The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-07

Colonel Wellesley several times saw
wounded Turks brought in by the Russian
soldiers, and is witness to the falsehood
of the alleged atrocities.
THE GEAR IERITATED.
'The Emperor Alexander was greatly an
noyed when he heard these barbarities
charged to his troops, and perhaps more
especially that the Turkish reports
should be received with such un-
questioning credence by friendly
government. He is believed to have
expressed himself to this effect to
Colonel Wellesley, whereupon the latter
suggested the propriety of his proceeding to
England on leave of absence from headquar-
ters and there give an account Of what he
knew of the alleged atrocities to his govern
ment.
SETTING THE ENGLISH PEOPLE RIGHT.
The Gear was pleased with Colonel Welles-
ley's readiness to act thus, and said he
hoped the Colonel would see all erroneous
ideas on the point removed from the minds
of his countrymen and the British govern
ment put in possession OF the actual facts.
AUsTRIAs MILITARY ArTAcHE ALSO LEAVES.
'This is the only mission Colonel Welles-
ley bears" The Austrian military attache
has also left Bjela. having been called to
Vienna by his government.
THE TURKISH INHABITANTS RETURNING.
"The Russian troops have been busy for
the past two days transporting Turks back
to their homes who had fled on the APP
proach of the Muscovite forces. Two vii
lagos near Bjela are now repopulated with
their Mohammedan inhabitants, who tell
the old story of having heard that the Rus
slams would massacre them, and that there
fore they fed. They are now working in
the fields harvesting their crops"
RUSSIAN FORWARD MOVEMENT IN ARMENIA.
The HERALD correspondent in Vienna
telegraphs that the Russians in Armenia
have again commenced general forward
movement. The advance commenced on
August 3. Their field army consists of six
infantry and three cavalry divisions. Strong
garrisons have been left in the towns in
their rear so AS to insure their communion
tons with the Russian frontier.
THE TURKS RETIRING.
On Saturday the Russians occupied Ami,
on the left bank Of the Arpatchaj River,
and several small townships. The Turkish
right wing retired before them and took up
position nearer Kars. Mukhtar Pacha is
quartered at Ardost and the Grand Duke
Michael at KurukadArja.
PROGRESS OF THE RUssIAN5.
An EIzeroum telegram dated August an
nounces that Russian endorsements numbering
1900 men have crossed the frontier and occupied
q strong position to the north Of AM, thus
threatening the right flank and centre
OF the Ottoman army. The Russian centre
is divided into three columns at AMI,
Golvcran and Kurukdara respectively II NUMBERS
in all IS battalons Of infantry. 10 batteries and
$500 cavalry. lsmail Pacha is about one hours
march west OF Bajazid. General Tcrgukasscff
the frontier at Karadoulak with Is battalions Of
infantry, Z batteries and 7 regiments OF cavalry
RUSSIAN LOSS AT PLEySA
An oflclal despatch published In ~ Peter<surr
admits the loss OF upward OF i've thou~sad men
at Pevna including one colonel killed aad major
general and two colonies wounded. xhc despatch
also admits that General Gourkha has been obliged
to retreat to tho Balkan passes before the advance
of Suleiman Pacha, who had driver the Bulgarian
militia out OF Eski saghra.
TURKISH OFFICERS COURT xARTIAiLEp.
Namyk Pacha will preside at the court martial ON
AbdulKerim and Rcdif pachas Brigad,er Generals
Savlet and Ahmed, Colonel HaIndi, Marshals Echrcf
and Mahmoud and the former comnandants of
Scutari and Arabian. Reouf Pacha replaces Aclmet
Eyoub In command ut Rasgrad.
GUARDING AGAINST RUSSIAN SURPRISE
II is officially announced In Constantinopr that
it has been decided to form camp of 10000 men
near the capital In consequence OF the recent APP
pearance OF the Russian steamer Constantine of
KiIia, near the mouth Of tho Bosphorus, corps Of
observation has been sent thither.
THE PORTE ANXIOUS FOR PEACE
report comes from Constantnople that Count
Itchy, the Austrian Ambassador had n confidential
audience on Saturday with Kadria Bey, President
of the Council Ct State. The latter Is said to have
intmated that the Porte, in spite OF the late sue
cesses was firmly convinced that the war was
really a misfortune for the whole world. II Russia
only demanded autonomy for Bulgaria under Chris
tan Governors the Porte would agree to make
peace.
WILL RUSSIA CONSENT
The Times Vienna correspondent, although quite
agreeing that Turkey In her present circumstances
may talk of peace, utterly disbehevcs that Russia
Will consent until she has gained some signal sue
cess.