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Sectarian agitation-Negotiations opened with Rome-
Lord Palmerston explains Lord Minto's position-
Nicholas Wiseman-A type of the great Churchman—
The Cardinal has a surprise-The Times on the Catholic
hierarchy-Wiseman writes to Lord John Russell-
Lord John to the Bishop of Durham-Attack on the
unworthy sons of the Church of England-Storm of
intolerance-Greville writes to The Times-Its editor
thinks the agitation a pack of nonsense-The Arch-
bishop's reply-Greville describes the tempest of public
fury-The Queen on intolerance-Lord John Russell
introduces a bill-His Government is defeated on the
extension of suffrage Her Majesty sends for Lord
Derby-Difficulties of forming an Administration-
Lord John is reinstated-The Queen dissatisfied-Lord
John introduces a maimed Ecclesiastical Titles Bill-Its
fate-Prince Albert's scheme for a great Exhibition-
Opposition and vexations-Colonel Sibthorpe's prayer
Monarchs afraid-The King of Hanover's letter-
Over eighteen hundred acres of glass-The Prince
driven almost crazy-The Foreign Ministers refuse to
present an address-The Prince's difficulties overcome
Opening of the Exhibition-Prince Arthur's birthday—
The Queen at the Guildhall.
CHAPTER XIV
Lord Palmerston and the Queen-Her memorandum of
instructions-Interview with the Prince-Palmerston
intends to receive the leader of the Hungarian Revolu-
tion-Letter of Lord John Russell-Summoning of the
Cabinet-Presented with an address by the Radicals—
His reply creates a sensation-A Cabinet is again sum-
moned-The Queen's patience is taxed-Napoleon's
coup d'état-England preserves strict neutrality-Her
Majesty is astonished by reading of Palmerston's ex-
pression of approval-She writes to Lord John-Who
writes to the Foreign Secretary-Foreign affairs can no
longer be left in Palmerston's hands-Offer of the
Lord-Lieutenancy of Ireland-Dismissed by the Cabinet
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Satisfaction of the Court-"The man who has em-
bittered their whole life "-Praises the Queen's sagacity
Willing to instruct his successor-Lord John resigns-
Lord Derby's appearance and manner-Forms his
Administration-It falls after ten months without a
struggle-Lord Aberdeen forms a Government-Death
of the Duke of Wellington-Public honours paid to his
memory-Lying in state-Funeral at St. Paul's-Fears
of France-Rumours of an attempt to carry off the
Queen-Lord Hardinge wakes to certain deficiencies-
Abuse of the English Press-Napoleon's desire for
peace-Desires an alliance with a royal house-A wild
search among the Princesses of Europe-Approaches
the Queen's niece-Marriage with the Señora Eugenia
Comtesse de Téba-Her Majesty gives birth to her
fourth son-Second visit to Ireland-The Dublin Ex-
hibition-William Dargan refuses a baronetcy-The
Queen enjoys her stay-Departure
CHAPTER XV
A time of vexation for Her Majesty-Nicholas of Russia and
designs upon Turkey-Lord Palmerston's resignation-
Its cause-The resignation withdrawn-The Press is
hostile to Prince Albert-His letter to the Duke of
Saxe-Coburg-His real worth-Crowds walking round
the Tower to see him made state prisoner-The Queen
resents the abuse of her Consort-Opening of Parlia-
ment-The Prince is vindicated-Proposal to marry the
Princess Mary of Cambridge to Prince Jerome Napoleon
Preparing for war-Her Majesty goes to Spithead to see
the Navy depart-Opposed to a day of fast and humilia-
tion-Bitter hardships of the Army-The sympathy of
the public-The Government shrinks from inquiry-
Betrayed by Lord John Russell-The result of the
motion-Lord Aberdeen resigns-The Queen sends for
Lord Derby-Who is unable to form a Ministry-
Summons Lord John Russell who is unable to get an
Administration-Her Majesty's sense of duty over-
comes her personal feelings-Palmerston is commanded
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to fill the breach-Strange interview with the Duke of
Newcastle-Malignant charge against Prince Albert--
Roebuck's motion on the war-The Duke of Saxe-
Coburg visits the Court of France-Flattering reception
The Empress's inquiries concerning the Queen-The
Duke prepares the way for friendly feelings-Prince
Albert accepts an invitation to the manœuvres at
Boulogne-Napoleon's impression of the Prince-" A
man of varied and profound knowledge "-The Emperor
wishes to set out for the Crimea-The Emperor and
Empress in England-Time's changes-The Queen and
Her Consort in Paris-The Prince of Wales in love with
Paris-Victor Emanuel in London-Frightful in person
Birth of Princess Beatrice-" Prettier than babies
usually are "-Engagement of the Princess Royal--
The Times on the marriage-Prince Albert is made
Prince-Consort-Lord Clarendon speaks of his im-
portant services-Princess Frederick leaves England . 551
CHAPTER XVI
Sunday in London-Sir Benjamin Hall relieves its dulness
by placing bands in the parks-Outcry of the Puritans
Government is threatened-Archbishop of Canterbury
writes-Government gives in-Cobden's motion over
Canton-Palmerston refuses to resign-Completely
reconciled to the Queen-Horrors of the Indian Mutiny
Bravery of the English soldier-Attempt to assassinate
the Emperor and Empress of the French-Letters
referring to the English people-Palmerston gives
notice to amend the laws of murder and conspiracy—
Is suddenly defeated-The most unpopular man—
Twenty thousand in Hyde Park cry "Down with the
French!"-The new Cabinet-The Queen goes to
Cherbourg-Splendid reception-One hundred years
since England bombarded Cherbourg-The Queen goes
to Germany-First sight of the German Emperor-
The Prince of Wales attains his majority-Lord John
Russell gives trouble--Comes to an agreement with
Palmerston-Lord Derby's Cabinet is out-The Queen
sends for Lord Granville-Unable to form an Adminis-
tration owing to Lord John-Palmerston is commanded
to form a Government-The Queen again in Germany-
Accident to the Prince-Consort-Despondent and low—
Baron Stockmar's remark-Departing from Coburg-
Presentiment of never seeing it again-Death of the
King of Prussia-The Duchess of Kent's death-The
Prince expresses the wish that he might follow her-
Engagement of the Prince of Wales-The Queen's visit
to Ireland-Death of Pedro King of Portugal-The
Prince-Consort nervous and overworked-The Trent
affair-The Prince drafts a memorandum-Is ill—
Guests at Windsor put off-The Prince of Wales sent
for-The Queen's grief and desolation .
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