754.—Thursday, September 18, 1856.
MANCHESTER.—Since my last, a few weeks since, the general central question has been well nigh settled. Ruatan is, I reckon, to be ceded by the Britishers. But none of the public documents on the left-central question can be depended on; and as there’s no applying just now to the Britishers’ Cabinet (the Court and all vacating), I fear nothing can be fixed right away. Facts on both sides of the water have, it seems, unluckily complicated and delayed quite beyond my comprehension the settlement of this question, and frustrated my own exertions. I guess you know how all this disturbs the simple notions of the quiet Prairie settler. Nevertheless, before I order my clipper, and sail away into distant waters, I mean to indulge my pertinacity of negotiation by waiting some space for the fixing by the Cabinet here, however this may eventuate. Guard the settlement, for I hear Kansas has risen. September 17, 1856.
755.—Friday, September 26, 1856.
TO A. GARDIENNE.—Depuis Lundi déjà les nouvelles de Madrid sont très bonnes—soyez tranquille. O’Donnell n’est plus qu’un cadavre; son nom seul appartient à l’histoire.
756.—Monday, September 29, 1856.
A.GARDIENNE.—J’oublié hier de vous dire que le Général est avec son aide-de-camp. Vos dépêches de Samedi passé ont été reçus, et nous vous remercions de cœur. Etes-vous tranquille? Que pourrions nous faire pour vous? Notre esprit se préoccupe de cette seule pensée.
757.—Thursday, October 2, 1856.
EMILIE can INQUIRE, September 30.
758.—Thursday, October 2, 1856.
J.S.—Un piége; en vain. Croyez, confiez vous.—Belette.