AMERICA.
General Schoefiel&'s appointment as Secretary of War has been confirmed by the Senate. The Senate passed a vote of thanks to Stanton by 32 against 11, but refuccd a vote of thanks to Judge Chase for his conduct during the impeachment trial. Jeff. Davis's trial is postponed to November. Reverdy Johnson has been appointed Minister to Great Britain. M'Culloch has forbidden the sailing from New Orleans of the iron-clads Oncouta and Cattawba, intended to be sold to Peru for use against Spain. Fenian assemblages are expected at St. Albans and Malone in June. Gold, 10.102 sterling. Exchange on London, 119. The war in Brazils continues. The allied troops captured Chacas, and routed the Paraguan army. President Lopez has armed three thousand women.
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Westport Times, Volume II, Issue 331, 22 August 1868, Page 2
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123AMERICA. Westport Times, Volume II, Issue 331, 22 August 1868, Page 2
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