no excuse to you; but
again I must say, what could you have done? Lord Liverpool could
not give up Lord Castlereagh, and you could not resent it so as to
vote with the Whigs. The Government are already apprized of your
feeling and that of your friends on this subject, and I have no
doubt--at least, I should think--it would put them more on their
guard. I really think it might be considered by Lord Grenville as
very officious in me to call on the Prime Minister to take up his
battle without any previous communication or authority from him. I
could undoubtedly say it was your feelings I was expressing; but
the answer would naturally be, that Lord Grenville personally was
concerned. However, the lapse of time is at present the additional
objection, and no apology could answer to you or your friends but a
public explanation from Castlereagh, which could not be made. I
assure you I have been very much disturbed by your letter, being
always anxious to obey your wishes and forward your objects, and in
the first place called on Lord L---- for that purpose.

The debate yesterday was much more violent and personal than the
first--at least, previous to the Speaker's leaving the chair. I
left the House after that, and know not what was done. The evident
disposition of the House is to stifle all further proceedings
regarding the Queen, but it is equally the intention of the
Opposition to pursue it; but the latter must ultimately give way,
for the House will not hear them. The saints--Butterworth,
Wilberforce, &c. &c.--are favourable for her restoration to the
Liturgy, and this question is to be brought forward again, but of
course will be rejected by a still larger majority.

I see that Charles Wynn and Phillimore are so decidedly disposed to
the Opposition, that their minds are at all times on the alert to
catch an opportunity of attacking the Government. I certainly do
not support or think well of the Government, but I am _quite
satisfied_ that nothing short of a total overthrow of everything
would induce the Whigs to unite with you; and I am equally
satisfied that the only and best prospect of office is to keep
terms with the present Government, not with a view of joining them,
but of keeping them unfettered and unexasperated for any future
arrangements.

That some change must soo