Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-04
Foreign News.

The reports from the seat OF war IN Bulps-
Tia are discouragiug to the Turkish side. The
Turks have abandoned their strongly torttl ii
positions near Wratschest and Luctakovl. and
withdrawn 10 the direclion Of Sofia. Tn, Ru,
sian pursuit extended as far as the other side Of
the mountain pass. All tho positions around
PIevoa are occupied and Mahemat Ali will b.
unable to attempt relief to the hesieged posi-.
lions unless strouly reinforced. Daserters from
Plevna report that they mad nothing to cat
there. There is great despondeucy at Con
stantinople, occasioned by reports that the Ru,
SLAMS were crossing the Balkans in oVerwhclm
ing numbers, aud Wcro in the rear OF Mehnmr
Ali 8 army. Danger is apprehended at Con
stantioople caused by tho retreatiug thlther Of
tho demorallz I'd troops.
The Scrvaos arc preparing hospitals IN an
ticlpation Of tho active operations soon to b.
oommeaced
The Cretans arc threatening to rise as sncr'
as the fall OF Plevna is announced.
There is prospect of compromise betwecn
President MacMahou ADD the Left sect ~ L:
the Chamber OF Deputies. NJ. Dutaur has
consented to act as intei edlary. and has spec!
fed the concessions which the Chamber could
reasonably demand. and is next to obtain irou
the majority on what terms reconciliation oan
be obtained. Thcirterview with tho President
led TO report that MIR. Dufaur had been call
| ed to form new Cabinet. The London Times
correspondent 10 Paris ooutradicts the above
account Of the Dufaur interview with MacMa
| hoo. and says it was Tor tho purpose OF inform
log The intermedator that his conditions were
not acceptable. To this NJ. Dufaur repi d
that the Left wanted guarantee against
second dissolution.
The depuaiou of Paris merchants that with
| ed an interview with President MacM:hon wei
-
they lett word that they were the vanguor ot
an imposing demonstration which would uuul
| Der huodred thousand the next day, and "a
million the following day.
Kossuth has written an article for the Con.
temporary Review urging tho Austrian GOV
| ernmeut to maintain the independence Of Tur
key as barrier against the extension of Rus
sa, aud warps the Austro. lluogariaus agaicst
being bribed by any accession OF territory to
consent to the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of Turkey.
dispatch from Calcutta reports that the
detachment Of British troops sent to punish
the JowaklS tribe for numerous outrages have
captured their stronghold with but tliaing loss.
A Rome special says: 1t was thought the
Pope was dead on Sunday night, tho rumor to
that effect being believed even 10 the Vatican
In consequence Of the report az immense crowd
gathered at St. Peters Monday moroiug. The
truth is The Pops is slightly better. \ silver
ball has been inserted toto the sore 10 his leg,
which will act az safety valve, induce suppl
ration, and may prolong his life for some days
yet.
LONDON, Dec., 4.-Coucarning Sueiman
Pasha's movements reported from CONSTANT
nople yesterday. when it was stated that h.
was believed to be engaged 10 strong eIors
near Osmao Bszlr. the Daily Telegraph
Shuula special. dated Saturday night, says:
mo official news has boen received here sioon
Thursday. Important movements are imm'
nent if not already progressing. Great Anxiety
prevails and many rumors are circulating smons
them that heavy fighting occurred on Friday 10
the direction OF Tirnova, upon which place the
Russians were ultimately driven back, losiuv
over 5000 men, and that the Turks are now
BON harding Tirnova. All available surgeons
and dressers are going henoc to Osman Blzlr.
Note-The rumors at Sbumla and the cor
respondents impressions seem to coDGrm the
report that Suleiman Pasba is endeavoriug 10
effect an important diversion by cutting Rus
siau communication along the northern slope
OF the Balkans
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec 4-Alehemct All
telegraphs from kamarli, under date Of yesler-
day, as follows: - To day, after violently can
nonadiug our positions at Kamarli from tie
heights of Etropol and Orchanie, tho Russian,
furiousy attacked our left wing. The battle
continued pntil evening. We retained our
positions. The enemy retreated with consider
able loss. Pursuit was prevented by the thickly
wooded country. We shall take the offensive
to morrow. The Russian Imperial Guard was
The best reiorm in domestic life is wlhou:
doubt The infroduotinn of Dr. Bulls Baby