GENERAL STEWARTS ORDER. 2"] Sir Herbert Stewart issued the following written order: Brigade Orders by Brigadier-general Sir H. Steivart, K.C.B.

"Abu-Klea, January 13, 1885. The brigadier expresses the most sincere thanks to the officers and men under his command for the exertions they made during the march from Korti; these were crowned yesterday by a triumphant victory which proved once again—so often proved before that the courage of British soldiers when united with discipline is more than a match for any number of savages. The brigadier knows well what work the men are doing, and he regrets sincerely the exceptional labours he is obliged to ask from them in a trying climate under privations of food and water; but he is confident that they are animated by the same spirit that supports him, and feels that, if the trials are exceptional, the honour of being called on to undertake them is exceptional also. The brigadiergeneral deplores deeply the loss of so many brave comrades, and laments they were not spared to share the high reputation for fearlessness and discipline which was earned by them equally with the living. The brigadier asks the men for another display of courage and self-denial. We have to reach the Nile, a distance of twenty-five miles, and when that is done a large part of our work will be ended, and a feat will have been achieved at the end of which every man can say that he has indeed striven to do his duty."

This waS the last order issued by a commander of whom Lieut. -colonel Talbot, sharing the opinion of other officers who admired and loved the chief of the Bayfida column, says he " was one of the ablest, most intrepid of generals. He inspired all under him with confidence and devotion. Had he lived, a great career was before him. His loss was irreparable at the moment it occurred, and what it may be to this country in the future cannot be estimated."

Lieutenant Dawson gives a stirring and vivid picture of this battle, fought in a few minutes, and followed by a march forward towards the place, to reach which quickly, every effort had to be used. He says: