The Rus-veyed arms and ammunition to the coast between
Gelendshik and Souchumkaleh.

enormous

steamers, and not of mere transports. sians attacked this flotilla as it lay at anchor in the roadstead of Sinope with an The intelligence of the affair at Sinope disproportion of force, inasmuch as the division of the Russian fleet under the command of Nach- caused the greatest excitement both in England imoff, at Sinope, consisted offour ships of the line, and France, and instructions were promptly 120 guns each-Tri Swiatitela, Grossfurst Conand definitively despatched to the commanders stantin (Admiral's ship). Paris, and Zwol Apostel ; two ships of 84 guns-Rostislau and Swiatoslin; of the allied fleets to guard against the repetiand the two steamers, Wladimir and Odessa.—tion of such a disaster. The allied squadron also Admiral Kornileff arrived in another steamer just entered the Black Sea, and apprised the Goafter the close of the engagement. This Russian

squadron was bound on a cruise, and had already, | vernor of Sebastopol of their intention not to as far back as the middle of November, been on permit farther aggression. Early, too, in the chase after these Turkish vessels, and had January, the Turks attacked the Russians at hoped to come up with them in either Sinope, Citale and defeated them, driving them back

Varna, or Baitschik.

One of those fogs which are so prevalent in the Black Sea at this time of year, and which render the navigation of it so difficult, concealed the approach of the enemy, who had been blockading the port, and the land batteries appear to have been unprepared for his approach The first object seen in the mist was the Russian fleet in overwhelming force, at a short distance, bearing down. The Turkish vessels were quietly at anchor. A Russian three-decker placed itself between a Turkish frigate, the Misania, and the Egyptian frigate, the Damietta. These two ships before the enciny could open his fire, threw in their broadsides so close, that the Russian threedecker was severely injured. In the meantime, another Russian ship of the line attacked two corvettes between which it succeeded in placing itself. The rest of the Russian fleet quickly came up, threw in their fire together on the helpless Turkish vessels; and the combat became general. The Turkish steamer, Tait, foreseeing the disaster that was sure to happen, got its steam up, and, not without great difficulty and much danger, succeeded in gliding between the Russian ships, hotly pursued by two corvettes and a steamer. When it had got out of the reach of fire, it was found that she had not less than seventeen cannon balls in her, and had two men killed, and four wounded. According to some accounts, the Russian fleet was composed of 18 ships-three-deckers, two-deckers, frigates, corvettes, and steamers, and that the Turkish flotilla lying at anchor consisted only of six frigates, three corvettes, and two steamers. No one denies that a complete victory was gained by the Russians. The Turkish frigates, however, received their gigantic assailants with the greatest courage and spirit. They only succumbed to the immense superiority of force, and that not without inflicting severe injury on the Russians; and they fought to the last with a degree of courage which has never been exceeded in naval warfare

on Krajova, with a loss of three or four thousand mer.

Early in April a British vessel, carrying a flag of truce, was fired into, and it was decided by Admira's Dundas and Hamelin to punish To have it in the most summary manner. attacked Sebastopol, unless aided by a military movement in the rear, would have been pre. mature, and perhaps unavailing. Odessa, the chief commercial city of the Russian Empire, and the emporium whence the Czar draws a large portion of the supplies necessary for the subsistence of his army in the Danubian provinces, was therefore chosen as the point of attack. Accordingly, on the 24th April, the combined fleets appeared before that city, and bombarded it for several hours, inflicting immense damage. Bussia has thus felt, for the first time since it was a nation, the weight of the arm of England-and should the war entail no greater calamity, the Czar would not remain unpunished for his unprovoked aggression, the bombardment of Odessa will, however, only be the first of a series of attacks, as the combined fleet had sailed for Sebastopol, to attack, as supposed, that post.

French and British

troops are rapidly being landed, and accounts may be daily expected of operations undertaken on the sea coast of the Dobradja, in the Danube itself, and on the Crimea.

The greatest exertions are being made, in the meantime, by the Czar to prepare for the So completely were the Turks taken by sur conflict, and he has announced his resolution prise that, although two Russian steamers had to continue the contest while he has a man or reconnoitred the roads-which are renowned for a gun left. In a proclamation, dated the 23rd their security even in winter-on the day preceding the attack, the boilers of the Turkish of April, he has declared that Russia is consteamers were not heated when the battle began; tending for the Christian faith of her co-reliand when the Russian vessels were pouring in their broadsides, it was found that they received gionists, oppressed by their merciless enemies, and that the real object of England and France,

the fire of their own batteries.

