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the complexion of fourscore years. He was visibly moved by his reception, I saw him later in the day driving through Oxford, in his red gown, and he seemed as hilarious as a boy of fifteen. One negative evidence of the feeling at Oxford ought not to pass unnoticed: Mr. Gladstone, though the University's own member, was not cheered.

It is reported that Garibaldi has set sail with 6000 volunteers to invade the Roman States. If this be true, it will soon be seen whether the subjects of the Pope are loyal, for, if the Romans flock to the standard of Garibaldi, French intervention will hardly avail any longer. The announcement has created great excitement in Paris and London.

London, July 25, 1862.