ore can
only give you what I heard of the impression made, which was
altogether favourable to Canning. His want of temper was condemned
in the first instance, but at the same time it is thought that it
will be most beneficial in stopping those strains of invective and
abuse which are daily increasing, and likely still more to increase
if not put down. The fact is, that the Opposition have been buoying
themselves up with the hope and expectation of connexion and
friendship with Canning--they now see this to be visionary, and are
determined to try and drive a dissention in the Cabinet by
violence; and in this they are encouraged by the language held, and
general conduct of the Chancellor.

Wynn made an indiscreet speech, as far as it regarded Peel, but I
hope nothing will arise from it--indeed, there is no reason to fear
there may, as the explanation was perfectly satisfactory. As to our
Catholic question, it is gone to the d----l, and what is to be the
result of this I have not a guess.

With regard to the negotiations, I perfectly agree with you that
nothing can display greater weakness than the papers do; but the
feeling in the country is so strong in favour of neutrality and of
the Spaniards, and also the feeling of Parliament, that you may
rely on it the Government will come out of the discussion
triumphantly. I do not entertain the smallest idea that France will
carry her resentment so far against Canning's and Lord Liverpool's
speeches as to recall her Minister, or to think of quarrelling with
us. I can understand your feeling with regard to their declarations
in favour of the revolutionary Spanish Government; but however you
may feel, depend upon it no Minister, no Government, and no man is
powerful enough in this country, either in political or personal
character, to stand up to fight the battle of the Ultras. I should
say that the King and the Duke of York would do so if they could
find the means, but these are impossible, and the public odium
which would follow such an attempt would be fatal to any man or set
of men.

There will certainly be a Levee on the 21st, and I suppose a
Drawing-room. I take it for granted some notice will be given
to-day in our House of a motion on the papers. As I shall see you
so soon, I will add no more.

Yours truly,

W. H