Dangos 5746 canlyniad

GFL's canonship; writer's health.

The Prince Consort's death.

Reports from Col. A'Court and Mr Mott; assistant commissioners should not write to newspapers.

Sir James Graham approves of recipient's communications to Mr Mott respecting Dr Bowring's proposed visit to Bolton.

Sir Edmund Head's appointment; Col a' Courtts position.

Recipient has suggested alterations in the Irish Poor Law; Sir Robert Peel and writer, and possibly the Cabinet, wish to consult him; writer suggests that there is a flagrant inconsistency in refusing an enquiry and almost in the same breath proposing fundamental changes in the Law.

Sir Edmund Head has sent recipient's letter on the state of affairs in S[outh] Wales to writer, who has great confidence in TFL's judgment in these matters; consolidation of Trusts is necessary, also a sinking fund for the gradual extinction of the debt; copies of the Report of Mr Hall and Mr Ellis, of a memorandum by Mr Manners Sutton, and observations by Mr Ellis on the plan in this memorandum were enclosed; the principal difficulty is the want of confidence in the gentry and magistracy; no measure which extends the jurisdiction and authority of the local magistracy will have a conciliatory effect; legislation, however, may mean delay; the best method would be to ask the opinions of the Lord Lieutenants and the magistrates on the plan; if these are favourable, then a Commission to mature the details on the spot preparatory to the framing of a Bill should be appointed.

An enquiry into the Allotment System and including the Eastbourne case is needed; writer suggests Mr Twisleton for the task although he is abroad.

Writer wishes to hear what recipient says to a pamphlet addressed to Sir R. Peel called Letter on the mode of meeting the present Crisis, which deals with the inequality of local burthens; he wishes to know if the author is Edward Buller.

The services of Mr Twisleton in Ireland are invaluable; the return of Mr Power to Dublin is most desirable.

Writer enclosed a note from Mr Christie; he knew nothing of the letter to the Ledbury Board of Guardians; he is not disposed to produce the case and opinion.

Recipient is requested to call.

Writer is satisfied with recipient's evidence, even as reported in The Times; the fatal error has been retaining Chadwick in a place of trust; the positions of Day, Twisleton, and Col. Wade are detailed.

Mr Ferrand's scurrilous letter attacks both writer and recipient; the conduct of The Times is infamous, the chances of success before a jury is the real point to be considered.

Ferrand's retraction should be as complete as libel of recipient is scandalous, Ireland may become helplessly dependent on the British Exchequer.

The statement of the imports of the year demonstrates the wisdom of the tariff policy; Anglo-French relations.

For content see individual letters.

Foreign affairs; Irish landlords and occupiers and the levying of rates.

A reply to recipient's query whether Cobden would do for the Poor Law Office; the Government would gain many and great advantages, the benefit of his wisdom, and a halo of popularity as he is the idol of the people; a risk in connecting the government with the details of Poor Law administration; Cobden's position in Parliament and his chances of re-election if he accepts office; the evidence connected with Mott; articles on recent political events in the Quarterly.

The influence of the classics on government; the increase of the number of Cabinet ministers is a serious evil and inconsistent with firmness of purpose; safety is not generally in proportion to the number of counsellors; the Tractarians have almost dissolved the union between Church and State; the evils of Hampden's appointment are not yet fully unfolded; additional Income Tax is necessary; the Government's difficult position, without either hostility or cordial support; reconciling the Roman Catholic priesthood to the State is the necessity in Ireland.