| Content Description | He is pleased to hear good report of state of country [England]; comments on state of Germany, Prussia and Italy; Prussian King [Friedrich Wilhelm IV] is recovering his health; believes nothing will be done in Ireland despite agitation; refers to 'vigorous attempts' to improve country [Ireland]; comments on series of measures submitted to Parliament to raise loans for developing industry; refers to large scale emigration; comments on payments to Catholic clergy; Parliament would not consent to raise money; Beaumont has returned from Paris and has informed him of 'chances' of Louis Napoleon and Cavaignac. |