of the split which might take place in the Administration; but I
fear that there could scarcely be any one which would not ensure
the retirement of the only man whom it would be important to
retain--Lord Liverpool. Castlereagh might, perhaps, try as Premier;
but surely you would not think those encouraging auspices to start
under, insisting as you must do absolutely on the dismissal of the
Doctor and his whole train.

I had much rather myself if an opportunity offered of coming in
with the Whigs, trust to the usual and never-failing effect of
office in making them vehement anti-Radicals, in case we could make
some conditions for immediate measures, or rather against immediate
concessions; but I feel that this is, at the present moment, too
visionary a speculation. On the whole, I should repeat that we must
at present wait the course of events; and, above all, avoid
courting any offer from either party. Place and power are not
objects which you can be bound to seek, though it may be your duty
to accept them at a moment so perilous.

I expect company here, which would make it difficult for me to join
you at Stowe for some time. Of course, there will be a prorogation
on the 23rd; and it should seem most probable that, unless the next
three or four days should produce a general resignation, they will
endeavour to wait over the first ferment produced by the
abandonment of the Bill before they attempt any new arrangement.

Ever most affectionately yours,

C. W. W.

That the King was dissatisfied with his Ministers, is very apparent
from the following communications:--

DR. PHILLIMORE TO THE MARQUIS OF BUCKINGHAM.

Whitehall, Nov. 23, 1820.

MY DEAR LORD,

Such a scene was never witnessed as that which took place in the
House of Commons this afternoon. After a petition had been
presented, and certain new members had been sworn, Denman got up to
make a communication from the Queen. Sir Thomas Tyrrwhit instantly
made his appearance; a clamour beyond all imagination arose; and
the Speaker descended from the chair, amidst cries of "Shame!
shame!" re-echoed through the House. The interpretation of this I
understand to be, that Denman saw the Speaker yesterday, who
advised him to change his form of proceeding from a Message from
the Queen to a communication from her; and _