Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-02-11
RESCUED FROM THE ISLAND.
TROOPS eoINeFRoMIN INDIA
Beresford Makes a Bod Dash and
Succors the Army Of Gen.
Wilson.
A MOST GALLANT OFFICER

LONDON, February l0.-General Wolseley
telegraphs the War Office from Korti this
morning announcing the rescue Of Colonel
Wilson and his gallant little band, consisting
of o detachment of the Sussex Regiment,
from the island on which his steamer was
stranded on its return from Khartoum after
learning OF the capture of that city by the
rebels. General Wolseley states that he is
advised that the rescue was most gallantly
effected and under the most trying circum-
stances. The rescuing party was repeated
ly fred on and harassed throughout. Sew
eral times they were closely pressed, but
succeeded not only in keeping the enemy
of, but working havoc in their ranks
whenever they came within reach OF the
gums of the steamer. The river banks at
some points actually swsrmed with
the enemy, who poured rain of bullets on
the steamer as she passed. During the trip
a shot from the shore penetrated the boiler
of the boat and other serious damage was
done. The rebel FIRE was unusually we'll di-
rected, and at the pace of reScae they made
determined stand, keeping up an inceS'
SAINT fire until the guns Of the steamer COM
menced playing on them when they
beat a hasty retreat. The rescue was
then accomplished without further serious
opposition.
A later dispatch from General Wolseley
states that one of the Wilson rescuing party
was killed and seven wounded. The rebels
lost severely in killed aud wounded.
Returned In Safety.
A dispatch from Korti, dated February 9,
saws: Lord Beresford returned in safety to
Gubat bringing with him Colonel Wilson
and party, who were stranded on an island
some distance up the Nile, while returning
from Khartoum. Some difficulty was ex.
perienced in fetching away the stranded
party, the rebels on the river banks keeping
up a constant firing. Immediately after
reaching Gubat Colonel Wilson started for
Korti, where he has now arrived to report
in person to Lord Wolseley the details OF
his reconnaissance.
A Gallant Afair.
Lord Wolseley telegraphs still further
particulars of Beresford's rescue Of Colonel
Wilson. When the steamer had gone down
the river about three miles, a battery OF the
enemy on the left bank opened fire, which
was kept up while the seamec anchored
for repairs. Meanwhile Colonel vii.
son, with small party, took tour
guns and landed on the right bank.
The party marched down the river till
directly opposite the battery, put the guns in
position and opened FIRE. Much assistance
was then rendered Lord Charles in keeping
the fire of the enemy down. At sunset Col.
Wilson and party had marched on three
miles further down the river and halted for
the night, where they were Joined BY Lord
Charles the following morning. The steamer
meanwhile had another engagement
with the rebel battery, but succeeded in
passing it without serious harm. Col. Viii
son and party were again taken on board,
and the steamer proceeded to Gubat with
out further difficulty. Lord WolseleY con-
cludes his dispatch with these words; Il
cannot speak too highly of the pluck Of
Lord Charles Beresford and his party. Col.
Wilson's men likewise behaved admirably,
and with the usual determination of Eng
lishmen.'
Troops From India.
BOMBAY, February lO.-0rders have been
received from the home government by the
commandant of forces here, directing him
to take immediate steps for the embarkAtion
of regiment of the Sixth Cavalry, and two
regiments Of native infantry for Suakim.