17 MAY 1845, Page 9

The Morning Chronicle explains, that Mr. Ashbell Smith, who was

Chargé d'Affaires for Texas in London and Paris till a few months ago, when he desired to revisit his home, has returned to this country to resume the ordinary diplomatic functions of the mission, and not in any special character.

Last night's Gazette announces the appointment of Mr. William Arrindell to be Attorney-General of British Guiana. It also notifies that the prize-money, &c. due to the officers and crews of the ship Penelope and brig Pantaloon, for capturing slavers, will be paid on the 2d and 17th of June respectively.