The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-07-20
The War In Egypt.

Last week we closed our account OF The
war in Egypt, with the news of the surrcn-
der of Alexandria after fearful lombard
mcnt by the English feet The following
dispatch from the seat of war dated the 10th,
gives the particulars of the evacuation of the
city by the Arabs:
"The confiagration which was started I'M
mediatcly after the evacuation of the forts by
Arab continued Friday. spreading from the
four quarters of the city in which the torch
was first applied until tract two miles long
was one solid mass of flames Renegade
Arabs continued roaming through the streets,
first plundering and then firing houses and
shops which had been robbed or burned. Yes
terday afternoon Admiral Seymour landed
force of three hundred men with Calling
guns who were instructed to clear and close
the streets and to summarily shoot down any
Arabs found plundering. The detachment on
landing learned thnt the mob had cOngregated
in several places and were compelled to walt
for reinforcements. The latter having ar
rived they pushed to the centre of the city,
meeting with considerable opposition and do
ing some sharp fighting Col. Long, the AT
rican explorer and acting American Consul,
here penetrated to the heart of the city, with
detachment OF marines, supported by Cat
ling guns and engaged the rear guard of ARA
bis army the former having fled TO Kafr-el-
Dowar. a town one hour distant from Alexan-
dria, on the railroad to Cairo. Among the
| iugtivcs rescued by the marines were several
French ladies and the Project of Police. who
succeeded the instigutor of the massacre OF
June II. Stone Pacha, who has espoused the
cause of the Khedivc, was with the marines
to whom the Project surrendered, and with
difficulty succeeded in saving him from the
fury OF the soldiers.
THE MASSACRE TERRIBLY AVENGED.
The riots which precipitated the subsequent
reign of terror were terribly avenged 10y the
great guns OF the Intlexible on Arabi's bate
ries, fully 500 Of his troops been killed and
1000 wounded during the bombardment. A
whole battalion was blown up in one cxplo-
| sion. Several acts of gallantry ON the yes
sells of the fleet have been recorded, but the
one which has attracted most attention oc-
Cured on board the Alexandria. A lighted
shell from one of the forts fell on the main
deck when II gunner standing near seized it
and immersed the fuse in pail of water, thus
preventing an explosion The act is described
as one of hitherto unparalleled herolsm,
and the gunner W iii be recommended for the
Victoria Cross. After the engagement on
Tuesday Admiral Nicholson, in command OF
the American fleet, steamed around the Brit
ish vessels that had been engaged in the bat
tie, and his men cheered each in succession.
At a o'clock Friday afternoon the marine
ing the town. Fort Marabout during the day
hosted the Egyptian colors, but as the British
squadron began assembling in threatening
manner, the colOrs were taken down. The
fleet has been ordered not TO resume hOStiltles
unless new provocat ion is given. The Amer
lean squadron this afternoon returned to the
river harbor. 1t is now stated that the mum.
Der of people killed in the massacre succeed
ing the bombardment is fully 1900.
THE CITY IN RUINS.
Late this afternoon tidings from the party
sent ashore state that the town is totally
ruined. The houses from the great square to
the Custom House have been plundered. Ia
the square itself and other wealthy European
quarters there is hardly a building not ruined
or still burning. The streets are strewn with
empty clock and Jewel cases and similar de-
bris, but very few dead bodies have been
found.
After the Khetiive's palace had been sur
rendered party of soldiers entered his apart
ment and declared that they Lad orders to kill
him and burn the palace. After long party
ing their loyalty was bought by promises of
money. They then escorted the Khcdiye to
the British at Ras-el- Tin, his guard not being
allowed to enter the fort with hun.
THE KNEDIvE SAFE.
The Khedive spent the might in the Ras-el-
Tin palace. guarded by 700 marines, and to-
day embarked in u Turkish ship lying in the
harbor. He was accompanied by DerYlsch
Pacha, some of the Ministers, his harem and
about 500 loyal troops. body OF $50 ma
rines hold the Arsenal gate, and at the Custom
House gate there are 100 marines, with Cat
ling gun, who will remain all night. The ma
rines have killed many hooters during the day.
1t is reported that six persons were massacred
at the French Consulate, which. with those of
America, England, Italy and Austria, were
burned to the ground. A party OF Blue Jack
cts landed at Fort Gabarri and spiked nine
teen guns. They found fifteen Armstrong
guns OF the newest pattern, beneath one Of
which were seven dead bodies of Arab sol
diers. This morning the Monarch fred at and
quickly destroyed another battery.
The marines who have been patroling the
town embarked on the Bittern, q large party
of British assisted by men from neutral men
ot-war, remaining to keep order in the town
tonight. 1t is again reported that Arab Pa
cha is outside the town with a strong force,
but nothing absolutely certain is known con
corning his movements,