The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-05-22

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mania Independent-Minor War Casualties
FIGHTING BEFORE ARDAHAN AND KARs.
LONDON, May 81.
An Erzeroum special OF Saturday describ
ing the first attacks on Ardahan, says th
efforts of the Russians commenced with
heavy artillery fire followed by impetuou
infantry attacks, which were repulsed will
great slaughter. The troops were led bacl
to the assault after each failure until nigh
stopped the carnage. Yesterday the Rus
slams attacked the outer lines at Kars will
furious determination, having preceded
their attempt by heavy but ill-directed
csnnonade. The powerful guns in the
Turkish batteries replied. The duel was
vigorously maintained till the Russians
brought up their columns of infantry.
The Ottoman commander drew together O
large body of troops behind ramparts, and
launched a tremendous sortie upon the
Russian flank and rear, under the shock of
which the enemy retreated into a disad-
vantageous position. A bloody engage
ment followed at close quarters. The Rus
SLAMS were obliged to retreat, leaving upon
the field 300 corpses and many wounded.
THE BLOCKADE OF THE DANUBE.
A. Vienna correspondent states that the
Roumanian and Russian authorities have
issued decree prohibiting all traffic on the
Danube. This completely paralyzes a
large portion of the Hungarian trade.
Count Andrassy has decided to take imme-
diate steps against such measures.
TURKIsH oUTRAGEs-THE TROPHIES OF AB-
DAHAN.
ST. PETERSBURG, May 81.
Grand Duke Michael telegraphs from
Tif1is that along the entire coast from Cape
Adler to Cape Ptchentchyr the Turkish
men of war are bombarding and burning
undefenaed and peaceful settlements, and
landing Circassian emigrsnts at various
points, who seek to excite the Abchasians
to rebellion. Troops have been dispatched
to suppress any rising. The Russians cap
tured at .ardahan a Turkish pasha and 80
WAR NOTES.
In q remarkable article in the Pesther
LLOYD the minister of foreign affairs is
warned not to continue any longer the
policy of mastery inactivity. Prompt ac-
ton is urged for tho efficient protection OF
the frontiers. The anxiety with which
events on the lower Danube are watched In
Hungary finds true expression in this
article.
Despite the reported suppression of the
Circassian revolt, troops from Erzenoi and
Arghun, as we'll as the local garrisons OF
Boghestan and Tchetchna, are being con-
centrated for joint operations against the
insurgents
La France asserts that in spite of the ef-
forts of the powers, the Hellenic cabinet ia
about to send note to the porte demand
ing the amelioration of the condition of the
Greek provinces of Turkey.
An Erzerom dispatch announces that the
Russians have withdrawn from Kaghuy.
man. The railway bridge beyond the
Aluta is broken. The movement of the
Russians will consequently be delayed.
By the falling of the railway bridge ovel
the Aida, to-day, train of ten wagons
carrying ammunition to Little Wallachia
was engulfed with its attendants. Fiv'
passengers were drowned.
An Odessa letter says, since the fall o
Lukum Katch panic reigns all along tn
Black sea. All confidence in shore batter
les and torpedoes has bean lost.
A Berlin dispatch reports that German.
will strengthen its garrison in Alsace AM
Lorraine in consequence of the formation o
the French ultramontane cabinet.
Within the last forty-eight hours rumor
of peace which, however, are not traceabl
TO any reliable source, have been circulate
among the Russian officers.
A Vienna telegram rumors that negotit
tions are pending for a triple alliance bt
tween Germany, Austria and England.
Roumsnia yesterday proclaimed her il
dependence, and declared war against Tu
key, but will remain on the defensive.
A Constantinople telegram states that Ii
Russians are committing frightful mass
cres in Caucasus.
The waters Of the Olti have risen. carr,
ing away locomotive and ten cars
Creva.
1t is stated that the bodies of eight hum
red Turks have been buried at Ardahan.
! The senate unanimously voted In fay,
! of the independence Of Roumanla-
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