Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-01-09
THE EASTERN WAR.

Russian victories over the Turks, IN
Europe, are still the order Of the DAY
The last substantial victory i the cap
turo Of Sophia, 4 strongly fortified city,
at the Southern base OF the Balkan
mountains, at the entrance of the ccle.
brated Tlojan pass. The Russian d.
vision which captured the place, had
iiity.thrce men frozen to death while
crossing the Balkans, and hundreds
who had their hands and feet so badly
frozen, that they had to be conveyed
il ambulanccs. By u glance at the
map, the reader will find that Sophia
Is lpcatcd in latitude 43l North, and
in longitude 25l East, about 800 miles
northwest from Coisiantinople, the
Turkish Capital. What the Turks
are at no one seems 70 know. even the
shrewd corVspppdepts within their
linea tail TO reveal anything TO the
outside world, That portion of the
Russian army south Of the Balkans is
now on the highway TO the Bosphoru-.
and If not checked may spend March
ON the shores of the sea OF Marmora,
1t is evident thar the Russians are try
ing 10 Initiate the prusians in thor
wars with Austria and Francc, by
moving rapidly and IN large fbre, and
thereby ovrrwhelm the Turkish army
as they encounter IT, Russia Is united
at hume, while the Turks are divided
into not less than four rival factions ut
their harem. W. oull from the latest
trirgrums inc following.
LONDON, January GA correspond
enl in Rome telegraphs that the Off.
cial journal, II diriffo. has an important
article on the Eastern question, in
which grave doubts are expressed
whether England can restore Turkeys
dropping fortunes
Italy has no cause for fear in any
event, the Drito continues. She is
neither seeking new adventures nor
offending the susceptibility of friendly
powers. Meanwhile she will watch
events calmly, but she desires il to be
understood that she is ready to defend
her rights Mt any moment
Troops are cconstantly passing through
Galatz and also acrOss tho Danube AT
Ibrail. This would indicate serious
operations against the quanrilatcral
Tho Dobrudscha is reasonably healthy
at this season,
The Vienna Political Correspondence,
says that tho leo in the Danube at Ga
lats will probably be strong enough IL
two days to permit the crossing o
troops. The Russians also intend t.
occupy Sulina.
Mahmoud pamad Pasha, who ha,
hitherto exercised paramount inhucnc,
at the palace in Constanlihople, hui
been relieved Of the functions oil CRANE
master Of artillery.
| ALsxASDRIA, Egypt, January 6 =
Five thousand men have sailed from
Egypt for Turkey. A further rein
ioroemont is preparing.
| Ex President Grant arrived Mt tha
port Ut noon, yesterday, on board th,
| United States steamer Vandalia. liz
was saIu,cd by the Turkish vessels il
tho port, tho bands playing American
national airs.
| The Turkish Governor and tho ad
miral IN command Of the fleet paid |
visit TO General Grant, and the latte
returped the visit. He was accompan
led by Commander Robson, Chief En-
ginecr rully and Lieutenant Handy
During the visit tho Khedivcs barg,
and the other vessels manned the yards
displayed American flags and salutc'
with great enthusiasm.
| The Kbcdive has offered the use o
his palace IN Cairo 10 Gvneral Gran
during his stay there, and steamer 4
navigate the Nilo will bo placed ut hi
service. The Ge,eral will leave 70
Cairo on Monday. He will attend th
Mission church to-day.