About their father's excitement over the Irish Debate, and about O'Connell's refusal so far to speak since Stanley's speech. She mentions Buxton's determination to receive a definite pledge on its plans from the government, his opinion that his power over the public is exaggerated by the government, and the remark by Sir Robert Peel that real influence is shown when violent feelings can be controlled by one man. She adds that Lord Howick, although in possession of the government's plan for abolition, would not let Buxton see it but said it would satisfy him, though not the West Indians. She writes that Sir James Graham had said the government's actions were all due to Buxton having put down a motion at the beginning of the session calling for abolition, to be moved on 19 Mar, and hopes that their confidence in the government will not be disappointed. Finally, she describes a Society of Religious Members, which has recently been formed of staunch Methodist types, including Buxton, Andrew Johnston, Lord Mandeville, Sir George Gray, and others. (Copy.)