11 FEBRUARY 1966, Page 10

Ebe %pectator

February 10, 1866

Statements of Sir Charles Wood's perfect re- covery have been made so assiduously, that the public was not surprised on Tuesday to hear of his resignation. His friends dreaded the excite- ment of Parliament, and he has consequently retired, amid the universal regret of everybody whom he has not governed. Those whom he has, about a fifth of the human race, will be very unjustly delighted. His departure has enabled Earl Russell to strengthen his Cabinet by appointing the Marquis of Harlington Secretary at War, while Earl de Grey finds work for which be is better fitted at the India Office.