Before the squadron was destroyed, it had con-is not only to fight against orthodox Chris

tianity, but to deprive Russia of her powerful speaking for himself, considered that he also

position in Europe. Besides warlike preparations, which are made on the vastest scale that Russian finances will admit of, the arts of negotiation are not wanting, and Austria, Prussia, Denmark and Sweden have been in turns assailed, at one time by promises, at the next by threats. So far it is difficult to determine what the ultimate decision of these powers may be. Greece has not been lost sight of by the crafty Nicholas, and there is but too much reason to fear that the weak Otho, instigated by his wife, has become a tool in the hands of

the Czar.

In the Baltic the Russians have lost a great many of their merchantmen, and the latest accounts represent the Russian fleet as having left Helsingfors, and the allied as in pursuit of

them.

NORWAY AND SWEDEN.

spoke for Austria, fettered then in this way, whatever course adopted would almost appear to be suicidal. The latest accounts, however, anno that proposals have been made to Russia, and that the rejection of them will determine their neutrality. In the mean time the troops in Italy, are being gradually drawn to the North and concentrated.

PRUSSIA.

Prussia in the contest has comparatively little interest. Russia is no favorite of the King's, and the old grudge against France will prevent a hearty co operation with the western powers. Meantime by neutrality the country has every thing to gain. There is then very little doubt but that this line of action will be strictly followed.

PORTUGAL.

In consequence of the Queen of Portugal's death, in child bed, and of her son Don Pedro (only 16 years old) not being capable until 18 years of age of assuming the reins of government, his father Ferdinand was declared Regent. The deceased Queen was 54 years of

We may almost augur from the action taken by the King of Sweden, that he is per sonally inclined to make common cause with Russia; this line of conduct, however, in the present excited state of feeling which pervades the Swedes, he will find it difficult to pursue. age. The old act which forbids more than four ves Space forbids our commenting on the po sels of war to enter, at one time, his harbours,sition of other European powers, or of enter has been revived. Seven line of battle ships have been fitted out, and two camps have been formed, one at Carlscr na and the other at Stockholm.

DENMARK.

ing iuto the differences that have arisen between Spain and the United States. Suffice it to observe that the most hearty understand. ing exists between France and Fngland, with respect to these differences, and that the former country is in a high state of prosperity, contented with the new order of things. It is a striking proof of the enthusiasm which animates France in the present conflict, and may be mentioned the fact that the loan necessary for carrying on the war has been rais ed in a great measure from sma:1 sums of from one to ten pounds. A gigantic National saving bank has thus been formed, and the

Placed between two fires, it is difficult to define the course which will be adopted by this nation. To preserve a neutrality will be difficult, and a junction with either will be almost equally fatal. There is, however, little doubt but that an adhesion to the western powers will be adopted, meanwhile great preparations for defence are being made at Co. penhagen, Keningsberg, and elsewhere. A fleet which will mount upwards of three hun-war popularised. dred guns will also be shortly ready, either for home defences, or for sea.

AUSTRIA.

The differences between Spain and Ameri ca are lkely to lead to serious results, as the Americans seem desirous to avail themselves of France and England being engaged in the With her Italian provinces ripe for revolt-Eastern war, to press their designs on Cubs with Hungary in the same state of fierment, and with Poland still cherishing the hope of independence, this unfortunate Emperor is in a most pitiable situation. As we have shewn in the secret correspondence, Nicholas in

The annexation of Cuba, however, as a slave State, is not likely to be permitted by either country. Its annexation as a free state, Great Britain, considering her present relations with the Court of Spain, would most probably agree to.

CHESS.

(To Correspondents.)

BETTY MARTIN.-You have again come dreadfully near the solution of our Problem.

CLOVERFIELD. Strangely enough, Enigma 25 can be solved in the stipulated number of moves, although by error White's R occupies Q Kt 6th, instead of K Kt 6th. We recommend you to try this enigma as amended.

'M. T. H.-Totally incorrect.

CAROLUS.-Your adversary was perfectly jus tified in enforcing the rule "touch and move." The law regarding this question stands as follows:

A piece or pawn touched must be played, unless, at the moment of touching it, the player say "J'adoube," or words to that effect; but if a piece or pawn be displaced or overturned by accident, it may be restored to its place."

