I made his acquaintance in England; and he inspired confidence at once by his brave independence (incomptis capillis) and self-unconsciousness.

J.J.

Tayler's address of last month follows in the same path,--all in favour of the "irenics," instead of polemics.
'The answer which you gave me so fully and distinctly to the questions I proposed for your consideration was of value in turning to my view certain aspects of the case which I had not before observed.

I had begun a second attack on your patience, when all was forgotten in the news of the day.' * * * * * LADY BYRON TO H.C.R.
'BRIGHTON, Dec.

25, 1854.
'With J.J.Tayler, though almost a stranger to him, I have a peculiar reason for sympathising.