Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-03
The Eastern War.

From Sistova there is All easy r}ai to the
Yautra Valley and the town al Tirnora, the an-
Gent Capital of Bulgaria, where the Russians
intend establishing a uew Bulgaria. civil al
ninistraion. South Of Tiruova, about six days
march from the Danube, aud accessible both
BIZ Tirnova aud by the route from Sisto7a to
Molosch rMalk olcha, lies the town 81 GatEo
Va, whence commences the Shrka Pass, the
most practicable Of all The Balkan roads.
The Russians have occupied Tirnoya, the an
Gent Capital Of Bulgaria. Prince Tcherk5ski
has been proclaimed Provisional Governor Of
the Province. Elections are DOW going ca
there for the purpose Of forming Chamber or
Provisional Council! The Russiao troops are
pressing beyond Tirnova towards the Balkans,
TIE COMMUNICATIONS Of Rustchuk are also
threatened
A Vienna dispatch states that detachmentS
Of Cossacks have reached Tirno1a. Ibis seems
more probable than the first report. which 10
dicated that Tirnoya had been occupied IN lorce,
as according to official Russian accounts the
a large force advancing into the interior c1utd
be TRANSPORTED vas only complete 90 Sunday
night.
The Manchester Guardian Vienna dispatch
saws TiIu1va was occupied alter u,be hours
battle.
The Russian Government HAVING ordered the
purchase of 30 900 horses, Germany will 10
few days issue a decree prohibiting the export
OF horses from the Empire. Its semi. Officially
stated that this measure, II adopted, Will &c
solely 90 ground Of internal economy. AMI not
for political reasons
4 telegram from Coustantinopla says Radit
Pasha, the Minister OF War, has started for
Shunla.
\ Vienna dispatch states that tine Sarvila
SkuptSchina has held several secret sltinas.
The peace party still has the upper hand.
\ Belgrade correspondent says:-'lt Is r.
ported that the Skuptsehina will declare the in-
dependence OF Servia. Gen. HarVatOrich has LETT
Belgrade for Neg0tin to resume command Of
the corps OF observation. 1t is said he will be
commander.in chief Of the Servian forces iii tie
event Of the renewal Of the war.
that upwards of two hundred women and chil.
dren have been already killed ~ the bom5arl
ment of Rustchuk
4 Simnitza dispatch remarks upon the diia
tory tactics Of the Russians since they crossed
the Danube aud says the position they occupy
is fortunately admirable for defence and the
time allowed them by the Turks has euabieI
them to bring up men sna guns enough 10 de-
fepd it,
For two days the situation was crtica bu;
DOW by occupying the hills in torce the Rus.
saDs have practically gained an Immense bridge
head.
LONDON, July G.-Concernlug the dispatch
Of the feet 10 Beska bay the supporters Of the
government say that the Mediterranean feet is
for the representation aud protection OF British
Interests, and it should be 20 where 50 properly
stationed as 10 the vicinity where its presence Is
most useful. Those who doubt the pacific dec.
larations of the government argue from tins
movement that the intention is 70 keep the Rus
siaus out of Coostaotnople b. force if necessary.
The Daily News correspondent at SImnilza
who is strongly pro Russian, sharply criicz=s
the recent operations. He says the retrea!loG
Turks were not promptly followed, aud though
the crossing vas effected 90 Wednesday it was
only on Saturday that General Skobsletf's
Cossacks went to learn the Whereabouts OF the
Turks. 10 the meantime the bridge was ucon
plete, and the Russian force was lisble 10
an attack in the flank from Rustcbuk, aud
Nikopolis. Access from SimnitZa TO the place
OF commandment was suffered to remain diff
cult track down steep bluff aud no attempt was
made to inprovethe communication. The troops
Ou Tue VI hlSu u7uh alc IlfluG PttGattOusll'
A generals dinner has to be sent from bis
baggage wagon 90 this side. There is DO
accumulation Of provisions or ammunition at
Sistova. The sanitary arrangements Of tie
Russian camps are conspicuous By their
absence. Tie atmosphere Of SimnitEa is pois
oDous aud the water supply abomioable.
The correspondent draws damaging compari-
son with the Germans 10 the foregoing particu
lars aud says hner army than the Russian was
never seen, but its very dueness makes more
conspicuous defective tactics, methods aud ar
rangements.
10 the House of Commons this afternoon Sir
Stafford Northcote, Chancellor of theEzcheQuer,
confirmed the report that the feet had gooe TO
Besik bay.
Three meo named FIoy, BslliDeer aud Pierce
were boating 10 tie Niagara river above the
Falls, Sunday evening, Rhsn the boat got into
the rapids, and Bslllnser aud Pierce jumped
out and attempted to swim to shore, but we're
carried over the Falls. Floy remained 10 the