It was announced on Tuesday to the consternation of the
sen- sation-loving public that Garibaldi intended to leave England on Monday next, and the most absurd rumours were instantly put in circulation. His departure had been made a condition of affiance by the French Emperor ; the Conference had refused to meet while he was in London ; the despots had threatened England ; the Government dreaded a revolutionary outburst. Lord Clarendon was compelled to state that the Emperor had but once alluded to his reception, and then in a kindly spirit. Lord Palmerston formally assured the House that the French had not interfered, -and finally Mr. Gladstone explained the facts. A number of the General's Mends, including himself, General Ebor, Mr. Seely, the Duke of Sutherland, and others, had strongly advised Garibaldi for the sake both of his health and dignity to restrict his tour in the North, and decline most of the thirty or forty invitations he had received. The General, who is really worn, and who according to a report from Mr. Fergnsson would run great risk in completing his engagements, thought it better to decline all, and quit England. That is the whole of the affair which has irritated the workmen into strong resolutions and placards calling on the " people " to meet and prohibit the General from being " torn away " from them. To-day it is stated that the Prince of Wales has sought and had an hour's interview with Garibaldi at Stafford House.
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