2nd.—Presentation of the Chartist's petition. Its weight made a deep
impression on the floor of the House, but none at all on the members.
12th.—The Queen's Ball Masque. Several old ladies endeavoured to conceal
their years by appearing in the costumes of the middle age.
21st.—Prince Albert sat for six hours as judge in the Stannaries Court,
and performed the judicial office so well that two things were tried at
once—the cause before him and his own patience.
23rd.—Execution of the murderer Good. A good riddance.
In the course of this month the Whigs charged the Tories with the
greatest assurance in having taken up the former's policy.