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i'fi li.l'l ia? :-W & j£|t(£anton$fobocate H'WEDNESDAY. JULY 4,1877. .^^pable dwpiitch to tli% Inter 0seanf fir**'* graphic discription di tke attack tUpoa Rualchuk, and fo* tli* benefit of ttfose of our readers who do not receive thatpaper, we publish the report entire: W&CIA1/REPORT. 'S I KKW Von* HBHALD BOBKAC. London June 27,1877 The Herald correspondent at Schumla, gives the following details of the bom b^mentef Rustchuk by the Russian batteries at and near Giurgevo, on the Roumanian side of the-Danube: The bombardment ot Rustchuk has citifted intense excitement among the Turk ish troops at Schumla, and they display a remarkable eagerness to meet the Rus sians at the bayonet's poi^it. During Fri day and Saturday the lookouts posted on the ro^pHte iposquesand on the ridges behind' the town, over which passes the malli 'rbid to Schumla, discovered and re ported an unusual activity on the part of tl&fti&ians at Giurgeyo and its vicinity. Trains of small wagons were observed to paM fwmiraay between the battens on the rivw*t^i"and the town, and there were groupings of men in the works that sug gested preparations of an extraordinary character. IJears were entertained in Rgi|»ik that the ominous signs meant a sud^^i crossing of the river under cover o^jitovy fire from the Russian batter ies. In view of this the Turkish com mander ordered large bodies of troops that had been previously encamped be hind the southern defenses of the town to move out'toward Maritin and along the Sistoyo road, in order to cover the railroad line and to guard against a flank attack on the westward. Supplies of artillery am munition from the not over-large maga zines behind Rustchuk were sent to the batteries along the river front and to the field works recently erected to covcr the railroad as far as possible. Every pre caution was taken to guard against a sur prise. During Saturday evening and night a profound silence reigned over the scene. TbegreaV muddy Danube rolled sullenly on between the belligerents, and scarcely reflected alight on either' shore. Groups of citizens and soldiers gathered in the stmts, and in scarcely audible tones dis cussed the probable battle of the morrow. of the more timid inhabitants fled during the day to the high ground behind the city,but,as night approached they be gan to straggle back to their deserted homes, hoping that the hour of danger would pass in the darkness of the night. The sun had scarcely risen Sunday morn ing ere the anxious watchers discerned through the river mists horsemen riding furiously back and forth from Giurgevo, as these horsemen were evidentiy carry ing messages between the batteries and the town. The suspense among the people in Bustchuk became painful, for the belief pajiggparal that the day would witness •Mpe iin|brtaut event of the war. Sud denly, from-ooeof the Russian batteries a waa'seen urthe tenter of a globe of ish white/smoke, and a shell sped learning over Rustchuk to explode on iUfe slope of the hill crowned by Ft. Han It was the signal for the bombard .• Immediately after it seemed as if 6ry Russian gun was fired simultaueous |fpr* the "earth fairly trembled with the jojf the artillery, and the shells flew Pfto® doomed city with au awful and Although the Ron- 'fflahlah shore above, below, and in front of Giurgevo was entirely obscured by the smoke from the Russian guns, the Turkish batteries promptly opened au answering fre, and soon nothing could be seen on the river banks but dense rolling volumes o/! ^m°ke, through which, almost every two seconds, flashes would dart like light ning through the storm clouds. Boom, boom went the Turkish guns with an uninterrupted regularity, although the Russian shells were falling in and around the works with a fatal precision. This ^extraordinary artillery duel was ^intained at range of not more than 3, ^TUegunson both sides being cfis, tfie fire was direct, and the ie missiles very flat, couse l^lwi^obfect hitin Rustchuk was I tonrby penetration or demolish rexplosiofl that followed. The 'Tfirkteh Are could 'only be als^whenihe smoke Would ft Vevident that con3id eraWo damage was inflicted oa the Rus sian batteries. The terribly effective cl^actcr ofthellussian Src