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Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

DrEp.-In this city, Monday, Au-
gust 18th, at her home in West
Mexico, Miss Ria Rainey of Con-
sumption. The funeral services were
conducted by EldeF Coke, and Rev.
Wigginton, at three O'Clock Tuesday
evening.
There is q beautiful world ON high,
Why should we fear to die, >
Cur Savier is there
He's gone to prepare
4 place for you and IN
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16
SAD.

1t is a sad, sad sight to see o re-
porter hire a fine buggy and take an
ex-convict out riding .sjust to pump
him and then find out that although
he weeps when you speak Of his past,
he don't propose to tell you anything
except that he is innocent and we
all know how to take that, Joyce saw
a reporter once before.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

tp E
FOR TAT.'-It is all right for
'ou'empormy to publish a con-
a .r,aOie lie on us over the signature
i. s'aaen' and behind the coat
4, y az 'ncognita try to produce a
y, Impression on the public
J out when we take a piece from
saef paper that bears the truth on
aee Of it, when we give our au-
and refer to a responsible
then our contemporary
i !. ss blood We are frightened
'AK Of going to Alabama to
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Vim. Q. Lee & Co. have just
aelved six new intruments, three
pianos aud three organs. The organs
are the Burdette & Smith American.
There are $4,000 Smith American
Ogans now in use. This organ has
DE grand organ swell'' connected
Nth it and is simply superb.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Z. ID. Graham has just finished a
large portrait Of Miss Matte Murray.
This picture Is just a perfect likeness
of Miss Matte, by this we mean it is
charming. f. ID. Graham as an ar
fist cannot be excelled.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Eddie Pitcher is learning telegraph
ing. He has a battery in the cigar
tore and spends his spare moments
in earning this new art for which he
BIS both taste and talent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

l.. d. Farmer leaves the Boston
Square Dealing Boot & Shoe store
next week, he will clerk ford. BARLEY
in Fulton. Lem has given good
satisfaction in Mexico and proved
himself an efficient salesman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

In this issue Of the LEDGER will be
bund the advertisement of Bragg &
Iiner, the new harness and saddlery
fE. This firm has q full and COM
pcte line of new goods which they
viii sell cheap.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

q H. EEEH- EF.E--"Hr
salrpKD.--Bob Turemaa, cashier
! Aexleo Exchange Bank, has pur-
'4ssi rom st. Louis a fine two horse
I'Ase and a gold mounted set of
SUES as apresent for his wife. He
! lne span of horses In Galloway
'Aea be will bring over soon and
~ ulem into service. Bob received
.upp'ns at the hands Of j. r.
who was Lis agent in the pur-
T. -. Mr.. Bragg presenting him
|. : nne gold mounted whip, a per-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

CHICKENs.-Willie Norris killed
yesterday II chickens, DIR. Hamilton
81, Buck Cardwell %. Several
other prsincts yet to hear from.
We hear that Taylor Ridgway has
gone into the ''sheep business" We
don't know how true it is.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Among the arrivals at the
Martin House yesterday We noticed
the following well known persons of
Columbia. Mrs. S. S. Laws, Mrs.
Lucy b. Clarkson, Misses Bette
Todd, Stella Dyer and Mrs. Wool
fork, of Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

David Bruner, President of the
Montgomery Fair Association, has
our thanks for a season ticket for self
and lady. Send the lady and We will
come. The fair opens September 26,
and continues four days.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Bennett Treloar has gone into part
nership with Stansherry in the Res
taurant business. Ben is a very
agreeable young fellow and will make
a good business young man.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

n. Slltor dropped into a church
y. We sdnday-school services
NJ progress, and found a child's
with the true journalistic
NJ i Ae picked it up, and he had
ssough . column and a half of
IN, ntols texts when tile oficiat-
i, as'sr lighted on him, and, lay
pssfonizing hand on his should
~ y s''sd how he liked it. First
!. - the reply, s'and I'm glad
,s I credit. But where did
~ Your exchange list! r.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

President A. w. Terrill of Hardin
College, Mexico, paid Columbia n
brief visit last Saturday. He reports
his college Is flourishing. Under his
management it is rapidly taking Il
front rank among the Western col
leges.-GSentinel.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Geo. Clark, who for some time was a
tOnpOsitor in the lntelllgencer office,
has gone to Colorado. George was
good hoy and a fast type setter.
lie eOuld "hold a case with any
ee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

