driac about himself. He
was convinced nothing but the native breeze of the potatoes could
revive him, and he was besides not a little uneasy as to the
consequences of this absence upon his professional business, and
very anxious again to see his family. Nothing else could, I will
not say justify, but excuse his turning his back upon the Tithe
Bill while in the Committee, which I must say it was his duty to
have stayed if possible to have fought through; but he is
thoroughly dejected, and often talks of the probability of his
being obliged to retire.

Lord Hastings, I apprehend, returns only to see whether he can get
any better appointment than the mission to Naples, which, as he
intended to go to Vienna, not a little disappoints him. I am going
to Cabinet, and if I hear any news, will add it.

Ever affectionately yours,

C. W. W.

Accounts from Paris mention that an agent has been dispatched from
Madrid to Seville with arguments _to persuade_ the Cortes to join
the Royal cause.

THE RIGHT HON. W. H. FREMANTLE TO THE DUKE OF BUCKINGHAM.

Board of Control, June 25, 1823.

MY DEAR DUKE,

We are getting on, though very slowly. It is thought the session
will close in three weeks, which I think most probable, as
everybody is going out of town, and they will not be able to make
houses. Ireland still hangs upon us, and every day makes it more
and more alarming. They can get no communication whatever from Lord
Wellesley. He will not write, and this adds to the perplexity of
the Government. I have not the least doubt whatever but that in a
very short time you will see a decided rebellion. It can hardly be
called less than a general insurrection now. Plunket is gone back
very sore and very desponding.

The King is quite re-established, and I hear in very cheerful
spirits. He has put off the match between Lady Elizabeth Conyngham
and Lord Aboyne. He does not go to the sea, as I understand, till
the end of July, and has not yet decided what day he comes to town.

Canning does nothing in the House, and I think suffers Peel to take
completely the lead. The Spaniards must ultimately give way, and
the greatest ridicule is thrown on this subscription and ball now
going forward. It is exclusively with the Opposition, and will
fail. It is curious now to observe how th