On Friday night another contingent of 500 left Shaogbai for Obinkiang. These were composed partially of Hang chow men and the reoraits who have been enrolled locally.
The most interesting feature of the contingent, however, was fourteen Amstons who accompanied them, not as arses, bat to fight, Of ate there ave been many offers of active assistance from the women of the district, and at length they have secured permis sion to go to the front.
Judging by their leader, they mean to make themselves prominent. individual, who wears red breeches otherwise is got ap like a general, has score to pay off against the Government. In the revolt which took place at Ankiog some two years ago, ber hhosband was the moving spirit, and aimed at assassinating the Governor of
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