CHAPTER XXVI.

The Revolution in France--Princess Lieven's Narrative--Lamartine's Position--M. Guizot in London--Proposed Addition to the Income Tax--Sir Robert Peel spoken of--The State of Paris--The King's Narrative to Lady Granville--The State of France--The Convulsion in Europe--State of Ireland--Lord Palmerston invites Guizot to Dinner--M. Delessert on the State of France--The Revolution in Vienna--Fall of Metternich--State of England and Ireland--Lamartine's Reply to the Irish--The Duke's Preparations--Contemplated Measures of Repression--Lord John Russell's Coldness--Defence of the Public Offices--Failure of the Chartist Demonstration--Scene on April 10th--Effect of April 10th abroad--Measures of the Government--Measures of Relief for Ireland--Louis Philippe's Defence of the Spanish Marriages--Lord Palmerston's Conduct in Spain--Lord Clarendon on Ireland--Lord Palmerston's Affront in Spain--The West India Interest--Conversation with Sir James Graham _page_ 132