Misistbb Washington.—Mr. Thorn-' ton, C.8., present Miniater st Bio Janeiro has, we believe, been appointed ..
... was bora 1815, aad entered the army 1834 aa ensign the 73rd Regiment. 1836 be was promoted to lieutenancy in the 7th Royal Fusiliers, in which regiment obtained bis company 1842, and in 1850 became major of his regiment) On the outbreak of the war against ...