LATEST NEWS.
SATURDAY, Two O'CLOCK.
There are no further accounts of interest from the Theatre of War. The Allgemeine Zeitung of the 13th instant, which arrived this morn- ing, contains, however, an article dated Jassy, May 26, in which it is stated, that on the 23rd ult., the garrison of Silistria made a sortie, and took possession of several Russian redoubts ; which they were com- pelled to abandon after a long and severe conflict. The Grand Vizier was, at the date of the last accounts, marching to the relief of Silistria, which, was vigorously bombarded by the Russian flotilla on the Danube. An article from Ancona in these papers states, that all the differences between Admirals Heyden and Malcolm are adjusted, and that the Russians confine their blockade to the Dardanelles. The President of Greece has protested against the territorial restrictions imposed by the French and English Governments, and declared his intention of resign- ing unless they are removed.
It is stated in the Court circles, that the King has positively desired that the Queen of Portugal shall be allowed to reside in England as long as her friends please, and that all possible protection may be afforded to her.
According to an on dit of the bar, the Lord Chancellor is to retire from office shortly after the breaking up of the Courts for the Summer Vacation. It is added, that his Lordship intends to reside abroad for some years. There is no on dit as to his intended successor.
We understand that letters have been this day received from Mr. O'Connell, in which he speaks with great confidence as to the result of his canvass. The idea of Mr. Vesey Fitzgerald's starting seems to be abandoned, and up to Thursday no opposing candidate had been announced.
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