Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1859-03-09
MrnrHis, March 5, 1859.
E~ngiana's New MInIstsr 10 the Uni-
r-a Grurra


The Boston Courier has the following inter
esHng notice Of Lord LYoSs, who Is TO succeed
Lord NAFrER as Minister to the United States
Lord Lyons, who IL 70 take Lord Napiers
place, Is the son and successor Of the late Al
miral LYONS, and he is a worthy son Of that
noble and honorable man. For fifteen or
twenty wears the father, then Sir Edmund
LYONS, PLAYED an important part in the affairs
Of the East, as British Minister in Athens he
WAS in Greece al the accession Of King ONO;
and when. ten wears later, the Constitutional
Assembly Of 1872 met IN Athens, and drew up
the present frame II government, his wisdom
and moderation were Of great importance IN
preserving he ~tranquillity Of the country, and
IN securing 10 the kingdomthe benefits Of apo-
litical revolution. without shedding a drop OF
blood. He was afterWard transferred 10 Co
penhsgen. and finally succeeded Admiral Dun
das as commander Of the British fleet IN the
Cnmean war. For his distinguished services
10 that war he was raised o. the peerage. His
death occurring a few months age, his title has
descended 20 his eldest son, BickeTton Lyons,
now Lord Lyons, and Der Majesty's Minister
10 the United States.
THIS Young man was for several years resi-
dent i Rome; from Rome be was transferred
10 Naples, where be showed uncommon talent
as a O plomatist and great decision Of charac-
NHAa MS .HNANNH IA NAN kanAAHA eHAA NaaA
lshed his reputation: and when Lord Nor
mandy Withdrew from the Embassy ar Flor
ence. Mr.. BickerrCd Lyons was appointed to
slcceed him AZ that couri-an almost uneX-
ampied rapiditv Of promotion. The offer Of
the mission 70 the United States was made 70
him a few days before the death q his father
whose last moments were made happy by the
honors bestowed upon the representative Of his
name and house. He regarded Il as "the most
] hattering offer which could be made 20 a Brit
ish diplomatist.~ The offer was accepted BY
the youthful minister, with many misgiyings az
to his qualifications, but with the heartiest
"desire g. do all in his power q concIlliate the
regard of q great sister nation We have no
doubt Lord LYONS will be entirely successful.
He i a man Of talent, and a highly
cultivated mind He has great suavIty Of
manner, Joined to an intuitive appreciation Of
character. A thorough gentleman In his ap-
pearance aud address, he knows how 90 VIII
the hearts Of all who approach him. Sagac-
ious and discriminating, he is not 70 Be i'm
posed upon by pretenders. Lord Lyons took
his degree, with high honors, at Chris Church.
I Oxford. He is still unmarried.
We have no doubt this distinguished yourg
d~iplomatist viii meet with as cordial a recep-
! ton as was accorded TO Lis excellent predeces.
sor. and that he will do his utmost % earn
forward the work Of conciliation and good vii
in which Lord Napier has been so successful
While we regret to lose the one, and wish hin
/ an happiness in his future career, we wClcom'
the other, and anticipate, from his good feel
ings, high ability, and lust sense Of the rspon
sibilities ofhis position, The happiest results II
the continuance Of the most friendly relation
between The two countries.