Chapter 7

1859

The Emperor Napoleon and M. Hübner--Attitude of the Pope--Northern Italy--The Queen's first grandchild--Advice to the Emperor Napoleon--Meeting of Parliament--The Indian forces--The Prince of Wales at Rome--Advice to Emperor of Austria--Mission of Lord Cowley--Question of a Conference--The summons to Sardinia--Revolution in the Duchies--The compact of Plombières--The general election--Policy of the Emperor Napoleon--Meeting a new Parliament--Question of neutrality--Debate on the Address--The Ministry defeated--The Garter for Lord Derby--Lord Granville summoned--The rival leaders--Lord Palmerston Premier--Offer to Mr Cobden--India pacified--Victory of the French--The Emperor Napoleon's appeal--End of the War--Ascendancy of France--Views of the Pope--Cavour's disappointment--Meeting of the Emperors--The provisions of Villafranca--Italian policy--Sardinia and Central Italy--The Emperor Napoleon and Lord Palmerston--Invitation from President Buchanan--Pro-Italian Ministers--Objections to Sir J. Hudson--Divorce Court reports 307-378