I should be _most_ happy to "peep once" into your country, and wish that it _could_ be.
With respect to Politics, Lord Melbourne told me this morning that he thinks the Lords will be more moderate and reasonable next Session.
The Duke of Wellington made a speech shortly before the Dissolution of Parliament, in which he said that _he wished as much as the Government did to pass the questions now pending_.
You do not think Alexander[63] _near_ handsome enough in my opinion; you know, ladies are much better judges.

He is somewhat colossal, I own, but very proportionate and good-looking, I think.

I am all impatience to hear more about all this, and when you imagine the marriage will take place.
I have resumed my singing lessons with Lablache[64] twice a week, which form an agreeable recreation in the midst of all the business I have to do.

He is such a good old soul, and greatly pleased that I go on with him.

I admire the music of the _Huguenots_ very much, but do not sing it, as I prefer Italian to French for singing greatly.