The sun., 1882-08-27
VOL. XLIX.--NO. 36l.
THE FIGHT NEAR ISMAlLIA.
A SHELF PASSING 4 FEW FEET OYER
GEN WOLSELEY'S HEAD.

Th. Egyptian Fire Too Hot for the Life
Gunrd.-Ramses and Birket-ei-Mahsam.h
Occupied by the Briti.h-The Egyptians
Hetrc~tins to Lake Maxamn-Ar~bi
Strengthens his Position Near Alexandria.
IsMAILIA, Aug. 26.-Tho enemy's loss in
the fighting on Thursday with Gen. Sir Garnet
Wolseley is estimated by some as high as 400.
The very first shell fired by the enemy on that
day passed few feet over Gen. Wolseley's
head. and took of the leg OF a horse ten yards
behind him. The enemy throughout the fight,
declined TO como to close quarters. The two
eunners who we're killed were struck down by
shrapnel near Gen. Wolseleys position. The
troops behaved well. They were all day with
out water or food. after marching ten miles
through the heavy sand. The enemys cavalry
swept around the British right flank. but did
not come within striking distance. The Egyp-
tian fire was too hot for the Life Guards to
cross the open toward them. The British in
fantry passed the day lying down behind the
banks and in the ditches. After the engage
ment Gen. Woseley rode into Ismaiia and re-
turned late in the evening Resnforcements
arrived during the night, but the guns not un-
Ill early the next morning, having had great
difficulty to get through the sand. At daybreak
the sS enemy S''stSN had xithdraWn @ The Egyptian
artillery fought well. and fired much more ac-
curately than at Katr,el- Dwar; The infantry
Many Of both those arms were seen breaking
from the ranks % and disgerssing under the Brit,
exhausted after some hours Of continuous
work that they were Obliged to lie down. while
leers and three batteries Of artillery. have gone
airy have arrived. and also gone forward.
The Life Guards captured eight prisoners
carpSd @rT Sffs arms. % Two OF them had long Arab S
muzzle- leaders. the others carrying Remington
rifles. The enemys scouts displayed great
than was expected. They had number of cav
alry. and were spread out in semiciTce.
firing at ii O'Clock. At first the fire was very
Egyptians threw six shots to the British one.
They, produced however, very little effect.
Th s 81 hs ne f6 Se
men and horses withstood the heat of the sun
two guns siege train will probably be ready
tomorrow with forty.pounder The Thir-
Ramses and Birket-e- Mahsameh we're occu-
pied yesterday by the British. The losses were
Lake Maxama. Men and horses are suffering
from heat. The transport service, is insufi.
arrive arrived. few eneineers are Working on the
Egyptian line to Port said. The work is very
versation, to-day. N. de Lesseps adhered to his
opinion in regard to the National party In
Egypt. He said that he still considered Arab
think that he NJ. de Lessepsi had had a great
In An adventure which he believed will have
even more disastrous consequences than those
OF the French expedition to Mexico. He said
he believed the crmpaign would be long one.
and that the English world encounter deter
The garrison at Ghemileh has been largely
trenches in the direction OF. Port Said The
ttnF Ia ANT nnh nt tyhf fn yrQf fnh
he oyemen,s Of the Arabs and prevent r; an sdi
Additona desSrtions among Arabi Pasha's on
Gers are reported.
longing 10 the Austrian frigate Nautilus. who
were captured by the Egyptians Mt Aboukir.
the result of direct negotions between the Cap
tain OF the Nautilus and the Egyptian COM
CoSsTANTiSoPLE. Aug. 26.-A council of Min
listers, under the Presidency, OF the sultan. is
now sitting at the palace, to decide defnitively
maintains that Turkish troops shall only be
their fapdfns at AIeIaRdris. Port Said Or sqez.
promised that pilgrims TO Mecca will be per
mitted 20 traverse the Suez Canal as usual
reason 10 believe that Gen. wolseey has ap-
nsd M th m9s o2Gs This 81 It tb add aIm saTn
Rome Aug. 2s.-A despatch from Port Said
says that Admiral Seymour has visited the
vith view, TO concerning with him and the
other naval commanders in regard 70 the
the Sues canal, The Captain Of the ATorda-
tore mas received the necessary instructions as
MApEIp, Aug. 2S."The Cabinet decided to
follow the same course as the other powers on
'pe La4sxDRA aass aha Hns GaLarss numbers of
Egyptians are intrenching southward of Meks.
apparently with the object of preventing a
noissance was made last evening in that direc-
ton. whereupon the enemy withdrew through
battalions of the enemy's infantry withdrew
yesterday from Aboukir to occupy the isthmus
between Lake Aboukir. and Lake Edko. This
oace captured. Kafr- -Dwar could be turned
Arab Pasha's srmored train left the, position
evening, and advanced about 800 yards: Two Two
rounds against the train. One shell fell in the
enemy's trenches The train retired without
All: 80 o'clock this morning the enemy ap-
preached the British lines apparephtiy mt ehdeay- S
dieh Canal. but retired when alarm was given.
n is stated on good authority Tor that = o4G EI, Al
In tn" Quarantine and other departments. as
Il is feared that the native troops cannot be
T99Fs are S yTSny s9ursa et the
- the Beiouins are threatening.
A blockade Of the Egyptian coast was estab-
lshed yesterday.
The Austrian crew OF the friGate Nautilus.
who were captured by the Egyptians, have been
liberated and arrived here this morning.
Two Tunisian merchants who escaped from
Kafr-e Dwar have arrived here. They de-
elar" the country generally is thoroughly dis
contented with Arab Pasha and is anxious for
peace. This applles particularly to Cairo.
II is asserted that there is an unexpected
hitch In political matters. Raz Pasha. who
was summoned by the Khedive To form a new
Ministry, refuses to take office if the Chamber
OF Notabes is restored.
lhe watar supply ia again restricted. Ar
rangements for condensing have been made
by which each inhabitant will be supplied with
one gallon OF water daily.
Advices from the interior represent the cot
ton crop as having suffered considerably. owing