The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-05-01
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Our European Dispatches.
!BY ATLANTIC cABLE.
WITT vAp IN ABYssM1A-FURTHER ACCOUNTS OF
THE BRITISH VICTORY AT MkuDALA--TH AS
sAu1T-THE DEATH OF HEoDoRUs-R oH
BOOTY.
LONDON, April N.-Later advices from Abys-
sinia, dated zoula, April 1S, are received. The
very latest reports from Magdala represent that
140OO native troops had laid down their arms
to Gen. Napier Theodorus had 500 soldiers
killed and 1900 wounded. The Europeans
lately held captives, numbering ~ souls, we're
already enroMe to Zoula for home. Inc entlre
force Of Theodorus had been killed, wounded
or captured. The King is said to have planted
Eve guns in front of Magdala, after refusing to
surrender the prisoners. Con. Napier then
moved up the first and second brigades,
and tho King opened on him with the
guns. The English replied from a twelve
pound Armstrong gun, and seven-pound-
er and with rockets. The King then
abandoued his sgnns and sba.ricaded. the
sallyports Of the town wall, keeping up fire
of Ipusketry. He showed no signs OF surren-
der. 4 Abombardment Of the town by the Brl-
tish for three hours followed, when General
Nspier ordered the men to advance, and the
town was carried by assault, after vigorous
resistance on the part Of the enemy. King
Theodorus was found dead, shot through the
head. Some say he was killed in the battle;
Others assert that he committed suicide. His
body was recognized by the English captives.
His two sons were taken prisoners. All the
European prisoners have been liberated. The
interior of the kings stronghold presented
an extraordinary scene OF barbaric splendor.
The troops plundered the place. They found
there four royal crowns Of gold, $4,000 in sill
yer, valuable plate, rich Jewels, &c. Among
the trophies captured by the expedition are
twenty eight cannon, five thousand stand OF
arms. ten thousand shields, ten thousand
spears. and large quantity Of other material
Of war. The English loss is set down at If
teen wounded and no killed. Theodorus' army
, was disheartened BY the severe losses OF the e
10th instant. Some Of the chiefs surrendered
the most formidable positions Of shilasse, and
many thousand men laid down their arms.
The King retired into Magdala with those who
renamed faithful. Magdala was taken under
cover Of the Armstrong steel guns. the eight
inch mortars and the rocket battery. The
ascent to the gates Of the fortress was mo't
formidable. .4
TEE NORTH GERMAN PARLIAMENT.
BER1IN, April N.-The third session Of the
North German Parliament commenced to-day.
King William, Of Prussia, as usual, made the
opening speech. He said 70 the members that
their aim should be Tho mutual and material
interest OF Germany. He advised the fulfil
ment Of the treaties With Austria and Spain,
and hoped that q. desire for national good
wonld rule them in al their proceed edings. He
congratulated them on the peaceh land frierd-
" local relations existing, and trusted that
those Of North Germany with the great powers
Of Europe would justify, the belief that the
maintenance of peace was their great and only
object. The Kings speech was pacific through
out. He concluded ~ expressing hope that
during the present session, and in all events,
he might oopnt upon the united power OF Ger
many. His remarks we're very favorably re1
ceived. on the conclusion Of his speech, he
shook hands heartily with the Bavar1an Minis s' |
tar. The latter called for three cheers for the
King, which were given with q will.
IEvEapoo1, April 80 Noon.-C Cotton dull and
unchanged. Sales 5000 bales. Breadstufs
easier. Bacon Sos. Sugar active.
Afternoon Cotton easier, but quotably un-c
changed. Sugar advanced to 27s. Other ar
ticles unchanged.
Evening--C Cotton a fraction lower. Sales 5000 |
bales. Uplands on the spot 125d.; afoat 12ad.;
Orleans 125d.