The New York herald., 1877-08-28

AT the village and fort OF Soubatan the
Russians lost forty-seven killed. and at the
foot of Mount Taghni twenty-five killed.
The total killed is not reported, but the
wounded number about four hundred and
thirty -four.
THE SEVERE TEST
"Tho whole force of the Turkish army
was thrown on the Russian right wing,
when the Ottomans were repulsed by des-
perate fighting.
TALK ABOUT HORRORS
"The truth must be stated about one
feature of the Turkish attack. 1
stood for an hour in the hospital
this afternoon and saw three explosive
bullets cut out of as many wounded Rus
slams bodies. These internal missiles had
in these instances failed to explode, but
they are SO charged as to literally blow a
man to pieces.
"a general order has been issued to ex-
anime the dead and ascertain if the use Of
the explosive missiles was universal. MUIR
derers of poor defenceless girls and children
cannot be expected to deal with their foes
ON the field of battle according to the usages
of modern warfare.
LOSSES IN THE CHIEF FIGHT.
''The Russians lost before Kuruk Dara
two generals, eight officers and 237 men
killed and 7l2 wounded. Deserters report
that the Turks lost 5000, officers and men,"
THE HERALD AHEAD AGAIN.
A despatch to the Daily Ne,cs from Kuruk- -Dara,
dated August 25 says:--"The Turks took
Dara they entirely defeated. The
Russian Generals Komanor and Tchavsche-
vadze were wounded" This confirms the
detailed account OF the battle at Karuk Dara Tor.
warded to the HERALD yesterday in advance OF its
appearance IN any London journal
HURRYISG TO THE FRONT.
A telegram from Erzeroum dated August 90, re-
affirming the report OF the defeat OF the Rus
slams ut Kizltepe and soubatan, says:-
"Renewed fighting il imminent. Russian
reiniorcemcnts continue to arrive at Alexandropol
Twelve thousand men and forty-eight guns have
reached Erivan for the reinforcement OF General
Tergukasson."
THE RUSSIANS STILL HOLD THE PASS.
Sunday evening, says:-"Yesterday our troops
maintained their positions in the Shipka Pass
During the days lighting which lasted from nine
O'Clock In the morning until ten IN the evening, we
THE ATTACK RENEWED.
"During the night the Turks renewed the engage
ment with fresh troops. ana lighting still
going on desperately at noon Sunday, when the
despatch containing this Information left the pass
The Russians then still maintained their po-
sltlons.;
RADErzKy's PR0wEss. r,. M.
The continuation OF the description Of Fridays
peak Of the Turkish position was carried with the
bayonet by the Russians part of the troops who
compiished this being led by General Radetzky IN
person. The correspondent says THE Turks en-.
deavored to retake 1t, but were repulsed. AS well
as thus clearing his flank General Radetzky also
pushed back the Turks from his 'front.' The Turks
will doubtless renew the attack tomorrow sunday
with fresh troops, probably both in front and on the
Hanks
TRYING ANOTHER PASS
"They are reported pressing ON through a mar
row and dillcult pass on the east side Of Shipka,
leading down INTO 1riavna. But know that the
Grand Duke Nicholas has ordered brigade to that
point, with more troops to follow: also that rein
ton. General Radetzky has broken the dangerous
pressure ON his TANKS. All danger is not yet over,
but the atmosphere looks much clearer"
HEAVY RUSSIAN Loss.
The correspondent estimates the Russian loss On
Friday at 800 killed and wounded.
A special correspondent at Sistova telegraphs
on Monday as follows:-"Fiphting is still going on
IN front of the schipka Pass but General
Radetzky continues to maintain his ground, al.
though his losses are serious ! hold TO my
conviction that Schipka is safe. and that thus Is
defeated the great strategic scheme OF the Turkish
leaders TO hem the Russians within the large ete.
de.pont In Bulgaria, with the ultimate intent OF
driving them over the Danube.
DToRTAST EVENTS TO BE EXPECTED
The next few days will be full of interest These
past shall expect the Russians to take the inita.
tive in vigorous offensive policy on both tanks,
and so relieve themselves from the existing pres.
sure and, having done so, pursue their design Of
sweeping the country north of the Balkans clear Of
the Turkish armies
THE RUSSIANS IN GOOD SPIRITS
The spirit and condition of the Russian soldiers