Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-07-08
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ARRIVAL or THE NIAGARA.

The WAR.--The siege of Silistra has been
raised, the Russians defeated by the Turks and
driven across the Danube.
The order of events was as follows: Siege
operations were commenced on the 18th OF
May, and continued until the 18th of June,
the attack and defense being carried on inces-
sanity, and with equal bravery on both sides.
Repeated storming parties were directed
against the entrenehments, mines and counter
mines were exploded, causing immense
slaughter to both besiegers and besieged.
Mussa Pacha, the brave Turkish commander,
was killed by shell; after which Prince Pas
kiewitch, the Russian commander, was struck
and disabled bya spent ball, and will probably
die
On the 18th of June tremendous attack
was ordered under Generals Gortschakof and
Schilders, but after severe fighting the Rus.
slams were repulsed, and Turkish brigade
sent from Shumla to Omar Pacha succeeded in
entering the fortress. Thus reinforced, the
garrison, on the 10Th, made sortie; despe-
rate handto-hand contest ensued, and ended
in the complete discontinue of the Russians.
Prince Gortschakoff was severely wounded
General Schilders had his leg shot off, and
two other generals were killed.
The carnage among the Russian troops was
dreadful, and they retired fighting across the
river. Pursuing their advantage, the Turks
crossed an arm Of the river, seized the Isle Of
Hopa, and blew up the Russian siege 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 battalons
east and west Of Silistria Immediately retreated
in good order across the river, and destroyed
their bridges.
The Russians at latest dates were in the
vicinity of Kalarasch awaiting reinforcement
and orders.
General Liprandis division and several de-
tached corps were marching in haste from
Slatina'to join them.
This victory was gained entirely by the
Turks--the French and English not having
made their appearance.
The siege Of Silistria being raised, must alter
the whole plan of operations in Bulgaria, and
consequently must change the plans of the
allies 1t is surmised that Paskiewitsch will
order his whole force to fall back on Jassy.
Ere this, the Russians have probably relin-
pushed all their positions on the left bank Of
the Danube, excepting the forts of Hirzova
Matschin and Uscaktsha, and apprehensions
present, at an end.
operations against Silistria are suspended, but
say that the siege is not finally raised.
The Russians have evacuated Mogureli and
Sinnibea.
Five thousand Turks have occupied Tur
tukat, and it was reported (but considered
doubtful) that the Turkish garrison of Rutschub
had crossed to Giurgevo, killed four hundred
Russians, and taken nine guns.
Admiral Dundas and Hamelin issued cir
cular on the 7th June, announcing the close
blockade of the mouths of the Danube.
Most of the fleet were cruising off Sebasto'
pol, but some six or eight ships were at Varna
assisting in the conveyance of troops.
Transports with heavy guns having arrived
it was likely that Sebastopol would soon be
attacked.
The BALTIc.-There has been no news Of
importance received from the Baltic.
Two English steamers destroyed the wharf
and some gun boats at Kemi, Gulf of Bothnia.
The English ships Odin and Vulture landed
$50 men at Kalva Karlemy, but they were at
tackled by the Russians and driven back to
their ships with the loss Of 3 officers and 3 sea-
men killed, 2 officers and IA seamen wounded,
and % taken prisoners. Admiral Napier had
sent four ships against the place.
All Russian pilots are sent into the interior.
The British, under Admiral Plumridge, had
taken possession of Fornea, unopposed. 1t
was to be fortified, as a station for English
troops.
Great activity prevailed in the Swedish ports.
Greece.
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