EGYPT.

Thames Star, Volume XIII, Issue 4261, 28 August 1882, Page 2

EGYPT.

London, August 25. Capture of Damagear, Nagfal, and Dom by the British.

1,500 Englishmen Defeat 10,000 Egyptians.

A despatch has been received from Sir Garnet Wolseley stating that he has captured Damagear and Nagfal, after a series of brilliant skirmishea. The enemy had been strongly reinforced, and numbered fully 10,000 men. The British force opposing them only amounted to 15C0 cavalry and infantry.

AIBXANDBIA, August 26

Sir Garnet Wolseley supported by strong reinforcements from Ismailia, attacked and routed the enemy at Eamses, where they were in great force and strongly posted, capturing the camp, five Krupp guns, and a large quantity of material. Losses on the British side were slight. The Nile is now rising badly, and its height is considerably below the average for the seasoa.

Later. Alexandria, August 26.

Further details regarding the operations of British troops in eastern Egypt are now to hand. Sir Garnet Wolseley, with the advance guard, advanced from Nefisch on Thursday, and came up with the enemy in a strong position at T)om. After several skirmishes along the route, Dom was captured by a brilliant assault, but owing to the strength of the enemy the British were unable to advance, and held their ground all day waiting for assistance. On arrival of reinforcements an advance was made upon Ramses, and a signal defeat inflicted upon the enemy at that place.

Constantinople, August 26.

The Porte declares that Syria is tran*. quil, and that no anti-Christian outrages are to be feared.