The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-28

present campaign may confirm this opinion but
as yet it il uncertain, and the war is wholly "a
fepsye There is no question Of asssiling Russia
in her turn, or Of recovering Bessarabia and the
Crimea. In truth, however, 1T is absurd to repre-
sent the policy o. France and England as dependent
on the chances of the campaign in Walach ia
Whether Russia Is strong or weak, she has assaed
Turkey, and the re establishment of the European
system can only be insured by the resolution of the
Western powers to enforce the evacuation of the
pIncipaliues; III WIN be wei, 70 remember that
control over the policy OF the Porte can only be pr
chased at the price OF effective material aid In Sc
curing to Turkey the safety of her capital and the
command OF the sea- we retain the right and the
purpose Of facilitating an arrangement, as soon
as the Invader shall have been repulsed, on the
condition OF his consentlog to abandon all pre-
tension to interference with the internal affairs Of
the aggressor himself will have reason to rejoice
That the efforts of his organs and admirers to
deach England from the cause of Turkey, have
proved signally unsuccessful. Our government has
steadily persevered in it's policy, notwithstanding the
Evaporation OF opponents, who blamed the ministers
for their prudence, and the cOunses Of professed
friends. who suggested excuses for treachery and
cowardice The power which desires to be respected
arbter, must prove that it is strong as well as
just; and the allied fleets in their present position
constitute the title of England and France to exer-
ciEe friendly influence over Turkey. Their policy
will continue to have peace for its object and there
is some reason to suppose that the obstnacy of the
a2gressor may soon relax. The map will sufficiently
explain that treaty of Bucharest scarcely contain
tina same terms with treaty Of AdrianOpe; but
there is still time to anticipate general war by pru
dent and early concessions.
oAER PACHA AND MUsTAPHA PACHA--THE CAMP
AT sHUMLA-Irs SITUATION AND BOUNDARIES.
From the London Chronicle, Ncv.
The Vienna Ltoyd publishes some interesting per
onal particulars respecting the Turkish Generaliss
mo. Omer Pacha, the writer says is very much be-
owed by the soldiers, although he conforms very lit
lie 10 nahometan customs other things
openly drinking wine q. table. He has no harem,
but one wife, an Austrian lady, from Pennsylvania
He is perfect gentleman, noble horseman, and an
iDdefaigable soldier.
European staff officer who writes to me from Shumla,
dated Oct. =
You ere aware that commander in. chief is of as
much importance as the whole army. Do not be.
lieve, for instance that the ill-clothed and half
starved French battalions would have commenced at
Montenotto series of uninterrupted victories which
lasted fifteen years, without Ronaparte. | have
now been month at shumla and have had occa.
sion to know Omer Pacha, the serasker, and will
tell you what think of him. He is most frank
dsinterested and loyal man. Jealous friend to the
land OF which he has become q subject, and to the
army which he commands, and which he has brought
arce is handsome and he possesses very great per-
sona courage. His age may be about fftytwo. To
this you must add great military instruction and ex-
perience, and natural instinct for military affairs
With such qualities, he has, as you may easily
imagine, an irresistible influence over the forces he
commands, possessing their full confidence. By
origin Croat, he was educated in the military
schools Of his country. When yet very young he
left the Austrian service and repaired to Consanti
nople, where he made himself mas er OF the Turkish
language. He was appointed to situation in the
war department The Sultan MahmoUd created him
major IN the army, as recompense for his services
whilst thus engaged. He has since risen to the
highest posts. He owes his present position to his
sword, and has been marshal for several years. He
successfully commanded the Turkish troops in Syria,
Bosnia, and Montenegro.
Ispeak Of him thus particularly to you, in order to
make you well acquainted with all the elements of
which Turkey at this moment disposes for the war.
was also DESTROYS of c0ntradictng the report spread
not long since, that Omer Pasha was an Hungarian
sergeant, deserter from the Austrian army who
had all Of q sudden been made marshal of the en-
pire and grand seraskier
The chief of his staff is Major General Ahmed
Pacha, who has studied at Vienna. He was director
Of the military academy at Pera, and unites much
instruction to zeal and ability. You know the i'm
portance of this post.
Mustapha Pacha, REFS Pacha, or president of the
council of the army, occupies situation which does
not exist in European armies He is an energetic,
active, and frank man, and has the appearance Of
coed soldier.
The chief headquarters of the seraskier are also
composed of some other superior officers, educated
at the i,ltary academies Of Vienna and Of many
the militsry college Of Pera The Notifications that
have been constructed under their auspices, along
the lie Of the Danube, speak favorAby Of their
| brought from Europe the mort incorrect notions
OF the Turkish army, which my journey to Shumla
has succeeded in rectifyDg. Hitherto I thought
that personal valor united to ferocity disorder and
indiscipine, were the main features Of the Moslem
energy in the attack as Reorganization and panic
afterwards TIE foreign officers and the German in
sructors, who have rendered the greatest services to
this army, and who well know it, assure me, how.
TnrEf lh onl1 linz to ID 1k,Q
joval and obedient, and very enduring under hard.
ships. The rapidity with which the new recruits
who have just been incorporated are instructed
proves beyond all things the aptitude of these peo-
ing an excellent army exist A few years time for
developement- let the military academy of Pera
be increased in proportion with the army, by edu-
eating a greater number Of young men there-et
the position Of the eutensnts and captains be anne
liorated-and the army will be as good as those Of
the Western Powers.
As it is this army is infinitely superior to the OPT
MON in which it is generally held and to Judge oft
may be safely stated not to be behind any army fer
precision in tactics and the man0uvres of the three
arms--nfantry, cavalry, and artillery-united. You
dian knot which diplomacy has but the more en-.
tangled, has to be cut by the sword the army will do
it's duty well. The rest will depend on grand COM
binatons, on the latitude given to the seraskier
(Omer Pacha) for his operations and on good for
tune and chance, which, after ALL play great part
in all vars.
think have already told you that this army
numbers at present about 100 900 men, regular and
irregular soldiers. Other 10000 men are being
drawn together behind the Balkan--formed out OF
the reserve of Roumeia But if hostilities commence
do not see why it sh ,uld not be reinforced by u
pieces of artillery, and Eby other battaons Of Muaza
OF whom eight or ten regiments still remain at
Constantinople, in Bosnia, and other parts.
The Russian army, which l have not seen, is
stated to be good and welllooking. 1t numbers
three corp darmee, tine Sd, 4th, and 5th. This
united force ought to amount to 1901 900 men; but
from what | learn it does not exceed $50 900, OF
whom 10000 to IL 600 are regiments Of cavalry. To
these are to be added 1000 Cossacks from the Don
and 900 men of cavalry of Thus there is
total Of 16G 900 men, with q great proportion OF
cavalry. mentb ago, the 4th corps d'arnee, un
der General Darnenberg, which entered the princi
palties by two roads the one along the Danube by
lbraila, Lucsin and Sob zie: the other in the int
rior, by Foksan, Bnszeo, and Bucharest-occupied
the whole Of the Danube from Galatz to Sistov,
whose left bank was guarded by the light cavalry OF
the 9Th corps, which had been detached for that