Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-22
The Eastern War.

The Vienna correspondent of the London
Times telegraphs as follows: although all ap-
prehensions Of seraglio conspiraoies and coups
d'etat at Constantinoplc seem to have disap
peared, the least thing is sufficient to revive
them. Thus, the unexpected appearance OF
Sueiman Pasha at Constantinople with 10000
men has given rise to the fear that something
of the kind is impending. In these circumstan-
oes it is not surprising that The Sultan and his
Government should seek support in Parliament
and make it share 10 the responsibility tor the
course to be followed. This movement OF Su'
LEHMAN Pasha and other reports OF the with,
drawal of the Turkish field forces from about
Rasgrad seem to indicate that in the quadrl-
lateral necessary the earrisons have been Lett to
make the best defence they can. 1t appears
moreover. that their energies Will soon DC taxed
for it is officially announced that Gen. Todleben
has been appointed Commaoderin Chief Of the
Rustchuk army. This looks very much as II
the seize of Rustchuk is imminent. Likewise
Gen. Zimmerman will probably seize the OPP
portunity of advancing against Sl'istria. There
is nothing as yot to indicate tho destination OF
the bulk of the army Of the Cz,rewltch-
whether it is to advance 90 Shumla or 10 join
the force at Tiruova and thence advance across
the Balkans. 1t will take somc time before
operations 90 large scale will be possible Al
though tho movement of troops from Plevna 10
various directions has begun, some days must
pass before their intluenoo at the front is felt
1t is not sufficient merely to send troops; It Is
necessary to organize the whole supply service
for many miles, and this will not be quito so
easy as catering to the same troops when at
Pievna, where stores had been amasscd Suth'
cicut to last for mouths. According to the
latest accounts, too, the successive appearance
of snow, rao. frost and thraw had very much
broken up the roads in tho Balkans. The snow
is several inches deep at Bucharest, aud the
weather must be exceedingly trying to tho
tsoops of both armies not in their winter hus.
Operations in the open field are only possible
with the risk Of great loss from sickness and
privatiors. Gen. Gourkho's men, operating
near Orchanie, have their shelter tents with
them, but no knapsacks. The Bulgarian vii
lagos arc inadequate 70 shelter considerable
bodies of troops; besides, being always built 10
valleys, they arc generally too Tar distant from
the commanding positions 10 the vicinity to be
available for troops in front of 40 ccemy and
constantly liable to be attacked.
The St. Petersburg Golos publishes an article
upon the early meeting OF the British Para-
ment aud the possible measures of the English
Cabinet. The article declares that Russia may
await without anxiety the issue of this political
episode, and may quietly contiouc the work
which she began, 10 the Grm conviction that
British Intrigue will in no way hinder the tri-
umph of Russia.
A special from Coostantinople states that sew.
eral Mahommedan deputies intend to solicit the
Government 10 the Chamber to open ucgotia.
lions for peace. 1t is said the Porte will shortly
order fresh levy OF 300, 600 men.
The Serviabs claim that they have cut the
Turkish communication between Nisch and
Leskovaz ty capturing and destroying the
Shetchna bridge, after a stubborn engage.
ment.
A telegram from Constanlinoplc announces
that Sulciman Pasha started for Adrianople on
Thursday.
A London dispatch to the Edinburgh Scots
man says IN Influential circles considerable
credit is attached to The report that the Gov
ernmcnt contemplales the purchase of the
Porte's suz4rauty over Egypt."
The Manchester Examiner learns from a
trustworthy source that manufacturer of mill
tary stores who b ad large orders on hand for
both Russia and GuIhcy 49, -noaiued noticps
cancellipg both.
Note.-If true this indicates a conviction OF
on early peace.