I do not know what may be the verdict of the public about a repetition of it at the present moment.

I know but too well what will be the verdict five years hence, and the fate which will overtake those who, with however good a motive, are courting the ruin of their party." "December 22nd, 1877 .-- -The passion for interference in defence of the Turks seems limited (as I was always convinced that it was) to the idle educated classes.

The public meetings which have been, or are to be, go the other way, or at least are against our taking a part on the Turkish side.

The demonstrations which Lord B.expected to follow on the first Russian success have not followed.

The Telegraph and Morning Post have used their whips on the dead Crimean horse, but it will not stir for them.