ABYSSINIA.
Tho ro'ombnrkation of tho army would bo eomplotod by J'tuio IC. Tho depredations of tho Gallas woro giving groat troublo, Thoy hurl down rocks on tho passing columns, and plunder whon ovoning sots iii. Thoodorus' queon died of oonuumption in tho British camp. His real quoon will probably succood to tho sovereignty.. The J-iiropoan troops aro in good health, but tho Indians suffer froni tho climate The railway locomotives and tho, greater part of tho stores will bo 'loft behind. Troops aro rapidly arriving at tho coast and being sbippod by tho Bombay. A grand roviow of tho troops took placo at Sonafo, on„tho Queen's birthday. It was followed by sports. "No montion.ii. mado of tho political aspect of tho war. Tho oducntionof tho youngost son of tho late .King Thoodorus is to bo entrusted to tho illov, Dr, Wilson, of tho liVoo Church Mission in India.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 53, 15 July 1868, Page 3
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