If you want to know what consti-
tutes the Ross apic-nic dinner, Just
ask Miss Matte Pearson, of Lonisi-
ma, visiting at DR.. Patterson's. She
is an epicure in that line. and in
others too.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

ihe Fulton Telegraph represents
le liabilities of W. III. Smith, of Cal
away, at $50, 900.
a petition is on file III the Office of
as United States District Court at
'enerson City to place him in bank
npfy. The petitioners are VIM.
Sais, John Swan, Thomas Hickman,
~ ffatt and Abram Eller, repre-
saung about SIS, 900 of Smiths in
sttedness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Null 4 Nelson have the thanks of
the LEDGER office for a fine, large,
ripe water melon. Gentlemen, long
may you wave, and buy a car load of
melons each week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Clear thought and vigorous action
depend upon that perfect condition OF
system resulting nom pure blood.
when symptoms provocative ofdullness
and inactivity present themselves, then
use at once DIR. Bulls Mixture.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

The Custer massacre has been du-
plicated in Montana, on August r..
Seven officers and ftty-three men
were killed and wounded. About 100
Indians were killed,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

/. w. Boulware, Of Fulton, was III
town Tuesday looking after the affairs
Of Smith the bankrupt, Smith is not
broken or Boulware would not fool
with him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

VIM. @. Lee met with quite an
accident yesterday. In attempting to
get off a through train at Weilsville
he fell, severely bruising himself gem
orally. He has a bad scar on his
face, nothing more serious than q
few bruises. We trust nothing serious
will result from his fall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

w. +. Reed, of this city, leaves for
Boston Monday to buy a new stock
of dry goods and notions. He says
he will bring on the best and largest
assortment ever in the city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

There is not one man in this broad
hnd Of ours that was ever elected
PRESIDENT of the United States. Grant
and Tilden are in Europe.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Mrs. Mcdonald, nee Miss
lately Of Bosom, who was married a
few weeks since to Mr.. Mcdonald, of
this city, has gone home on a VISIT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Mr.. Cardweli, of Mexico, is at the
residence Of his sister, Mrs. Patsey
Smithey, suffering very much with a
severe cancer over the eye.-Paris
Mercury.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

d.. =. Bailey, President of the
Fulton Fair Association, has our
thanks for a complimentary season
ticket. The fair opens next Wednes-
day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Twenty ~hogsheads of tobacco were
shipped from Galloway county last
Monday. Galloway is one of our
best tobacco counties.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Dave Tomlinson moves his repair
ing shop in to the Boston store to-day
and will make boots and shoes to
order, and make a speciality of re-
pairing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

| Miss Leta Richardson, formerly
IpscSer in Hardin College, died last
iaursday morning of consumption in
Lancaster, No.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Miss Pearson, Of Louisiana, much
10 the enjoyment Of Mexico's young
men, has passed a pleasant weeks
wait Al DIR. Pa~ttersOn's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Work on the new bank is delayed
on account of the iron work not get
ting here on time. The ground story
is finished.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Aadging from these cool nights we
Far ' evil have al early frost. If
We do it will be the ruin of the corn
prap.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

The LEDGER WAS honored by the
charming presence of Miss Matte
Pearson of Louisiana, and Miss Ella
Patterson Of Mexico yesterday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

BIG MELON.-TalI about items,
the biggest item we have found this
SUNNI er was in the shape of a 40 lib.
melon presented to us by Carter &
Hisey. The LEDGER crew one and
all vote this firm the premium on
large melons. Some one else trot
out a mellon just in competition, you
know,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Arthur Wilder will return from.
California in q few weeks to take
charge of the dry goods store his
father has just purchased in Laddo-
nia
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16
ANNIE LAURA.
NANpALlA, Aug. 18th, II.

