Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-07-07
SEVEN DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE AMERICA.


The war news is of the greatest impor-
lance.
Tue WAR.-The siege Of Sillistria has been
raised. The Russians were defeated by the
Turks, aud driven across the Danube. Order
of events as follows: Siege operations We're
begun ON the 18th Of May, and from then to
June 10th the attack and defence were carried
on necessarily, and with equal bravery on
both sidesi repeated stormirg parties were
directed against the entyenchments; mines
and counter mines were exploded, causing
immense slaughter to the besegers and be-
sieged. Mussa Pacha, the brave Turkish
commander, was killed BY SHE'LL after which
Prince Paskiewitch, the Russian commander,
was struck by spent shot, and will probably
die, On the 18th of June tremendous at
tack was ordered, under Generels Gortscha-
koif and Schilders, but, after severe fighting,
the Russians were repulsed, and Turkish
brigade, sent from Shumla by Omar Paeha,
succeeded in entering the fortress. Thus re-
inforced, the garrison, on the 10th, made
sortie, and desperate hand to hand contest
ensued and ended in the complete discontinue
of the Russians. Prince Gortschakotf was
severely wounded. Gen. Schiders had his
leg shot off, and two other general officers
were killed.
4llS CuL dlAlOuS Vic 4NuS5ldh t4OOpo was
dreadful, and they retreated, fighting, across
the river, the Turks pursuing their advantage,
crossed an arm of the river, seized the Isle of
Hopa, and blew up the Russian seige works
thereon. The Turks then brought out their
guns, and erected temporary batteries on the
Bulgarian bank of the river, before the north
face of the fortress. The Russian battalions
east and west of Sillistria Immediately retreat
ed in good order across the river and destroyed
Their bridges behind them.
This victory was gained entirely by the
Turks, the French and English not having
then made their appearance.
The Russians are now in the vicinity of
kalarech, awaiting achievements aud orders.
Gen. Liprandis division and several detached
corps are marching in haste, from Slatna, to
join them.
The siege of Sillistria being raised, must
alter the whole Russian plan of operations in
Bulgaria, and consequently must change the
plans of the allies. 1t is rumored that Paskie-
witch will order the whole force to fall back
! on Jassy. Ere this the Russians have proba-
bly, relinquished all their positions on the
right bank Of the Danube, excepting the
fpIts of Hirsova, Matschin, and Isacktcha, and
apprehensions of their advance on the Balkan
are at an end for the present.
Russian accounts, via Bucharest, admit that
operations against Silistria have been sus-
pended, but say that the siege is not finally
| raised.
The Russians have evacuated Moquielli and
| Sinnobea. Five thousand Turks have occu-
| pied Turkukai and it was reported doubtfully,
that the Turkish garrison of Rutschuk crossed
to Giurgoyo, killed 400 Russians and took nine
guns.
The Russian loan is negotiating at Hamburg,
100000 roubles five per cent at 81.
Reports are again current that Russia makes
| peace overtures through Auetria. but the
| terms are said to be the immediate retirement
of the allies from Turkey. 1t can scarcely be
regarded as true.
Rumor is again aAoat in English papers that
the Gar Will abdcate, but no dependence can
be placed on the report He is also said to be
sick, and for that alleged reason did not meet
the king of Prussia; he has however, ordered
Prince Dolgroaki, minister of war, to proceed
Immediately to the Danuban municipalities,
and draw UP an accurate report Of the position
! Of affairs, III military point of view. This
unusual admission is said to have caused pro-
| found sensation at st. Petersburg.
1t is stated that the Emperor Napoleon has
intimated to the Austrian government that the
French will interfere to suppress any revolu-
tlonary movement in Hungary OF Italy, while
Austrian troops are engaged against the Rus
slams. A similar declaration is expected from
England.
BLACK SEA- dmirals Dundas and Hame-
lin issued circular on the 18th, announcing q
close blockade of the mouth of the Danube.
Most of the fleet was cruising off Sebastopol.
Six or eight ships were at Varna, assisting the
embarkation of troops
Transports with heavy guns having arrived,
Il. Na,r :, I
attacked.
BA1rIc.-There has been no news of i'm
portance. Two English steamers destroyed
the wharf and some gun boats at Kemi, Gulf
Of Bothnea.
The English ships Odin and Vulture land
ed $50 men at GAMBIA Karlehy, but they were
attacked by the Russians and driven back to
the ships, with loss of three officers and three
seanen killed, two officers and fourteen sea-
men wounded, and twenty-nine taken prs-
oners. Sir Charles Napier has sent four ships
against the place. All the Russian pilots are
sent into the interior.
The British, under Admiral Plumridge, have
taken possession of Tornea without opposition
1t will be fortified as station for English
troops.
Activity continues in certifying Swedish ports.
GREEcE.-Adviees from Missolonghi, June
1flug say b4S llSuIIeCtlOu Is LOLally eNClu-
gushed in Epirus, but Turkish troops are
marching to Thessaly, where Hadjepehos re-
fuses to submit.
AslA.-Sifer Pasha is appointed Governor
of Circassia and Abasia. The Circassians are
commanded BY Emir Magmot, Schamyl's
lieutenant, andare reported to have defeated
the Russians at F." Darial Scar Karesch," with
great loss to the enemy. Schaiuyl was in full
march upon Tihis, no date given.
ENeLAND.-N othing of interest is discussed;
on the book is motion to inquire if govern
ment have taken steps to secure for Great Brit
ain equal advantage with America as regards
the trade of Japan.
Lord Dudley Stuart has moved for a copy Of
the Servian protest against the Triune oocu-
patton; also for a copy of the Austro- Prus-
sian convention, with its additional article
The London Times has an editorial, express
ing the greatest satisfaction with the recipro-
city treaty just concluded by Lord Elgin, but
regretting that Great Britain has not secured
share in the coasting trade.
Several failures have occurred. Davidson
& Gordon, metal brokers, London Howath,
Moon & Co., Leeds; Halstead, Wakefield
Thomas Taylor & Son, Halifax; Stowell, Burs-
tow & Co., in the worsted trade, with some
smaller firms.
FRANcE.-A conspiracy to assassinate the
Emperor during his promised visit to the bath
of Pyren has been discovered. In the depart
ment Of the Seine and Garonne, 80 arrests
were made. The project has been dismissed,
and is suecpaded Inv NJ Te1atsaur tha f.5.o.,,I