Smyrna times., 1865-07-19
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THE LORD CHANCELLOnsHIP OF FNG1AyD
I'VE learn by late steamer that Lord West
bury, Chancellor of England has been compen-
ed to resign, by Parliamentary vote Of cen
sure, and that Lord Cranworth has been an
pointed in his stead This Office is one of the
most ancient, honorable and Important in the
Government of Great Britain, til highest no
htical and judicial functions pertaining to it
1t has been held by some Of the greatest men
who have adorned the history Of England. -
During the present century Lords Elon,
Brougham, Cottenham and ST Leonarts have
held the position. Lord Wcstbury had not
long been in office He was discovered in cor
rupt practices such as the selling ofofhccrs for
money, torgirg official documents, &C., and
was compelled ID resign without delay. His
successor. Lord Cranworth held the Office un-
der Lord Aberlcens ministry. lie is about
sixty-fiye years Of age, and has been a member
of the bar since lslG
We have a few particulars Of the loss cf the
ship Ifm. .NelSoa by fire off Newfoundland -
The fire was caused by carelcSsneSs in fumiga-
ting the vessel, and when it was impossible to
save her, the Captain and other officers. and
the cabin passengers, left in the boats Of the
ship, and she soon went down with over 400
stecrage passengers. By our last foreign news
We learn that the steamship Latuyettc ON her
outward voyage, picked up torty-tvc passen-
gers from three boats
A number Of Rebel Generals have recantIv
been released from Fort Warren. Among them
was Najor-ticn jackson of Savannah and it is
understood that Gems Marmaduke and Polk
were also OF the party.
Texas date OF the 18th instant say thai State
Is invested by iayhawkers and thieves of the
very worst stamp. In the interior. where the
Union forces have not penetrated, they are
doing much damage.
Mes>rs Orr Of Mississippi brother of for
mer Speaker Of the House of Representatives
and Garland Of Arkansas, member, Of the
Rebel CONGRESS. have been par,loncd is the
President
There were extensive frcshcts along the line
Of the Raritan River. in New-.Jcr,ov. on sun
day, and i'll tAc SvhuyIk,ll, Ut Philudc!i t.;a. H.
Railway brid@es were carried away. freight
trains smashed up, and great aiuot;nl dam
age done
Gen. Sherman has put an cxtnquishcr on
the hopes Of those vho thought Of riding into
political power on hi, fame At Columbus
Ohio, on Friday. ht took occasion to say he
favored the election of General Cox, and that
ne (Shemanl would not bo a candidate even
for the Presidency.
The Treasury Department now paws ont
nearly $5.009.0Q0 a day.
The Republican State Convention of Maine
will meet lii Portland, on August IOth and the
Democrat Convention, on August 18th.
The Republican Convention Of New jersey
will meet in Trenton Tomorrow.
The VIRGINIA CAMPAIGN. Lee has
published his account Of the campaign in the
Chckahominy. It does not differ much from
the reports already given to the public, excent
like all generals, he claims victories in every
tight and sottens down Malvern Till acrorl;nc.
y. lie represents his force in Richmond as
.oo,OOo men Jackson 5 force operating around
1t was $1,000. The whole rebel fore. was tboro-
tore IgDOOO men, instead Of 2u0. 0JO. =. t;rn
McClehAn eStlinlted Il. The two forces tb,,.,
were nearly equal, but Mcrlclan bavin, hi. IL
vIded, enabled lee to attack one Of the divis-
ions with nearly his entire force and crush i /
McClelan could have done the same thio~ for
Lee right wing that Lee did for his, bnt d.
celyed by his false estimate Of Lees numbers !
he kept his force divided till lie lost the on,
Portunlty OF recovery and saved his army onjv
oy retrcatlng. That retreat showed the noLjo
element which c0mpr,"d that army and which
subsequently, under Grant broke the r.owfr Of.
Lee, by what the world pronounced "butch-
cry, but which Subsequent event, proved to
be the best policy to utterly de-trov th.. r,bel
GRIMES, and bring the war to a close Tba
history OF 9nr campaigns VIII hereafter be- a
@ s.uay I9r t4e military student. 1t shows the
and successful achievements that anv wy 'n,, nam
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