NANDALIA, Aug. 18th, IL.
DEAR BoB.-According to promise
L drop you few lines to let yon know
how we are getting along in the beau-
tiful little city Of Vandaiia. To begin
With the principal topic of discussion
here is the Brooks and Ditzler debate
Ditzler preached to the people of this
place last Friday, Saturday, and SUN
day creating a great excitement re-
ligionsly amongthe different denomi-
tons here.
Messl,s. III. A. Ricketts,, j. Il.
Moore and w. +. Whitney, of Mexi-
co, came down OH the morning freight
armed and equipped with dogs, guns,
ammunition, and provisions for several
days hunt among the feathered tribe
in and around Fandalia. Redman
Galloway and Ed. II. Bauer, a friend
visiting us from Saint Louis, joined
the chicken hunters.
The Germans of this vicinity have
erected and almost completed n
splendid edifiecs to be used.as Ger
man Lutheran church; the basement
for school room Ii about completed.
Airs. Redmml Galloway left to-day
III HH
for a week or tao's visit to friends
and relatives OF Mexico.
Aaron McPike's new residence
north Of town Is completed, and he
has moved into It. c. G.. Daniel is
now sole proprietor and landlord OF
the former residence of A. McPike.
Geo. J. Dyer and lady left yester-
day for u visit to his father w. TT.
Dyer, near Mexico.
Oats aye being brought to this
market very plentifally and are sell
ing at from Is to 20 cents per bushel.
Roasting ears, apples, peaches, and
waiter melons are numerous an6
cheap.
Miss Georgia Aliens school closed
last Friday and she will return to he
home in Mexico, next Wednesday
She carries with her the good wishe,
LtH4@HfL - 1883 .Hr &-4Nt7#r~
of many friends, and the heart of ON
of vandalia's promising young men
Dent you 60 Georgia, don't 60, n,
don't go, is the song heard fowin,
from his lips.
; Miss Ola Martin. of Brunswick, Mo.
sister-in-law of A. w. Robinson, on
city druggist, and who is visiting hi
family, is now in the country yisitin
; Miss Crawford Tor q few days.
The Yandalias Blues base ba
club are expecting the White Stool
ings of Mexico down next Thursda
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

No Opium! No Morphia or other
dangerous drug is contained in DIR.
Bulls Baby Syrup, for the relief OF
Collie, Teething, etc. Price 25 cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Mrs. HELEN HITLER was married to
Amos Ladd in Vandalia by Elder
Hook OH the 18th inst. Col. Ladd is
4 very patriotic man.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

The colored band gives a moonlight
mimic at Geo. Gambel's door-yard
rtx Wednesday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

MARIIED.-August 18th, 1877, at
the residence Of the brides mother,
by Elder W. K. Wigginton Earl
Norris and Miss Barnes. All of
Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Esquire John Ellis bought Of NJ.
N. Galloway 30 head of graded cat
tie, 3 years old, averaging 100 at
S4.33 per hundred.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Yesterday was the 18th and to-
dsr the boys are all on the prairies
shocting chickens.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Jim Boyden and j. NJ. Beshears
we're up TO the base ball match. They
did the heavy work, in the way of
tLk &c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

The foundation of Vests new build
ing on the Hardin House block lis
nearly completed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

On last Tuesday Judge Rosebcrry
fined Noses kearns $40 for contempt
of court. Noses forked over the
cash like n little man.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

1s. Neal has moved his grocery
III across the street and is now next
A,ot 10 ..Jaek's" barber shop.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Null & Nielsen we learn are going
to open II branch grocery store in
Reeds block near the Martin House.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Carter & iiisey received on Mon
day 1000 mammoth melons. The
LEDGER vouchcs for their being fine.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

rIED.-On the 9TH inst, in this
county, infant sou Gagged f days) Of
C. +. 4 W. =. Clark.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

I'm the 25th you can get Il round
"a ticket to Cleveland, o., and re-
tri for SiS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Elder Hardin will preach in the
Christian church on the second Lords
day in August, also the Saturday
night before, We understand that
hereaftef he will preach regularly on
third Sabbath in each month
IBoone County Sentinel.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

y Elder Brooks took pastoral charge
of the Christian church, of ibis city,
last Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Asixty-ive pound tumor was re-
...,k taken from 4 lady in Kansas
rfr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Love street is 60 have n side walk
on the north side between depot and
Washington street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

,,mes Davis and lady of Thompson
o.,,ion made MS a pleasant call yes
terdav.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

The Riverside press has our thanks
for a very neatly printed catalogue of
the Louisiana fair premiums.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Prof. w. L. Ragsdale lectures to-
night in the Court house. Subject,
Labor and Amusement.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

A young man that will play base
ball will do anything
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

The fair begins September 25 and
continues five days.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Silas Wilson is building an addi-
ton to his residence just SoLth of the
railroad crossing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Big picnic in the Hisey neighbor-
hood by the Hisey boys next Satur-
day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

