essage from me, a point which I have
thought it indispensably necessary to stipulate, in order that I
might not have to reproach myself with anything like personal
solicitation to _him_ on such a point. I feel this so material,
that I have made a pretext of going to take possession of my castle
on Thursday, in order to be completely out of the way of all
negotiation upon the subject. Pitt comes to me on Saturday, and
brings me the answer on which my future conduct must depend. I
shall remain there, if possible, till the Friday or Saturday
following. It would be very little out of your way to make it your
run on Tuesday, when you would certainly find me there, and I need
not say that I should, in any case, be extremely glad to see you
there; but more particularly if any further step is to be taken
about this business, in which I do not well see my way, because I
hardly see how I can take that line which my own situation
personally seems so loudly to demand, without involving more than I
should like to do of public consequences. If I alone were
concerned, my line would be very soon taken.

Ever, my dear brother,
Most affectionately yours,
G.

Everything looks like peace on the side of France.

A letter from Mr. Hobart gives a sketch of the state of Ireland at this
time. The English Bill of toleration had produced a ferment in the
country, and the war of religious animosity was assuming a more violent
aspect every day.

MR. HOBART TO THE MARQUIS OF BUCKINGHAM.

Dublin Castle, Jan. 30th, 1792.
MY DEAR LORD,

The multiplicity of business, both public and _private_, in which I
have been engaged since I left Stowe, must plead my excuse for
having so long postponed writing to your Lordship. I cannot,
however, delay thanking you for the communication you have made
through Mornington on the subject of my marriage--a subject I
should not have been silent upon when I had the pleasure of seeing
you, had I not predetermined the case, and therefore was not open
to advice. I flatter myself you will be happy to hear that I have
received a most friendly and liberal letter from the Earl of Bucks
upon the occasion, and have experienced every attention and
kindness from all my friends, and a marked civility from all
persons here on both sides of the question