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mean opinion of itself, and wished to confirm in his Majesty an idea of the superior skill 
of Europeans. 
The Governor at Cape Coast was apprised of the state of affairs at Annamaboe, and 
lost no time in sending assistance. Two ships were provided for the purpose, which 
sailed from the Cape on the morning of the IGth: but, from unavoidable circum- 
stances, the re-inforcement the ships bi'ought could not be landed before four o'clock 
in the afternoon. This re-inforcement consisted of twelve men and four officers; and 
their arrival in the fort afforded much satisfaction. This party was landed under 
cover of the smoke of some heavy guns, and was not fired at; but the canoe, on 
returning, was fired \ipon and one man wounded. It was the Governor's order that 
a flag of truce should be sent to the King, to endeavour to bring about an amicable 
understanding. A white flag was accordingly lowered over the wall, accompanied 
with the national colours ; and when the emblem of peace was observed, it is impos- 
sible to express sufficiently the joy that diffused itself among the people : the multitude 
which crowded around the flags was inconceivably gi-eat, and it was with difficulty that 
the King's officers, who were Imown by golden swords and axes, could clear the way 
leading to his quarters : the air resounded with acclamations in praise of their King, and 
expressive of their satisfaction at the prospects of peace. 
. And here we cannot forbear remarking, that although the Ashantees are so remote 
from polished or civilized nations, they seem not to be unacquainted with the customs of 
a civilized people, as they are connected with the rules of war; for they paid every 
respect to the flag of truce : a few indeed of them were making towards the rock on which 
were a number of Fantees, but they well understood the signal of recall, when a musket 
or two were fired over their heads. The flag of truce returned about seven o'clock, with 
three messengers from the King ; and they, m order to justify the King for his proceed- 
ings against the Fantees, entered into a long detail of the origin of the war, which we 
have been attempting to describe. The King was pleased that the flag of truce was sent, 
and expressed his satisfacticn by giving the two soldiers who were the bearers of it a fat 
sheep. After a conference that continued beyond two hours, the messengers departed. 
A communication was thus estabhshed with the King and his army; but it was con- 
sidered prudent to keep the gates closed until a perfect understanding was effected. It 
appeared, however, that this could not be done, without a meeting between the chief 
Governor and the King. To accomplish this Mr. Meredith tried to persuade the King 
to go to Cape Coast, but in this he was disappointed ; he however gained his Majesty's 
consent to send some of his confidential and chief men to wait upon the Governor, and to 
hear his sentiments. 
It will, we doubt not, be gratifying to the reader, if we here subjoin the correspondence 
between Mr, Meredith and Mr. Torrane, the Governor in Chief, on this occasion. 
