The New York herald., 1868-05-21

his own fate appears certain Magdaa itself consists OF
few hundred huts built on the heights OF the Amba,
square miles, In these huts the garrison lives. In
the centre OF the town church dedicated to one OF
Tneodorus saints has been erected the roof OF which
forms perfect cone, surmounted by eight large os
trich eggs and an iron cross. The0d0rus has i'm
mence supplies In store there from what We can hear
Captain Speedy, the Interpreter for the English
army, who held q position In Theodorus' army as
"Barba Fellaka," or the Speedy commander, gives
he relates that The0dorus, who detests thieves more
tnan any other kind Of criminals, had brought
before him, when fighting the Gallas, Of soldier who
went to wOmans house and drank half gallon OF
milk, for which he had not paid TheOd0rus had pre-
yiously given strict orders that nothing should be
taken without an equivalent money left In its place
The woman came complaining to Theod0rus that one
OF his soldiers had stolen milk from her. The King
asked her If she new the thief upon which she
pointed out ,s one who occupied vGs posi-
sternly told to come near him, and was then
questioned as to whether he was guilty OF the
offence, which he stoutly denied asserting his nno:
cence by all the saints and the Kings anointed
head. Then the King asked the woman II she had
told the truth, upon which she again repeated the
accusation calling the heavens TO witness her story.
The cuprt was then told TO take his robe and coaks
or whereupon the King turned to the woman and
said:-"Hear, Oh, woman, thou hast charged soldier
ou hast said was the truth so, the price OF the milk
shall be paid thee; II not thy head shall fall and all
ti0ns." Having said which he drew his sword and cut
the mans stomach open and the milk spirited out,
which proved that he was guilty. The woman was
dismissed with two salts the price OF the milk and
the dead man was thrown out Of camp to be de-
voured by the wild beasts.
nrst introduced to him lS63 That night grand
feast given to all his principal Ocers and after
feast customary for every one to recite the war
captains, who had only been lately appointed, at
tracted attention from the dress which he had as
sumed He had been formerly notorious for loose
dOyyin n huf for fho faao ha
had donned tight pair OF trousers and
had worn around his lolns . very lengthy gir-
with q robe thrown loosely over his right
shoulder smoking native narghieh, his bold black
eyes wandering quickly around the room and scan-
ming each cOuntenance, when fixing his eyes on the
new captain, who was about to relate the various
skirmshes in which he had participated TheOdorus
Which was instantly done. Takna a the e'Iaa ~an with
which the captain was about to illustrate how he had
shot this one and killed another, TheodOrus point
and flowing robes wherefore hast thou been girdled
80 tightlys Men about 10 commit desperate acts
grd their ons tightly for the enterprise. am going
man, folding his arms c0mp0sedy, "but first listen
to me, Kussai For many months have waited an
opportunity to kill thee and was about to avenge
the death Of my father, whom you slew at Debra
Tabor. Shoot" "NO," said TheOdorus, sthou art a
brave man; go, but never come near my presence
turned to the King and sad "Oh Kussai, hadst thou
not slain my father could have served thee for.
ever"
One of the above cases proves Theodorus utter
disregard Of human life, the other records case of
generosity which proves that TheOdorus is not quite
the monster that the captives have represented him.
and one can well imagine that prisoners so treated
as they have been might have exaggerated the re-
ports they heard from natives who harbored ifeel-
believe the reports, but simply regards them as
ebullitOns Of spleen. Nor does Mr.. ii. Dufton. who
has seen Theodorus often, place any credence in
The latest news from Magdaa, that ia from the
province, Is that disturbance had taken place in
Tulanta, owing to an eruption OF the WollO Gallas
who had entered Davoust in large numbers, who had
also made prisoners OF the chiefs who represented
TheOdorus there and had taken formal possession OF
the province In the name OF their own Queen, Wal
heit. notwithstanding Theod0rus being In the imme-
diate netghbOrhOOd at the time. The King had con-
yeyed his cannon to the Magdaa side OF the Bashelo
river on the 18th inst, which was only two hours
ride from Magdala. He had proclaimed q general
amnesty to all the rebel Chiefs that he may the bet
ter cope with the English.
sad mistake occurred the day before we left Lin
dia the village from whence we started across the
Jedda which Will cause cessation of supplies from
the natives. Dujez MOShesha. the uncle Of Prince
GObazye, In making second visit to General Sir
Robert Napier had quartered his troops In the villages
to Linda. On their way to the villages
allotted to each band about fifty OF their number had
to pass some Sepoy pickets, who sooner saw them
than they mustered in a body and ordered
Not understanding the language the natives still
continued TO advance and for the purpose OF
showing their efficiency in military tactics they went
made other threatening demonstrations. The Sepoys
shouted "Mafeesh Mafeesh ~ warning them to be
on, which the natives understood as sneer upon
their efficiency, upon which five of them rode up
swiftly and shook their spears In their faces This
was taunt to the Sepoys, or an act which implied
hostility whereupon the corporal ordered the picket
to fire and charge. The Sepoys fred and one was
shot dead and another wounded The party OF pckets
OF six men OF the Third Bengal light
and one man was instantly killed. q sword passing
through his body, and two more were
wounded severely. Some Of the Abyssnans fired in
RETURN without, however INJECTING any injury upon
the pckets. Dujez Mochesha alarmed by the firing
and fearing lest there should be general engage
ment ordered his men not to fire. but to retreat until
matters could be explained
Mr.. Munslnger, the late envoy to his camp and who
lately escorted the Duez to General Napier was i'm
medatey despatched to the Duez to explain the cause
OF the disaster who no sooner saw him than he
commenced to upbraid the English in hot words.
SIS this you call the friendship Of the Feringhees,
when they slaughter men of peace" said he to Mum
singer After many hOneyed phrases and presents
OF money the chief was Modified, and next morning
came In great state to the camp. His shield, which
was an elegant and rich piece OF workmanship, was
carried by prncey looking lad of fifteen, while his
double barrelled gun and spear were carried by
each OF the wounded men, who were placed under
charge OF the army surgeons One OF the men Is not
expected to recover. The Dujez asked anxiously II
we could cure the dead men, as he had marvellous
tales Of the surgeons skill. Being replied to in the
negative, he ordered his men to construct bier and
sources OF the Nile. Blood money was Demanded for
the relations Of the dead, amounting to about four
hundred silver dollars As this could not be granted,
both sides being to blame, the chief grumbled q
little. and they parted, with words Of peace on both
sides.
welda Yaroos, the chief Of woggerat, whose recep-
ton, manners and appearance your correspondent
has already described In previous letter. has taken
umbrage because he did not receive presents of
money as well as OF guns and powder, and he has
given orders that none Of his people convey any pro-
visions to the English camp. For this conduct Sir
Robert Napier intends throwing few shells into his
castle Of Ambs AlgiL that he may taste British
metal.
The naval brigade has at last joined the advance
Brigade having charge Of rocket battery. The Jolly
soldiers are efhcient In their discipline and handle
them like so many play things. The rockets weigh
eight pounds and will undoubtedly create terror and
confusion In the Abyssinian camp. Apropos of
rockets, this Is not the only American invention.
which IL being put to practical purpose in Abyssinia
The American pumps have been blessed a. useful
institutions' In procuring water In the most arid
spots In Abyssinia.
Tomorrow We move to the Bashelo.
Napier's Special Advices-Movements Of Theo.
dorus-His Camp Preparations-Queen Vic.
teria's Frieuds-Nafive Politics-Caucuses