A Frenchman ought to have as many lives as a cat to bring to pass, on his dilatory plan of procedure, the same results that a Yankee would accomplish in his single life." "_Afternoon, November 22._ Called on the Ministre de l'Interieur; no one at home; left card and will call again to-morrow, and hope to be in time yet for the packet." "_November 23._ I have again called, but do not find at home the chief secretary, M.Merlin....

I shall miss the packet of the 24th, but I am told she is a slow ship and that I shall probably find the letters reach home quite as soon by the next.

I will leave this open to add if anything occurs between this and next packet day." "_November 30._ I have been called off from this letter until the last moment by stirring about and endeavoring to expedite matters with the Government.

I have been to see General Cass since my last date.

I talked over matters with him.