Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-04-19

| According to the opinion OF some Europe
an officers, now at Widdin, this affair is a
most glorious one for the Turks, aud, If
not productive of any material result, will
at least prove of great moral advantage to
them.
On the next day the Russians attempt
ed to reoccupy the redoubt from which
they had been driven in the night, but
the appearance of some Turkish battalions
discouraged them from the attempt, and
they beat a retreat.
At the time Of the attack upon the vii.
lage, the Turkish soldiers, particularly
the Bashi Bozouks, committed the fault
of stopping to pillage before being entire
ly assured of victory and by this means,
in despoiIing the dead, obtained some tri-
fling articles. much to the prejudice of the
general interest. 1t is to be regretted
that it has not been possible to derive all
the advantage from this affair of which it
is susceptible, at least so far as regards
material benefit ; but, as far as regards
the moral effect, there is nothing to de-
sire.
Ismael Pacha fought like lion, and
more like soldier than a general. He
had two horses killed under him. He
was grazed with two balls-one on the
shoulder, and another on the wrist. a
third ball struck the scabbard of his
sword.
The Turks took from the field Of bat
tie, besides a number of horses, a great
many muskets, sabres, schakos, epauIetts,
and decorations, and also many wounded.
The latter consolcd themselves for their
wounds by the sight of watches or hand
fuls Of gold, gathered in the midst of dan
ger. which they placed by their beds Of
pain rs a solace to their sUtferin5s.
Justice has been done to the bravery
of the Russian officers, who courageousIy
did their duty, but were badly seconded
by the soldiers. whom it was often neces-
sary to prick with the point of the bayo-
net, in order TO prevent them from run
ming away. Some Of the Wallachian mi
liLia were incorpOl a!ed among the Russian
troops but the former force were in We
ry bad odor with the Russian officers,
and were continually subjected to their
jeers. y Walachian captain refused to
march against the Turks, and he cousum-
mated his refusal by blowing out his
brains. This fact may be relied on.
The Walachian soldiers are continually
deserving to the Turks, whose position is
decidedly becoming advantageous. 1t is
believed that they will shortly undertake
new expedition. Besides this, although
do not state the fact as certain, it is said
that Omar Pacha is about to proceed to
Widden. At all events the Turks will be
received in WalIachia as liberators. The
Turkish soldier enjoys reputation for
honesty and good conduct which is we'll
founded.
All the provisions which are necessary
are paid for in ready money, and no bur
den is thrown on the inhabitants. So
much cannot be said for the Russians.
who are, indeed, charged with all sorts of
odious acts. About two or three weeks
ago, some Cossacks, at village near PIE
wan, cut otf the heads of three WaIIa-
chians and violated fifteen women. Thus
the Russians are strange prOtectors.-
When the Turks reached the village, with
the view Of assisting the unfortunate in
habitants, the culprlts had escaped.