AMERICA.
General Schofield'a appointment as Secretary of War has been confirmed by the senate. The Senate passed a vote of thanks to Staunton by 32 against 11, and refused a vote of thanks to Judge Chase for his conduct during the impeachment trial. I The trial of Jeff. Davis has been again j postponed — till November next. I Reverdy Johnson has been appointed Minister for Great Britain. McCulloch has forbidden the sailing from New Orleans ofthe iron clads Onconta and Cattawatu, intended to be sold at Peru for use against Spain. A Fenian assemblage was expected to take place at St. Albans and Malone, in June. The war in Brazils continues. The allied troops have captured Chacao, and routed the Paraguan army.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/HBH18680815.2.19.3
Bibliographic details
Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume 12, Issue 969, 15 August 1868, Page 3
Word Count
122AMERICA. Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume 12, Issue 969, 15 August 1868, Page 3
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in