1234567891011121314151617181920

The Circassians appear to be defending themselves with ex- traordinary

courage and success against their Russian invaders. A battle was fought toe ards the end of February, the exact day is not mentioned, near the port of Shuslien. The scene of action was an amphitheatre of wooded hills, which afforded an excellent covert for the Circassians who were posted there. The carnage of the Russians was said to be very great.

Next page