The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-24
THE WAR In EUROPE.

Commencement of Hostplit,es Jctmeen Russia and Tkxy
Battles on the DanW6e-DCtat of the RusSianS-Pros-
poets of a General War-Eruting Ne,cs.
The war has commenced between Russia and
Turkey, Omar, the Turkish General, had given no.
tiCe to Gortschakoff the Russian that if the latter
should not have left the provinces on the 9th Oct
he (Omar) would put him out. Gortschakof did
not leave and Omar crossed the Danube on the 9th
The hostile troops had skirmishcs every day. DC
tober Oath having passed and gone without any
movement on the part of the Russians to show that
they intended to retreat, the Turkish commander
waited only for a suitable opportunity, which, on
the 9th of October last, he found, and Immediately
threw across strong body of both infantry and
cavalry into the town or village of Kaafat posi-
ton recently evacuated by the Russians The
crossing was made in front of, and under cover of
the Fort of Wildin and although the previous
occupation of the islands rendered the movement
more easily accomplished, there was still distance
of 500 to Goo yards in width rapid stream between
the most outlying of the islands and the Russian
camp. The passage was, however, effected without
opposition. 1t remained to be seen whether Omar
would further keep his word by passing the LIST of
November in Bucharest. The reason assigned for
the evacuation Of Kalafat by the Russians was the
mortality prevailing in their camp.
Here is Omar Pashas address to his troops, after
reading to them the declaratn of war -
officers and Soldiers from Asia, Africa and Eu-
rope The blood of your fathers has more than
once REDEEMED the soil which powerful enemy
wishes to take from you. 1t has, by your fathers,
been conded to your patriotic honor; it has as vet
no blot on it, Know, then that you cannot move
step without rising from the earth, and SAYING,
This dust that you tread under foot is our ashes
ashes of yours--defcnd it!n Soldiers let us ali
together to spill our blood unto the last drop
to uphold the integrity of the throne of our Empe-
ror and beloved Sovere On, the Sultan Abdul MediHd
A battle took place on the 4th of November, on
the banks of the Danube, between $4,000 Turks and
! q Ill
which the combat was continued at the point of the
bayonet. The fight lasted three hours The Rus
slams lost several officers and 40 privates besides
500 wounded; the Turkish loss is unknown.
There had been an important battle near Bucha-
rest on the 18th of November. One account states
that the Turks were defeated and driven across the
river; another, that the Turks were victorious
The latest rumor was that tie Sultan had nlaced
himself at the head of his troops
An embargo has been laid on Turkish vessels in
Russian harbors. Neutral vessels, however are to
enjoy complete freedom during the continuance of
hostlhtles. 1t is stated that 100000 Turks had
crossed the Danube. Persia is said to have Joined
Russia against the Sultan. 1t seems that general
war is imminent now, although negotiations are
still progressing.
The Turks have fortified Oltematz a town on the
left bank of the Danube A battle took place be-
tween them and the Russians which lasted TWENTY
eight hours, and which was attended with great
slaughter on DOtn SIDES. The Russians had seized
the public funds and treasures. The particulars of
the battle OF Oltematz prove it to have been bril-
liant Turkish victory. The Russian loss was 200
in killed and wounded. One hundred thousand
men of the Turkish army have now crossed the
Danube.
The Polish troops of the Russian service are gen.
orally disafected and they allowed the Turks to
cross the river without giving any alarm, or offer
ing any opposition. On the contrary it is said thew
favored the movement. Very strong remarks have
been elected from the French and British press by
Count Nesselrode's circular. The Car has sum-
marty discharged all the English operatives that
were employed in the Russian navy yards Omar
Pasha, it is sad had informed Prince Gortschakoff
OF his intention to occupy the Principalites with
the army under his command and Gortschakoff. It
is added resolved to evacuate the southern portion
of Wallachia. The Russians had not vet attemnted
to cross the Danube.
There have been four battles thus far, and in all
{ the Turks have been victorious They BROUGHT ont
IN one OF them their main body, by which the Rus
sian army, consisting of 10000 men, were driven
PACK. At Bucharest, the rumor was renewed that
Zooo French troops were to be sent to aid Turkey
Inc combined fleet was anchored in the Bosphorus
me Western powers still remained neutral The
sultan had rejected all propositions for a compro-
mise ne overland mail reports, that Russia had
formed an alliance with Dost Mahomed to proclaim
war against the British in India, if England sup
ports Turkey.
l Prince Paskiewitch had left ST. PETERSBURG for
Bucharest, to take command of the Russian army
IN the Princpalities. The main force of the Rus.
SANS is near Bucharest where they have some hun.
dred heavy cannon posted