Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward.
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The most important event of the week has been the termination of the conference without result, which is announced in all the newspapers of this morning. The time expires on Sunday next. It now remains to be seen what effect this event will have on the internal politics of this kingdom. Whether the ministry will await the formal dissolution of the body before making their explanations in Parliament is not yet known. The division of opinion which has thus far affected its energy must now be either healed or widened. Some positive policy has become unavoidable. Whatever may be proposed, I scarcely see how it can fail to bring about a considerable change in existing combinations.
Inasmuch as the relations of the United States with this country are not unlikely to be more or less seriously affected by these changes, I shall do my best to keep you steadily informed of every movement that may occur.
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The motion of Mr. Lindsay seems to have dropped from the list. Events thus far have failed to bring to it even a plausible shadow of support.
I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, &c., &c., &c.