The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1877-05-29
THE EASTERN WAR.
Russians Preparing to Cross
the Danube.

ST PErER-BURG. May 81 The Rus
slams captured at Arabian Turkish Pa.
sha, and S2cannons, inclu:ing two 5 inch
and number of smaller Krupps
RUSSIAN BRAVERY AT ARDAuAN.
A special from Erzeroum Saturday, de-.
serlhlng the first tack on Artahan, says
the eff Of the Rus SLAMS commenced
with heavy artillery fire, which was as
hotlv returned. This was followed by
infantry attacks, which were repulsel
with great slaughter. Under orders ap.
palenlly TO obtain success somewhere or
other at any cost, troops were led back TO
the assault, after the last failure, until
night stopped the carnage
DESPERATE FIGHTING AT KARs.
From Kars we have intelligence that
yesterday the Russians attacked the outer
line with furious determination, having
preceded their attempt by heavy can
nonade from siege artillery. Powerful
guns in the Turkish batteries replied with
better effect. The duel was vigorously
maintained till the Russians brought up
columns of infantry as close as they dare
to the Notifications, apparently purpos-
ing, if possible, to take the place BY storm
The Ottoman Commander, observing
this, drew together large body of troops
behind the ramparts, and launched a tre
mendous sortie upon the Russian flank
and rear, under the shock OF which the
enemy were Obliged to retreat in disad-
vantageous position. A bloody engage
ment followed at close quarters, and atits
termination the Russians were obliged to
retreat beaten, leaving upon the field 800
corpses and large number of wounded
There was slight encounter, meantime,
between the cavalry, without any special
result.
LONDON, May 22.-The Standards St
Petersburg telegram says the b,dies of
800 Turks have been already buried at
Ardaban.
VIENNA, May % A special from Tiff
lis says the Russian force which attacked
Ariahan numbered 5000, besides which
several thousand encamped before the
town.. During the fight of the Turks the
Russian cavalry inflicted loss of 700
CoNsrANrINoPLE, May % The Alb
schians are in full insurrection. Arms
have been distributed to them.
The Sultan has ordered the purchase
of 10000 revolvers. to be paid for from
his private purse. for distribution in the
Caucasus.
PARIS, May % The Temps Athens
special says that war between Greece and
Turkey. is considered inevitable. The
Premier at the opening session of the
Chamber will deliver speech alluding to
the war, which it is thought will break out
in 20 days at the latest
BUCHAREST, Nav 22.-The following
is a resolution adopted by the Senate and
Chamber of Deputies, yesterday This
Chamber takes note that war is proclaim,
ed between Roumania and Turkey, and
declares the connection between the two
countries dissolved. The unanimously
desired Independence of Roumania thu:
receives official sanction, and the Cham
bers count upon the sense of justice O
the guaranteeing powers. ~
LONDON, May 22,-The Times Vienn,
correspondent remarks that the fall o
Ardahan, besides securing to the Rus
SLAMS theirposition before Kars,opens ou
a new line of operations either agains
Kars or Erzsroum The Council of Min
listers at Constantinople, Sunday, deter
mined to send all the reinforcements still
arriving there to Batoum and Erzeroum
The authorities at Constantiuople seen
to overlook the fact that these troops il
making their way to Kars or Erzeroun
would have to break through Russian
division barring the way a. Tschufukson
Indeed, the advance Of the Russians
against Batoum seems to have been un
dertaken with the aim of locking up 3
battalions of Turks, preventing them o
any other reinforcements from get!in!
through the Tschurulsson line to Free
roum or other threatened points
~ A Bucharest special says the Russia
corps are gradually but surely getting 10
to, their assigned positions. Infantr
wagon trains OF the Twelfth Corps ar
still passing Bucharest Itisnot expect
ed that Prince Charles will assume tue I
tie Of King of Roumania before the indt
pendence of the country is finally recos
nized by, some or all the guaranteein
powers.
The Times Belgrade special says III
stated here in the highest circles that th
Servian Government has received proof
that convention exists between Austri
and Russia, by which they agree to act j
complete harmony, and the Russia
troops, therefore, for the present will nc
enter the Servian territory.
LONDON, May % "A Vienna corre
! pondent reports that the Turkish troop
? which fed from Ardahan have been dc
: feated in the mountains near Kars.
The same correspondent states th'
Notwithstanding the most complete pre-
arations the passage of the Danube
not expected before the 9Th Of june
The Gar will probably witness the pre-
,, arations at Ibrail or Turna.
Seven thousand Jews are deprived {
! livelihood by the closing Of the nav
cation of the Danube.i1 w
The destitute, homeless and almo
starving in Widdin have taken refus
: under the walls of the fortress in fear
bombardment.
u Advices from Asia Minor report th
j, the Mohammedan insurrection in Ca
: casius has proved a serious check to Il
: advance of the Russian army. The il
surgents are constantly harrassing Il
Russian outposts. A large force Of CT
, cassians attacked the Russians near tt
j. frontier and compelled them to retire.
LONDON, May "a "A telegram. date
!, Erzeroum, Thursday evening, repor
) that the Russians yesterday attacke
! Kars.. Two assaults were repulsed.-
, There was heavy firing on both sid
which was continued yesterday evening
result unknown. e
VIENNA, May 24.-The Russians a
. mo oh;l;1;pr q roeorva of 150 000 Gossacl