By the Colonel Phayre, which arrived here on the 4th. Instant, we were glad to welcome back to Rangoon, Captain Bowers, who is the first of the Bhamo Expe tion who has returned to this Iready informed our readers, the expe-Leen a great success, a greater success in fact than even the most sanguine ai ated wien it first We now hasten to give publicity to the most interesting and notable events that occurred to Vaptain party from the time they met the escort of the anthays on their outward journey, till they returned to Mandalay in safety towards the end of last leaving Sanda on the w: y to Momein, the old profuse in his hospitality—superintended parture of his guests in person, fired salutes for them and sent trumpeters before then through the town to i st limits, these being the greatest marks of distinction which he had it in his power to t Mynela they met the Panthay military Along with a larger party that joined them subsequently, conducted them to Momein, While accompanied by the escort between Nantin and 3 the Panthays of the advanced guard who of the lagyage were attacked by a body s, who shot down the two leading men, officers considerable rank, before the escort hai ti ye them with their full force, which howe: el very sun did and put them to flight. While th tack was going on Captain Sladew and his party we visiting some curious hut-springs abut two miles off, and were all unconscious of the loss of two of their faithful allies, On the arrival of Captain Sladen at Momein, the governor himself came nearly a mile outside of the city to meet him, and welcomed him with great state and 'A large temple was prepared for the 2c-m of himself and those who accompai This temple was situated outside within easy distance of communication with the Governor's Yamen (oficial residence)—every necessary and. Inxury was supplied to them in abundance and all their wants anticipated. 'The name by which the Governor is officially known is Tah-se-kon; he is a tall handsome man, much scarred from wounds received in many batties.' Ife is considered a great general by the people, and rose to bie present high position, (second only to King Sulaman at Tali,) by the exhibition of great wilitary skill and undoubted bravery.
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