LATEST ENGLISH NEWS.
[Reott.b's Telegrams peb Press Agency."] London, August 23. Lord Chelmsford has received the title of KG CB.
The harvest prospects are unfavorable owing to the heavy rains.
Best Australian tallow 33s per cwt; ditto mutton 35 s.
It is authoritatively announced that the finding of the Court Martial on Lieutenant Carey exonerates him from blame in connection with the death of the Prince Imperial and he retains his full rank.
Latest news from the Cape states tbat Sir Garnet Wolseley arrived at Rorke's Drift on the 3rd inst , joining the second column under Colonel Baker. The first column in command of Colonel Russell had previously advanced. Both forces were to rendezvous at Majentum. Cetewayo had not surrendered and was at a military kraal north of the Black Umvolose River with only a small following.
Rome, August 23. Garibaldi js getting better and intends retaming shortly to his home in the Island of Caprera.
There have been large withdrawals of geld for South America. Wool is in better demand and prices are steady.
Athens, August 23. The Commissioners who have been appointed to finally arrange the details regarding tbe rectification of the Greek frontier have held tbeir first meeting.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XIV, Issue 202, 25 August 1879, Page 2
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