The War in South Africa
LONDON, September 22.—An engagement has taken place between the Basutos and the Cape Rifles : the former 1200 strong. The British lost one officer and…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1880
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The War in South Africa. the Basuto Outbreak
LONDON, September 28.—Affairs in Basutoland have become serious. Reinforcements are being sent up to support the Cape Rifles, and 600 volunteers have…
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LONDON, September 29.—Reports from Central Asia state that the Afghan population is restless, and the chiefs clamoring for further hostilities…
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SIMLA, October 4.—It has now been decided, that a division under General Phayre shall spend the forthcoming winter at Candahar…
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LONDON, October 14.—Despite repeated defeats of the Basutos at the Cape, they continue in active hostilities against the British, though without arriving at any…
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CAPETOWN, October 18.—The Basutos still continue to carry on active hostilities against the British. News has boon received to-day from Mafeting, reporting…
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LONDON, October 23.—The Basutos have again concentrated their forces, and are now advancing against the Cape Rifles, who are under the command of Colonel…
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LONDON, October 29.—Cable news has boon received from the Cape, announcing the defeat of the Basutos and the capture of Lothorolli's stronghold, where the…
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CAPE TOWN, November 5.—Following the success obtained by Colonel Carrington in capturing the village of Lerothodi, the Basuto chieftain, a division of the…
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ATHENS, November 5.—The Creek Government continue making active preparations for enforcing their claims to a rectification of the Turkish frontier, and…
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CAPE TOWN, November 15.—The situation of affairs is daily becoming more serious in its aspect. In addition to the extensive outbreak of hostilities among the…
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LONDON, November 17.—Affairs are all quiet at Cabul…
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LONDON, November 16.—The Basutos have been defeated in an engagement with the Cape Rifles, and the rebellion has received a severe check…
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THE condition of Mr. Norton, the Police Magistrate (says the Dubbo Dispatch) has varied considerably since Thursday. On Friday ho was about the same as on the…
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LONDON, December 3.—A convoy of colonial troops was attacked by a numerous force of Basuto warriors, near Maefteng. The troops, though greatly…
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LONDON, December 4.—Intelligence has been received from South Africa of an attack by the Pondos upon Xesibes, an important strategic position. The attack…
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LONDON, December 7.—Five Russian men-of-war, belonging to the Pacific fleet, sailed for Japan, which has excited a good deal of comment…
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OUR advertising columns notify that Mr. W. H. Thompson's "Colossal Mirror of the Zulu War" will open at the Victoria Theatre on Boxing Night next. As this…
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Unarmed and unattended walks the Czar. Through Moscow's busy street one winter's day. The crowd uncovered as his face they see,—…
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We are glad to be able to record a crowded house at the Victoria Theatre last evening, to witness the above magnificent representation of the principal startling scones…
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