11th.—Sir R. Peel made his financial statement, and declared his
intention of increasing the duty on whisky; an announcement that had not
the effect of raising Irish spirits.
16th.—The day fixed for the earthquake that was to have broken London
into little bits. It, however, broke nothing but its appointment.
18th.—The Queen and Prince Albert having visited Drury Lane Theatre, the
house was full, and the royal pair gave an audience to the manager.