THE ZULU WAR.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1663, 19 June 1879, Page 3

THE ZULU WAR.

[From tho " Cape Standard and Mail.] PIETBBMABITZBUBO, April 2S. Everything has gone on steadily and satisfactorily since my laßt letter to you. The troops, artillery, cavalry, and infantry, are all en route for their respective destinations, and should arrive there some time this week. It will then, it is estimated, take about ten days to organise the different forces, so as to enable us to make a simultaneous advance with all three. From the Lower Tugela the news reaches us that our camp at G-inginhlovo is to be given up and fresh positions taken further back, one on the Inanzeni, and another between the American Mission house and the •Inyoni, so as the better to protect our own border and base our operations until a start is made ; as from all sources rumours come in thut it is not unlikely that the Zulus may try a rush into Natal as a kind of dernier resort. On Monday last Maquenda, the half brother of Oetewayo, surrendered, with about twenty men, at Ginginblovo. He stated that there was great consternation in Zululand at recent defeats, and that one more will finish the war. He was much afraid of the Zulu scouts as he came in, and is to be sent at once to Fort Pearson, for safe keeping. This chief is not an important one, neither does he bring many adherents, but is another sign that there is disorganisation, and a tendency to give in throughout Zululand. His surrender, followed so quickly upon that of Oham's, may be considered as a valuable indication. Dabulamanzi also, Cetewayo's principal brother and leading general, has also made overtures to us, and if he can be got to surrender it will have a most depressing-effect upon the rest of the Zulu army. Mabitzbubg, Sunday, May 4. Cetewayo is reported as being more enraged against ua than ever, but it is not imagined that he will think of giving in. Indeed, it is said that this would be impossible now, and that were he to attempt it he would be at once assassinated by some of his people. It is also stated that he is beginning to feel the effects of the desertions from his cause, and has taken steps to prevent more of his people coming over to us. With this view he has ordered tho natives on the border, who have friends and relations on our side, to be removed further inland, and has sent others in their places, intimating to them that should they come over to us the relatives whom they havo left behind them will be made [to suffer for it. The new men sent down are said to be some of Cetewayo's young men, and if so it will be necessary to keep a sharp look out on the border. Arrangements are being made for effecting a landing near Port Durnford, about 100 miles north of Durban and seventy from Ulundi. H.M.S. Forester has again proceeded to the Zulu coast in connection with this matter. The move from GHnginhlovo to tho fortified position at Fort Chelmsford (the name of the new fort on the Inanzoni) has been completed satisfactorily, only a few Zulus being seen, and they were speedily driven off. The permanent fortifications on either side of tho Amatakulu are to be named Forts Crealock and Walker. These, togethor with the laager at Mr John Dunn's residence, situated about seventeen miles from here, will constitute a series of entrenched positions of considerable strength, and available for convoys en route to the north, as well as for any other emergency. General Crealock is hastening up supplies of all sorts from Durban as well aa to the front, and active preparations are being made for the march into Zulu land. Tho "Timesof Natal "correspondent states that Umbeline was mortally wounded by a bullet which entered his shoulder and passed out below the waist, being in all probability hit by Prior's patrol as he was descending the river bank during the raid of the 4th and sth. He also states that it is reported, and apparently with good reason, that a Dutchman acted as guide to the Zulus in this raid. The loss of this active and bloodthirsty warrior is greatly deplored by the Zulus, who havo been ordered to keep the fact secret. Colonial Secretary's Office, Capetown, May 6. The following intelligence has been received from the Attorney-General:—" Orange River, 29th April—Successful attack made by Commandant M'Taggart upon two strongly fortified islands on the 27th. He drove the enemy pell-mell into the river. Forty-six dead bodies have been countod, but the actual loss of tho enemy in killed and wounded must havo been at least 100. Their leader, Nicolas Petrus Lucas, was, with other headmen, shot. All tho cattle upon the islands were taken, and the women and children left on our hands, together with a quantity of ammunition and a few guns. Considering the position of the enemy, who were posted in skances constructed with much skill, our loss has been slight. Captain M'Lean and Captain Nelson, wounded slightly, Captain Nelson's wound being a mere graze; Privates Visagie and Farnham, wounded severely, but not dangerously ; Corporal Vickers, wounded slightly. The Korannas are now broken j one other attack will probably finish tho war. The Kaal Kaffirs are still surrendering, with their guns and cattle. They are all British subjects. I regret to have to announce the death of Lieutenant Kohn. He received his fatal wound in gallantly endeavoring to bring a

