The New York herald., 1877-12-17

which he made were detailed W the HERALD OF the
llth INST at such length as to render unnecessary
any lengthy treatment nov. Around that nucleus OF
an army brought from the Danubian fortress gath
cred the chief strength Of the Bulgarian armies and
there centred the hopes OF the Turkish cause. Attack
alter attack was repulsed with equal effectiveness
The gallant Skobeler tried In vain dslodgc the 10
in his front. Gourko devastated the country In his
rear and completed the chain OF investing posts.
But-drawn about him the awful circle OF blazing can
nons' mouths-Osman Pacha stood defiant even ag-
grcssive. No rc-eniorcoments could reach him. and
there seems to have been very tlo earnest desire
shown by the Turkish government to send them. He
conquered by the apathy OF his countrymcn and
by the constant watchiuness Of his enemies.
FIGHT
On Monday morning last, one week ago to-day he
mado desperate assault upon the Investing line IN
the direction OF wddin He was partially successful
at FIRST but eventually crushed and compelled TO
surrender Ave hours hght at the bayonct's
point! In this. his last fight. Osman Pacha was
wounded IN the foot. ard from the ELECTS OF this
wound ho has probably died. lie comparatively
young man-about forty-scven.
MS APPEARANCE. 'M
0sman Pacha was neither tall short OF stature,
with broad shoulders, straight muscular logs aud
altogether OF athletic build His head was superb
HIS features regular ana be thokened earnesness
and que; decision His uniform consisted usually of
jacket, with broad iacngs of dark c.otn long
wa.stcoat OF the Louis XV. style and tight
lifting trousers, over which knee boots
drawn. In dress, therefore. he presented a striking
contrast tho other Turkish generals as there was
nothing loose about his costume. In camp he never
wore sword, but invariably had pair OF ieldg glasses
sluns over his shoulder. He also always carried
pencil, which projected, not IRON behind hts ear but
from underneath his fez Osman Pasha was a Turk
among Turks had especial love tor the Europeans
In Turkey and could not endure the sight OF cor
respondent unless the latter willing 60 under
Gre and sketch.
LIKE sToNEwALL JACKSON.
Osmau Pacha not ianatic but he was very
pious. II havo never him perform his orisons
in the orthodox Mahommcdan fashion, but know
that he prays," says correspondent. He spoke
little, never entering INTO convcrsaton with any one.
His officers watched Lis NOV smcnts, received brief
order and executed 1t, answered a short qucs-
tion and retired again into the background.
A taciturn mar, ho had an immense
power OF work; was always occupied, and
slept little. Energetic, with will, SELF reliant,
never asking for advice, he was nevertheless ex.
tromely modest, undertaking both himself and his
achievements He never wrote dispatches; his re-
ports TO constantinoplc consisting OF few words, in
which the result OF his operations were laconcay
related. Tho details, according TO his idca belonged
to the past and he busted himself only with present
circumstances.
THE TiTLS OF sGHAZ.b
Tho title OF Ghazi which was conferred on Osman
Pacha, is one OF great distinction, ana is rarely
ferrod subject in Turkey. Indeed, it Is nearly
three hundred years since any individual Sc
lcctcd for such an honor II was, one
or two occasions. conferred during the great
in tho sixteenth century. Tho last time II
was conferred in modern days upon tho fortress OF
shuma, which is always designated In Official docu-
ments Ghazi Sbumla This fortress has been be-
sieacd twenty-seyen times and never been taken.
1t may be again bcseged during the present war; but
is not likely TO fall in one campagn indeed, Rasgrad
(now fortified posit,0n) and Rustchuk must both be
taken before shumla can be effectively beseged
LAST PUBLIC APPEARAxcE.
A correspondent at Plevna telegraphs the fol.
lowing concerning Osman Pacha's reception by tho
Russians s:-ssThe Grand Duke Nicholas rode up to
Os,nan'c carriage, and for some seconds the two
chiefs gazod into each others faces without tho Ut
terance of u word Then tho Grani Duke stretched
out his hand shook tho hand OF Osman Pacha heartily
and sad:-
sssI compliment you on your defence OF Pievnu.
It is o: TIC splendid military feas In his
tory. Osman smiled sadly. painfully his feet
in spite o. his wound, and snid something which
l could not hear lie then reseated himself The Rus
officers all criod Bravo Bravo repeatedly, and
all sauled respectfully There not among them
who did not gaze the horo OF Plcvna with tho great
est admiration and sympathy. Prince Charles Of
Roumania, who had arrived, rodo up and repeated
unwttingy almost every word Of the Grand Duke
and likewise shook hands with Osman, who again
and bowed, this time In grim silence. Osman
Pachn loose blue cloak, with ap-
parant mark on 1t to designate his rank, and q
red fez He Is large, strongly built man. Tho
lower part OF his faco Is covered with a short black
beard, wilhou. streak OF gray, and he has largo
Roman aud black eyes.
A THAT DOES NOT pisAPPoiST.
"It is grand lace, exclaimed Colonel Glllard tho
French military nttache; was almost afraid Of
ing HIM lest my expectation should DO disappointed; |;
but lie more than fulnls my IDEAL
"t is the face OF great military cheftain,' said
young Skobelen. i am glad to have sccn him. Os.
man Ghazi he IS, and Osman the victorious he will
remain, IN spite OF his surrcndcr'" :"