CHAPTER XV.

The Duke of Wellington on the Afghan War--Charles Buller--Lord Ellenborough's Extravagance--Assassination of Edward Drummond--Nomination of Sheriffs--Opening of the Session of Parliament--Lord Ellenborough's Position--Disclosure of Evidence on the Boundary Question--Debate on Lord Ellenborough's Proclamation--Lord Ellenborough vindicated--Lord Brougham's Activity--Lord Palmerston attacks the American Treaty--Lord Althorp's Accession to Office in 1830--Death of John Allen--Death of the Duke of Sussex--Death of Mr. Arkwright--Death of Lady William Bentinck--Death of Lord Fitz Gerald--Lady W. Bentinck's Funeral--The Temple Church--Racing--State of the Country--The Privy Council Register--Ascot; the King of Hanover--Difficulties of the Government--A Tour on the Continent--The Rothschilds _page_ 137