Dined to-day at
Moreria's, the Brazilian Minister, and went late to the Premier's.
It is rumoured,
though doubted, that at Savannah a mob has tarred and feathered Mr. Molyneux,
the British Consul. What's the exciting cause of this proceeding? Have all our
Southern friends "eaten of the insane root"?
The arrest and
imprisonment in the Mazas jail of Mires, the great Jew speculator and railroad
contractor, is producing an immense sensation in Paris. It is supposed that, to
avoid disgrace, one of his confederates in frauds and embezzlement, named
Richemont, was led to commit suicide, and that he himself contemplates
purchasing his own security by threatening to disclose facts which must involve
many high personages. The case reminds one of Law and his South-sea bubble.
Gave notice of my
intention to quit my present residence at the expiration of the year, March
24th. By that time I shall be ready for recall, and trust it may not be
delayed.
