The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-04-15
From the New York Journal of Commerce
THE RUSSIAN WAR AGAINST cIRcAssA.

THE RUSSIAN WAR AGAINST CIRCASSIA.
The deadly struggle which has lasted for years between
the Gar and the hardy mounaineers of Crcassa is about
much larger proportions and to be prosecuted
with increased energy both sides The Gar having
immediate occupation for his army has ordered 100 900
to be sent Immediately to the Caucasus to attack
simultaneously all the stronghods of the Circassans and
possible to subdue them II is said that brother of the
Emperor is 10 have the chief command.
The Crcassians as much devoted as ever to their
undaunted by the gigantic preparations of their powerful
foe taking to meet the shock that awaits them
They have held national council to provide for the de-
fence Of their country and, to obviate the possibility OF
rivalry have chosen Mehemet Bey formerly known as Col
on Bangye of the Hungarian army to the chief command
This officer who distinguished himself in the Hungarian
war entered the Turkish service and became Mussulman
1852 and to the rank Of colonel the general staff
with the title of Mehemet Bey. He afterwards married the
daughter Of Crcassan chief of distinction and influence
which circumstance in part he is probably indebted for
the distinction which the brave tribes Of the Caucasus have
conferred upon him. Having purchased mountain guns,
rockets rifles ammunition, and other supplies necessary
for mountain warfare he hired English steamer and a
brig which be eghed with his supplies at Turkish
port sklfuy conceang his secret from the authorities
Get sail for Crcassa towards the middle of February
companed by several hundred Poles the ;rreconceable
enemies of Russia everywhere and arrived at Taub on the
I'D Of that month The last accounts announcing his ar
Va state that he has formally accepted the supreme
mand that the MOBILES and deputies of Crcassia have
obey him. that they have presented to him the prophets
nag and other insignia Of civil and military power and
mat he intends to open the campaign in May.
The choice Of foreigner to the supreme command Of the
army is said to have deeply offended Schny the prophet
warrior Of the Tchekesses and it was rumored that he
mad entered into negotiations with Russian agents for the
acceptance OF the terms offered by Russia namely that he
should recognise the authority of the Gar and engage
enforce the submission Of his countrymen, and that he
should receive for himself and his large princ
py and splendid revenue guaranteed in perpetuity by
Tue Russian crown. 1t is not the frat time that Schamy
~ been accused ofbeayng to Russia the interests Of his
country which he has long and vaanty defended Du
ring the Crmean war, when the opportunity offered
MIN to join the allies and when his doing would have
On terrible blow to Russia he not only refused to join
Oa concluded armisce with the Car last long
NE war with the western powers and Turkey should con-
0aae His son, who Russian prisoner of war,
assd and sent back TO Crcassa loaded with avors and
distinctions, and charged with the most profuse comp
mens from the Gar TO the aillustrous chief"
The country known Circassia is little than 49,
"o square miles in extent with population Of about
~ion souls. The mountainous nature of the country
aud The warke patriotic character of the people have
aud Crcassa to be called the Switzerland OF Asia Sit
~ on the borders of Russia, long il continues hos
forms formidable barrier to Russian encroachments
ASIA but were it subdued the Car would be much
nearer India than the Persian capture Of erat would have
Iade him II is supposed that the English government
y alive to this fact have secretly favored the expedition
Aehemet Bey, aud supplied him with stores ammuni-
@ and ships That there ia foundation for the be-
indicated by the fact that Russia has demanded ex-
pNnauons from the English and Turkish governments
a' the latter has instituted "a commission of nqui-
lne apparent resolution Of the Gar to put end to
'sprotracted Of the Caucasus which has already
s' 80 many lives, and many millions OF roubles with
", producing any advantage aad the energy and vslor
Fa The mountain warriors DISPLAY in their determine
u accept the battle against such fearful odds give
interest to this struggle apart from the political con-
Of the success failure of the Muscovte in re-
and occupying the great natural chain Of fortresses
'Aea Circssss contains