We give the following sketch of the American officers in the Egyptian service, who have been cashiered for participation in the shooting affray:—

BRIGADIER GENERAL W. W. LORING.

A soldier from his fifteenth year, the General served with great distinction in Florida, on the Plains, in the Rocky Mountains, in Mexico (where he lost an arm) and as a division commander in the Confederate armies. Though yet in the prime of life he has probably been under fire more frequently than any officer now in active service in any country. It was remarked by a spectator of a great military pageant at Alexandria, in which Loring took a part, that his empty sleeve conferred on him more dignity and more honor than all the stars, crosses and gewgaws with which the well-padded breasts of the Egyptian pashas, generals and other officials were profusely covered. General Loring was a chief of corps, with his headquarters in the old Strangers’ Palace at Alexandria, his command extending over the whole delta up to Cairo.

COLONEL A. W. REYNOLDS

was chief of staff of General Loring’s Egyptian corps. He is a graduate of West Point. Colonel Reynolds served with distinction in the United States armies in Florida, on the Plains and in Mexico. Returning to Virginia, his native State, at the outbreak of the civil war, he distinguished himself as a brigadier general in the armies of the Confederacy, but particularly at the battle of Gauley, in West Virginia. Colonel Reynolds was commissioned a general by the Egyptian agent in New York, but consented, on his arrival at Cairo, to be cut down to a colonelcy, with the promise of speedy promotion; but that promise had not been fulfilled.

MAJOR WILLIAM P. A. CAMPBELL.

Major Campbell is a fine type of the American sailor and officer. A Tennesseean by birth, he entered the United States Navy in 1847. In 1861 he resigned and reported for duty to the Confederate government and was ordered to Florida to organize the defences of that coast. At the request of Commodore Tattnall, of Merrimac memory, he was ordered to report to that officer, and served with him in and around Savannah. He was then detailed to proceed to England to superintend the building and take command of a steamer similar to the Susquehannah. It was he who suggested and planned the cruise in the North Pacific, which proved so destructive to the American shipping in that quarter, and he was selected by Admiral Maury especially for that work. He built and equipped his ship and got safely to sea; but a serious accident to her machinery compelled him to seek a port for repairs, and, permission being previously obtained, he ran into Calais, where his ship was detained, by order of the French government, to the end of the war. He was now connected with the heavy artillery, and was chief of staff to General Sibley, who is in command of the Khedive’s artillery.

The Shooting Affray Between Americans in the Streets of Alexandria—Mail Reports of the Cause and
Consequences of the Violence—Official Inquiry in Progress.

TELEGRAMS TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, July 17,1872.

Mail advices from Alexandria, dated in the Egyptian city on Friday, the 12th instant, supply detailed accounts of the affray between Consul General Butler and the Khédive’s American officers. Consul Butler, his secretary, Wadleigh, and an attaché of the Consulate named Strologo were dining at a Greek restaurant, where were also the party of officers—Generals Loring and Reynolds and Major Campbell. As they were leaving the restaurant Loring and Reynolds saluted Butler, but Major Campbell passed on without recognizing him. Butler shouted after him, “Good evening Major Campbell.” Campbell retraced his steps, and high words and blows ensued.

The whole party then went into the street, when Wadleigh fired several shots at Major Campbell, wounding him dangerously.

General Reynolds then fired at Wadleigh, but without effect.

The difficulty is reported to have grown out of a long standing enmity between Butler and Campbell.

People who have recently arrived in this city from Alexandria state that they saw Butler, Wadleigh, Campbell, Loring and others playing cards together within the past two weeks.

ALEXANDRIA, July 17,1872.

The Military Commission to inquire into the recent fracas is still in session. It is composed of General Stone, Colonel Purdy and several native officers of the Egyptian army.

Consul Butler’s departure is confirmed. His destination is not certainly known, but it is reported that he left with the intention of returning to the United States.