The following passage is a translation of the provided OCR text, with corrections made for scanning errors and intended meaning. Proper nouns have been preserved.

The passage describes the arrival of the Mahdist forces in Khartoum, their initial actions, and the reactions of the populace. It mentions the arrival of the Mahdi himself, his followers, and the chaos that ensued. The text details the looting of property, the freeing of prisoners, and the general atmosphere of fear and uncertainty. It also touches upon the fate of some individuals and the establishment of a new order.