The New York herald., 1869-05-14
ENGLAND.
Formal Resignation of Reverdy Johnson.

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Formal Resignation of Reverdy JOhnsoas
LONDON, May 13 1869.
Reverdy Johnson to-day teegraphed TO Washing
ton informing the United States government OF his
formal withdrawal from office. After repeating the
friendly farewell addressed to him by Queen Vic
toria, Minister Johnson concludes by saying that
''Thus terminates q mission conducted on my part
with zeal and fidelity, which fulfilled the letter OF
instructions given me by my government and which
aimed to protect the rights preserve the honor and
promote the interests Of my country"
The London Times Again the Alabama
Claims.
LONDON, May 13, ls69
The Times to day has an editorial article on the
rejected Alaba treaty. wherein 1T Is asserted that
the government OF Great Britain in submitting to an
arbitration the question at all, conceded every
thing that was originally demanded or expected by
the American people, and everything that waspOs-
sibe to c0ncede.
Discussions in Observation-Disclosures In
Ireland-The Tornado Cause.-The Reduction
Of Canadian Tr00ps-The Irish Church Bill
Adjournment Of the House of Lords.
LONDON, May 13-Midnght.
In the House Of Lords this evening Earl Russell
inquired what plan the government proposed to
adopt for putting q stop to the outrages which
had lately been frequent In Ireland. He followed
his inquiry with some remarks, in which he depre-
Gated the land scheme Of Mr. Bright as likely to un-
settle the Irish people. He called upon the govern
ment to discountenance all visionary schemes and
state clearly what 1t intended to do.
Earl Granville the Colonial Secretary, regretted
continual recurrence at the present time to this
topic. He said the government was not prepared
TO state its policy was ne authorized 10 give an
opinion on Mr.. Bright's plan.
Lord Derby urged an exposition OF the ministerial
policy and disavOwal Of Mr.. Brights opinions.
The reticence Of the government was dangerous to
the best interests Of Ireland.
After sharp passage between Lords Derby and
Kimberly the discussion was dropped.
At the close OF the this evening the House
Of Lords adjourned until the 9th of May.
In the House OF Commons tonight Mr.. Otway,
Under Foreign Secretary, said Spain had declined to
accord a new hearing in the Tornado case. The de-
tailed reasons assigned by SPAN were now under
consideration OF the law officers OF the Crown.
Mr.. Cardwell, Secretary Of War, in reply to some
intimations which had been thrown out, said the
government had no intention Of cOuntermanding the
orders for the reduction of the troops in Canada
der the existing circumstances.
The Irish Church bill was reported from the COM
mittee. Several amendments were proposed. and
the bill was recommitted with the understanding
that the vote its third reading shall be taken
the 3lst OF May.
Statement Of the Bank Of England.
LONDON, May 13, 1863.
The amount Of specie In vault in the Bank OF
England, made public this afternoon has decreased
f19,O00 since the last report.
First Day Of the DOncaster Spring Meeting.
LONDON May 13, 1869.
The Doncaster Spring Meeting commenced to-day.
The Hopeful Stakes OF 10 sovereigns each, half for
felt with 100 soveregns added by the Corporation OF
Doncaster, colts 122 lDs ies and geldings 119 lbs,
penalties and allowances; the second to receive 20
sovereigns out Of the stakes; about furlongs:-
Mr.. Pryor's b. I. Sister, to vieda by Lambton. out
OF Cnrstabeue..
The Duke OF Newcastle's b. G. Remington, by Ok
MIR. Rays br. G. Green Riband Qate Beachy HeadI