Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-16
The Eastern War.

In the Balkans fragments OF Gen. G0urko' 8
corps are entrenching themselves in the Shipka
pass. The Eighth Corps, appointed to support
them, is ccheloned between Selvi Brenova and
'riroova. A division of the Eleventh Corps &C.
cup;cs KoysrawiIz. .--.---. ------------
Against these troops, which form the bulk OF
the Russian forces in Western Bulgaria,
Turkish army corps is slowly but steadily ad-
vapciug from Shumla via Osman Bszar Sulei-
man pasha, too, with portion of his army, is
advancing in the direction Of Elena. Lastly,
some Of Osman's men arc marching from Lo-
yaz on Gabro7a The Russian reinforcements
arc more than counter balaocad by the troops
which the Turks are receiving from A STA.
The sanitary condition of the Russians Is So
much worse than that Of the Turks that the
gaps oceasiouel by sickness among the former
almost establish an equilibrium OF forces be-
tween the comhatants.
An Elzaroum dispatch, dated the 18th, re-
ports that the Russian centre is now heavily
reinforced, and has commenced o serious often.
sive movement. Important events are expected
shortly.
Russia has not called for Servian co opera:
ton and will not enter Servian territory, and
90 movement by Servla against Turkey is likely
to be effected the present season. The most
reliable information from Greece also leads 10
the belief that there will be no action at pres
ent, though there is considerable show OF cx
element and warke enthusiasm. 10 Athens
strong undercurrent Of popular opinion iaVors
an attitude Of armed observation.
The London News Bucharest correspondent
! SAYS: From reports which continue 10 arrive
here, | very much fear that the particulars con
ccruing the Eski Saghra massacres were under.
| stated rather than overslated. Ii seems that II
| these thugs continue many days longer not
single Christian will be left alive on The slopes
of the Southern Balkans
| The Notifications of Galipoli are nearly com.
pleted.
According to trustworthy information two
Turkish iron clads have sunk Greek vessel
cruising off the Island of Cirigo.'
The Christian population OF the province OF
,Janina arc fleeing en- masse to escape the
tyranny Of the Turks.
A Berlin correspondent tclegraphs that there
have been numerous arrests 10 Galicla 10 con-
sequence Of the secret enlistment OF volunteers
to serve against Russia 10 Poland and Turkey.
a correspondent at Kasanlik telegraphs aS
follows: "On Sunday night Suleiman Pasha
encamped with q force Of infantry and cavalry
near the pass of Haren Bogaz, with the intcn.
ton of attacking the Russians the next day.
On the following morning one brigade OF IN.
fantry, two squadrons OF cavalry, one battery OF
artillery and detachment composed OF Bashl-
Bazouks and Circassians advanced to attack
the village Of Kalofer. They gained ground
steadily, the left and centre pushing forward 10
mao himself operating on the extreme right.
Suddenly, at a given signal, the Turks rushed
into Kaofer, and after desperate hand-to.
hand struggle with the bayonet succeeded in
driving out the Russians, pushing them IN the
direction of Rosalia pass. Here another stand
was made, but after sharp fight the Russians
were driven through the pass, which was I'm
mediately occupied by Sueiman Pasha. Sim.
ultaneously with the capture Of the pass OF
Rosalia by Suleiman, the Haren Bogaz pass
was carried by Shaker Pasha. During the re-.
treat at Kalofer the heavy fire of the Turks ex
ploded powder magazine, killing many Rus.
slams The total Russian loss is said to be 500
killed and 900 wounded, the greater number
being due TO the explosion, which to a great
extent demoralzed the Russians
A dispatch from Erzeroum says the Russian
centre and left are advancing to attack Mukh.
tar Pasha, who is near Zlim, and q great battle
is impending.
A dispatch from Constantinople says that a
conspiracy has been discovered 10 favor of
| Prince Yousof Izzmin as Sultan, and that q
great number of arrests have been made.
n dispatch from Erzeroum says Gen. Nell.
kotf having received largo reiniorcemonts the
Russian ceutre has commenced q general for
ward movement. Melikoff attacked the Turk:
ish advance posts, which were mainly composed
of cavalry, on tho 18th inst, and sharp en-
gagemcnt followed. The Russian attack Was
kept up with great determination for consd.
cradle timo, but the Ottoman cavalry behaved
with remarkable bravery, and after stubborn
struggle the Russians we're compelled to with
draw. Ismail Pacha is still on the frontier.
A correspondent at Vienna reports that the
news from Asia is unfavorable to the Russians.
The kurds at Abraham have defeated the Rus
SLAMS twice. In the second engagement the
Russians lost GOO in killed and wounded
The reports that the Russians are Advancing
from Arabian on Oti are unfounded.
There arc only six battalions, two batteries
and one regiment of cavalry at Abraham. -Four
battalions detached from that direction are now
encamped at Zaim.
ALEXANDRIA, Aug. 16.-The Greek yoluu.
teer movement is increasing. A further de-
tachment of 100 started yesterday for Greece.
The authorities have detained 90 volunteers,
intending to leave on the ground Of their being
subjects Of the Porto.
Bennington.
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