The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-07-29 00:00:00

THE ZULU WAR.

Lord Chelzasford, hitherto the most unfortunate of ,
generals, has retrieved his good character and fame. ,
nu We-Office on Wedaseday rewired intelligenos I
that on July 3rd, teems not having been conceded, .
Lord Chelmsford at the head of the fleeced (New&
gate's) Division and Wood's column, advanced on
Ulundi, Oetswayo's kreL The faros was attacked On
1 the march by • Zulu army variously estimated at from
10,000 to 20,000 stoat. The British adopted the only
formation that could, perhaps, enable them to resist
the attack of overwhelming numbers in the open.
They fought in square, eul the Zulus, after dashing
with their accustomed gallantry of most up to the
bayonets of the British, broke and fled, pursued by
Lancers and other mounted men. The rout was com-
plete, and the British lON trifling, being ten killed and
50 wounded, that of he Zulus being estimated at
1,000. Lord Chelmsford found that he had been
euoount.r.dlnperaon by Cetewayo, who having fled may
possibly contemplate a little bush guerilla warfare from
mother stronghold, regarded as immersible, abou t fif teen
miles to the north of UlundL Our force followed the
flying enemy and destroyed Ulundi, and all the
military kraals in that region. Sir Genet Wolaeley
telegraphs to step all reinforcements, because he
believes the war is over, and he already wishes to be
informed in what order the regiments shall return to
this country. Large numbers of Zulus have surren-
dered, with their firearms and amegais, to General
Credos*.
The latest accounts scarcely confirm the root which
seemed to be indicated by the War-office despatch, and
they are aparently schematised by the emailnems of
our loss and the statement, d true, that, though the
Zulus admitted themselves beaten by retreating, they
repeatedly turned upon their pursuers, sad gave them
some hot fire. Detailed aooonnta of the engagement
show that on the fled, the day before the defeat was
Inflicted, Colonel Buller made a narrow escape with
his cavalry. He had been ntoonnoitring,:had crossed
the Umvoloei Hirer early in the day, and having driven
small bodies of Zulus from various positions, the
pursuit was kept up without fighting. He we
supported by artillery fire from the eager on the right
honk of the river, and it for • time seemed as if
Colonel Buller with hie comparatively small body
horsemen would be able to reach Ulundi, and
destroy it. But it wee soon evident hat
commanders had prepared an ambush, and 00100:11
Buller had almost run into It. In the midst of his het
pursuit Colonel Baer cone upon a bellow, from
which suddenly sprang up before him some two
' thousand Zulus. This was but the signal for thousands
more to start up in front and teak Goleta! Buller,
however, showed great presence of mind. Retreat
was now his only course; sal he with his men turned
at ones to gallop back, They Itrhowever, several
to times turn and fire upon partners, who
seemed to be greatly pleased at the retreat of the
I car.
'Lord Chelmsford prepared for a general advance
next day. Bullet's horn again advanced in front of the
British force, clearing the way as far as possible. The
attacking form had gone • considerable distance before
I any Zulus were visible, the places they had partial
on the previous dal. being now
' &Tr Klan not until Noadjusno load was
' when our troops were formed into a great square, with
, the artillery, engineers, and nailing inside, that cos.
siderable bodies were seen watching ow movements,
, and going forward with the advancing phalanx.
I Gradually the Zulus became visible on all soles, and
their numbers are variously estimated at from twelve
• to twenty-five thousand men. Buller was still scour-
ing the country, dining up dray bodice concealed Ia
doses and elsewhere; but the various bodies of Zulus
began to converge on the British square, intending to
surround it. Roller's horseman now galloped back,
and took up position inside square. The men stood
!' quiet, but firm. The artillery first opened fire on the
advancing savages ; but, though well directed, the fire
seemed to have no influence on the advancing Zulus.
They came on front all aides, steadily and at a swift
pace. Then from the front and the ides of the square
volleys were poured forth from the deadly Martini-
Henry. Even then the Zulus advanced without
visible or sensible deck. They returned the fire, and
striding on tow
yards ards death, it was not until within fifty
rorighttire of the square, where t,I British L
hardest 671etitng.
took place, they showed signs of wavering. They
as the rum correspondent puts it, to panes
as if to take a aoriag, but, as volley after volley
poured in upon them, they turned and fled, the cavalry
completing the defeat It is still said by some that
Cetewayo was opposed to attacking the British force,
and wished to conclude peace, but was overruled by
some of the more fiery regiments of his army.

FIANCE Pg39/111/17.
Several French papers dwell complacently on ths
aleumption that Lord ChßWed ord's victory at Ulundi
warn move brilliant than decisive. Cotewaya thEinsoz,
holds an impregnable positis—n at Amain&
a bail, oonstrented before the was, and contalnini
roast of his treasure.

THE BATTLE IN ZULULAND.

THIS DLYjji
MARK
Not inure done in
abaft 11.. Tose week. Beet wiiinTigr.c.4 wok
onaltend trade Ara Om. quite-;;
‘..Bsehy
6d. to 9d. blebar at tie wee. Bear •
Flour =changed. md Pea gm

METROPOLITAN OATTLE.—MosDo.
About 2,600 busts, including about 80) fas
Truk quistott from ts to 66 R. &boot 12600 Mr;
ind kr,ths ; tred. dall ; 80880. Irma 5,
from 7s to 74 Bd. Calves made from 61 to 66,
from 14 gd to 4. 6cl per 81tm.—M DepUord Mars- "'"'
about 800 beasts sod 7,000 amp ana kat, inee

DORCHESTER
SATURDAY CORN meaxer. Thera; was but a small ardsurdsam, Wain 6._ by haymaking, and talbd• Inn "Ansi Aworth '791
English wheat was tams scarce, but trade 'repaint.,
64 wink's rams, the fine "'mhos preveatiag rise at present, The average pdm, /*Mimed lan sp.*
was 42.5. foe wheat. Quiet tra for barley, swat st fully last weeks rams. Liaised tab ails,. tbe
WOO.

DORC HESTER
SATURDAYS CATTLE MARKET. At Kr. Symondie sale there wr • fee. iv*
bes& which made 12.. to 14* per score ;
50..tocalos:veslIti !zebra: dlo.hcaof Bestd
which sold very well,lod. to 11. pit
Tide was a good attendear*, 4evaryehibi sad.