New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-10

have fully equaed those who were lucky enough to
obtain burdens. As about 400 women started nj the
same time and all assembled In the castle yard TO
receive their loads and tickets before starting the Babel
OF laughing, talking, and shouting may be imagined.
AL women as well children. appeared to look upon
the whole affair piece Of fun. To each, upon start
ing from the castle, number stamped upon tin label
given and to this string was attached for hanging
1t round the neck Half the price OF the journey TO
Dunqua was also paid. Upon return, the other half
would be paid upon presentation Of the tickets.
The chiefs in the neighborhOod OF Emina, who have
from the beginning OF The war been hostile to the
British and Who indeed were, to great extent, the
cause Of the war; by inviting the AshaDtees TO assist
them against the Fantees sent in flag OF truce the
other day The General would state no terms and open
negotiations until the chiefs personally came In
This they did yesterday. Ten Of them came IN. ana
received by Capt Butler who Is at the head OF the
intelligence department. and who has the conduct OF all
negotiations with the natives The chiefs expressed
great grief and contrition for the course they
had TAKEN and begged forgiveness. Capt. Butler
replied that the Governor very angry with them,
and regarded them as tho principal cause OF TINS
He would not them now, nor wouid IL De ne
cided what punishm ent should be inflicted upon them
Indeed, the punishment would depend upon their own
behavior II they in earnest in their expressions
Of repentance inclined 70 believe
that now they how great was the powero England
when she chose exert i they must manifest 1t by
giving all the assistance they could to and as nrst
proof he required that 800 men should present them
selves in three days II these men worked
well and faithfully their conduct would far to mitigate
the punishment which the Elmna tribes would have to
undergo.
The submission OF those Elmina tribes h OF little
consequence except giving fresh supply OF
carriers As long the Ashantees were in the neigh
borhoOd the friendship and alliance Of the Eninas was
OF great advantage to them, 10 was through the
Elmnas that they obtained their news, and that sup
plies smuggled in-cothes and rum and tobacco,
aud occasionally even ammunition Now that the
Ashantees fallen back the Eminas lind themselves
isolated In the midst OF foes. To the English they are
longer Of anxiety and IL Is polite to utilize
them carriers, and after the to forgive them
rather than 30 waste time in Furnishing them by burning
their wrctched villages If they render cordial aid
as carriers during the the Elminas will
probably escape with slight fine for their
rebellion misconduct which there can be no doubt
they heartily repent think 1t likely that in the
course OF the next few days the General will make an
excursion with body OF from the fleet, right M
country towards the Prab in order TO fall once more
upon the OF the Ashantee army and so send them
back to their own country with vivid impression tha
they are being driven out and not retiring merely
because their Generahas ordered it, Should this ex
pedtoD take place shall go up the country to see IT, pn
do anticipate that any serious lighting VIII take