The new Jail is progressing finely,
it will be done by November.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

MI. l.. NJ. Greer, Of Martinsburg,
made us a pleasant call last Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

That is the best government that
governs tho least.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Side walk to be put down on soutl,
side of Jackson street at once
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

The old calaboose and fencinos
will be sold August 18th at auction.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

ne hear that Amos Ladd is mar
81 Init that is nothing new forhim.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Mrs. Moore has our thanks for late
Iowa papers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Z. A butcher has gone to Illinois,
to 90 into the hardware business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Co,k IN the Mexico Base Bali club
ceiling at 00o0O00000.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

The Fulton fair commences next
Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

carter & Hisey have a corner on
cheap -four.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16
a week to play the deciding game for
the championship of the season.

a week to play the deciding game 0
the championship of the season.
C. G. Canter who has been quite
i'll and confined to bed for several
days is again up and on the streets.
Business has been exceedingly dull
here for the past few weeks, but is
beginning to look up a little now.
The farmers of our vicinity speak
very encouraging Of the oats, corn,
and hay crops, and if Jack does not
come before he is wanted the orn
crop in this part of Audrain will be
second TO none.
Vaudalia wants a good shoe maker
badly, send us down one. Bob, for
Mexico is crowded with them.
No more news OF Importance. Will
write you again next week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

Briee Edwards and young Holt
have opened a vegetable market next
door to Mitchell's drug store,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

!. I n. Russell has been qualified
.orouer OF mis- county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

a.ohste court met hast Monday and
.8s,rars to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

4, Lockridge of Seed Tick, is very
NIX.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

New curbing is being put down ON
tho south side Of the square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

n -
u. $. The Vandalia Blues are loud
and unanimous i'll praise of their re-
ception and entertainment by the
White Stockings in Mexico last week.
e
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

WHAT Is Ir?-It is r compound
eXtraetedsrom barks, roots aud herbs,
1t is natures remedy, II is perfectly
harmless from any bad effects upon
the system. 1t acts directly upon the
blood. 1t qaiets tllenervous system.
1t gives you good sweet Sleep at night,
1t is a great panacea for our aged
fathers and mothers, for. it gives them
strength, quiets their nerves. and gives
them natures sweet sleep, as has been
proved by many an aged person. H
is the great blood purifier. Ii has re-
lieved and cured thousands. lit is
very pleasant to take. 1t relieves
and cures all diseases originating
from impure blood, Try DR.. Sller-
mans prickly Ash Bitters. Give
thom u fair triad for your complaints.
then you will say TO your friend, asigh-
Dor and acquaintance, 'stsy them
they cured me-"
45-tf j, +. TIEwEILyS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16
FOR SALE.
MONEY TO LOAN.

In sums of$3UG. $500, 81 900, $1,000
and $4,000 secured by good city and
!. arm property on three, five, and ten
Years time.
Apply to .INo. p. CLARK Il Son,
General land and lean agent.
Office oyer Savings Banks Mexico
Mo. 45.tf
There eve was such really good
substantial, satisfactory and rapid
selling Sewing Machii". offered SO low
as the New Family Shuttle, reduced
To only. $50, with Il full set OF
attachmencs for all work, FREE
with every machine. It sur
passes expectations, and fuItiilS
all the requirements of every family
as a helper. twill do every descrip-
ton OF work-tine or coursc-tllat
any machine At any price ever did or
can do; equally as rapid, correct,
smooth, neat and strong. Has all tlle
late improvements, Is easy TO learn
and manage, is ScrFiccahle, don't
YEA out, always ready and nevcro out
of order. Agents make money rap
idly, supplying the glcat demand for
this the cheapest machine in tho
world. Territory free. Address y.
Cately Il Co., corner broadway and
Eighth ST., New 1ork. 4U-tt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

u,,d;n College campus is having a
IN fence.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

