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THE ASSAULT ON PLEVNA,

THE ASSAULT ON EVN
A London special of Sept. 18th says
the bombardment of Plevna has con
tinued since Sunday, with the same
vlgor as on previous days. 1t was in
tended to storm the Turkish works of
the right and centre on Sunday, but
this was not carried out, owing to the
futile efforts of the Russians to silence
II TURKISH X
Ground was gained on each day, how
ever, and occupied by batteries and
troops. On Sunday the advanced re-
doubts of the Turkish left were silenced
and carried. On Monday a desperate
attack was made on the Turkish out
works in front by the Fifth division I'M
der cover of II
TREMENDOUS CANNONADE.
The Turks were driven out, but return
ed III overwhelming force and retook
the position. The loss on both sides
was very heavy. On Monday night the
c%annonade was kept up all along the
line of investment with the effect o.
silencing the Turkish fire in
EVERY IMPORTANT POSITION.
The Turks were not driven out of the
works, but were forced to remain under
cover during the furious artillery fire.
During the slackening Turkish fire on
Monday night, the Russians threw up
works closer to the town, and brought
lighter artillery near enough to do ex-
cellent service. On Monday and Tues
day,
TIE RUSSIAN SHELLS
reached every point Of the Turkish posi-
ton from the right to the left flank.
The correspondent further says that
there is q rumor in Bucharest that the
Russians stormed on yesterday and cap
tured the main central redoubt, after
being repulsed three times and at a cost
of six thousand men. If this be true
the key to the Turkish position is in
possession of the Russians, and this as
Surcs
THE FALL OF OSMAN PASTA
unless the Russian attack is diverted by
the advance of Mehemet Ali. 1t is
rumored here that Mehemet Ali is close
to Biela, and that the Turkish advance
on yesterday encountered the Russian
outposts, driving them in. 1t is thought
a great battle is in progress there to-day
or heavy skirmishing with a certainty
Of
A DECISIVE BATTLE
tomorrow. 1t is also affirmed that
Suleiman Pasha struck on yesterday
the left flank of the Russians neal Lo-
vatz. If Suleiman is there the capture
Of Plevna is not decisive, because Os-
man will fall back to the southwest and
unite with Sulein an Considering
the immense superiority Of the Rus
sian guns, men, and the presence of
the ear, the attempt to make Plevna
TIE TURKISH SEDAN
thus far is an ignominious failure. The
obstinate defense of Osman and the de
lay in capturing the position are having
n bad effect On the Russians and will
stimulate the Turks to increased AFRO
gance. 1t is thought hat they will be
less inclined to submit to reasonable
PROPOSALS FoR PEACE.
They say if the Russians cannot take
Plevna in less than a week when the
Turkish forces are divided and lack CO.
operation they will never conquer
Turkey when its arms are operated by
capable generalship.
EVERY DAYS DELAY
in the capture of Plevna makes it more
a Turkish success. The hopes of the
peace party are depressed and the
~Turcophiles are jubilant over the sit
uation.
THE STRUGGLE FOR gIEvNA.
An official Russian Telegram of the
18th inst, published in Bucharest states
that the Roumanian Brigade of General
Alexander Anghelescs carried the
Turkish entertainments after desperate
fighting. The Roumanian troops are
said to have greatly distinguished them
selves, and displayed the GOODNESS of
veteran soldiers. Probably this dis
patch referred to one line Of the Turk
ISL intrenchments, and not to the whole,
since no other confirmatory news has
been received. Desiring at all risks to
Gust Osman Pasha from the fortified hill
camp which threatened alike the bridge
at Sistoya and Nikopolis, the Grand
Duke Nicholas seems to have
MUSTERED EVERY MAN AND Gun
at his disposal in order to oyerwhelm
the western wing Of the Ottorean army.
The ROumanian divisions were brought
up into line On the right. \ large por-
ton of I~neretinsky's command was
called from Loftcha, the Czarowitch was
left to his fate, and the comparatively
weak forces remained to hold the Bal
kan Pass and defend Tirnoya.
ESTIMATE OF NUMBERS.
One correspondent estimates the Rus