Chinese horrors and persecutions of the Christians; containing a full account of the great insurrection in China; atrocities of the "Boxers" ..together with the complete history of China down to the present time .. . n the exposedparty, several officers were killed, and themen broke into confusion. The heavy gunsstuck in the soft ground and had to be aban-doned ; and despite the good conduct of thecontingent the Taepings achieved a decisivesuccess (13th February). Chung Wangwas able to feel that his old luck had notdeserted him, and the Taepings of Kiangsurecovered all their former confidence
Chinese horrors and persecutions of the Christians; containing a full account of the great insurrection in China; atrocities of the "Boxers" ..together with the complete history of China down to the present time .. . n the exposedparty, several officers were killed, and themen broke into confusion. The heavy gunsstuck in the soft ground and had to be aban-doned ; and despite the good conduct of thecontingent the Taepings achieved a decisivesuccess (13th February). Chung Wangwas able to feel that his old luck had notdeserted him, and the Taepings of Kiangsurecovered all their former confidence inthemselves and their leader. This disasterinflicted a rude blow on the confidence ofLi and his assistants; and it was resolvedthat nothing should be attempted until theEnglish officer, at last appointed, had as-sumed the active command. Gordon in Command. Such was the position of affairs when on24th of March, 1863, Major Gordon tookcommand of the Ever-Victorious Army. Atthat moment it was not merely discouragedby its recent reverses, but it was discontentedwith its position, and when Major Gordonassumed the command at Sunkiang therewas some fear of an immediate new commander succeeded in allaying.
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