The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-06-05

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departed nom their pestiential nsaghborRood, her
army took possession. -. - -.
the horrors recited 70 ue 20 gbly BY the late
cincts Of formidable SaeSsa then the e English de-
serve the thanks Of the world for the summary and
mission Of justice and vengeance against the tyrsnt
There were Joy and triumph on every countenance
in the English army when the merry busies with
their clear awoke all TO the fact that thai day
our homeward march was TO commence. The drums
beat the revele and cheer after cheer burst forth
from the conquertng army and its thousands OF camp
slopes toward the Bashiio, preceded by band play
Ing the well known tune, ''When Johnny Comes
Marching Home m Soon the was IN notion
bsshilo were Witnessed anew the horrors OF war:
BY the ferocious Gaas left their aged and wounded
upon the roadside TO poison the atmosphere with
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distance OF seven miles. Dead mules ana ponies
sd S ssynY ssss eaten s s S
hasten the top OF the Talana plateau, where but
few days gone, we gazed for the first time upon
the last time we turn TO look upon those natural
fortresses Magnihcently stern and sombre they
Which bonns V he southern horizon os Which, %nS
ling with the morning sky, glow In radiant col0rs.
Their submits are covered with haze, or the smoke
Ofthe still burning rafters II seems to more like
incense offered to appease Divine wrath and locking
down upon the Arogay valley, up TO the fortress OF
Magdala, and then down to where the Bashil0 river
dashes headlong from its rocky heights amid
shining spray and rainbows fully four thousand feet
below u.s. simultaneously we lift our voices in songs
"A
sudden impulse, fall upon their knees and join In the
universal chorus of thanksgiving. tcu
There never was such sight witnessed before In
Abyssinia- K.91 q .W teI
Mounting our horses we followed the European
Save the Queen" and while standing up in the sad.
die to catch one parting glimpse OF the far famed
stand upon the plateau of Talana and look back
upon Magdala again.
Before continuing the march from Talanta plateau
seward grand review held OF the Army OF
Abyssinia. They presented most gallant array,
taking into consideration the fatigues they had
dergone. Three months ago, when they irst started
from the tabeland OF Senate straning their eyes To-
wards the Equator they numbered $500 strong; TO.
day they numbered $50. The Command thief
was very well pleased with their fine appearance and
good conduct, and the following is the
GENERAL ORDER
read to them after their brilliant success, which con-
tans short account OF tue pers OF the route--
D @ I s q 10 se and as
expedition to release our countynen from long and pain
had been outraged by Iheodcrus. King of Abyssnia.
Icengrsuae with all my heart on the noble in
which have fulfilled the commands OF sovereign.
You have raversed often under tropical amid
storms Of rain and four hundred miles of mountainous
and dihlcut country.
Yon have steep and prs9pSs
y0H supplies could o1 Keep pace WIN yom r
with scany food and of you for hosrs without
chasm Of the ashio and deiessei the army Of Theodora
which poured down yon from their lofty fortress In full
a nos. Of many taousauds have their
You have captured and upwards of thirty pieces
of artillery Of weight and efficiency with ample
You have tie almost inaccessible Fortress OF Mag
DALAI defended BY Theodoru with she desperate remnant OF
After you forced the entrance, Theodorus
showed mercy the offer of held out to him
You have released moi only capves
You have unosed the chains of more than ninety of the
Masdaa on which so many victims have been slaughtered
has been committed the flames. remains only
Our complete and rapid saccess /. due
First the OF God, whose hand feel assured has
secondly to the high spirit with which you have been
spired.
| creed To keep pace with Their European comrades
Never has entered on with more honorable
tigucs and difficulties You ony eager
! The remembrance OF your priyaiions win pass away
The Queen and the people OF England will appreciate
] services l
votion your duty and good discipline have main
Of S e 1e or n has g IN
must not forget wha, IL due to our comrades who have
been aDoring for Ia the suy climate OF Loola and the
pass OF kooayee in the nonoony OF the posts which
have maintained communications. Each and all would
have given they to be with But they deserve
shall watch over your safety the moment your
ebaTkaiion, the end OF life remember with
Lieutenant General, COMMUNICATIVE.
CAMP pALsuLo, April ~, 1865