Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-17
,s,he Eastern War.

tho meeting adjourned subject to the call of the
chairman OCCASIONAL
The Eastern War.
A Coostantpople dispatch says: Several OF
the Powers have already acknowledged tic re.
ceipt Of the portcs circular. The tone CT ltaly's
rcp'y is very coz cliatory and friendly. 1t says
Italy will cndeavor to have steps taken, in con
cert with other Powers, for the purpose OF Of
frlug mediation.
MIR. Layard, the British Ambassador, denies
that he has sounded the Porte as to the condl.
tons of peace it would be willing to accept.
The London Observer states 1t has reason 10
believe the Turkish circular was dispatched at
the instance Of Eogland.
The Scosman's London correspondent says
it is understood that the Engliah Government
has not wished to act without the concurrence
of the other Powers 1t is most anxious to
avoid complications. which might lead to un.
pleasantness with Russia. The Porte has been
Informed that Russia desires Turkey to negotl:
ate direct with her, and that mediation would
only make the terms harder. The peace party
seem to be gaining ground somewhat. Great
discoutent prevails among the population OF
Stamboul. Scditou5 placards are frequently
found
A Berlin correspondent telegraphs that Ger
many has replied to the Turkish note that Ger.
maDy's participation 10 mediation depends
upon RuSsia's conscnting to parlcy. The North
German Gazette and National Gazette concur
in declaring that the Powers will not listen to
Turkeys appeal.
A Pera correspondent says the Turkish Gov
crnment obviously feels its capabillty of resist.
ance exhausted, and would gladly make peace
upon reasonable terms.
The Turks burned and evacuated Elena on
Friday. The Russians have reoccupied it.
The Servians have crossed the Turkish from.
tier at Perat, and are marching on KossoVs.
A correspondent at PlevDa telegraphs the
following concerning OSman Pasha's reception
by the Russians The Grand Duke Nicholas
rode up to O5man's carriage, and for some sec
onds the two chiefs gazed into each other $
faces without the utterance of word. Then
the Grand Duke stretched out his hand, shock
the hand Of O5man Pssha heartily, and said ::
L compliment you on your defence of Plevna
It is one of the most splendid military feats in
history O!man smiled sadly, rose painfully
to his feet, 10 spite Of bis wound, and said
something which | could not hear. He then
rescated himself. The Russ 40 officers all cried,
'Bravo!' Dravo!' repeatedly, and all saluted
respectfully. There was not one among them
who did not gazs on the hero of PlcVna With
the greatest admiration and sympathy. Prince
Charles, of Romanla, who had arrived, rode up
and repeated unwitingly almost every word Of
the Grand Duke, and likewise shook hands
with Ojman, who again rose and bowed, this
time 10 glm silence. lie wore loose blue
cloak, with no apparent mark on it to designate
his rank, and red fez. He is large, strong
built man. The lower part of his face is GOV
cred with short black beard, without streak
of gray, and be has a large Roman nose and
black eyes. 1T is grand face, exclaimed Col.
GailIard, the French military attache. l was
almost afraid Of seeing him, lest my eXpecta
ton should be appointed. but he more than
fufls my ideal 1t is the face Of great mill
tary chicftain. Said young Skobeletf; L am
glad to have seen him. Oimao CHAR he is,
and Ojman, the victorious, be will remain in
spite OF his surrender.
A special from ConstaDtinople Sunday asserts
that Ojman has telcgraphed to bis family that
his wounds are progressing we'll.
The London Daily Telegraph OF yesterday
morning, however, asserts that dispatches have
reached London from Bucharest that Osman
had poisoned himself, aCd it was believed he
was actuated by Mahommedan horror of am
putaion, which the surgeon Informed him wac
u.uusoury. TIC o:vIy Is SIN uUuUliul.
Various dispatches received 10 London at a
late hour last night confirm the suicide Of Os-
man Pasha.
LONDON. Dee. ia dispatch from Con-
stantinopIe to Reuters Telegram Company,
dated Sunday evening, says: THE death Of
Osman Pasha. while en- route to Bucharest, is
announced here to day.
Notc.-Ths does not settle the question as
to Ojman Pasha's death, as it has the same
basis as the reports previously telegraphed to
the United States. Official advices from Buch
Arrest must DO awaited before all doubt is re
moved.
LONDON, DEC. ia telegram from Buch.
Arrest, dated Sunday evening, makes no men.
ton Of the death Of O;man Pasha.
CoNsTANTINopLE. Dec. l7.-Mabmoud D.
mad has gone to inspect the Notifications of the
Belk AUS A Russian force appeared at flashes
co, between Kamary and Sofia, but was driv.
en- back.
It's showing heavily iu the Balkans, and it is
believed the passes will bo rendered impossible.
ERZERoUM, Dec. 1.-Two Russian divisions
are moving to cut the Turkish communications
with Trcbizond and attack E;zoroum from the
north.
A dispatch from Bucharest at l45 o'clock
this afternoon announces the arrival OF he CIR
at that place, but does not mention the death
Of O5man Pasha.
LONDON, Dec. ia Cabinet Couooil was
held to day 1t is believed that the subject OF
the me, ting was to further consider the question
Of moderation 10 connection with the Porte's
circular.
The Bears on the Stock Exchange arc
circulating rumor which is probably utterly
yroundless. that Lord Derby, Foreign Minister
ADD the Marquis of Salisbury, Secretary Of
State for India, have resigned.
France.
10 the French Chamber of Deputies Saturday
Nj. Leon Say, Minister of Finance, proposed a
,onvocation Of the councils general for Decem-
Der 2lst and of the rouDcis Of the arrondisse
nents for December 18th. lie said it would
DC impossible to vote the entire budget, and he,
therefore,, proposed that the Chamber vote the |