Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-07-14
FOREIGN NEWS.
ARRIVAL OF THE AMERICA.

ult Paskiewitch had received order from
81 Petersburg, TO retire beyond the Prnth
Paris MoniteUr announces that on the 18th
Of June the Turks made tremedous sortle
from Silistria and attacked the Russians with
great fury. General Scheiders received
wounds that rendered amputaton Of the
left leg necessary. Prince Gortchakof re-
received severe confusion The Russians
had sprung three mines before Silstria with
out damage, and were prepared to mount
the expected breach when they were attack
ed on three sides by the Turks. A fear
ful slaughter ensued, and the Russians fed
A Turkish brigade from Shumla sue
ceeded in entering Sillstria on the 18th
The Russians were employed removing the
dead on the l4th and 18th.
Three Russian generals we're wounded.
The garrison of Rutschuck went over to the
island Of Mokan and destroyed all the Rus.
sian works there.
Gen. Groenhielm's division is said to have
defeated two Turkish brigades with 5000
cavalry and 40 guns. The Turks had driv-
en- the Russians out Of Turtukai which
they occupied With strong garrisons.
Gen. Luden was wounded at Silistria
II is also said that much dsunion exists a.
mouDg the Russian Generals at head quar-
ters, probaly induced by their i'll success.
Austria had summoned Russia to evac-
uate the principalities which caused ut
most irritation at st. Petersburg. The an
swer was under discussion.
Prince Paskewitch who was on the road
n 70 -. so.I al hoo, o.AaroI -
turn and take Slistira at any cost.
Advices from Turin to the ! 5th Of June
report that Judge Gabby (?), who was
charged with preliminary enquiries as to
the guilt of parties charged with the nssas-
sination of the Duke Of Parms, was mortally
wounded with poignard in the streets Of
Parma on the 18th of June.
Madrid advices Of the 18th ult, state
that Gels Orlando and Massini were ar
rested on charge ofharboring General Don
nell. Messina escaped. Orlando was sent
to Golicis.
Dispatches from Vienna state that q
convention was concluded at Constantine
pie between Austria and the Porte relative
10 the Danuban Prncpalities.
The conditions are, that if Rus ssia volun-
tarily retres, the Austrian troops will en-
ter the principalilies. and form line Of
defence between Russia and Turkey. If
Russia refuses to retire. Austria will take
such steps as appear necessary to insure
doing so.
The Russians were surprised and bea-
ten by the Circassians at BARREL Pass.
The death Of Mussa PashA at Sistria is
confirmed.
The latest despatch states that at the
conference of Teschein it was decided that
Prussia would not formally declare war on
Russia but place a portion Of the Prussian
army under the orders of the Emperor Of
Austria.
General Dumenderbey succeeded to the
chief command ofthe Russian forces on The
Danube, in consequence of wounds received
by General Lunders who had his arm car
ried away by cannon ball.
Letter and telegraphic dispatches say
that the English feet Of upwards Of 40
vessels was signalled off Cronstadt.
At Sistra Gortschakof was severely
wounded. General Schielders had leg
shot Of. Two other Generals we're killed.
The carnage among the Russians was
dreadfnll.
They retired, fighting across the Danube.
Pursuing their advantages, the Turks
crossed an arm of the river, seized the isle
of Hoba, and blew up the Russian siege
works thereon. The Turks then erected
temporary batteries on the Bulgarian bank
of the river, before the north face of the
ID i. I
west of Slistria Immediately retreated in
good order across the river destroying
their bridges. The Russians at latest dates
were in :he vicinity of Kalarazch, waiting
for reinforcemenls and orders.
The victory was gained entirely by the
Turks. The whole plan Of operations in
Bulgaria must now be altered. 1t is sur
missed that Paskiewitch will order the
whole Russian force to fall back on Jassy.
Ere this the Russians probably have re
linquished all position on the left hand of
the Danube, excepting Forts Horsova.
Motchin, and Uscarkalseha. Apprehen-
sions. therefore, of farther advances toward
the Balkans for the present are at an end
The Russian accounts from Bucharest
admit the operations against Sillstria are
SUSPENDED, put says that the siege is moi
finally raised.
The Russians evacuated Monguerlo anc
Sinuibea 5000 Turks occupy Turtukai. |
is rep,rted, but doubted that the Turkisi
garrison at Rutchuk had crossed to CUR
gero, killed 400 Russians and taken o guns
Admirals Dundas and Ilsmlin h d is
sued circular announcing the close by
blockade of the month of the Danube. Mos
Of the feet were cruising of Sepastopol, Sis
or eight ships were at Varna assisting t'
convey troops. English ships Ohm anC
Vulture landed $50 m en- a; Kalra Al Ksr
lem they were attacked by the Russaian
and driven back to the ships with loss 0
three officers, and three seamen killed. tw
officers and IA seamen wounded, 25 tskeI
prisoners
ARRIVAL OF THE BALTIC.