The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-09

bravery the whole day. The Turks, notwitnstand-
ing strenuous Efforts in which they lost 5000 men
failed to advance nearer to Pva The Montencgrins
again entrenched themselves along the pass be-
tween Kristach and Presjcka
FURTHER DETAILS.
An Ostrok correspondent, who draws iniorma-
ton from of1cial Montenegro sources, tele-
graphs the following account OF recent opera
lions, under date OF Friday:-.The Turks
moved in two columns, one ,Iphg to the relief
OF Gorausko and the main force under Suleiman
Pacha TO Krstaz. The latter column attacked the
intrcnchments OF General vukovics with great
gallantry but were repulsed, being twice
driven back on the reserves. The third at
tack was also repulsed, the Turks taking
up position opposite Krstaz where they still re-
NAMED when the last courier left In spite OF this
alleged third repuisc OF the Turks the account pro.
ceeds to state that General vukovics Tell back on
his second line Of the Duga at three O'Clock the
next morning where he has not been molested.n
THE LOSSES.
It appears from this report, which certainly
the Turks, that II General vukovics posi-
tons were not actually stormed he is
placed In such q position rs to be obliged
to abandon them. rhc account continues
'sThe Turkish loss In dead in this engagement il
about 5000. Six hundred dead were counted in the
'front.' intrenchments Of one Montenegrin battalion.
The other Turkish column going to Gorausko was met
by General Socica and driven back to Muratovtza,
where 1t was encamped At the latest information
AS the defeat Of this column would leave the rear
Of Suleiman Pachas army exposed it is probable he
will attack General Soclca before moving on Gen.
eral yukovics again.
REINFORCING THE MOUNTAINEERs. , 4
From Vienna nsws comes that Prince Nicaftah rs
at Krstaz and that they have taken up position at
Prercisca (Prescka % toward the end Of the Duga
Pass, In the direction OF Ncsics where probably
another attempt will be made to stop Slelman
Pacha on his way to provision that place.
But for this purpose only a portion OF the
forces could be spared, as Turkish IN
vasion threatens Montenegro from third
side to which hitherto no attention seems to have
been paid, namely. from Sienetza.
ENTRANCE OF MORE TURKS
The report OF this third diversion in favor Of the
Turks seems undoubtedly true being confirmed by
Turkish official bulletins and from other more
trustworthy sources.
The Times 0strok correspondent admits that
frontier OF the Wassowic and taken up position
which they have fortified.
MORE FIGHTING IN PROsPEcT.
Another attack is anticipated from the side OF
hat he succeeded in cutting in two the Turkish
column which was attempting to relieve Goransko,
capturing provision train OF TOO horses,
PAY Or FIGHT
vienna correspondent states that, in conse.
quence OF remonstrances Of Christian dignitarles
a. to the improperly OF pressing Christians to fight
in holy Moslem war, the Porte has postponed the
CONSUMPTION Of its Christian subjects and CON-
menced to levy the usual exemption money.
FAILURE or THE TURKISH BLOCKADE.
An Odessa despatch says:-''rhe Russian Trading
Company has resumed the running OF steamers be. 4
tween Odessa and Nikoaietf alter months stop
page. There were many passengers and toerable
es-go the frst trip. The Turkish blockade is In.
efectual.'
R0UxANIA's ACTUAL STRENGTH.
The Roumanan army ready for actual lighting
numbers $1,000 regulars. This number includes In.
iantry, cavalry and artillery, and is divided into
two army corps. There are also 5000 5000
militia under arms and available Tor field service
and 5000 regulars employed in noncombatant
duties.
HINT AS TO GREEcE's POLICY.
The entrance OF M. Nmbrakasaki into the Greek
Cabinet as Minister OF War Is regarded In Berlin
rs a warlike symptom. NJ. Zimbrakasaki is Cretan.
and at the time OF the Cretan nsurrection directed
the military operations Of the insurgents
RUSSIA And ENGLAND
Count Schouvaloff had an interview with Lord
Derby yesterday