CHAPTER XIII.

State of England after the War--Prussia and Neufchâtel--Sir Robert Peel's Account of the Russian Coronation--An Historical Puzzle--The Death of Princess Lieven--Mr. Spurgeon's Preaching--Mr. Gladstone in Opposition--Tit for Tat--Difficult Relations with France--Lord John in Opposition--The Liddell _v._ Westerton Case--Death of Lord Ellesmere--Violent Opposition to the Government on the China Question--Languid Defence of the Government--Impending Dissolution--Popularity of Lord Palmerston--Despotism of Ministers--Parliament dissolved--Judgement on Liddell v. Westerton--Lord Palmerston's Address--The Elections--Defeat of the Manchester Leaders--Fear of Radical Tendencies--The Country approves the Chinese Policy--Death of Lady Keith _page_ 72