ABYSSINIA.
Vigorous preparations were being made for a rapid advance, Sir Robert Napier reached Autilo on March 2. Theodorus, it was believed, had relin. quished his intention of going to Magdalla, He is now occupied in' fortifying Delanfca, where Napier will probably get him at close quarters. The captives had been treated with, greater consideration, but their guards were strengthened. A communication from, one of the captives which had reached the King's camp would, it was thought, injure the prisoners. General Napiej has seat an envoy to Wagshun-Gobazie, a chief of some iuu pqrtance. The 92nd Highlanders had arrived at Bombay, Twenty additional vessels had been chartered for Abyssinia. The Government has discontinued the system of taking up tonnages. The monthly expenditure of the expedition was L4Q0,000. The latest news from the expedition, which had reached Goon-Goon, states that six Companies (Regiments ? ) were about to advance. A firm footing had been gained in the Highlands. The, general condition of affairs had improved.^ The mountain passes had beeq found available for wheeled carriages. The natives were bringing in grass, freely. Finding themselves well paid they had become very eager to, serve the army, ; - - A fine spring hajd been tapped at Zacoola.
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Grey River Argus, Volume V, Issue 355, 23 April 1868, Page 2
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200ABYSSINIA. Grey River Argus, Volume V, Issue 355, 23 April 1868, Page 2
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