The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-21

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in all the Russian oficia newspapers in advance OF
the Official report.
AFTER PLEvNA.
special correspondent teegraphs under date
OF Sistova, August Is, a detailed account OF events
which caused General Gourkhas reatreat The ac-
count shows that even independently OF a
retreat being necessltated by the disaster at
Plevna General Gourkhas forces were over
whelmed by the superior forces OF the
Turks, and although the Russians gained brilliant
victory at Jeni-Saghra on July 80 General Gourkha
was compelled to retreat on the folown day, al
though in sight OF Eski.Saghra, where he was
obliged to leave the Bulgarian Legion who were
operating as a separate body to their fate.
THE BULGAIIANs' SAD FATE.
Or the Bulgarian Legion, (which was origin.
ally 1000 stong, only 400 or 500 man.
aged to reach the Shipka Pass Excu-
hve Of the Bulgarian loss, General Gourkha
lost 5000 men In the two days fighting OF the soth
and slst OF July
THE WOUNDED DYING
During Gourkha's retreat through the narrow
Dalboka and Hainko passes, which was accom-
plished on August Q, the wounded died like flies
from the jolting of their conveyances and expo
sure. Hale men succumbsd from fatigue and sun
stroke. The Russian cavalry is now all on the
northern side OF the Balkans.
THE TWO PASSES.
schipka Pass is strongly fortified, armed with
fWo iOht md arris nod Inv NJ
the Eighth division Two regiments hold Hainkoi
Pass, which presents a series of formidable de-
fences. Relative to Hankoi Pass there has been
much confusion and contradiction, number OF
accounts declaring that the Turks have traversed it,
WHY GoURKHA WAS DEFEATED.
There are few troops for the present at Drenova
and Gabrova. brigade Of the Fourteenth division
Is at Tirnova Rcnforcemcnts are moving south
to strengthen the detachmcnts holding the passes.
Cavalry is advancing against Osman Bazaar.
Gourkhas defeat seems partly to have arisen from
the same cause as the other Russian re-
verses, namely, the dividing OF his forces
60 as to allow the Turks to take them in detail.
GoURKHA's PLAN.
The correspondent who has exceptional facilities
for information, then gives the following as
General Gourkha's plan OF operations
''The right column, consisting Of the Bulgarian
legion, two batteries and three regiments OF
cavalry were TO march from Eski-Saghra. The GEN.
tral column, under General Gourkha himself, con-
ssting OF the riie brigade, regiment Of Cossacks
and four batteries, marched from Kasanlk.
DIVIDED THEY FALL.
'Thc left column of the five battaons OF infantry
two batteries and some Cossacks marched from
umns being Jen-Snghra. The result Of this divi-
sion was the destruction Of the Bulgarians
at Eskl.6agira, and the route OF General
Gourkha, who had, however, previously Effected u
junction with the left column. The account Of
Gourkhas defeat Of July 81 shows that he marched
upon Dzuranli, on the road to Eskisaghra, ignorant
Of the fact that Some 80 600 Turks confronted him
and stopped the road leading into the latter place..
DREADFUL FIRE.
The Turkish batteries swept the road with per-
into action, sending forward five battalions OF In
fantry, covered by artillery He had forty eight
horses killed in one battery, eighteen in another
The Turks made desperate attempts to turn Gen
era Gourkha's banks, which, however, were re
pulsed by the assistance OF Prince Lcuchtenberg's
cavalry, who had cut their way out from Esk
saghra, where the Bulgarians were beset by 10000
Turks
THE RETREAT.
General Gourkha, small as was his force, re-
solved on attempt to succor them and in the
meantime determined to maintain his position.
But his resolution quailed before the appearance OF
two MASSIVE columns of Turks marching on his
flank and rear, and he had to leave the Bulgarians
to shift for themselves and make good his own re.
treat"
A WINTER CAMPAIGN.
The Porte Is preparing winter clothing for the
troops and taking other measures in anticipation
Of o winter campaign.
KOSSUTH URGES A TURKISH ALLIANCE.
Kossuth has addressed proclamation to the
Hungarians urging Austro- Hungary to come
to an understanding with the Porte as to
the extent Of concessions to the Christians
which can be made without compromising the in
tegrIty Of the Turkish Empire. He says, on the
Porte ought to be concluded. Russia should then
be called upon to terminate the war.
HoBART's CHANGE OF BASE
Several special dispatches state that Hobart
Pacha has left subordinate to supcrintend the
embarkation OF the Caucasians, and has gone to
Slnope with most Of the fleet. 1t is believed he
goes thence to the Danube.
GERMANY AND THE sALoNICA MURDERS.
A Berlin special reports that the German squad
ron has gone to Salonica in consequence
of the release of the officials who were
implicated in the murder Of the consuls.
A special to the Standard from Dresden
announces that the Powers, ut the request Of
Germany, are reported TO have agreed upon CON-
mon protest to the Port concerning the release Of
the murdcrers at Salonica. Other Berlin kilograms
confirm the report that the German squadron has