"Something, I trust, will be done before the hot weather is over to stop these frightful horrors[723]." All parties had been waiting since the debate of July 18 for the Cabinet decision.

It was at once generally known as "no step at present" and wisdom would have decreed quiet acquiescence.

Apparently one Southern friend, on his own initiative, felt the need to splutter.

On the next day, August 4, Lord Campbell in the Lords moved for the production of Russell's correspondence with Mason, making a very confused speech.

"Society and Parliament" were convinced the war ought to end in separation.