can scarccly be deseriled. The gunners seem to have directed every shot at Rustchuk without regard to the buildings, liable to be injur ed. Shell after shell came crushing the roofs of t|ef houses and burying them •elyesj *here many exploded, demolishing iThe mosques seemed to be se 'lecteS as particular targets at times, for two, three, and often more shells would and around them, tearing pinnacle and dome with fearful effect. ^•IfoMt^thlTHospitols are spared by awflil rain of shells. Several of these buildings haopened to quite exposed, and althoogh surmounted by flags indicating tMir character, they were involved in the storm, and their inmates in many cases were killed in their beds. 1 his has caus tthe utmost indignation among the [.authorities have requested tifeiv^ohsuls to' testify to the occur.? at the Portc may make a for mat proUtstagauutwhat it deems uncivil °f England and oth er European .powers were displayed over their' respective consulates, the Russian •.Art,did ngtDffp&e these buildings- The guns were aimed $£ Rustchuk, and every thing animate and inanimate within its limits. Shelld have no neutrality, do not ^discriminate between consulates, mosques, ?jfnd'ho8pitafc The Unfortunate inhabi *ta»U of Rustchuk suffered terribly during 4 tlto:b6mbardment.-Hid away in deep re cesses or sheltered behind thick walls, or ishellalociK! and destroyed them. fc 44tefr4todieshvetS scattered in fragments by the erptosion of«hese.terrible missiles. Women flyiAg from their burning or ruin ed homeftw^e kil)ed as they ran. Little 'ehiffren, cinijud fetlie anns ^f their terri ic-d parents,dead by the fatal •fc.'^: -sxtosiwfaziw rhc scefaei was one of unq ., thiWrfttoftt.* 'The Ra&lSn flrC Cofilihl during Monday, and ^ith still more terri ble eflect. Such of the people us eould intlster up courage to fly from their nooks of shelter have hurried away to the inte rior. The ruin of the town id almost com* jlete, but the fortifications are practically iitact and not much damaged. The Vienna correspondent of the Her ald telegraphs that it is reported in the Austrian capital that the Montenegrins have forced'Suleiman Pasha and AliSaib to retire in Albania, thus freeing the soil of Montenegro from every Turk. The total number of the Russians already on the northern part of Dobrudscha, accord ing'to the Herald11 Vienna correspondent, is 80,000, and these are steadily advancing to affect a junction with the forces which will Cross further up the river. Hirsovia has been evacuated by the Turk9, ana the Russians have occupied it. From Asia Minor the news is rather meager. The Herald's representative at Erzcroum telegraphs that the Russian ad vance guard has reached Khorassan. The Turks are veiy reticent about the details of the fighting at Dclibaba. At Erzeroum a great victoiy is talked about as a matter of course, but any attempt to gather facts Is met with no success. Ity has been as certained by the Herald?* correspondent that the fighting on Thursday last contin ued for thirteen hours, at the end of which each army retained its position. That the fighting continued on the 23d and 23d there is every reason to believe. Kars is still closely invested. There is a suffic iently large army before that city to pre vent any reinforcements from entering it. The Russians have never for a single day abandoned the aggressive, and however great, the reported Turkish victories as doled out through official sources, the ul timate result is that the Turkish army of defense is found to have been driven fur ther and further back, and that the Rus sians with resolute persistency are closing in on this doomed cliy of Erzeroum. Italy is making active preparations for a crisis in European affairs. Large pur chases of horses for cavalry and artillery use are making, according to the Herald Vienna correspondent. Other prepara tions on an extensive scale are being car ried on. All the Ambassadors have re turned to Rome. s. to take "SATURDAY NIGHT" for a shorter period than one year, can have the pa per mailed to them six months for $1.35, or four months for $1.00. piywe pay all postage. TBS rOLLOWINO ABE ODB Ibis Stmt, Sugars, BISMARCK. The Danube crossed by the Russians at Senitza. The 8th corps, Dragorniroffs* division, crossed between 4 o'clock at night and 1 the next day. Two Turkish batteries and a rifle corps annoyed the Russians considerable, but their loss in killed and wounded is only about 400.