Mabitzbdbg, Sunday, May 11. Some rumors had come in to Ladysmith of fighting on the border, but there was nothing definite. An extraordinary statement has been received from natives at Lower Tugela, to the effect that Cetewayo has burnt kraal and has retired to Northwest Zululand with his wives, cattle, and a large army. It is suspected in some wellinformed quarters, however, that this report may have been spread with a view to lulling suspicion on our side, especially as the Zulus are known to bo swarming close up to our lower borders. H.M. gunboat Forester has been making surveys to ascertain the possibility of landing troops on the coast. It is reported as impossible to do so at Point Durnford, but it is hoped that a landing may vet be possible somewhero near the Umklususi. Advices from Kambula to the 2nd inst. state that no movement was expected there into the interior until General Newdigate had formed his column ,at Doornburg. There jeemed no doubt as to the death of UmbcJine. The Zlobane mountain was reported free of the enemy. Colonial Secretary's Office, May 11th. Intelligence has been received from the Northern border that the enemy, having beon driven out, had moved down the river to tho Falls in company with Pofadder's people. Commandant M'Taggart sent out a reconnoitring party on the 6th who were fired upon, but retired (without loss) according to orders. The enemy were believed to be in considerable force, and it was the commandant's intention to attack them on the afternoon of the 6fch. Lieutenant Maclean, C.M.R., improving. A telegram from Kimberley just received announces that H.E. the High Commissioner had arrived there on the forenoon, May loth, all well, and met with a most enthusiastic reception. Fobt Tknedos, May 16, 12 32 p.m. Sick keep pouring in from front. Nearly sixty came down by return convoy last night. Zulus still reported massing at the Umbalasi river. Country being burnt by both sides in all directions. Everything here quickly getting ready for general advance. Pearson left yesterday for Durban, recruiting health. Tugeh running very sluggishly. Weather fine ; warm days ; cold nights. Dabulamanzi ttill thought true, though all evidence is Native. No other news whatever. May 16, 12.45 p.m. Eeports in evoryone's mouth that Cetewayo is Biiing for peace. Can gain no official information. Lieutenant Whalley, Lonsdale's Horse, rode through to Fort Chelmsford last night. Saw there two messengers from Cetewayo. Believe they have proposals. Dunn says Cetewayo asks why are English like ant-bears, to hide in holes (entrenchments) ? If they will come out once in open, and then beat him, he will fight no more, but will five in. Major Barrow left Fort Chelmsford this morning with a largo mounted force, to patrol to Umbalasi; expected to engage enemy. Naval Brigade inspected to-day; highly complimented by the general. Every preparation for advance proceeding rapidly. Pobt Tenedos, May 17. Ceteweyo ha 3 made fresh overtures for peace. On Wednesday last his envoy was Widwendu, accompanied by two others, who went to Coloael Clarke, commanding the 2nd Brigade at Fort Chelmsford, with a message to the effect that we had proved him; he was our son, why should we wish to kill him after doing so. He did not want war, but peace ; and asked that some one might be sent to him to explain. In response to his request, I believe Major-General Crealock has despatched Mr John Dunn to ascertain whether any reliance could be placed upon his demand. In the meantime all necessary precautions are being taken, and no means relaxed. Dabulamanzi's presence is also desired at the King's kraal to give the benefit os his advice, and he was expected to arrive there on Tuesday. This, however, does not awree with the report that Dabulamanzi and Umvonmemgevenu apparently were killed."