Polynesian., 1854-01-14

plished, there was still distance Of 500 to
600 yards in with Of rapid stream between
the most outlying of the islands and the Rus
sian camp. The passage was. however,
effected without opposition. 1t remained to
be seen whether Omar would further keep
his word by passing the Ist Of Nov. in Bu-
charest. The reasons assigned for the
evacuation of Kalafat by the Russians was
the mortality prevailing in their camp.
Here is Omar Pasha's address to his
troops. after reading to them the declaration
of war
Officers and Soldiers from Asia, Africa
and Europe:-The blood of your fathers has
more than once redeemed the soil which a
powerful enemy wishes to take from you. 1t
has, by your fathers, been confded to your
patriotic honor; it has, as yet no blot on it.
Know then that you cannot move step with
out rising from the earth and saying, ''This
duGt that you tread under foot is our ashes,
ashes of yours-defend itI'' Soldiers! let us
all together swear to spill our blood unto the
last dropto uphold the integrity of the throne
of our Emperor and beloved Sovereign, the
Sultan Abdul-Medjid.
A battle took place on the 4th of Novem-
Der, on the banks of the Danube, between
$4,000 Turks and 1900 Russians A brisk
cannonade ensued, after which the combat
was continued at the point of the bayonet.
The fight lasted three hours. The Russians
lost several officers and l4O privates, besides
500 wounded. The Turkish loss is un-
known.
There had been an important battle near
Bucharest on the llth 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 the Sultan had
placed 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 dur
ing the continuance of hostilties.
1t is stated that IOO, 900 Turks had cross
ed the Danube.
Persia is said to have joined Russia,
against the Sultan.
1t seems that general war is imminent
now, although negotiations are still progress
ing.
The Turks have fortified Oltematz, town
on the left bank of the Danube. A battle
took place between them and the Russians,
which lasted twenty EIGHT hours, and which
was attended with great slaughter on both
sides.
The Russians had seized the public funds
and treasures at Bucharest.
The particulars of the battle of Olteneitza
prove it to have been a brilliant Turkish
victory. The Russian loss was 200 in kill
ed and wounded.
The Polish troops of the Russian service
are generally disaffected, and they allowed
the Turks to cross the river without giving
any alarm, or offering any opposition. On
the contrary, it is said that they favored the
movement.
Very strong remarks have been elected
from the British and French press by Count
Nesselrode's circular.
The Gar has summarily discharged all
ihe English operatives that were employed
tn the Russian Navy yards
Omer Pasha it is said, had informed Prince !
Gortschakoff of his intention to occupy the
with the army under his COM
mand; and Gortschakoff, it is added, resolv-
ed to evacuate the southern portion of Wal
lachia.
The Russians had not yet attempted to
cross the Danube.
There have been four battles thus far, and
in all the Turks have been victorious. They
brought out in one of them, their main body,
by which the Russian army consisting Of 4O,-
900 men, were driven back.
At Bucharest, the rumor was renewed that
25 900 French troops were TO be sent to aid
Turkey.
The combined feet was anchored in the
Bosphurus.
The Western powers still remained neu-
trail.
The Sultan had rejected all propositions
for compromise.
The overland mail reports that Russia had.
formed an alliance with Dost Mahomed, to
proclaim war against the British in India, if
England supports Turkey.
Prince Paskiewitch had left ST. Peters
burgh, for Bucharest. to take command Of
The Russian army in the Principalitics. The
main force of the Russians is near Buchar-
est. where they have some hundred heavy
cannon posted
A steamer which reached Dzurdzurn on
The 18th, brought information to the Russians
that strong force Of Turks, under the per-
sonal superintendent Of Omer Pasha, stood
opposite Kalafat. The same arrival reports
that the Russians were working day and
night, by relays, at entrenchInents extending
from Smirda to Dzurdzurn.
Greece is attempting, under Russian infiu-
ence, to play game hostile to the Turks
We hear several accounts Of armed psedato-
~ bands crossing the frontier, and also of
some suspicious movements in Thessaly and
Albania. These are Of the less consequence,
perhaps, that England and France will not
permit of any national act Of no tility at the
present junction.
The Turkish fleet in the Black Sea is COM
posed of 81 vessels, including III steamers.