The New York herald., 1868-05-07
never rested in its aisht un it reached the of

never rested in its nght until 1t reached the cars of
men. 49,
These chiefs promised to supply the camp with
grain and cattle for which they were presented Win
$50 twenty rupees and pieces OF red cloth each-
Before returning To their villages Nubon, one OF the
chiefs, unbuckled his shotet, peculiarly carved
sword and laid il at the feet the General saying,
Here Is my weapon as real proof OF my frlendshp
May Allah enable you TO teach the Negus and obtain
on the last DAYS march to Ouchangi many other
peaks became visible, similar In formation 20 thar on
Amba AlleJii, but none of them were so higi. The
scenery became more attractive than 1t had been
since we left Senate. The hills were covered with
peared to be cultivated. This attractivencss of the
country increased until we had attained the summit
from nm Vsw st oua eyss @hs wers nstty drawn to
that point where the lake lay cradled IN
that dp Q. mountain SO msrer hs eaea eN
panse OF blue water coming so suddenly anu
in such striking contrast to the barren steppes and
ara plains that we had been accustomed TO, together
with the towering mountains at its southern eXtrem-
ty, clothed with luxuriant and verdant forests OF
kolqual and kusso, and the valley which stretched
from the glistenng waters Of the lake to the base
OF the Amba on which stood, teeming with
abundant and varied vegetation fields OF waving
corn, meadows rich with howery plants, and groves
OF dOuni palms and rhododendrons-nO delicate
bushes, but sturdy trees, every branch OF which
giowed In q blaze OF crimson 1owers-was a sight
which no other part OF Africa could repeat The re-
freshng verdure, the novelty OF the blue water. the
glad surprise evoked by the graceful scenery, could
not but excite sympathy and contribute deght TO
men weary with marching over the scorched pla-
summit OF the mountain which overhung this Abys.
sinian paradise, groves OF wild myrtle ana iaurel
trees made the air almost h T.n
hearing the sweet notes OF the Thousand IeatneIeu
songsters Of the groves. The wansey tree Wnlcn
nOurished on tn elevation OF $500 feet, whose
branches were thick with buds ready TO expand mo
white flowers as soon as the rainy season com
menced, invited the artists who were busy sketchng
the beautiful scene to sit under the shade and no
its dome like form nothing could have served t!c
purpose better. This tree has divine honors paid
Tn nv q ha
when about TO select King. The individuai on
whom the choice falls Is crowned with chaplet Oh
wansey, and has q sceptre or the wood put INTO MS
hand which Is called 6ucO, which IL carried before
him wherever he goes, and Is inseparable from
royalty In the general councils OF the nations.
Sixty-seven mules died on the route from AntalO
to Ashanghi excessive were the dicu ties OF the
roads, and several men were added To the SICK ist,
who became sick from sheer exhaustion.
The latest news from Theod0rus' camp Is 10 the
effect that he has fortified Daanta, and tha' ne ~
changed his tactics atey. Not long ago ne used 70
he very cruel to the inhabitants OF the provinces
through which he was forced to pass burn ing tne'r
villages and torturng them until they informed MN
where they concealed their treasure. Now, when
case OF treason Is brought before him he dlsInsses
the prisoner with kind words and present OF ten
dollars; but deserters he continues to punish in the
most terrible manner. lie has issued a proclama-
ton in his camp informing his soldiers t.at .me
that 1t has been prOphesied to him tnas
he shall gain great victory before ms e., DEAN @
He encourages them to be OF good cheer and hight
like men. He says TO Bardel, the Frenchman who .s
In MS camp, tnhC ne uOcS uoL Care u Vhie ~, ~
English il they kill him, well and good; and he
intends to fight and die Ike king Bardel IL tne one
who gives him all the news and relates all that ~
said OF him in the papers, These newspapers are
sent to him by friend at Massowah, so that rileo-
dOrus Is very well informed OF what Is going ON, ana
very probably viii be prepared for the worst
Presents from Friends-A Dash on Mngdaln
Decided On.
AT LAKE AsHANGHI, Abyssnia, March 10, 1865
have opened the letter to inform you, as the cou
rer IS going within an hour, that we march to-day
another fifteen miles and halt tomorrow again.
Tie son of Fucga Mah0med, Chief Of Angelo. tho
province adjoining Woggerat, arrived in camp ac-
companied by MOhammedan disciple, with pot OF
honey and pot Of ghee as present to the COM
mander-in Chief, with prayer for his success In his
| expedition against Theodorns and promise OF sup
plies OF grain and beef for his troOps so turns Out
that the Quarermastcr Generals report OF no gram.
hay straw wrong.
Napier intends to make dash upon Magdala when
within two days march Of the fortress, leaving nts
| tents and camp followers behind.