The Ashantee expedition would appear to have been so far successful by the last advices as to justify the. expectation that by this time the war is practically over, and that another easily earppd victory in
r.he cause of civilisation has been won by the British arms. The Ashantees are 3aid to have fought bravely in defenco of their capital for five days, but had to give in, and General Wolseley took possession of Commassie on the sth>February,' which was deserted by King Koffee. It was expected that a treaty of peace would be agreed to without delay, and that the Ashantee king would have not only to pay a considerable sum of money as indemnity, but to give substantial security for future good behavior. General Wolseley has fully sustained the reputation he gained by his plucky expedition to Fort Garry, during the Red River rebellion in North America, and it will be a relief to everyone when he and his troops can leave the pestilential marshes of the Gold Coast.
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Grey River Argus, Volume XIV, Issue 1744, 7 March 1874, Page 2
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