Prince Talleyrand has nearly recovered from the sprain of his
ankle. Mr. King, his surgeon, states in answer to inquiries, that the accident was rather severe, and mentions the rapid recovery as a proof of the Prince's excellent con- stitution.
The Globe and Courier have contradicted what we mentioned on Thursday, of Lord Althorp's having tendered Ms resignation. Notwithstanding this contradiction, we still believe that Lord Althorp did on Tuesday tender his re- signation; and further, that this resignation was neither absolutely accepted, nor absolutely refused ; and that now his Lordship holds office merely provi- sionally,—Lord Brougham and Mr. Stanley being the only two Ministers firm in their places.—Standard, March 2. Most of the Cabinet Ministers assembled at Earl Grey's this morning, and summonses are issued for another Council to be held at two o'clock to-morrow. —Standard.
It is curious that while some of the opponents of the Irish Coercive Bill an- ticipate an overwhelming majority for Ministers, the Ministerial partisans are afraid that their majority will not be sufficient to make head against the feeling out of doors. The press, with two or three miserable exceptions, is entirely against a measure so utterly subversive of the first principles of the Constitu- tion.— Sun.
There may be some fluctuating divisions about the clauses of the bill, and very fairly so, but all beyond that is out of the question. The Tories must support it, the spirit of calm independence is in its favour.— Globe.
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