The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-07-26
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
THE WAR IN THE EAST.

The meager details sent by cable of the at
tack and capture of Nikopois by the Russians
show it to have been the bloodiest battle fought
so far in the war, as well as the most important
victory achieved by the invaders. Under cover
of furious artillery fire column of infantry
storrned the outer works. The Turks
fought courageously, but were beaten
back at the point of the bayonet. The loss
on both sides was tremendous. Whole ranks
of Russians were moved down by the terrible
musketry, but others clambered over their
dead bodies, and franticalIy sought revenge.
Thus the battle continued all day long. The
Russians being reinforced in the afternoon by
several battahons Of Roumanians from Turna,
crossing in boats at midnight, Achmed Pasha
capitulated. Over 5000 Turks, 40 pieces of
artillery and 2 monitors were captured by the
Russians.
The report that the Russians had crossed
the Balkans is officially confirmed. The ad-
yanced guard now south of the mountains is
commanded by Gen. Gourkha, aud consists of
cavalry, infantry and artillery.
Twenty-three members of leading Kurdish
families, inhabiting Russian territory, have
been court-martialed and hanged by order of
Gen. Melikoff.
DISPATCHES from Bucharest of the goth an
nounce that the Russians had completely sur
rounded Rustchuk, that column of sc, 900 was
marching on Widin, and that these two places,
together with Shumla, would be besieged with
infantry.
Abdul Kerim Generalissimo of the Turkish
army. has been dismissed, and Mehemet Ali
appointed to succeed him. Mehemet Ali is
Prussian, whose real name is Schultz. He has
shown himself capable as a division commander
in Montenegro and elsewhere.
A Constantinople dispatch states that large
section of society there believes that Mahmoud.
Redif and Abdul Kerim have sold the country
to Russia, and that the transaction was nego-
tiated by Abraham Pasha.
There was very little news from the Russian
force that had penetrated the Balkan pass
from Drenova to Heinkoi. It was known that
severe fighting had been going on between
Gen. Gourka's cavalry and the Bashi-Bazouks.
The main body of the Russians, it was believed,
Moukhtar Pasha telegraphs from Kars that
the revictualng and reorganization of the Kars
garrison is now complete.
Hassan Pasha, who commanded at Nikopolis,
and who is prisoner, had an interview with
the Gar recently. He said that when he ca
pitulated his ammunition was all gone, and he
had been obliged to kill three or four soldiers
with his own hand for leaving their duty.
The Government of Philippopolis reports
that the Cossacks have burned the villages OF
Fehanly, Baganly, Guezldja, and Tehinakdje
near Kassanlik and Eskissghra.
A Constantinople dispatch says "The Tanks
are now displaying great activity. Troops ant
munitions are being dispatched in all haste
Unhappily the Notifications at Adrianople are
very imperfect. not even armed.
Kt no time since the commencement Of hos
tiities has the European situation appeared sc
threatening as now The movement of En-.
glish troops. ostensibly for the reinforcement OF
Gibraltar and Malta, but in reality with the
purpose of occupying Gallipoi and obtaining
the control of the Dardanelles, is regarded
abroad as certain to be followed by an outright
declaration of war against Russia. Austria
is said to be greatly pleased at the
proposed occupation of Gallipoh, and the prob
ability of an alliance with England is enhanced.
British interests are likely yet to play an i'm
portant part In the Eastern war.