I hear at a distance many political rumours, but have not the slightest expectation of any political change. Lord Liverpool has certainly lost character with the public, but he retains great parliamentary strength, quite sufficient to enable him to carry on the Government; and we shall see everything go on much as usual during the next Session.
Though I sincerely partake of your joy on account
1 Sir William Parry, Arctic explorer, returned from his first expedition in October, 1820. His journal of “A Voyage for the Discovery of the North-West Passage” came out in 1821. |
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I have little doubt that some attempts will be made to reduce the Queen’s establishment, or to stigmatise her in some way, upon the verdict found by the House of Lords. It is said that many of the Tory county gentlemen, and several of the “Saints,” will join in the project; but much will depend on the state of public opinion two months hence.
The bishops, unquestionably (as you observe), have suffered both in and out of the House. Lord Eldon was very angry with them for the bad figure they made on the divorce clause, and said to another peer (during his passion), “You, my Lord, are a reformer; I am not, but I sincerely wish you could get those fellows,” pointing at the bishops, “out of the House. They do nothing but disgrace us.”
I am glad you like “Julia,” which is very clever and lively. You know probably, that it is written by Luttrell.
