Washington sentinel., 1854-02-03

to all those whom it concerns, and we hope that
this loyal step will prevent conflicts which we
should see but with deep regret. The French
government, repeat has but one object, that
Of contributing to bring about honorable con-
ditions and reconciliation between the two
belligerent parties; and, as circumstances oblige
us to arm ourselves against terrible casualties,
we still hope confidently that the Russian cab
met, which has given such numerous proofs OF
wisdom, will not expose Europe to useless
wars-to trials of war from which the SOW
ereigns have saved her for SO many years.
DROUYN DE LHUYS.
THE WAR IN AsIA-Direct accounts from
Constantinople mention that the steamer from
Trebizond brought intelligence on the 18th OF
December, confirming the statements that the
Turks had been driven back from the Russian
territory upon Kars, with much loss. The Rus
SLAMS did not, however, venture to pursue them
within Turkish territory.
These reyerses are relieved by some CLEANS
of success The inhabitants of the Sandjak
Of Peaskoff, Tchni, and those of TehaldDi, on
whom the Russians thought they could depend,
have declared in favor of the Turks.
A convoy, carrying fifteen thousand men to
reinforce the army in Asia, was to set out for
Batrun on the Sd instant AS the allied fleets
are now supposed to hold the Black sea, it
ought to reach its destination in safety.
A letter from Trebizond, of the 10th Of De
cember, announces that three Turkish steam
'frigates, despatched from Constantinople with
arms and ammunition for the Circassians, had
completely succeeded in their object. The
frigates had returned in safety to Constantine,
pie. Schamyl had obtained the most brilliant
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wise Nouka He had destroyed the bazaar Of
deavored to defend it.
Having arrived there, Schamyl was apprised
of the advance of the Turks to Gumri; but the
Incidence and incapacity Of Abdi Pasha pre-
vented their junction, and the Russians saw
Schamyl return to his mountains. Selim Pa
sha, generalin- chief of the armies Of Batoum
and Tchourougsyn, had received despatch
from Emir Effendi Schamyls lieutenant in
Abasia, announcing that. he had taken posses
sion of the arms and ammunition brought by
the Turkish frigates, and that he was about to
march to Soukoum Kale, where he should GER
tainly meet a Russian division. News was inn
patiently expected at Trebizond from that quar-
ter The Turkish defeats at Akiska and Alex
andropol are confirmed. Abdi Pasha lost
twenty five pieces Of artillery, 5000 killed, and
1000 wounded. The courier, who arrived on
the 10Th Of December at Erzeroum from Kars,
brought news to Trebizond that the Russians
were within six hours march Of Kars. The
Russian agents expected that they would march
against that fortress; but it appears that the
Russians did not enter the Turkish territory,
either because they were not supplied with the
means of conveying their artillery, or on ac-
count Of the excessive cold and the heavy fall
Of snow. General Guyon, (Rwischid Pasha,)
who distinguished himself in the Hungarian
insurrection, had arrived at Kars, furnished
with full authority, and he had Immediately
adopted measures to improve the organization
of the army. The troops appeared to have
full confidence in this general.
Another letter gives particulars respecting
the situation of affairs in Asia, of which the
Pat,ie guarantees the correctness. The re-
verses sustained at Akiska and Alexandropol
are far from being Of that Importance that per
sons seem to attach to them. Since the APP
pointment of new commanderin-chief and
the adoption by the divan of another plan for
the campaign, everything has changed. A few
successes have already crowned the efforts of
the Turks, and others are being prepared
Two other very important occurrences had
taken place. A reinforcement Of fifteen
thousand men for the army of Asia was to be
sent by transports to Batoum, if wind and
weather permitted. This convoy, escorted by
numerous forces, had nothing to fear from the
Russian ships, no longer able to quit Sebas
topol, either to attack the Turks or reprovsion
their army Of Asia, that will soon find itself in
most unpleasant dilemma.
The second fact was the arrival at Constan-
tinople of one Murid, sent by Schamyl and
who was the bearer Of the most positive assur
ances of devotion to the sultan and his rule,
with sympathy for his cause. This great war
rior, who with resources very limited has kept
Russia so long q time in check, had lately been
so badly off for powder and ball that he was
obliged to be very sparing of it. Thus ne had
ordered his men not to fire at the common
men, but to pick off the officers. He has now
fortunately received, in spite of numerous diff
culties, the ordnance and stores sent him by
the Porte. He now thanks the sultan, and as
sures his highness that he may depend upon
him and on his most strenuous efforts. The
assistance of Schamyl and his gallant band is
equivalent to an army
The Impartial, of Persia, December %,
repeats the statement, from Erzeroum, that
the British legation has resumed its relations
with Persia. The Turkish semioflicial organ
also says that there is reason to hope that
friendly relations between Persia and Turkey
will be maintained, Notwithstanding the in
trigues Of Prussia and the gold which is so pro-
fusely employed at Teheran.
The British dispute with Persia arose with
reference to the affairs Of Hadji Abdal Kerin,
a native of Candahar, and protected by the Brit
ish government. This man, who is very rich,
has claims upon the Persian government, and
Britain supported him in his claims. The Per
sian government, on the other hand, claimed
him as Persian subject liable to such exac-
tions as the Shah might put on him; and at
length the government became so insolent in
reference to the matter, that the British charge
felt it necessary to break off diplomatic rela-
tons. This contingency was unexpected by
the Persian ministers, and within short time
they made advances towards re-establishing
friendly relations. The tables we're complete
ly turned upon Prince Bolgovouki, the Russian
minister; and although he threatened the dis
dspleasure Of the car, and used every means
to restore Russian influence, the British charge
remains master Of the field. Mr. Thompson
further followed up the favorable moment by
demonstrating against any hostile attack by
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