27 JUNE 1829, Page 2

The siege of Silistria proceeds. The Turks wake a determined

op- position ; and neither before this fortress, nor an any other of their points of attack, does it appear that the Russians have gained any material advantages.

The Turks claim the victory in the engagement near Pravadi, which we formerly noticed.

There is a report that the Russian naval force in the Black Sea has been worsted, and a frigate captured by the Turks.