Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-12-10
The Turkish War.

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On the 7lh ut., the British steamer Fury brought
to Constantinople the draft of new Angl French
note, but the Porte declined to consider it, aid il
was therefore Withdrawn, aud more comprehensive
proposals prepared at Paris by Napoleon.
1t is said that Count Walewsk had returned from
Paris 10 London, bearing the draft of treaty of pa
c6cation, which had been agreed 10 by France and
England, and in which the other powers of Europe
will be invited 10 join.
Il we may believe the Austrian statements, the
Gar has replied in an inquiry Of Austria,
that he will enter into negotiations II The Porte will
propose project Of peace. The Sultan is said to
be equally disposed to terms, but will not be
the first TO tact; he has, however, sent Faud
Efendi as Imperial Commissioner TO the army Of
the Danube, to restrain the ardor of Omar Pacha,
and thus give diplomacy another chance for treaty
of paci6cation.
The present position of military affairs is that
Omar Pacha holds the strong position of Kalaiat
with 10000 men, and is terrifying himself in the
strongest manner in the triangle between Kalafat,
krajova and Marocat, thus securing his communica-
lion between both banks, and having base of OPP
CREATIONS to act in Lesser Waacha.
The Turks, under Ismael Pacha, had fought the
Russians under Gen. kishback, and took from them
Kraiova.
The return of the Turks across the Danube was
quite voluntary.
On the 18th the Turks attempted a surprise of the
Russian Post of Turna, were discovered and return
ed to Kalaat.
A Russian bulletin says that their batteries drove
the Turks the 9th, from the island of Moceau,
near Giurgero, but the latest accounts say that the
Turks still occupy it.. 7raau.a
The success of the Turkish army in Asia still con-
tinues brilliant.
The Egyptian squadron keeps watch over the
coast from Trebizonde to Redout Kale, in conjunc-
tioa with the land forces OF Abd Pacha.
More Turkish ships were entering the Black Sea,
and naval battle is daily expected. On land, the
Turks had captured Fort St. Nicholas, and nov
hold it, having repused the Russians three times
viz :-=on the 18th, 18th, and Both of October.
The militia Of Laristan, whom the Russians have
armed and equipped, have gone over oIhe Turks.
The Turks have defeated the Russians in the High
lands Of Armenia, between Alexandropds and Al
taziach. a
An engagement had occurred on the Asa.c from
tries Of Georgia, between the Turks and the Rus
slams, under Prince Barranski. Russian accounts
claim the victory. No date Of locality is men
toned.
The Turkish squadron, it is said, chased some
Russian ships that were attempting to land supplies
at Poti, but the Russians escaped in fog.
Another division OF the Turkish fleet is to enter
the Black Sea, to interrupt Russian communication
with the coast of Asia.
AT Constantinople the Turks are enthusiastic.
bulletin respecting their victories having been pub
lshed, the population are eager ever for war. 1t
Is considered an u9propitious time to expect
newal OF negotiations.
The firm of Baltazza s. Co.. have loaned 10 the
Porte seven millions Of francs, secured by the Egyp-
tian tribute,
The Wallachian militia much against their will
are ncorpora ted into the Russian army. Military
executions OF deseters are Of daily occurrence at
Bucharest.
The Grand Duke Michael is appointed Comman-
der in Chief Of the army OF reserve, act against
the Circassans
TIE SERYlANs.-lt was said that the Servians
were much excited at the news Ihat,the Turks were
preparing Ia cross the Dwna, though they were not
hostile TO The Turks. They have however, deter.
mined to oppose by force any invasion of that terri
tory, whether by Austrians, Russians, or Turks.
The Russian Consul General at Belgrade struck
his flag the 18th and eit,a proof thai Servia does
not co operate with Russia.
GREAT BRITANNIA Turkish sympathy meet
ing of 5000 persons had been held at Glasgow.--
kossuth sent long letter, expressing his views Of
Turkish matters, &C. Het.es 81 M
reward of El00 has been offered for the discoy-
cry of Edward Lamb, of Boston, who has been
missing from Paris since June.
FRANcE.--Rumor assigns The 18th Of JanuaI as
the date OF the coronation of the Emperor and Em-
press, by the Archbishop Of Paris, who will previ-
ously be made Cardinal.
The reported revolt at Lyons was Incorrect The
Oreansts are busy;they talk of fusion Of the elder
and younger branches of the Bourbon family. No
importance is attached to the affair.
The Council OF State has voted 5000, 900 francs
to pay Napoeon's first legacies.
Cholera has appeared in Paris; at present the rate
Of mortality is 9 cases per day.
PORTUGAL --Rumor already Alliances the young
King Of Portugal Pedro VI, aged IL, to the King Of
Begium's daughter, aged IA. The Miguelite bonds
rose IN Paris on the announcement Of the Queens
death.
The Union Of Spain and Portugal is again spoken
Of.
CHINA AND 1EDIA.-The overland mail, with
dates from Hong Kong to Oct. ii, are telegraphed.
Shanghae continued in possession Of the Insur-
gents. The Ningpo district was in very distracted
state. Some fighting had occurred at Annoy. Can
ton was quiet.
In Burnah another was imminent. Ii was
reported that the king had been assassinated.
--latest from COnstantinopte
Letters OF Nov. llth show thai operations at Oh
tentza were ieigned attack, intended to deceive
Gortschakoff asito Omar Pacha's real Intentions
The plan succeeded, and he is combining his troops
TO attack the division Of General Luders in Bessar.
abba. The Ottoman feet in the Black Sea IL to co.
operate with the land forces in that attack. q
The Porte il said to have received from the Eng
lish and French Ambassadors assurance in case of
need, that il may count effective co operation
OF Fance and Eng land; and that it may send its fleet
into the Black Sea without fear OF leaving the capt.
tol exposed 10 surprze
Gg-The following very just and proper views
of a portion Of the Presidents Message, is taken
by the Men York Tribune. r ~ So
X We heartily approve of both the tone and sub
stance Of the Presidents suggestions with regard