Solutions to Problem 6, by J. B.,G. P., J.H.R., and Pawn are correct; all others are wrong. Solutions to Enigmas in our last by Cloverfield, Amy, and Pawn are correct.

ERRATA. Enigma 25. For "R at Q Kt 6th" read "R at K Kt 6th."

On page 543, col. 1. Blacks 26th move, for "K to his 2nd" read "K to his B 2nd";-Col. 2. Blacks 16th move, for "K to Q R sq. read "K to Q B sq."

On page 544, in not (k) to Game IV., for "Not Kt, takes Kt on account of 33, Q to K. R 8th (ch) followed by Q R to K 2nd (ch)" read "Not Kt takes Kt on account of 33, Q to K R 8th (ch) followed by KR to K sq. (ch,) &c."

SOLUTION TO PROBLEM No. VI.

PROBLEM NO. VII.

By Mr. George Palmer.

BLACK.

WHITE.

While to play and mate in four moves.

ENIGMAS.

No. 26. By Rev. H. Bolton. WHITE.-K at Q B 3rd; R at Q Kt 7th; Ps at QB 7th and Q Kt 5th.

BLACK-K at QB 4th.

White to play and mate in three moves.

No. 27. From the Schachzeitung.
WHITE.-K at K B sq; Q at K R 7; Rs at K
B 4th and K 5th; Bs at K Kt 5th and Q Kt 5th;
Kts at Q 2nd and Q R 4th; P at K Kt 2rd.

BLACK.-K at Q B sq; Q at Q B 7th; Rat Q 2nd; B at K 3rd; Kts at Q 5th and Q Kt 3rd; P at Q Kt 2nd.

White to play and mate in three moves.

TORONTO CHESS CLUB.

The first annual meeting of this society was held at the rooms of the club on the evening of the 3rd ultimo, the President (Professor Cherriman) in the chair. The Secretary read the report for the year just ended, from which it appear ed that upwards of thirty gentlemen had been enrolled as members during the year, of whom twenty-two still remained on the books, the remainder having left Toronto to reside elsewhere. A balance appeared at the credit of the club, which, for the first year of its existence, was deemed most satisfactory, and the second year commenced with the admission of several new

(a) Should K take B, or move on K B 3rd, members, so we have every reason to expect that mate would ensue next move.

this society will finally succeed.

We make room for the latter part of the report, complaining of the very scant attendance of mem

bers at the weekly meetings of the club.-" This apathy on the part of the members of the club is much to be regretted, as it must inevitably lead to the break up of the society; much disappointment has been felt at the very rare attendance in the club rooms, some few of the regular visitors of the club being among those who live at the greatest distance from it: and your committee wish some means could be devised to induce the friends of chess to attend more regularly. With this view they have turned their attention towards procu ring more comfortable rooms, but hitherto unsuccessfully; however, they are now in hopes of being able shortly to announce that they have secured rooms which the subscribers of the club may, perhaps, be persuaded to visit oftener than at present.

"Your committee take this opportunity of observing that much might be done for the benefit of the Club were the members individually to exert themselves to get further accessions to their number; and in conclusion would strongly urge upor. those who feel any desire for the continuance of the Club the necessity of their making some little exertion to attend the weekly meetings with regu

larity: for it must be borne in mind that it is not to be expected that Chess Clubs are to be strongly maintained, and the spirit of chess play kept up, without some SELF-SACRIFICE on the part of those who advocate the progress of Chess Science."

We have since learned that the Committee have succeeded in procuring rooms over Mr. Griffith's saddlery store, 64 King Street West, and that the Club now meets there every Thursday evening at 7 PM.

The following officers were elected for the enBeing year at the last annual meeting:-Prof. Cherriman, President; Dr. O'Brien, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Palmer, the Committee; and Mr. Chewett, Secretary and Treasurer.

CHESS IN ENGLAND.

[The following game, with notes, is from the
April number of the Chess Player's Chronicle.]
A Brilliant little Game lately plaged between 24
Messrs. Drew and Harris, of the Richmond 25 P to R 6th.
Chess Club.

R takes R

Q to K 3rd.

P takes Kt, or (A).
K to R sq (best).

R to K Kt sq
K takes Q.

VARIATION (A).

26 Q to K Kt 3rd, &c.

K to R sq
P takes Kt.

(c) Shutting out the Queen completely.

(d) White was mated by force in the event of his taking either Bishop or Pawn.

(e) The only move to get the Queen into play. (ƒ) If P takes Q it is evident that the B mates

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