Oct. “The Session and its Sequel” in Edinburgh Review.
Nov. 10. On Abyssinian campaign, protests against territorial aggrandisement.
Nov. 26. On Abyssinian expedition.
Nov. 28. On financial proposals to meet expenses of Abyssinian war.
Dec. 18. At Oldham on national prosperity and the condition of Ireland. Opens Mechanics' Institute at Werneth: on education. Distributes prizes to science and art students, Oldham: on education, machinery, and foreign competition.
Dec. 19. At Ormskirk on Reform bill. At Southport on Fenianism and the condition of Ireland.
1868.
Jan. “Phœnicia and Greece” in Quarterly.
Feb. 3. At Hawarden on Sir Walter Scott.
Feb. 18. To deputation from London Trades Unions on labour questions.