BOMBAY.

Manawatu Times, Volume II, Issue 92, 5 September 1877, Page 2

BOMBAY.

August 31, - A Turkish force from Eski Djuma crossed the Lorn near Jaslar, where the Russians were, defeated and compelled to fall back from the Lorn. . The Turks from Rasgrad advanced to" Turlak, but were repulsed, the Russians capturing two guns. A great battle & imminent. The Turkjshave assumed the offensive along the whole line from the Danube to the Balkans. September 1, Mehement Ali telegraphs that there were nine hours' "desperate fighting on the 30th at Earrakassauler, on the right bank of the Eom. The place was repeatedly taken and retaken, but eventually remained m the possession of the Turks. . The Russians retreated m disorder, being hotly pursued and were compelled to abandon their, artillery, with a loss of 4000 men an^d immense booty. The Turkish loss , v , „

' J^ ' Sunday. Mehemet Ali's victory is fully confirmed. ■ A great movement 'of Turks is taking place towards Papkoi Kediska. A dispatch from Israod, dated Aug. 31st, states that the Turks made a reconnai sauce m force of the Russian position East of Pleona. - They attacked and routed the enemy, who were 30,000 strong. * After severe fighting three Russian redoubts were carried by assault. ' t Mehemet reports that Colonel Balcer. greatly distinguished himself infighting on th*e 30th, but is reported missing. Two horses were shot dead under him. Lieut. Garl Itadedzky commanding Shipka. Pass is m danger of being surrounded. Water and food are failing. Turkish reinforcements are arriving from Adrianople. " " Russian Imperial Guards are arriving at Bucharest. Prince Charles takes command of the Russoßoumanian' corps with General Sotoff as chief of staff.