— This wedges the Russians between \he Turkish armies at Widin and Rutschuck. Extreme caution was exercised by the Russians in concealing their movements no person whatever was allowed to pass sentinels who were stationed at everv road. The left wing of the Russians is heavily in force near Hirsora, The right at Sem nitza, leaving the center the choice of concentrating upon either wing and cross ing unopposed. The Turkish forces are thus separated in three divisions without means of communication, and the whole Russian array being in a central position between them, can move with a powerful force upon them. The Czar stood on the mountain of Gropave when his ariiiy were crossing near Wase, "Turun and Simnitza. 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IIS North Third Street. S.t Louis, So. A. ALLKE, North-west'n Pass. Agt'101 Clark at' Chicago, III. Nio HOLMES, South-east'n No. 9 Bnrnett House, Cincinnati, Ohio. J. B. COFFIN, Southern Pass. Agent, Chattanooga Tenn. Inforrot'ion may also be had at the Ageocles of the M. K. T. Railway, in New York, Chioago, Cin cinnati, Hannibal and St. Louis. 3. Waldo, Gene'l Paas. Freight Agt., Hooaton, Texas, J. DUBAKD, Gen'l Supt., Houston, Texas. THE COBNISB, WISTIS & CO. PIANOS. These instruments are noted for their pure quail ty of tone, and superiority of articulation. There is no "breaking down." The Treble is developed by the AgraiTe one of the greatest improvements known in the construction of the Piano, as the wires instead of running over a wooden bridge, pass through met al, giving it the purest tone, and the greatestbrillan cy. No trouble or expense is Bpared to produce an in strument ofthe most superior quality anMo, rendei it one ofthe mostperfect in the world, fif^a Judi cious application of aU the late inventions in wood working machinery together with an entirely orig inal system of distributing the labor on diiTeren parts have enabled us to produce all instrument THAT IS FIRSTVCLASS in every respect, at Prices Below all Competition They are furnished with the Improved French Grand Action, .. the very best in us. ££TThe Keys and Ivory are also of the Most Superior Quality, Heavily Strung WITH THE BEST IMPORTED WIRE The Cases and Plate being made very strong to bear the strain* .Us- ONLY" toLDBLSS: s. In regard to these Instruments we will say, all 0 instruments are Fnlly Warranted ml*. ir! TE^M OF FrVE TTEARS 'V *r «4j '•••.• 'l ''t&i'H Thlske »itrsaf«rdo,ia their eonstnie «°ns«ias been slighted*. Kvecy&trumsnt is thw* SS£Sr«J?5l5Sf2® -fiy our Suprtintendent, (MB. ROBKHT HORNBAKEB,) before it Isiiaiowed to be moved from the Ffentahnw Boon. In oonnectloD withthiByallowutoBtstelh^t oursuperintGodBot) Mr. Hoinbiker, bM been engaged for. over fifteen consecutive years in our Factory, and is thoroughly conversant with all tke different departments ItU and (wemay almost ssy) princlpaUy by his untiring ana well-directed efforts our instruments have gained their superior reputation, and a reward for his ffli"1' ful performances of JUs duties in the promotion of our business, 'and rendering our instruments second to none, we have styled our Organs, A Tff* A 1 MB. BZBA MORGAN superintendent of our tun ing department, is weu known by reputation (if personally) to the most of our prominent manufas turers and professional toners, having hai teonua ued experience ot over twenty yean, aftd '1 Pr0 iced one of t|ie best in the country. nounc of Hie best in the count) WINTER Washington, N. J» 1 COBNI8H, WINTER Co., Terei We give you as reference, the following persons, many more oould be added, but we deem it nnnec cessary James H. Groff, Mayor, siad Vice-President W Natl Bank ft HWA, CasMer lM Nat'l Ban* Bev. M. E. Ellison, Pastor of 1st Church B«v. 8. £. Webster, Pastor 1st Pres. chnreh Rev- 2*. Kugler, Psstor 1st Pres. church, New fiampW^ J./Bev. A, Mvftlly, Balttmore, Md.. Thorn* Hen ry, Alderman, ^ahington 0. B«WK Alae®»iS Washington Oscar Jeffry, Counselor tt law Johnston & Co., Wholesale Hirdware Merwiants. Address. I. J. tornish, Winter & Co., 1 i'M. .'-'jfiK "a i-yuayai&s, WA8HINGOfO.N1 H.