| Collection | Victorian Papers, Main Series |
| Description | Queen Victoria was delighted by the news Lord John Russell conveyed to her last night, which she received at the beginning of the opera, but was much surprised at this dénoument. It is not only on account of the serious difficulty and danger of a change of Government at such a time, but for the future honour and dignity of this country that she is delighted at the defeat of this factious attack. England's independence, and the inviolabilty of England's word of honour and promises, would have been seriously attacked if the motion had succeeded. She forwards a letter which she has received from the King [of Portugal?]. It might be as well to delay any decorations, but hereafter Col. Wylde at least might be entitled to one [?]. |