New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-07-06

will inform you of the most important Incl
dents that may occur.
Tales Of q servian Defeat-The Porte's
Plan Approved Reinforcements TX
pectod.
C0NsrANT1NopLE, July 5-The following,
dated July 4, has been sent to Turkish rep
resentatives abroad:
"The Servians attacked q camp at Unkub.
q town south of Disss. After five hours
hard fighting the Servians retreated. leav-
ing 500 dead on the field. Near Belina the
Turks were victorious in several encounters,
killing 200 and wounding 400 of the enemy"
Troops are expected to arrive from Egypt
in day OF two. Several regiments were
to embark at Alexandria yesterday,
The third of July the Servians attacked
imperial troops encamped on the plans OF
Urkub. After an engagement OF more than
five hours the enemy were repuleeo, leav-
ing 500 dead on the field. Our soldiers cap.
tured great many rifles. On the site of
Belina, at the different engagements they
had with the Serviane, our troops have also
been victorious; they captured prisoners
and large quantity Of rlfee, and inflicted
losses amounting to about 200 dead and 400
wounded. In all these engagements our
losses have been comparatively small.
Several powers, including England and
Russia, have replied in terms of approval
to the Porte's note announcing that the
Turkish troops should invade Servia If
they were attacked.
The Insursent Side of the Story.
RAGUsA, July General Niskatitsh,
commander OF the Montenegro army, has
summoned the fortress of Yilobu1 KOr-
genitoh, to surrender. The garrison has re-
fused.
Reinforcements will be sent from IRE
bigne.
M, Jonine. the Russian consul general,
has left Ragusa for Montenegro.
General MOukhta Pasha has transferred
the command of the Turkish army to
Mehemed Ali and gone to the Servisn
frontier
On the Danube.
VIENNA, July The Porte has officially
informed Austria he will abstain from naval
operations on the D Inube.
The Danube monitors Latha and VarO
have been ordered to Selim, and placed at
tho disposal of the Austrian representatives
at Belgrade for the protection of Austro-
Hungarisns.
An army division has been ordered to re-
inforce the frontier guards.
The Greek government has assured the
Porte of its pacific sentiments. This assnr
ance is given IN consideration of tie antici-
patton of assistance from Greece mentioned
in the manifesto of Prince Milan.
Egyptian Auxiliaries-The Question of
War Discussed-Defeato Of the Turks.
PARIS, July 5.-Tbe Correspondence Uni
perselLe states the Khedive has furnished
the Porte Il, 900 men.
A council of ministers has discussed the
Eastern news. 1t is thought the European
powers will adopt policy of non-interrup-
ton to which France is unaiterably at
tached.
1t ia reported that saDguinary fighting
has occurred near Netschar, General Tcher-
nsjiff occupying commanding positions, the
Turks being defeated.
A Conference.
REIcHNEAU, Austria, July 5.-The Austrian
and Hungarian ministers will hold con-
ference here the latter part of the week on
military precautions necessary on the from |
Ter.
An Insurrection In the Rear.
COLOGNE, July 5.-A special dispatch to !
he Gazette says an insurrecti has broken |
,ut between Neech and Sofa, in the rear of |
he Turkish army.
HostilIties Commenced.
BELGRADE, July 5.-From Servian official |
,Ources: HOstilities commenced on the |!
frontier. The Servians we're |
uccessful in several engagements, and cap
ured the fortified camp of Babinagtarian
" assault. After three hours fighting the |
Turks abandoned their arms and baggage.
The river Drina was crossed on Monday.
Tho Battle of siercar.
WEDDEN, July 4.-Turkish official &C.
cunts of the battle of Siercar say the Ser.
'ians crossed the frontier on Monday. A
harp encounter followed, which soon be-
anne general. Osman Pasha repulsing the
ervians, entered their territory as far as
carrying all neighboring posi-
ions. Reported loss of the Servians, 1000;
he Turks comparatively trifling.
Holding the Authorities Responsible.
PEsTH, July 5.-The Minister of the In
sriOr has issued circrlar holding the au-
horities strictly and personally responsible
,r the prevention of Vaccinations against
turkey.