London, Friday.—Bethell
took the oaths yesterday and assumes the title of Westbury.
The Sultan is dead,
and is succeeded by his brother, who is said to be a man of much energy, and
very superior in all ways to his brother.
The Emperor Napoleon
has recognised the King of Italy, but has made it to be understood that this
'recognition is not to be taken as an approval of the past policy of the
Cabinet of Turin, or as an encouragement of enterprises of a nature to endanger
the peace of Europe.' The French troops will occupy Rome as long as the
interests which brought France there are not covered by guarantees. Ricasoli,
in replying to this note, says, 'Our wish is to restore Rome to Italy without
depriving the Church of any of its grandeur, or the Pope of his independence.'
In the meantime His Holiness is ill, and his death may perhaps simplify
matters.
There was a
Drawing-room yesterday at which the Crown Princess and Prince of Prussia were
present.
I have a letter from
Fanny Kemble, who says the violence of the language against this country in
consequence of our neutral attitude exceeds all bounds, and the nonsense talked
upon the subject is quite incredible.
I went last night to
Verdi's new opera, 'Un Ballo in Maschera,' which is dramatic and effective.
SOURCE: Alice
Countess of Stratford, Leaves from the Diary of Henry Greville:
1857-1861, p. 385-6
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