My correspondence with Lord Russell in the case of the gunboat 290 is published here. The London press is very cheery on the subject, from whence I infer that the thing does not look in their favor. Boasting and vainglorious as are this people, the affair must be very plain which they cannot twist in their favor. My time was taken up with private letters home. One to John longer than customary. A visit from Mr Barnes, a member of Parliament, who brought an address from his place to the President, which I sent forward at once. There have been fewer of these than for some time past, owing probably to the greater excitement of the Prince’s marriage. A walk as usual. Quiet dinner and evening at home.