Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-11

Tia GKEAr BATTLE BETWEEN ruE Turks AMP
EGrPrIASs.-We have already given the leading
features of the interesting and important battle be-
tween Hafz Pa cha, the commander % the Turkish
army in Syria, and lbrahim Pacha, the COMMANDER
of the Egyptians. The above map i an accurate re-
presentation Of the battle ground, and the country
adjacent, between Acppo and Bir The position OF
the Egyptians, the map, ~ marked r., that OF the
Turks is marked +. Both met together near Sizib,
in plain al The foot of the hills that towards
Acntab, and Kill Hosar; this latter being on the
direct route from Bir through Asia Minor, to Con-
stantnoplc Dir, itself is situated on the EuPhraes,
Just above that spot chosen BY the British Govern
nent port for steam vessels; and ON The higu
road from Aieppo to Tells, in Georgia With this
explanation, therefore, the relative position OF the
places the above map, can easily be understood !;
aud, with these preliminary remarks, we shall pro-
coed TO detail the events Of this momentous bait
ue:--
On the 10Th &C June, bis highness Ibrshim Pacha,
commanding the Egyptian army, moved from ITS es-
campment, asd crossed the lad jour, and then march
ed 20 the llge Of Missar, where the sultan caya
~, commanded sy four pachas, we're cncamped. lis
kighaess Ibrahim pacha, ordered all hisartillery 10
take up position within half mile Of the Turkish
army, and to canonade it, At y. NJ. they open
cd their FIRE; in half an hour the Turkish cavalry
fled, pelmell, "A the direction ~ Nizib (wherc the
sultans main army was encamped under Haiz Pacha),
leaving behind taem all their provisions aud military
chests. His highness Ibrahim Pacha then halted the
Egyptian farce for reposc till midnight
June 2lst.--M midnight he marched towards Nj
lib; fell in. after daylight with the cavalry he had
eanonaded the day before, and all the remaining ca.
valry Of the Turkish force which had been advanced
in two divisions namely, one half al Missar, and
the other in advance OF Nizlb.
Ibrahim Pacha ordered tho artillery to commence
their fires and his cavalry 10 charge. In four hours
the whole Of the sultans cavalry gave way ans led,
| Haas in Iniqc Cf all hos he'll
June 2. The Egyptian army reposed this day
june y Ills hghness with two regiments ~ ca
vairy, accompanied BY his body guard and his light
artillery, left the camp and trotted up 70 The walls VI
Nib, leaving orders with Sulir man pacha, his lieu
tenant general 10 move after him as slowly as pos
sible in order that the troops might not be iaigued
On the 9th, at midnight, the whole 81 the Egyp
tlan force in presence Of the Turks, and shortly
| afterwards commenced the general action
The Turkish army occupied strong posiuon ~
Nib. Ibrshin,, who had received the pacha
permission ~ make attack, wished TO assail this
position in front; "a, Solirnan Bey Colonel Sevres)
succeeded IN restraining his ardor and was agreed
| that the enemy should be drawn w manmuvres from
his entertainments. The Egyptians made feigucI
retreat and the Seraskier, Hafz Pacha, sent out a
strong division Of cavalry. The FIRST corps y came
| M with composed Of Bedouns, dispersed according
TO the order they had received; and the serasker,
imagiaing that tho Egyptians might be easily routed,
advanced with the whole OF MS forces Ihus ne
abandoned his strong position, and TIVE iormidabie
| redoubts formed by Prussian officers, from which
great advantage was anticipated. Ia order TO draw
the Turks still further from their entertainments,
tbrahm and Soliman continued ~ retire Tor two
hours, fastening to gain field Of battle which tAe