Dangos 1959 canlyniad

Advice on matrimonial matters; approves of Nassau William Senior's long 'apprenticeship.'.

Has been to Paris but did not visit Brussels because of the cholera; gives Arrivabene a free hand with docs [see Cs] and further lecture by Whately; comments on political situation in France; believes Grey's ministry 'will not stand' and will be followed by a combination of radicals and moderate tories, probably led by Brougham; believes many of present cabinet (Lansdowne, Althorp, Holland, Grey, Stanley) indifferent to office; comments on Dutch war; has been proposed as candidate for Parliament but believes he '... can be more usefully employed in preparing measures to be introduced by others than in hearing long speeches, & making indifferent ones.'.

Leaves England on Sept. 7 and should be at Brussels by Sept. 9.

Suggests he should avoid coming to London in winter; is to visit Denmark, Norway and Germany this month; brother Edward and sister Anna would like letters of introduction from Arrivabene to people in Italy; the Lansdownes are visiting Brussels and would like to meet him. Lady Lansdowne '... is an exceedingly intelligent and accomplished.' Lord Lansdowne one of our best ministers and has '... a greater variety of information than almost any person that I know.'.

Invites him to London; is working on article on pol. econ. for the 'encyclopadia metropolitana'; would like Arrivabene to send copies of all his works so that he might gain admission to the Athenaeum; comments on the Lansdownes, Lord Melbourne, [Stephen] Spring Rice and Grant [?].

Encloses papers [missing] explaining position of Count Confalonieri [exiled Lombard patriot]; Lansdowne has written to Lord Jeffries re 'the young marquis' and M. Bercher; has also seen that the Lord Advocate and Mr [?Leonard] Horner have given them introductions in Edingburg [sic]. Only drawback of society there is '...the violence of political feeling.' Is to visit Bowood and Sir G. Philipps; does not expect any political changes, 'the Tories cd not keep in if they were to come in.'.

Emperor [of Austria]'s proclamation on his coronation must give Arrivabene and his friends hope; gives information about future movements; news of Anna Senior.

Pleased to hear of his good fortune: 'You have now all that is to be wished - knowledge, fame, birth talents, & lastly fortune again.' Hopes to see him in London; visited Bowood at Christmas where he talked politics with some Whigs: 'My theory is that if the Radicals turn out the Whigs, what they are much inclined to do, enough Whigs will join the Tories to make a strong Tory administration that they may last 10 years.' Intends visiting Dublin with Lord Shelburne at Easter; invites Arrivabene to join him.

Bitter attack on the French as ' ... ambitious, faithless, rapacious public robbers...' Explains reasons for statement to this effect; leaves for Europe in August; news of M. de Sauli.

Pleased that Edward [Senior]will see Arrivabene; describes tour; comments on acquaintances: Dr Frank and M. Steinagel.

Is to visit Ireland in Aug. and Sept.; invites Arrivabene to join him.

Excited by invitation; would rather visit him at Whitsun than Easter.

The delayed delivery of Bancroft's book [see C82]; will help Mr [William Hickling]. Prescott, I shall send him to Dr [Francis] Jeune.' Describes 'curious' time in Paris; gives Tocqueville's view: 'Tout le monde conspire contre tout le monde.' Monarchical parties have to crush the Republicans; believes Palmerston quarrel will 'blow over'; 'I think his conduct to Greece detestable.'. Copy.

Has received his letter from E. Ellice; cannot visit America now because of illness but hopes to do so next year; has been at Bowood and Harpton Court; George Cornewall Lewis believes govt will introduce a bill to please '... the country gentlemen, by increasing the influence of the uneducated agriculturalists, and the Radicals by increasing that of the uneducated townspeople.' Palmerston '... is in wonderful vigor [sic, ?copied in Us] of mind and body. I see no symptoms of age, except that he dyes his hair and whiskers.' Gladstone's post with Ionian Government temporary, and he will be home before the thick of the fight.' Comments on Italy. Copy.

Wants S. to visit America. 'I cannot flatter myself you will find any great change in the outward state of things. I am not sanguine, and a moral revolution in a republican country is slow.' Complains of [William Makepeace] Thackeray who acted '... in a manner highly discreditable to an English gentleman', while in America; S. would not make same mistakes; is defying the authorities by protecting escaped slaves; attacks the Constitution; 'I will only add, excuse this letter, and burn it. I shall mention it to no one.'.

Ref. to Mr O'Hanlon who is honest but is a 'blunderer'; Whately considers that '... it will be regarded as a gratuitous insult that a scattered-brained RC should be employed...' to draw up a Church Bill.

Is sending petition to Bingham Baring and hopes that he and S. will take it to 'the two houses'. 'You perceive what a set is made on [? the] subject of Irish poor laws. The Archbishop says it rests with you to counteract this & save Ireland from utter ruin. As an Irishman I would add my entreatis to you I wish you were a member.'. [Includes brief postscript by Whately]. Torn.

Re Oregon question; unwilling to give views on affair but sends 2 pamphlets (one by Sturgis). Displeased with 'unfriendliness' of 'liberal party in England' to USA Critical of reliance on Nootka Sound Convention; the proposal that the boundary should be the 49th parallel is reasonable as S. has said, but British govt have been influenced by fur companies who are afraid of losing £10,000 worth of beaver. Govt risks the peace of the world by binding itself to the decisions of its predecessors.

Has heard from Lansdowne that S. is writing an article on Ireland for the Edinburgh Review; wishes to make some observations; defends Poor Law; comments on relations of landlord and tenant; opposes the suggestion that Parliament should sit occasionally in Dublin; gives reasons; comments on payment of RC clergy; is leaving for Edwinsford, Llandovery, on Monday. 'Private'.

Has received letter of Nov. 24; glad that their views are 'so much in unison.' Wishes he had recommended occasional sittings of Parliament in Dublin '... & proposed for consideration Royal visits.' Believes O'Connell would approve of these; hopes he will be able to discuss these matters with S. at Castle Hill.