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Vol. called 'Canvass Book' containing the names of the freeholders qualified to vote for a Knight of the Shire for co. Mont., with their places of abode and the names of the estates in right of which they vote and how their estates are assessed and whom they vote for, distinguishing those that are neuter and doubtful.

He wishes very much to see his lordship as he has something to communicate which it is important that Lord Powis shall know without loss of time. He will be at the Carlton between 4 and 5 and afterwards at the House of Lords.

The King of Hanover has requested him to furnish him with a list 'of black sheep and of white sheep on the Welsh Bishoprick Bill, should there be a division thereon'. Can his lordship give a helping hand? He has vainly tried his powers of persuasion on Redesdale. He suspects that the Government are heartily ashamed of the agency which has dragged them through this affair and through the mire at the same time and that they do not wish the world to know the extent of their obligations to their Whig allies.

He does not know who holds his father's proxy but he will write to him today about it. His father is in Ireland, not abroad, 'unless you consider Ireland abroad, every Irishman calls England abroad'. He is not acquainted with the bishop of Meath and does not know what his English politics are. He thinks that in Irish Church questions he is a Government man. He believes that his lordship is on the committee of the Carlton. If so, would he be so kind as to forward the interests of Capt. Reeve, a friend of his, who is to be balloted for tomorrow.

He thanks his lordship for a copy of his admirable speech, which has made an impression on his mind which cannot be effaced. He hopes that the proposed consolidation will be abandoned.

The house in Grafton Street.

Varchoel tithes. Copy.

Tithes of Pool, etc. Copy.

Renewal of the lease from Christ Church, Oxford, of the tithes of Pool, Buttington, Tirymenech, and Guilsfield. With memoranda to Richard Crabtree.

Lawsuit. Bishops Castle election. Birth of a son (5 Nov.).

Wishes to see him concerning a commission which his mother has given him.

Settlement of the Clive estates.

Mr Thomas Home's bond.

Purchase of Pool, etc., tithes. Draft.

A reply to Nos MC4/507-08. The question is one of great importance. It is evidently a great hindrance to a Church that such ordinances as confirmation and consecration should be performed in a language not understood by the people. On the other hand, there are grave objections to a rigorous rule such as Mr Owen contemplates and he knows that opinion on the point among those most attached to the Church in Wales is divided. Moreover, it is a question that might complicate the restoration of their bishoprics. The Government have undertaken to consider the whole question and he fears that if an additional question were put before them either tending to limit their choice of a bishop or increasing the difficulty of selection they might feel disinclined to meet their wishes. The subject was mooted in Parliament in 1832 and 1833. It can scarcely be expected that any movement now made should influence the present appointment and, as regards the future, the consideration of this point may without prejudice be suspended until the more pressing question has been settled. Draft.

Agreed to the purchase of the tithes for £7000. With a note of figures.

Purchase of tithes.

The tithes of Guilsfield and Myfod.

He sends his lordship two petitions against the union of the Welsh sees. Perhaps Lord Powis will be good enough to present the one to the Lords. Lord Roden voted with them last year and will do so again now if the motion is merely to save the sees and does not include the bishopric of Manchester, for he says that Manchester does not want a bishop. Lord Erroll is in Scotland. At what time does Lord Powis bring forward his motion tomorrow? He wants to be at the House of Lords in good time for it. Will his lordship dine with them on the 22nd to meet the Bishop? Will his lordship ask Lord Powis to be sure that his father's proxy is called? Lord Melbourne has it. He mentions this because Lord Melbourne might not be well enough to attend and he will then transfer it to some other peer. He has been trying to persuade Lord Manners to vote with them but he cannot get him to promise. He thinks, however, that he will very likely support them unless his dinner party stands in the way.

They most joyfully received the news of the glorious success of the St Asaph and Bangor Bill. He hopes that nothing will now prevent it from becoming law this session and that it will pass the Commons as triumphantly as it passed the Lords. He is sorry that the Bishop of London did not vote for the Bill and he did not like the Bishop of Salisbury's counsel. It will not do to rely upon Ministers in the matter. They are most anxious to see the division list. His lordship must get Hope up to support the Bill in the Commons. He imagines that Lord John Russell will be favourable to it rather than otherwise.