The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-27
By Telegraph
REPORTED FOR THE DAILY ARGUS.

LONDON, April 2S.-P. M.-Stll later ad,
vices from Abyssinia, dated at Zouls, on the
18th of April, have been received here.
The very latest reports had at that point
from the scene of action in Magodala, rep
resent thai but $4,000 native troops had
laid down their arms to Napier and that
Theodorus had FIVE hundred soldiers killed
and fifteen hundred wounded in the late en-
gagement. Advices from Napiers head,
quarters in Msgdala, without date, are also
to hand. They state that the Europeans
lately held in captivity there, numbering 60
souls, including men, women and children,
were already on the route to Zeoula for
home, and that the entire force of Theodo
rus army had been either killed, wounded
or captured. General Napier takes by his
victory the twenty-eight la-ge guns used
against him, 5000 stand of small arms,
10000 shells, such, as are used in battle in
open held by the Abyssinians, 10000 spears
and many other articles of war and equip
ments. After the works were completely
taken, King Theodorus was found dead by
English soldiers on entering Centez, his
stronghold. He was shot through the head.
Some persons say he was killed during one
of the battles; others incline to the opinion
that he committed suicide, when be found
the fortunes of the day against him. The
killed and wounded by the British captives,
when they were released. Theodorus' two
sons were taken prisoners. The interior Of
the Fortress of Magdala presented splen-
did sight, the place glowing with barbara
splendor. The British troops plundered ii at
once. They found four royal crowns made
of solid gold, $4,000 in silver, SIC, 900
worth Of silver plate, several lots of rich
jewelry and other articles of great value.
NEw YoRK, April 29.-An Atlanta spe-
cisl to the Tribune says: Semi-official state
ments from Ga counties, give $500 ma
jority for the constitution and :, 800 majority
for Bullock. Full official returns viii not
be received before next Friday. Judges
who are thoroughly competent to give an
opinion, now estimate that the constitution
has been carried by at least 1000 majority
and that Bullock is chosen governor by
5000. 1t is probable that a majority Of
democrats have been chosen 10 the legisla
ture. 1t remains to be seen whether enough
can take the test oath to make q quorum.
RALEIGH, N. c. April 26.-Tbe n. Y
Tribunes special says 36 counties that have
been beard from give the republicans u.s..
600 majority. In the FIRST congressiana'
district Mr.. French's majority is 5000. The
constitution is undoubtedly ratified and the
whole state ticket is elected by at least %,
900 majority. The legislature is largely re
publican.
CovrNGroN, Ky, April 27.-As early as
half past Eve. people gathered at the foot o.
FIFTH street, Cincinnati, to embark for the
great scene of the prize fight. Att O'Clock
the tow boat Uncle Sam appeared, the ropes
and stakes were taken on board, and the par
~ numbering not over one hundred and fifty
embarked. At about o'clock the boat SCI
off amid the cheers of the assembled news
boys and q volley of stones from
several men and boys, minus of the
Eve dollars passage money required
Near the Buckeye House, on the Kentucky
side, Hallinwood and his trainer were tsker
on board, and at Taylorsport. Heating and
his trainer were taken on. The day wal
very fine and the men appeared in splendid
condition. The boat landed on the Ken
lucky shore about twenty miles above Gov
ington, at IL O'Clock, and the party pro
eeeded to grove, where the stakes were
quickly set and the ring formed. Keating't
seconds were Tom Ryan, Of Newport, and
jim Boyton, Of Covingfon. HOLLYWOOD s
seconds were Bob Smith, of England,
and Barney Frews, of Covington. At II
O'Clock Halliwood threw his hat into the
ring, quickly followed BY Keating's caster
The choice of ground vas Won By HOLLYWOOD
Billy Lewis, OF CincinnAti, was appointed
referee, Hip Holland, umpire for Halliwood,
and Jack Conver, for Ketaing. After sha'
king hands, thesmen went to their corners,
and at the call of time, stepped promptly 70
the scratch. Time was called seven MIN
uies past twelve.
First Round-Sparring for an opening o.
the struggle, and Halliwood fell upon bis