It appears to be understood that the Russians in this
great 'battle had about 60,000 men, and the Turks about 40,000, and that the attack was marked by great ability and energy. It is not, however, known to whom the credit of the victory is due. The Englishmen on the spot intend apparently to hint that Generals Heimann and Lazareff deserve the credit, but General Loris Melikoff was in command, and the Grand Duke Michael is aaid to have personally directed all arrangements. He certainly must have accepted the plan. The point is important, because if victory is due to him the Russians have found exactly what they wanted, a Grand Duke who can lead armies successfully, and make the most of his successes ; while if it is due to any sub- ordinate, they have only found a good General, who may or may not be raised to high command. It is nearly impossible, when Princes command, to know who is actually responsible. We know that Count Moltke defeated France, and it is not doubted that Prince Charles took Metz, but the division of the merit of success between the Prince Imperial and his adlatus, General Blumenthal, has never been seriously attempted. The Czar probably knows the truth, but unless his relative is the real victor, the may not be able to act upon his knowledge.
