The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-02-19
iERCILESSlY SLAUGHTERED.
The Entire khartoum Garrison,
including Gen. Gordon, Put
to the Sword.
The Scenes Described az Rival
ing the Worst Horrors Of the
6epoy Rebellion.
Gen. Wilson Rescued from His Perilous
Position Reinforcement Co
ing Forward.
London cablegram.l

London cablegram.l
A dispatch from Korti reports that Colonies
Wilson and Wortley. with the expedition to
Khartoum. arrived there on the 10th OF Febru-
ary. They made the journey from Gubat in
four days One OF the Pashas among General
Gordon.s forces marched the garrison to the side
OF town nearest Omdurman. saying a rebel at
tack was expected at that point Meantime an
other end and allowed the Mehdi's troops to en-
ter, and they easily captnrsd the town. General
Gordon was stabbed while leaving the govern
MERcuEss SLAUGHTER.
The Daily Netns appears in mourning for
Gen. Gordon, and publishes the following from
say that Gen. Gordon was killed in the act OF
leaving his house to rally his faithful troops.
The latter were cut down to a man, and for
hours the best rart OF the town was scene OF
merciless slaughter, not even women and chill
dren being spared All the notables were killed
except the treacherous Pashas and their follow
ers
The following additional details of the killing
OF Gen. Gordon and the fell OF Khartoum are at
hand: On the day OF the capture, which Ii varf-
ously stated as the 26th and nth of January,
Gen Gordons attention was attracted by tre-
mendous tumult In the streets. He left the So
called palace or Government building, in which
he had made his headquarters. TO ascertain the
cause OF the disturbance just as he reached
the street he was stabbed In the back and fell
troops, who had gained access to the interior
OF the town through treachery. and who
, were soon In COMPLETE possession OF
fearful massacre OF the garrison followed. The
scenes or slaughter are described rs SURPRISING
the Bulgarian afr cities ard rivaling the worst
horrors Of the Sepoy mutiny Panic-stricken
Egyptians were captured in fight and put to
death with the most fendish fortunes. Some
were transfixed with srears and left to bleed TO
most horrible manner. Eyes were gouged out,
noses slit, and tongues torn out by the roots:
In many cases mutiated Tarts of the victims
m
were still living. The massacre included
many n-combatants. and Egyptian
shameful indiQnities. More than q hundred
women and young girls were given over to the
Mahdis followers to be used as slaves. After
the slaughter. many Arabs were seen rushing
around the streets with the heads Of Egyptians
impaled upon spears The next night was spent
In 2 saturnalia OF blood and debauchery.
Since the capture OF Khartoum, the Mehdi
has repaired the Notifications. and made the
place well nigh impregpable. He has made it
his permanent Headquarters and is said to
save an abundance Of gums. small arms, and
ammunition.
THE SIGNAL FOR THE MASSACRE
A report has reached here protesting to throw
light on the fate Of Gordon. An Arab messenger
has reached korti. who SAYS that Gordon was
the first TO fall in fact, that his death was the
signal for the revolt which led to the capture Of
the city. great tumult arose In the city, apd
Gordon went out. impulsively, to learn It's
nature As he was Ieaying the Government
house, the report says, he was suddenly set upon
from behind and stabbed to death before he
could defend himself A dreadful massacre
followed. Every Christian was hunted down
and slaughtered. The most frightful enormities
were committed. Neither sex nor age saved the
untortunates from death and terrible sufferings-
They feared, It appears; that, with Gordon
submit. Once he had fallen, the gates were
thrown open to the enemy. and the government
house given.to the flames Then the Arab be-
siegers poured in in great hordes Many Of the
survivors OF the army OF Hicks Pasha were In
their ranks. They brought with them great
stores OF ammunition and many guns, which they
have mounted on the fortifications.
Sir Charles Wilson reports that the city will
require o long siege by q large army before IL
can be taken. To hurl the handful commanded
by Lord WOlseley against 1t would be madness.
ALI the London papers appear IN black bor-
ders. The report Is given out official. A great
nation Is expected as a result of the news.
All the morning papers have their columns
bordered with black as a token of the grief
which Is universally felt over Gordon's fate.
Some papers contne their mourning emblems
to the editorial page, but in most OF them the
column-rules are reversed on all the pages.
Rescue of Col. Wilson.
A dispatch from Kort says: Lord Beresford
returned in safety to Gubat, bringing with him
Col Wilson and party, who were stranded on an
island some distance up the Nile while return
perienced In fetching away the stranded party.
The reels on the river banks kept up constant
firing, and shortly after the party embarked
the steamer. II was necessary to anchor under
fire and make repairs. The British fire, how
ever, now took effect and the rebels were re-
pulsed. Immediately after reaching Gubat Col.
Wilson started for Korti, where he has now
rived TO report in person TO Lord Wolseley the
details OF his reconnaissance at khsrtoum.
Lord Wolseey telegraphs fur her particulars
Of Beresfords rescue of Col. Wilson. When the
steamer had gone down the river about three
miles battery of the enemy on the left bank
opened fire upon 1t. The steamer returned the
fire, which was kept up while the steamer
anchored for repairs. Meanwhile [ Of. Wilson,
on the right bank. The party marched down
the river till directly opposite the battery, put
the guns In position, and opened fire. Much
Beresford In keeping the fire of the enemy
down. At sunset COL Wilson and party
marched on three miles further down the
river and halted for the night, and were there
Joined by Lord Charles on the following morn
E. ing. The steamer meanwhile had another en-
gagement with the rebel battery, but succeeded
In passing IL without serious harm. Col Wilson
and party we're again taken on board, and the
steamer proceeded to Gubat without further
1ns
OF the injured four were natives. scalded In the
engine-room.
Lord Wolseley concludes his dispatch with
these words: Il cannot speak too highly of tho
pluck of Lord Charles Beresford and party.
Col. Wilson's men likewise behaved admirably
and with the usual determination OF English
men,
Sir Charles Beresford and party were ten
hours under fire before they were able to rescue
Col Wilson. The enemy used rifles from be-
hind intrenchments The fire. from the enemy's
cannon was effective In addition TO the hole
made I'm the boiler, a shell burst on the steamer.
The British ire was most effective, silencng the
rebel guns and forcing the men 10 seek shelter.
Gubat Is strongly fortified to resist possible
siege A fort has been constructed, triangular
in shape, with deep bitches In front. Brush
wood and wirework outside will impede the
enemy in the event Of an attack.
The letter recently sent by tho Mehdi to the
English officers on Colonel Wilson's steamer
contained postscript saying that it was the
Mehdis first and last letter to the English, and
that unless they submitted he would kill all the
Kaffer dogs The bearer Of the letter. a dervish.
urged the Egyptians on the stea mer 10 join the
Mehdi's army, saying that God had sent tho
Mehdi to convert the world, and that the Mehdi
intended to march straight TO STEAMBOAT. On the
day after the steamer ST anded the Mehdi' ennr
landed on the island and urged the British to
surrender. Sunday evening. Hamid Bey. two
shippers, and seventeen natives deserted the
steamer.
AlbIon's Troops.
dispatch from Bombay says three regiments
Of native infantry and one Of cavalry Will short
" embark Tor Egypt
The British War Office has ordered uniforms
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