The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-11-21


dated Bogot, November I'd, says: General KanIef
the capture Of Dae TeteEeD. northeast of
Orchanie, where there were seven large and thirty
small fortified positions The Turks left upwards of
hundred dead on the field. Our loss insgnih-
cant.
The Turkish Account
dispatch from Sofia. dated Thursday, says:
Fighting continues the 0rehanie and Pevna road.
Chefket PAshA occupies position commanding the
junction of the orehanie and Lovatz roads. The
Russian advance has been repealed with heavy loss.
Renforcements advancing rapidly. and a.
tempt to take Telisehe will be made Immediately.
constantinople. November 5th.-It is reported
from orehanie on the authority of Russian prisoners
that General GoUrka wounded during the recent
fighting snd has since died.
London, November 5th.-A Vienna dispatch says ::
The recent successes have renewed the war agitation
in Belgrade
Russian official bulletins report continued progress
the Plevna, 0rchanie and LoratI roads, Teileven
aud Turksoer occupied by infantry and cavalry
detachment has penetrated to the GsbdantIA Pass,
in pursuit Of the retreating Turks.
LOndnn. November CHA special from Sofa
says Ohefket PashA, the bead Of strong force, IA
advancing TO the relief Of PievnA. 0smAn PaEha's
army is amply prorisioned and supplied, and in fine
condition. Notwithstanding Russian progress west
WIZ the Turks are confident PeEna will hold out
LbAdon, November 6th.-By the occupation of the
heights near Dubnik the Russians command the
Turkish fete de pont the Vid. which is the only
means Of egress from PlevnR- On the south and
west the investment of Plevna is complete The
Russians clearing only the Sofa road, but all
the approaches from the Balkans. Turkish relieV-
ing army would have to fight its SAy up to PievnA
step by step.
Erzeroun, November 5th.-A severe attack was
made to-day the Turkish positions There was
fighting along the whole line. After hours en-
gagement. the Turkish centre was driven back. and
the Turks compelled TO fall back. MouktAr
Pasha was slightly wounded.
The Russian forces from ArdAhHn have entered
into the Western EuphrAtes valley. endanEerng th,
Turkish line Of communication between Batoum anc
ErLerOuu and TrebIoude.
London, November CHA special dated Ere
roum. Tuesday noon, contains the following Nook
tar PAshA desires to stand = siege, but the inhabi
tauts object, fearing bOmbHrdment. Mondays hgh
resulted IN general rOut.
London. November 7-MOrning.-A special date
Mt COnaiantinOple Tuesday announces that afte
some resistance 70 the Russian advance Mouktn
Phsha finding his position in Deve Begun teriOusl!
compromised, abandoned II and lie falling back Of
FrIingAn and TrebiIond. The Russians have occu
pied Erzeroum.
Sundry War Items
COnstautinople. November 6th.-Masy prominen
digntares have been arrested by order Of the Gran
ViIIer. II is said that 3 conspiracy on the part @
the party Of ex-Sultan MurAd has been discovered
Vienns despatch states that the Sultan has grant
ed MidhAt PAsha permission to 20 to Mitylene.
Report says that Mehemef Ali has arrived at sof
70 Organize and command an army for the defense c
the Western Balkan passes.
Minister LAysrd telegraphs that the GeshOfs wi
be sent to CenstAntinOple.