The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-05-24
General Fire Along the Entire Line
The Russians to Pass Through Ser
Wan territory,
Grand Duke Nicholas Says He Will
Enter Constantinople.
Battle In Progress

Russians. A battle has Just commenced,
and the firing is becoming general along
the entire line. The Turkish batteries
are replying vigorously. The utmost
enthusiasm prevails among the Ottoman
troops. The Bashi Bszouks are prepsr-
ing for action. Everything indicates
desperate effort by the enemy. 1t is stated
that the Russian force assigned 10 the
assault of Batoum has been strengthened
by 10000 men, who have just arrived
from Ardshan. 1t Is reported that the
Grand Duke Michael commsRds the at
tack in person. The Turks are SAN
guine.
EszERoUM, May 23-The Russians
ara moving rnpidly forward in the direc-
ton of the Turkish lett.
SIsToRrA, May 23.-An extensive
overflow OF the Danube is reported. The
road from Rustchuk is flooded.
LONDON, May 23.-Achsschen, to
which the remnant Of the Ardshan gar
rison retrested, is on the road toward
OI and Erzeroum. The retreat on
X RS was already cut off by the Russiahs,
who blocked the road at Pani pew.
A Bucharest correspondent says: DE
tailed atemeLts OF the movements OF
the Russians are forbidden, but even
without this restriction their movements
are so silently conducted that 1t would
be exceedingly difficult to report them.
General Dachtsnof, who WAS at the
hesd OF General Tchernayefs staf dur
ing the Servian war, has received An APP
polntment in connection with the Kou-
manian headquarters.
It is believed that Russia will first
recognize the independence OF Roums.
MIA, and that Germany, France and
Itay will follow. England and Austria
are expected to delsy recognition.
LONDON, May pa correspondent
at Belgrade reports that the government
has ordered the formation OF twelve new
battailons. All the reserves OF the Sc
dentarv army, are summoned TO assemble,
and all the troops have been ordered to
present themselves on or before May
10Th. fully armed. Prince Milan Is not
To 90 to Bucharest TIL after the next
meeting of the Skuptchns.
The Standard has the following from
other points: 1t is believed at ConstsL-
tinople that the Russians have arranged
for = passage through Seryisn territory.
The combined forces OF the Russlsnr
are marching against Mukhtsr Pasha's
positions nj Otli and Bardes, but Nukn-
tar Pashs expects to be able to hold MS
ground
The ServIsn police yesterday removed
the placards On the walls IN Belgrade,
threatening Prince Milan with expulsion
unless he renews the WAT. The General
opinion in Vienna is that he will do so
when the Russians cross the Danube.
LONDON. Nav pa Paris special
SAWS that Duke De Cszes has issued II
rcuar protesting against the supposltlon
that the new ministry entertalns the idea
of departing from neutrality or toierstlng
the manifestations Of any party In FraLce
against foreign powers.
1t is said that Don Carlos was escorted
to the rsi.road statlon by detectives.
AB rrr -peclaI says it is pretty univer.
sally tu ... .! :. 81. Petersburg that the
Russian ,y-.r mt would not OBJECT to
Cons,antinvp - the Sucz Canal beng
plsred under tn ysUscction OF England,
provided Russia i allowed 10 protect
Roumanis, Bulgaria, Srrvls and Monte
negro and annex the VIlsye. Of Erze-
rOurn.
The question Is being discussed in
Vienna whether il Is not advisable 10 in-
corporate Bosnia, herzegovina and SER
vi, into one Sla,e, under an Austrian
a-chduke.
The Greek Minister At Vienna has
given most decided assurances that the
runors that Greece is 70 join in War are
false.
Seven thousand Jews are deprived of
livelihood by the closing o! the nsvigs-
tion OF the Danube.
The destitute, homeless and almost
starving in Weddin have taken refuge
under the walls of the fortress IN tesr OF
! bombsrdment.
LONDON. Msy 23.-AdvIces from Asia
Minor report that the MOhsmmedon III
! surrection IN Caucasus has proved Sc
| rlous check 10 the advance OF the Russisn
army. The insurgents are constantly
hsrrassing the Russian out post. A
! large force OF Circa;sians attacked the
Russians near the frontier and compelled
! them 20 retire.
CoNsrASTISoPLE MAY 23.-The
! Chamber OF Deputies has voted feso,
luton demanding the impeachment oi
Z N.lA,y pszha
VIENNA. Nav 23.-The declaration OF
Roumsnis's independence has produced
very little impression here.
The st. Petersburg cabinet has eI'
n-es.ei ADHESION 10 the views OF the
austriar government hat the impedi'
rna,, Of tie navigation Of the Danube
sb9,Ilt onlv isst g. long "a 1t - made
absolutely necessary on account OF mil
t.-r operstions. no doubt is entertain
"a ths; the Porte will likewise scce1e u
the views OF the Vienna cabinet.
Lospos Msy23.-An Erzerro1m spec
isl SAWS the Russian left wing advanced
from lpeck to within two hours Hsrcr
OF Kara l. ilizs, while an Ot:onsn detach'
men, holds possession at Toprak haleh
Two regiments Of Coszscks are scouri o {
.ba country srouDd Penek village within
seven hours march Of Mukhtsr Pasha'
camp.
LONDON. Msy pa Vienns dispatr
TO the Times. say. the Shiek u lie an
hs. proclaimed = holy war ags.n'. huia \
and almost simultaneously the announce
ment from Constsptnopie thst the &c
ps,ture of the Sultan for the Dznuc'
bas been decided upon, would seem 4
show that the advice Of those Wbo looke'
upon the present struggle IS ore OF eI
;stsncs for the Ottoman empire, hAs gain