... For the third time the' history of the civil j war in America, the great' Confederate army has moved as if for invasion of the Federal terri| tory. The first time was when Beauregard was at Mafia-sas Junction, wifhin a few marches of the Federal capital, has always been a puzzle to why, after the disastrous defeat of I the Federals Bull Run—a defeit which, some of the present friends of the ...

... One of the things we shall have to take iuto consideration by and bye, and probably before very long, this, that two new military powers have been added to the world. Whatever may be the result of the contest in America, that all but certain. If, indeed, the Federals were to succeed in coorcing the Confederates back into the Union, or if by any other means the severed portions of the old ...

... intelligent examination of our American ' news will serve .how that, whatever else is to 1 happen the other tide the Atlantic, there ' are yet appearances that peace is near. I The indications which are presented suggest the ' contrary conclusion, and lead the inference that the country which a few years ago was flourishing and powerful, and is now wretched, has in store for it miseries to ...

... TUESDAY, JUNE 80, 1863. In the House of Lords last night, the Royal assent was given three public, and a number of priva'e bills. An important discussion the affairs of New Zealand, iu which Lord Lyttelton, the Duke of Newcastle, and Earl Grey took part, was originated by the presentation of a petition from that colouy. At the request Earl Rossell, the Marquis of Clanricarde withdrew his ...

... FRIDAY, JCNE 26, 1863. The business befoie the House Lords last night was cliiefly routine. Several railway bills were read a third tin.e and passe 1. In reply to the. Earl of Shaftesbury, Earl Russell stated that no arbitrator had been appointed in the case C&ptain Melville White and the Peruvian Government. On the motion of Lord Redesdale, the Waywardens' Contracts Bill, the object of which ...

... The intelligence from America, which we published yesterday, leaves no doubt of the fact that the vicinity of Vicksburg has been the scene of several days' fighting ; and we infer that the battles there have been sanguinary those which have taken place on the soil of Yirgiuia. So far the telegrams can be relied upon, General Grant had won his way in several severe conflicts to Vicksburg, and ...

... Tuesday, June 23, Ik the House Lords last night the Royal assent was given, by commission, to two public and a large number of private bill*. In reply to Lord Rai l Russell consented produce certain paper* connected with the treatment liberated slaves in Brazil. A considerable number of railway private bills were then read third time and passed. Lord Strathedin laid on the table a bill, which ...

... THURBDAY, JCNE 25, 1868. In tbe sitting of the House of Commons yesterday, Mr E. there was little chance of its being passed this session, moved that the order the (lav for the second reading of the Uniformity Act Amendment Bill discharged. Some discussion followed, in the coarse of which Mr Gosches, the newly-elected member for I»ndon, made his maiden speech in support of the principle the ...

... remember* something 0 f the celebrated charge the Light Cavalry Brigade at the battle of Balaklava. The reminiscence ha. it much to be proud of, and something to amed of. was one of the most brilliaut episodes the Crimean war; but it was a blunder It is reported tliat a French General, who looked on said it was magnificent, but it was not war It was sending men uselessly be hopelessly ...

... WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1868. The House Lords sat twenty minutes last night. Three bills were advanced stage, after 1 which the House adjourned. ■ Yesterday's early sitting of the House of Com: mons was occupied with the committee on the Fishoiies (Ireland) Bill. the evening sitting, Lord Paget, in answer to Mr Hadfield, narrated the circumstances connected with the late court-martial at ...

... to Mr Duncane, M.P. for Nerth Essex. A very distinguished company assembled to pay their respects to the noble and learned Lord, who is now iu his ninety.flrst year. Shortly before half-past eleven, Lord Lyndhorst was brought down stair* In wheeled open sedan chair, and was takeu to Q« irne's, Hanover Pqaare, where was plaoed near the altar. The_Bi»hopof Lichfield, agisted by the Ear. H. ...

... 14th Inst, the Office of Iro» D»d«. NOTICE. the SUBSCRIBERS I thf Di*dee Association pwh the Education of 451> will held within the Wynd, Monday, the current, Two ..'clock Afternoon. Pundee. 9th June. IMS. DUNDEE WATER COMPANY. IS HEREBY that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the SHAREu.d.DERS of the Dundee Water Company will held Company's Office, Meadow Road, Dundee, *THt'RSD4Y the 25th June ...