Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-12

TURKEY.

Turkey and Russia will settle their
['ieuliies with the sword, everything
selstive 10 the strength ofthe Turkish En-
pire must be Of considerable interest 1t
has been the common practice FOR writers
10, speak disparagingly of Turkey. and
hence the Insignificant opinion of her abil-
iiy TO measure arms with Russia.
Mr.. Henningson, gentleman who has
travelled over much of Turkey, and per-
.haps better qualified 10 Judge of the matter
than almos, any person living, has writ
ten long letter which is published in the
N. Y. Tribune, giving a much more fa-
. vorable view Of that Empire, and its ca
paci y to maintain its position against
Russian assault, than other writers Of late
have done. He considers the low esti-
mate of the strength and character Of that
nation, which prevails in Western Eu-
rope and this country, as the result of
systematic and long continued misrepre-
senta,ion on the part of the Russian spies
and diplomaiists, whose employment by
their government was designed to mislead
the public opinion ofthe world, and alien
ate all public sympathy from the cause Of
Turkey.
The regular army of Turkey consisting
of 100000 men, he represents as effec-
tive, healthy, brave, well-discipined, and
supplied with all the munitions Of war.
To this, an army of $4,000 volunteers
has lately been added, burning with zeal
in the cause of their faith and empire,
and confident of success. Omer Pacha,
the commander.in.chief of the Turkish
forces, lis an Austrian subject by birth,
trained in arms from his youth, intelli-
gent, resolute, strict discip iplinarian, with
,indomitable energy and industry, and
much experience in war. He will COM
pare favorably with any leader Russia can
produce.
Besides this regular army Of 100000
men, there is reserve of 100000 men,
who have served and been disciplined, and
accustomed to military life, and who can
be recalled to active service, in addition
to all new levies that can easily be found
in war for their religion and the exist
encce of their empire. These forces are
officered, to considerable extent, by eX-
perienced and distinguished soldiers, who
have won renown in the wars of Poland,
Hungary, and northern Africa, The
Turkish government is free frem debt,
and has many resources for a protracted
war. Egypt, Syria, Persia, Circassia and
all the provinces Of the Turkish Empire
in Europe and Asia, abound with materi-
ais for stout and determined soldiers in
such war. The Sultan himself, ever
since he ascended the throne. has given
many evidences Of capacity as a ruler;
and although strongly disposed to peace,
has displayed frmness and resolution,
wisdom and prudence, that prove him q
formidable foe TO the Czar ofthe Russians.
His humane and generous protection to
the Hungarian refugees, which may have
been one of the causes that involve him
in the present struggle, will insure pow
erful diversion in his favor, by the brave
Hungarian nation, should the war be-
come so general as to encourage that peo-
pie to rise again for their freedom. The
Circassans alone have mai. tanned war
for quarter of century with Russia
and they are the Sultan's allies now.
To show some Of the resources
Of the Turkish government, and The en-
thusiasm Of the people in the cause, we
take the following from an English pa.
per:
Voluntary gifts of all descriptions con-
tinued to flow into the Turkish treasury.
Jewels, money, horses, houses and lands
10 an immense amount, were offered for
the national service. Eight thousand
"Redifs" were armed, clothed and equip
ped from the proceeds of one days offer
ings. Military preparations continue
with unabated spirit. The Turkish steam
frigates Faizi, Baori, Taft, Feridje and
Medjeide, have been sent TO Beyrout to
take on board $4,000 regulars ofthe army
of Syria. Orders had been given to call
out $4,000 more "Redifs," exclusive of
the reserves. OF these fifty thousand,
eighteen thousand are armed and equip
ped by the city Of Constantinople. The
aohole number enrolled themselves in one
dag, and within one week the arms, cloth.
ing and horses were provided. Twenty
thousand Druses, (irregulars) under their
chief Chiebli, who so long withstood
Mahomet Ali, were daily expected 10
join the, army of Asia. One-half Of the
Turkish feet was about to cave for the
coast Of Asia. between Trebizond and
Batoum. Two battalions of Chasseurs,
armed and drilled on the system Of the
Chasseurs de Vincennes, have been, sent