CABLEGRAMS.
[Press Agency.] (Unofficial) Bombay, Aug. 21. A Russian despatch confirms the attack of Melikoff on the 18th. After capturing the first line of entrenchment he fell back on his former position. Many were killed on both sides. The Russians occupied apposition between Lokatz and Selvi. General Gourka.lost 4000/ men retreating to Schipka Paas. The Turks are preparing for a winter campaign. London, Aug. 21 The BussiansShave abandoned Towa Shipka, which is now occupied by the army of Sulieman Pasha. The Porte is concentrating 50,000 militia in Bulgaria as an army reserve. Colonel Baker commands the cavalry. «. . A special telegram to the ' Star,' dated London, August 21, say 3 that Osman Pasha with a foodless army is surrounded by the Russians. His position is critical. The fighting in Asia continues. Both sides claim a victory in the la3t battle. 3000 killed.
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Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume VIII, Issue 436, 23 August 1877, Page 3
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