Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-09-01

enemy. Assistant First General Gra-
ham had but five guns, two and half
battalions, and a small detachment of
cavalry and mounted infantry, Being
reinforced by another battalion, he at
tackled the enemy in front, whilst:
First cavalry brigade, under Col. Sir
Baker Russell, charged in on the flank.
saboring considerable number. The
cavalry were we'll handled by Major
Gen. Lowe. Gen. Graham'S disposi-
tionS were all they should have been.
His operations were carried out with
GOODNESS, for which he has always been
known. Arab PaSha was on the field
during the action. The cavalry charged
by moonlight, but were unable to secure
the rebel guns, which the enemy with
drew during the night. They left AT
Lanieyer all their ammunition. Our
killed is Surg. Maj. Shaw, six marine
artillery and one infantry sergeant.
Wounded major, ; captains, , lieu
tenants, and 56 men.
ALEXANDRIA, Aug. 29,-Those ahoat
in the harbor to-day witnessed an I'M
usual sight, the keel-hauling of three
Arab soldiers on board the Egyptian
frigate, for mutiny. They were first
hogged, and then tied to rope and
hauled up TO the port side yard arm.
They were then dropped into the sea,
dragged under the keel, and hauled
up to the starboard yard arm. They
were soon dead.
The transport Nepaul has been or
dered to be ready to take ON board the
42d Highlands, tomorrow.
LONDON. Aug. 29.--Prnce Leopold is
seriously ILL., He is suffering from the
effects of II severe hemorrhage. His
medical attendant was compelled to re-
main with him through last night.
The boat race of the Hillsdale crew
aud crew of the Thames rowing club
has been fixed for Sept. 10th.
DUBLIN, Aug. 29.-The remains of
Chas. J. Kickham, the fenian, were re-
moved to Thurlis, Sunday evening.
Permission to allow the coffin to remain
in the cathedral was refused, there
were no priests in attendance to per-
form the ceremony.
PoRT SAID, Aug. 29.--Sultan Pasha
arrived here, and it is understood he
will install representatives of the khe-
dive in districts successfully occupied
by the British, u: his influence with the
natives is great. Hopes are entertain
ed that this will do much towards the
paciticatiun OF the country.
4 Lively ENCOUNTER.
IsMALIA, Aug. 29.-When the morn
ing came, great excitement prevailed
l. of lNn
Egyptians showing themselves in con-
siderable force in various directions.
Gen. Graham sent Maj. Hart with an
escort of mounted infantry, to ascer-
tian the strength and exact position
of the enemy. Mai. Hart proceeded
in the direction of Tel-el- kebir, and
had gone forward two miles, when the
enemy opcnei fire with two guns. Our
men dismounted and returned the fire
briskly, his men holding the ground
we'll for some time, though eventually
were obliged to retire upon our camp.
At 10 O'Clock 900 Bedouins appeared
on the right and front, extending two
miles. but our guns opening fire,
they retired. About three o'clock
their infantry advanced in open
order upon our left, bringing
up several guns, which they placed II
short distance from each other, and
presently showed several pieces of
artillery on our right. Our guns
opened fire and our men turned out to
face the attack. The fight now waxed
warm, and during the whole afternoon
gallant little garrison made good the
defense, meanwhile the cavalry which
was five miles in our rear, had been
twice signalled by Gen. Graham to
support him, and had advanced al
most to our position without encoun-
tering the enemy. By 80 the whole
force, consisting Of the 1st and % life
guards, horse guards, the 7th dra-
goons, part OF the 4th dragons and
10Th Hussars, and four guns, set out to
succor the troops at kassassino.
The march had to be made very eau
tiously. The moon was rising and
showed little army of horsemen tC
a strong advantage as they passed over
the shingly ground, the clanking OF
their swords swelling musically through
the air. Col. Stewart, who directed
the course of the brigade, disposed o.
JDe men 81 Wtil llldV liz was opi1 "
pilot them to a point in con.
tact without coming under the
fire of the guns which were
then pounding Kassassino. He fol
lowed along the ridge with the idea o
outfanking the enemy and turning hi
position. Col. Russell brought mis- mer
over four miles of heavy ground, SC
that by o'clock, when they silently
halted, they found themselves SO close
to the Egyptians. the shells wen
over their heads III quick succession
and dashing half mile in the rear
From the position the cavalry had nov
gained they could see the enemy clos'
on the horizon in very large numbers
whereupon Col. Russell dismounteC
his cavalry and ordered them to oper
| sharp musketry fire. but he found thu
enemy was closer than he had anticipat
ed. Mai. Gen. Lowe dashed up and gay'
word for the command 10 mount, anC
charge Scarcely had the words beer
uttered when the cavalry and drag
oons rapidly obeyed the order, ant
with a suppressed ominous murmu
swept on to meet the foe with draw
swords and stern determination
In a very few moments tn
horsemen mad charged the enem.
with great bravery, and FIVE guns hav
/ ing by this time ceased, mingled will
the Egyptians and cut them up sc
verely. A general rout hereupon en-
sued, and Arabi's artillerymen wer
getting their guns away, while the in
fantry fell in disjointed masses upol
the banks of the canal. a few dashet
into the water to save themselves. /
would be difficult to imagine a NOR
complete success than was nov
seen. The bravery of the cavalry in thu
grandly charging blind position, tn
strength of which was impossible t
tell, rendered the enemy almost pani
stricken. Russel's horse fell dead, bu
he seized another; and before the enc
my's position was gained was well il
front again.
Bad Work.