverpool, who were
passengers, were drowned
General DeSpard.-fhis mcritorious veteran clo-
sed his mortal career at Swan Hill, near Oswestry,
on the Sd of September, i'll his S5th year. He
81 engagements; had two horses shot under him;
WAS shrpwrcckcd three times; tnken prisoner once;
had the standard ofhis regiment shot out OF his hand
when he was Ensign at the age Of fifteen years:
Ie was Governor of Canada seven wears.
Mr.. Owen, of Lanark, arrived IN the Pacific at
Liverpool. lie says the Americans are not capable
OF governing themselves, and he consequently absn
tons all idea of reforming them"
General LgJ'tycfte.-1hc Paris papers contain long
accounts of the reception of General Lafayette
through the Provinces. y London paper IN noti-
cling this event, says
Never was King so feas,cd and treated rs this
, venerable remnant of the revolution has been IN
every quarter nc hiss been received With shouts of
triumph and congratuutury addresses Which, while
they have been complimentary him, have general
~ also bceu made the vehicle f3r strong philppics
against the order of things. From Grcnoblc 10
Lyons, the road was thronged by continual crowds
OF people, who came to testify their regard tor tho
principles which had guided his political conduct. and
| the esteem which they entertained towards him per-
sOually. At Lyons, 500 young men horseback,
, and tw ice many foot. came 10 receive him.
and Conduct him within the walls of city, which, IL
Is added fe.t proud in having such guest. ". Pru.
nellie, the Director Of the College, was thu Spoics-
man on the occasion, and delivered mn eloquent ud-
!resst to which the General made equally eloquent
and complimentary reply. The MHg,trat and other
authorities Of the town did not join in The accllna
Tor L., i,,.Ik 49,,
'cr;,Te to reprcSS the enthusiasm If the public"
The General was to give grand fcta on Supd1y
d, the 2Oth September, at his scat, La Grange.
THE SEAT OF WAR IN EUROPE.
The New York Journal of Commerce contains
map of that portion of Europe to which all eyes
At present anXiOu~ly turned, and excellent summa-
~ Of the principal e;eus that have occurred in the
course Of the advances Of the Russian armies TO-
wards tic capt. al oflle Grand Sciguior This con.
dcnScd history of the war between Russia and Tur
key will be found ipcres ing and valuable We have
made room for it in the columns OF this days pa
per.
Tho Declaration Of War bv Russia WIS issued
on tho 26tt II .4lrTi 1898. II tnat document the
Emperor declares that he will lay down his arms
ill nc has Obtained the results which il sets forth.
VIZ: all the expenses and losses occasioneh by the
war defrayed by Turkey; past Treaties acknowledge
cd and enforced, nyioablc liberty 70 the commerce
of the Black Sea. and the frnn navga. ion Of the Bus
phorus, and finally, the fultlment OF the Convention
~ Jul! o'I i''I tie OF GfeeCc. Present
prospects Indicate that he will be able TO enforce
these conditions The principal events of the war
so far as we have been able to collect them, arc
briefly follows:
162e.
.Nty 7.-CGmpaign commenced.
June 8-Pa-sage OF tho Danube, and cap,ure of
Satounowa, with twelve pieces of cannon
J'nle s.-Engagernent between the Russian and
Turkish hotillas near BraoT; the former consist
ing of vessels of different sizes and the latter Of
81. OF this number. 26 were taken, sunk burn,
oTsranded. Same day, Turkish fotilla with arms
ammunition &c. was captured off Anapa, ON the
Asiatlc coasts 1900 prisoners and six standards
were taken.
Jnne Il.-Surrendcr of Isaktcha to the Russinns TO-
gcther with 81 pieces of cannon, ~ stands of CO,
lore, and large qnantiy ofauununiton.
June. IS in attempting TO carry Brailow by storm
The russians lost Gao men killed, including Mai
Generals Wolf and Timoth, and 1910 wounded
June 2O-Braiiow surrenders to the Russians on
condition OF the garrison being permitted to retire
to SilistriG: 273 cannon, 6I2, 900 lbs. of powder
and an immense quantity fballs were taken
June 23-Surrendcr Of Anapn Asiatic Turkev) With
% pieces of cannon, and large quantity of am
1nuniiion. The garrison consisted Of 5000 mon
Juty 2.-PrcvlOus TO this date the Russians had IN
ken seven toTtresses, VIZ: Braow MstschIn Tout
scha, Hrs va, kustendji, Kenyon and Manaua-
lia-besldes Ayapa on tie coast of Asia Tout.
Scha was garrisoned by nearly 1000 mon, and had
| 81 cannon on tho remparts.
Jufy l5-Tbe fortress Of Karas (Asiatic Turlovl
taken by storm. The garrison, 1t is said amour
ted tn 900 mon, 9,00o Of whom were killed and
800 made prisoners, including Pacha Of two
Yss--l5I pieces Of cannon were taken
Jufy 2l.-Shstra invested by the Russians
August In tho night following this day, the Rus
san lotilla before Varna made an attack unon that
OF the TURKS, and captured fourteen vessels
Aug. 2O-rThe Grand VizIcr left Constantino,I 8, .
tho army.
4gg. 22.-1'he fortress Of Adraghane, lAsiatic Tnr
KEY surrendered to the Russians.
Hug. g5-Ncws arrived at Odes,u of the CAPTURE 81
SCH ri1a Ia ( A-t,4
or with 81 standards, end several thousand priso-
ncrs.
September 2o.-The Seraski.r Of Weldon boy;,,
crossed the Danube Kalcfat, and being on the
advance, was attacked by General Gicsrn1r. and.
after on obstinate engag cment, was cGinpciled 10
retreat His loss Is represented 10 have becn vc-
~ severe. Same day a manifesto was issued f nm
St Petersburg ordering a new levy OF four men in
every 500 Of the population.
Oc'ober 7.--Farna carried by assault. Garrgon. in
cluding the armed inhabitants, supposed 70 havc