u -a" . "a d.
j. B. Clark, agent for the Singer
Sewing Machine is at tie old stand
two doors east of Harper & Co. l7-4t
COOP AccoMAopArIoSs-1f you
want a good, square meal go to the
Martin louise. Prompt walters and
good rooms. 13-u
So machine for sale cheap at tins
office. 52d.
Go TO Sclnhmacher's Restaurant
for Il good square meal. Don't forget
the place, west side Of the square.
13-3m.
Ladies, why throw away yonr old
scissors and buy new ones, when YOU
Il get our old one put i'll re- good
order a when new, by bringing them
10 Dunn Il htcIlhenny's. 39tf
FOR SALE.
Tw~enty-eight head Of fine, high
Grade yrariing steers, three miles
south Of Laddonia. u. d. BLIvIN.
1J-2t
Read n. Lackland's advertisements
in this issue of, His Annual Clearing
Sale at Cost. This is no humbug,
but he is really selling Boots and Shoes
at Cost. You a go andsec for Your
selves. 12-tft
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16
MEXICO Weekly Ledger
NEWS.

80 Rarsdlle lectures tomorrow
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

David Ruggles is at the Rngo
house.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

sfges LCOACGl M6tiaN
Thousands of people died eyery
year in the miasmatic valleys sur
ronding Lookout Mountain. mill
abotit 1880, when from the com,i,on
mountain herbs, DIR. A. Q. Simmons
scientifically prepared a medicines thai
proved a spceifce in the cure of Liver
diseases. BY its use the country in
that vicinity has become among tlu>
healthiest on the continent. Ty,e
reputation of DIR. A. @. Simmons
Vegetable Liver Medicine is now
worldwide. 1t is made by NJ. A.
Thedford & Co., Of Chattanooga
Tenn, and every genuine package
and bottle is enclosed in a yellow
wrapper bearing the likeness Of DIR.
Simmons.
1t is for sale by ], +. Llewellyn.
DR.. w. G. Riley q Co, S. s. Craig
who also have trial packages OF the
medicine that will be given to all
applicants free OF charge. d-4t.
The ladies all go to Joe's Little RED
Cigar Store to get the fancy Ciuar.
lighter to make unique and beautiful
picture frames. I6-tf
SrRUcK.-Ifyou want good boara-
ing cheap, go to Stansburyss, West
side of Squale. Day hoard, $500 per
week. Single meals served at all hours
in city style twenty-five cents. Good
accommodation and prompt walters.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-16

JOYCE AND asuGG" MEET on THE
STREETS OF MEXIco--goYeE WILL BE
4 PoET-HE IS TENDER ~ HEARTED
-EREroRTER BRINGS TEARsFROaHIs
~HEART--NoT A THIEF, BIT A DIsTIN-
ersuED RxiPRIsoSEHtAGAIN HE
CANTS. ,fr
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-20
Prince MiIan's Movements.

Especial to the DemocratJ
LONDON, June ia Bucharest correspond
ent says the Roumanian army will not cross
the Danube.
Prince Milan will leave Wednesday for Bel
grade.
Rains have again delayed operations on the
Danube.
A Berlin correspondent teiegraphs that the
German press comment upon a letter in Wen
ma, of semi-oflicial political correspondence,
insinuating that Capt Wellesley, British at
tache and suite, supply Turks with military
intelligence from Russian camps. There
seems to be no doubt that the Russians, fam
cying themselves betrayed, are remodeling
their order of movement on the Danube,
while Turkish officers insist upon making
their defense of the Balkans the decisive
stage of the war.
The Turkish commanders hope to be able to
assume energetic offensive operations in the
event Of the Russians succeeding in crossing
the Danube
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-20
The Turkish Defeat Mt Kars.

New YORK, June ia Herald cable special
says: There is no longer any reason to doubt
that the Turks have suffered severe defeat
at kars. Every effort is being made by the
authorities at Constantinople to conceal the
truth in reference to the Asiatic campaign
Mukhtar Pasha had established portion
of his forces near the river Phasis, between
Kars and Erzeroum, with the object of cover
ing his communication with the latter city.
This force had taken the precaution to erect
earthworks, and considered themselves safe,
On Thursday last the Russians unexpect-
edly appeared in force and began vigorous
attack The Turks repulsed the attacking
columns several times, only giving when
driven from their positions by superior num-
bers. The battle continued until nightfall.
the advantage resting with the Russian
forces.
Several redoubts had been captured and
held. At daybreak the battle was renewed
and continued during the day. The Russians
assert heavy losses were sustained by the
Turks, and bear witness to the obstinacv of
their defense; The loss Of the position is very
serious for Mukhtar Pasha's army, as the
Russian force now directly threatens his
communications with Erzeroum