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levy looking, and of restricted capacity, I am told heis 1847.
“Misble and correct in his domestic life, excessively devout Ar. 43.
And entirely in the hands of his confessor, of whom report
oes not speak favourably.”
“March 16th.—I went to the Museum to see the collection of
"onze again whilst the houses from which they were taken
“ Pompeii were fresh in my memory. I was introduced to
the members of the Academy of Science, who were holding
ordinary meeting in their room in the same building. A
omplimentary address to me was delivered by Sig. Mancini,
nd responded to by other members, and I thanked them
briefly in French.”
“Turin, May 26th, 1847.—Had en interview with his
Majesty Charles Albert, a very tall and dignified figure,
With 5 sombre, but not unamiable expression of countenance ;
"ceived me frankly; talked of railroads, machinery, agri-“ulture,
 and similar practical questions. Said he hoped I
Vas contented with what his Government had done in the
"PPlication of my principles, and informed me that his
Dinistry had resolved upon a further reduction of duties on
on, cotton, ete. He is said to have good intentions, but
“© Want firmness of character.
“In the evening, Count Revel, minister of finance, came
, with whom I had a long discussion upon Free Trade, a
ensible man. Speaking to Signor Cibrario upon the sub-18¢t
 of the commerce of the middle ages in Ttaly, he said
‘ha the principle of protection or Colbertism was unknown ;
‘hag, however, there were innumerable impediments to in-Wstry
 and internal commerce, owing to the corporations of
Tades and the custom-houses which surrounded every little
Hate and almost every little city.”
“ May 28th, 1847. —Went at eight o’clock in the morning
hear 4 lecture by Signor Scialoja, Professor of Political
Seonomy at the University, a Neapolitan of considerable