The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-09-26

tanned In despatch from Bucharest, dated Sep,
TENDER "a, which reports that Turkish derach-
ment mas occupied natural stronghold on
Roumanian territory under cover Of the guns
OF Silistra. This iorce apparently intends to at
tempt to cut the railway between Galatz and
Bucharest Had this scheme been attempted
several weeks ago it would have been productive
thrown the Russian army south of the Danube into
panic
A SHADOW OF DOUBT.
The general impression now Is, however, that
the hour for such dash Is past. 1t Is hardly pos
sble that the Turks could cover the landing of
detachment OF cavalry-and cavalry alone could
successfully carry out such raid-wth the guna
OF the Silistrla fortincations, when the Danube,
both above and below that point, is known to be
swarming with Russian gunboats. The danger to
the Russians from q dash Of this kind, owing to
the proximity Of sistria to the Ibrail Railway.
was pointed out more than two months ago in Q
special despatch from one Of the HERALD's CORE
spondents at the front.
A COUNTER IRRIrANT.
Aside from the menace to the railway, the mere
fact that Turkish force has established itself on
the north bank of the river will be enough to draw
Off share OF the reinforcements which were push
ing forward, day BY day, to the support or the
armies at Bjela and Pievna and the Shipka Pass.
Should the move accomplish no more than this. II
might prove to be very important factor when
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the three fronts OF the Russian army come to be
added up. Therefore, its confirmation or denial
will be waited for with great anxiety.
TURKISH AID FOR osxAN.
An Orchanie special, dated Monday, says:-"Prep-
arations are making an advance Of oil the troops
now at Orchanie toward Plevna. 1ney include
large numbers of Circassians belonging to the Sui
tan's Guard, some regular Albanian battalions and
numbers OF undisclpined irrcgulars Anotherims
mense convoy OF provisions and munitions Of war ID
DIVISION"
THE RoUxAMIAN sAPPRRs.
special, dated verbitza Sunday, says-"The
Roumanians have approached by nying sap ia
within eighty yards OF the second Grivica redoubt.
Undoubtedly an assault Will be made in
pushing counter saps, and, the assault
be delivered with resolution. the redoubt
should certainly fall When this redoubt Is taken
there Is another about halt mile distant; then
two or three intrenched camps along the northern
ridge, whose western termination Is an elevated
position overhanging the River vid. The Russians
mean to pursue the same tactics on their side Of
the Turkish positions as soon as they can get
spades"
THE RELIEF PARTY.
The correspondent was aware OF the approach
Of the Turkish relieving forces, but at the time
he sent or his despatch it was hoped the cavalry
under General Krilon would bar their way, as they
were not believed to be regulars. He says Hist
Pacha was reported to have entered Plevna with
only q small escort.
OUTwITrED AGAIN.
The Daily Ne,cs in q summary OF the war consds
ers it evident that the Russian star has been again
outwitted and has permitted important aid to
reach Osman Pacha.
RUSSIAN AND RouMANIAN LOSSES.
1t Is stated at Bucharest on good authority that
the total losses OF the Russians and Roumanans
during the recent operations before Plevna exceed
900 killed and wounded.
THE IMPERIAL GUARD
Three infantry divisions Of the Russian Guard
have reached Bela One will remain IN that neigh
borhood the two others have been despatched to
Plevna. Nearly all the cavalry Of the Guard Is des
tined for Tirnova
FOR THE BENEFIT OF JoBBERs
A Vienna correspondent telegraphs as fol
ows:-It Ii reported that by the Cars order
the question Of war or peace has been dis
cussed by the Council OF Ministers at
St. Petersburg. The Grand Duke Constantine.
who presided, and the Minister Of War pronounced
for the continuance OF the war. The other Ministers
were in favor Of peace negotiations. This SEEING
sensational and is altogether contrary to the gen,
eral tenor of the news
SEVERE RAINS
A Shuma despatch, dated yesterday morning.
says:-'Nothng important has occurred since FRI
lay. Heavy showers yesterday and to-day will
delay operations for some days"
THE MoNTENEGRINs srORxING GoRANsKo.
An Official despatch received ut Bucharest yes.
terday announces that the Montenegrins arc now
attacking Goransko
THE RUSSIANS STILL AT ARDAHAN.
A despatch from Erzeroum says 1t Is rumored.
that the Russian garrison oil Ardahan has receiveo
q reinforcement OF eight battalons The Russian
centre has also been reinforced, and now contains
sixty.four battalions OF infantry. Part Of these
endorsements were drawn from General Ter
pukassoTs force, which now consists OF only
| twelve battalons
THE UNFORTUNATE GEsnOFFs
| The Edinburgh Scotsman's correspondent. WRIT
| ing from Carova under date Of September ., says
zine Messrs. Gesnon, the Bulgarian merchants
VINO arc under sentence OF death. were still impris
oncd when I left Philippopolis. but was able to
leave their case In more powerful hands than mine,
Mr. Calvert, the BRUSH Vice Consul, consented to
temporarily represent the interest oil the united
States whose Vice Consul one Of the Geshons IS.
and to his charge confdcd the papers'wlth which
| l was Entrusted.