Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-11


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LONDON. February l0.--A dispatch
from Korti, dated February 9th, says
Lord Charles Bcrcsforl has returned in
safety TO Gubat, bringing with him
Colonel Sir Chwlcs Wilson and party,
who were stranded or the island
some distance up the Nile as they
were returning from Khartcum. Some
difficulty was experienced in fetch
ing away the stranded fsrty.
The rebels on the river banks kept
up constant firing, and shortly after the
party had embarked bullets from the
rebels rifles pierced the boiler OF the
steamer. It was necessary. therefore,
TO anchor under fire and make repairs.
The British fire, however, now took
effect and the rebels were rcpulsed. In
mediately after reaching Gubat Coionei
Wilson started for Korti, where ne has
now arrived to report in person to Lord
wolseley the details Of his recon-
noisancc Of Khartoum.
Lord wolseley telegraphs further
particulars of Lord Charles Beresford's
rescue of Colonel Wilson. When the
steamer had gone down the river about
three miles battery Of the enemy on
the left bank of the river opened ire
upon it. The steamer returned the
fire. and the fire between the battery
and the steamer was kept up while the
steamer was anchored for repairs.
Meanwhile Colonel Wilson with small
party took four guns and landed
on the right bank Of the river. The
party marched down the river till
they were directly opposite the battery,
put the guns in position, and opened
fire. Much assistance was thus rem
dered to Lord Charles in keeping the
fire of the enemy down. At sunset
Colonel Wilson and party marched on
three miles further down the river and
halted for the night. They were
there Joined by Lord Charles the
following morning. The steamer had
meanwhile had another engagement
with the rebel battery, but had
succeeded in passing it without
serious harm. Colonel Wilson and
party were again taken on board, and
the steamer proceeded TO Gubat without
further difficulty. During the passage
from the island to Gubat one man on
board was killed and seven injured. vi
the injured four were natives, who were
scalded in the engine-room. Lord
Wolseley concludes his dispatch with
these words Il cannot speak too
highly of the pluck Of Lord Charles
Beresford and all his party. Colonel
Wilson's men likewise behaved admira-
bly, and with the usual determination oil
Englishmen.'
NEWS OF GENERAL GoRDoN's
DEATH.
LONDON. February l0.-A dispatch
to the Reuter- Telegram Company from
Korti says Colonels Wilson and
Wortley. who were with the expedition to
Khartoum, arrived here to-day. They
made the journey from Gubat in touT
days. They brought the news of Gen
eral Gordon's death. 1t was learned
that one Of the treacherous pachas
among General Gordon's forces march
ed the garrison to the side OF the town
nearest Omdurman, saying that a rebel
attack was expected at that point. In
the mean time another treacherous pa.
cha opened the gates at the other end
and allowed the Mahdi's troops to enter
and they easily captured the town
General Gordon was stabbed just as hi
was leaving the Government House.
WHAT ITALY Is GOING TO Do.
LONDON, February l0.-The Vienn;
correspondent Of the Daily Telegraph
SAYS at is understood in Vienna tina
Italy has consented to occupy Cairo
Alexandria, Suakim, Suez, Port Said
and Tsmaila. If this is done the British
troops in Egypt will be enabled to pro
coed forthwith TO the Soudan.