The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-05-23
Military Enthusiasm in Russia-0p-
eratiOMs of The Allied Forces, DC.

Military Enthusiasm in RUsSla-Op-
erations of The Allied Forces, DC.
We have translated from cur European pa
pers, received per Atlantic, the annexed addl'
tionpl accounts of the preparation for the Eas-
tern war:
Accounts from St. Petersburg, as late as
April 10, describe the enthusiasm In favor OF
the war as pervading all classes Of society,".
The war fever is no longer confined to the MILL
tary, the nobility and the clergy-the very
serfs have caught the infection, and while the
rich are pouring their wealth int" the public
Golfers, the peasants, inliamed by patriotism
and religious zeal, are volunteering by hun.
dreds to fmarch against the Mussulmen and
their allies. The Russian journals are filled
with glowing descriptions of the enthusiasm
with which the troops on their way to the seat
of war, have everywhere been received by the
people.
An edct had been promulgated at St. Pc.
tersburg, providing for the treatment OF prlso'
ners of war. The provisions which it con-
tains manifest humane and liberal spirit
Every arrangement is made to provide these
unfortunate beings with a sufficient amount of
winter clothing, and they will be entitled to
receive during their captivity the same pay
which is given to Russian soldiers of a similar
rank. Tula, Orel and KaIuga, cities in the
centre of the Russian empire, are designated rs
the places to which they will be carried. One
of the most remarkable features in the edlct is
the notice whichit contains that refugees and
descrters from the Turkish army will meet with
no favor, but will be treated without distinc-
ton of rank rs common soldiers, and confined
apart, as unworthy to associate with those who
fall into the cnemy's hands by the accidents OF
war.
Whilst the Russians are thus preparing tor
the conflict with the determination Of men
who are sternly resolved to conquer or die, the
Turks and their allies are rapidly contracting
their forces and Strengthening their fortlfica-
tions. Constautinople wears the appearance
of beleaguered city. An order has been made
strictly prohibiting the inhabitants to carry
arms or to leave their houses after dusk with.
out lanterns in their hands Numerous patrols
parade the streets by day and night; arrests
are being continually made-in short, nothing
is wanted to remind the citizens that the war
is daily approaching nearer aud nearer. The
English are encamped to the southwest and
the French to north. west of Gallipolis. Near.
ly seven hundred transports, with munitions OF
war, provisions, and troops are already On their
way to that place, which has been selected as
the depot for the army. A strongly fortified
line of defences will be run from the village Of
Blaa to the sea of Marmora, distance of six
miles. 5000 men will shortly be engaged on
these works, and 400 others will soon be oc-
cupied in constr uctng military road from
BIaja to Galipolis. Troops are hourl y al ar
irving at Galiipolis 10000 English and Co..
900 French were daily expected. 10000 men
were held in constant readiness to march at
moments warning to The relief of Adrianople.
The indulgence in brandy had begun to pro-
duce the most disastrous effects among the
Turkish soldiers The sad consequences which
always follow the too free use of this drug, are
in this case heightened by the circumstance
that the Turks have been hitherto unaccustom-
ed to the use of ardent spirits. Omer Pascha
has issued an order interdictjng the use Of
spirituous drink, and reminding the troops Of
a similar prohibitory clause in the Koran. The
Turks, however, contend that the Generals
construction is untenable, aud that the clause
referred to only prohibits the use of wine at
night Charleston Standard.