New-York tribune., 1877-06-25

dav 6 900 Russians crossed the Danube, in boats.
from Galatz to the Dobrudja On landing they
penetrated directly into the interior behind the
hills and gained possession of the nights command
inc Matchin, after an obstinate fight with Bashi-
Bazouks, the engagement lasting from daybreak
until noon Next day the Russians entered Matchin,
the Turks having abandoned it. The Russians have
also constructed bridge at Braila, whence their
troops are likewise crossing into the Dobrudia The
Russian troops are intrenched The Turks are de-
stroying the line Of railway between Tchemavoda
and Matchin. There are indications that the Turks
will not defend the Dobrudja
THE GENERAL SITUATION.
All authorities continue to assert that the crossing
opposite Braila is intended merely as diversion.
because the pestlential climate aud flooded condi-
ton of the Dobrudja forbid operations an exten-
sive scale. All danger from the Turkish ilotllla or
army on the Galatz and REM line having, in the
opinion of the Russian commanders, passed away,
majority of the troops have been withdrawn thence
to GuTgevO to replace the forces who proceeded to
the Wede and Aluta No less than seven OF eight
trains day have been leaving bucharest with
troops artillery, and pontoOns 30 replace at Glur-
gevo the troops who marched down to lslasch and
Turnu- Magureh The number of troops now be-
tween and at Simnitza and GuTgevo is no less than
10000, while at Turnu-Magurelh and Islasch up to
reenforcements at Slatina now being sent west
ward to Krajova, and the troops whose place
they take there. TO the number of 10000,
are moving toward Kalafat and Gladova.
Between Giurgev0 aud KalaTasch there are $4,000.
There are thus between Kalarasch and the Hungarian
frontier 232, 900 men for the first line of attack
In the second line of Siobosia, Bucharest Slatina,
and Kraiova there are $4,000, and further north
again a reserve of 10000 is stationed, half at
Ploiesti and half at Pitesch. The foregoing are
combatants, of whom there are thus 100000 ex-
elusive of troops at Gaatz, Braa Rem, and reserve
camps and barracks at Tartar Bunar and Bolgrad.
The total number Of Russians of comhatant and
non-combatant services who now III Roumania
is estimated at All, 800. Their heavy guns sup
piled with 700 rounds each, and they have on the
Vode aud Auta sufficient pontoons for the cOnstFuc-
ton of six bridges across the Danube.
Ii is believed the main passage must be attempted
in few days, as though the Danube is still rather
high the Spring floods caused by heavy rains have
IN great measure subsidized, but before long the
Summer foods caused by the melting of snow on
the Lower Carpathans, will commence. The in
terval must therefore be utilized, if the attempt Is
to be made under favorable conditions. The posi-
ton of the Russians at Turnu-Magurelli and
Simntza gives them command of four favorable
passages-namey, at Tmnu-M MaGurelli, Shnnitza,
Rustchuk, and Oreava. Within II hours the
Russians could by drawing troops from Simuitza
and Slobosia muster 1872 900 men at and around
Giurgeyo, or by moving troops at Smnitza westward
to Turnu-Aiagurelli they could in ton hours mass
10000 men there and at lslaseh. 1t would also be
possible, by moving the troops at Turnu-Magurelh
and Islasch to threaten Oreava with 40 600 men
and Nikopols with 10000; thus within twelve
hours these four points be threatened by force
of 10000 men supported on the left by the Giurgeyo
Corps OH the right by the Krajova Corps and IN tho
rear by second line at Alexandria and Rusche de
Wede or Slatina. Crossing therefore uow need only
be a matter of a few hours and good espionage.
OF course which of the four points chosen de-
pends in great measure on tne movement of the
Turks Ii is an important point in favor of the Rus
SLAMS that owing TO the greater straghtness Of the
road Oh the northern side the river they march
faster than the Turks. The troops at Krajova and
westward thereof numbering 10000, combined
with the ROumanans. can also threaten three points
namely, WiddD. Palanka, and LON Palanka, and
can act the right wing Of an Oreava attack or If
the disposition of the Turks should render
such movement necessary, as the left
wing of Timok Valley attack, with
Roumanan and Servian troops forming the
center and right OF course the latter eventu-
ality is improbable at present. There have been
floating rumors during the week OF the possibility
of the Turks attempting the offensive by a feint at
Kalafat and real attack below Ren to be sup
ported 10y i1e feet. OF course this would consider
ably alter the Russians plans, but it is considered
improbable, although the Russians have strength
ened the forces at Bolgrad and erecting ;edoubts
st SatanOva, Jbrani, and on the road from Barda
10 Ianail. Various special dispatches point 10 the
speedy removal OF the Russian headquarters to Alex
andrla in Roumania, probably on Monday.
The CzaT has decorated the two officers who first
reached the Turkish bank Of the Danube.
THE RUSSIAN ACCOUNT OF TTE INVASION.
ST. PErURsBURG, June "a, 1877.
An official account Of the engagement fought by
the troops who crossed from Galaz and occupied the
Budjak nights saws the Russian force consisted of
ten companies Of infantry, who crossed in boats and
received by heavy IRE. They however
valianty attacked the nights and drove back the
enemy The Turkish force consisted Of 5000 in
fantry. 300 cavalry. and two guns The Russians,
having no cavalry or artillery, were obliged to resist
the Turkish cavalry with bayonets. The Turks
withdrew on the arrival of Russian reeuforcements
and artillery. The Russian losses were IS killed
aud 80 wounded Gen. Zimneunann telegraphs
that the clergy and Christian Inhabitants Of Matchin
received the Russians with great ceremony. One
regiment is already in the town and viii be re-
enforced by brigade under Gen. lOkof.
VIENNA, June q, 1877.
The Political Correipondeaces Gaatz special tce-
gram says E" the Ninth Russian Army Corps, which
forms the right wing, is marching along the left
bank Of the Aluta. toward the Danube
CONsrANTISOFLE, June "a, 1877
II is stated in official circles that the Turkish
ComnandeT-in-Chefh has been aware for some tlme
Of the intention of the Russians 10 into the
Dobradja but that il entered into his plan Of OPP
efatIons 10 permit them TO do so. An official state
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