The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-18
War Gossip.


the gunboats and ignited Turtukai on the oppo-
site bank Of the Danube. No loss in Oltenitza
The Turkish bombardment Of lbrail on Wednes-
day destroyed some large granaries. The shops
are closed and the town deserted. At the re-
quest of England, the Porte extends the time for
closing the Russian ports in the of Azoy.-
1000 Caucasian rebels are under arms in the
Southern provinces of Russia. The Russians
have been unable to force Sozhaule Pacha, and
await reinforcemcnts. The Gar presented
| Prince Charlcss, of Romania, with 1000 horses
and $4,000 rifles. The Russian government has
| declared their provinces of Caucasus in state
Of siege in consequence Of n Mussulman usurp-
ing.
The Daily Telegraph publishes an extra edition,
containing special despatch from IIera, dated
yesterday afternoon, which says: "Intcligence
has been received from Sulina of a battle on
| Wednesday The Russians attempted to cross
| the Danube at Rcni. They threw bridge over
the river, but were met by Turkish infantry and
| artillery, assisted by three gunboats The
| bridge was broken, and n large number of Rus
slams were killed and captured. The Russians
| were completely defeated. The Sultan is much
pleased with Earl Derby's reply to Prince Gorts-
chakoff's circular and has ordered the Porte to
| officially thank the English government. He
has also sent Pacha his ajdc-de-eamp to tn" nix
Mr.. Iayarl.' >
| Reuter- despatch from Constantinoplc says
| the Russiars encounter great difficulty in their
attempt to force the passage of the Danube.
CoNsrANTINorLE, May 1l.-Chcfket Pacha
| will go to kars. Some of the Constantiaople pa
pers announce that the Russians have not only
withdrawn from the environs of Kars and Ar
dahan, but also from Bayazid and Kagisman.
In the Commons this afternoon, MIR. Gladstone
presented petition signed by majority Of the
junior fellows Of Trinity College and Cambridge
University deprecating the calamity of war, and
saying tho peace of Europe cannot be maintain
cd 50 long as the Ottoman Empire exists in its
present form.
1t is thought the Russian rcconnoitering cx-
petition to Thiacct is the precursor of serious
attempt to cross over in force and capture Mat
chin The Russian commanders evidently
taking every prccaution to bring their armies TO
| the Danube without fatiguing the men or ami
mails. The highest military officials of Dalma-
tia believed the occupation of Bosnia and Her
zcgovina has been definitely deter mined upon
and the movement will begin about May 20, or
possibly later.
LoSpoN, May l4.-Thc Russians claim that
| after capturing Mukhastu OH the llth, they ad-
yanccd two columns against khat zubani, on the
right OF skidding River, and one against Ken
ninio, which they storncd with loss of II kill
cd and ll6 wounded and with immense loss to
the Turks. The Turkish accounts claim n vic
tory in the same location. The Turks were en-
| trcnched on khatzubani heights, which are near
Batoum. The Russians, in passing Bucharest,
carry flags bearing Tie double Greek cross,
which arc only carried when the war is q rc-
gious one. The Danube, which has been very
high, is falling. The Turkish forces at Widdin
arc well prepared for an attack from the Rou-
manians, which is daily expected. The Porte
is anxious about arms and munitions still due
from America, and is represented angry with
America for allowing tie Russian squadron to
remain in American waters. The feeling against
England is growing bitter, the Turks thinking
if she intends assisting them should do so un
the Danube and in Asia. The Turkish vessels
arc taking soundings off Odessa One only cs
capped from the monitor sunk near lbrail.
Bucharest journal states that the Turks
have crossed the Danube at Cachancsch, stolen
200 sheep, and killed a sheppard and some
cattle.
The TslcyrdpHs special from Batonm, Friday
midnight. says About $ o'clock this morning
the kussian forces, when nau Dccn largely ous
mcnted for the purpose, advanced with batteries
OF field artillery and made furious attack upon
the heights defending Batoum on the land side
which were occupied by BASIL Bazouks. The
Ottoman troops were cntrcnchcd in the usual
effective manner upon the slopes and lodges of
these hills, and upon the advance of the enemy
they opened on his columns n terrible and well
sustained fire of cannon and muskctry, which
literally moved the Russians down. They fell
10y scores and hundreds on the plain below the
Turkish positions during their attempts to make
their way against the fire. a body of Turkish
horse and foot, taking advantage of q thick for
column and effected great slaughter. The Mus
covtes being upon ground perfectly open, and
having no chance but to fight or fly. in II short
time the spot which was the scene of this flank
movement became covered with dead and dying
Kussians. But the enemy quickly brought up |
rcintorccmcnts, and the battle was renewed with |
much determination for many hours The efforts
of the assailants were desperately maintained |
but toward midday their artillery fire slackeucd |
The Russians deny their rcpulsc at Rcni while
attempting to cross tho Danube on the 9TH |
The Turkish war vessel completed ut Pesth has |
arrived in the Danube above kalntnt, and to
cover her passage, which was safely accomplish
ed the Turks bombardcd kalatnt furiously "
Extensive movements Of Turkish cavalry were
observed from the Roumnnian side of the Dan
ubc The Turks threaten to lombard Smnl'cha,
cross and plumber the town.
The correspondent Of the Telegraph, dcscrib- |
ing the battle near Batoum, says: Il myself
was an eye witness of this important engage
mcnt from first to last, and can testify that the
Ottoman soldiers behaved with galantry which
was most admirable. They had, however, du-
ring n great part Of the action, the advantage
of cntrcnchmcnts on high ground, and il is due
this fact, doubt, that their losses compared
to those inflicted upon the enemy, were insig'
nicant.' The same cor, cspondcnt, of Satur-
days date, says the victory won by the cX-
traorlinary courage ofthe Bashi Bazouks. The
dead and wounded on the Russian side will cX-
coed | 900. The engagement lasted over eight
hours actual fighting. The last Of the Russians
did not withdraw until midnight. The Russians
lost many guns. The only Turkish officer OF
note killed is khalim Bey, Major of lrrcgulars.
The NTs says it is stated the Doverand Shor-
nclinc (England,) garriSons have been medically
inspected for foreign service.
\ despatch to the NecS from kschcnef says
the Grand Duke Nicholas and all the chicl s;aii
officials who left here Sunday morning arrived
at JusSny at = o clock in the afternoon and will
proceed to rloisti Immediately. The whole head
quarters of the Staff will hc on the Danube i'll
five or six days.
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