The New York herald., 1877-09-01

next no one knows. 1t is impossible to tell
what forces the Russians had engaged nor
can their losses be yet estimated. Prob
ably they were not heavy except around
Karassan, by which name this engagement
will be designated by the Turks"
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
The Manchester Guardian received tele-
gram yesterday afternoon stating that the
expected battle along the line of the Lom,
from Aghaslar to Torlack. began on Thurs
day and continued all day. Mehemet Ali
Pacha commanded the Turks in person, and
attacked the Russians at three points. So
far the Turks are successful
NINE HOURS FIGaTINo.
A Shumla despatch says the fighting
lasted nine hours. The positions carried
by the Turks on the right bank of the Lom
are Telibeler, Spahilar and Karahassanler.
osMAN READY TO co-ofEBATE.
Osman Pacha telegraphs from Plevna
under date August 30:-'A Turkish recon-
noitering detachment defeated body of
Russian cavalry near Ilichad. One hundred
Russians were killed.
FonEsHADowING THE BATTLE
A telegram from Shumla, dated Thurs
day, announces that the column of Selim
Pacha has advanced from Eski Djuma and
ing back the Russians, who, after short
resistance, retreated from the river. Nedjib
Pacha has advanced from Rasgrad toward
Torlak, repulsing the Russians and captur-
ing two guns A great battle is believed to
be imminent. The Turks are assuming the
offensive along the whole line.
AT THE sHIpKA PASS.
A Vienna correspondent says the fight for the
Shipka Pass is gradually becoming developed into
operations on q large scale. 1t seems that since
the lul in the fighting on Monday the Turks have
been preparing a turning movement for besides the
IN the direction Of Gabrova the Turkish forces
have been sent within the last few days on some
other lines of passage across the Balkans to the
east and west of shipka.
BN ROUTE FOR KARAHAssANTER.
One column was seen in the direction OF the
Kalifer River to the northeast OF Drenova, having
probably made its way across by the Triavna Pass.
Another is said to have appeared in the valleys OF
the vidina and Bousnik to the southwest OF Selvi,
having probably made their way across by the
Trojan or Rosalita Pass
WHAT THEY NAY BE BUT ARE NOT.
They may be only irreguiars or nying detach-
ments but it is also possible that they different
links of combined operation, which may gradually
develop ITSELF
THE GUARDS COMMANDERS
Berlin special states that the Czarewitch has
been appointed 70 the chief command Of the corps
Of the Guards. the Grand Duke Vladimir COM
Gourkha takes command OF all the cavalry OF the
Guards Four newly formed reserve divisions will
undertake the defence Of the coasts Of the Black
Sea, and replace the Seventh and Tenth army
corps, which are to be despatched to the Danube.
THE CAMPAIGN IN ASIA
Russian official despatch, dated Thursday.
says 1.-THE Russian troops continue to advance
toward Sookgoum Kaleh General Alchasors col
umn crossed the River Kelasswie on the sth inst
His advanced guard occupied Agdeschagowa The
advanced column of General Bbitschs force from
the River Marucha arrived the oath inst. at the
village of Zibeldinskoi The Turks, having received
rein1orcements, are fortifying Lukum Kach and
the neighboring heights
TWICE ATTACKED.
"a detachment OF the Erivan column, under
Colonel Ismailoh, at lgdyr, was attacked on the
oath inst by superior Turkish force, which was,
however, repulsed ON the 2sth three Turkish
columns made fresh attack upon our troops,
front and flank. Notwithstanding their immense
numerical superiority the Turks were repulsed
after five hours engagement, with the loss OF 400
men. The Russian losses were Insignificant"
GRANGE or FRONT
A telegram from Erzeroum says the Russians
have changed their position, and are now between
the Turkish army and Alexandropo. They have
evacuated their camp at BaldIrvan and are with.
drawing from that neghborhood.
IN THE DOBRUDSCHA.
A Bucharest despatch says that the reinforce
ments sent to General Zimmerman, in the Dob
rudscha, have brought up his force 10 an effective
strength about $4,000 men.
THE SERvIAS RIDDLE.
The Servians are still hestatlng. Russia has re-
fused to conclude formal treaty with either Ser
via or Roumauia as by so doing she would acknowl-
edge them Independent Powers, which she has
been careful not to do in advance Of the rest OF
EUROPE The Prince OF Roumania has been content