CHAPTER XXIV

THE “REPRESENTATIVE”

Murray’s desire to start a new periodical—­Benjamin Disraeli—­Projected morning paper—­Benjamin Disraeli’s early career and writings—­Letters to Murray about “Aylmer Papillon”—­Benjamin Disraeli’s increasing intimacy with Murray—­Origin of the scheme to start a daily paper—­South American speculation—­Messrs. Powles—­Agreement to start a daily paper—­the Representative—­Benjamin Disraeli’s journey to consult Sir W. Scott about the editorship—­His letters to Murray—­Visit to Chiefswood —­Progress of the negotiation-Mr. Lockhart’s reluctance to assume the editorship—­Letter from Mr. I. D’Israeli to Murray—­Mr. Lockhart’s first introduction to Murray—­His letter about the editorship—­Sir W. Scott’s letter to Murray—­Editorship of Quarterly offered to Lockhart—­Murray’s letter to Sir W. Scott—­Mr. Lockhart accepts the editorship of the Quarterly—­Disraeli’s activity in promoting the Representative—­His letters to Murray—­Premises taken—­Arrangements for foreign correspondence—­Letters to Mr. Maas—­Engagement of Mr. Watts and Mr. S.C.  Hall—­Mr. Disraeli ceases to take part in the undertaking—­Publication of the Representative—­Dr. Maginn—­Failure of the Representative—­Effect of the strain on Murray’s health—­Letters from friends—­The financial crisis—­Failure of Constable and Ballantyne—­The end of the Representative—­Coolness between Murray and Mr. D’Israeli

CHAPTER XXV

MR. LOCKHART AS EDITOR OF THE “QUARTERLY”—­HALLAM WORDSWORTH—­DEATH OF CONSTABLE

The editorship of the Quarterly—­Mr. Lockhart appointed—­Letter from Sir W. Scott, giving his opinion of Lockhart’s abilities and character—­Letters from Mr. Lockhart—­Mr. Croker’s article on “Paroles d’un Croyant”—­Charles Butler—­Blanco White—­Controversies, etc.—­Wordsworth’s Works—­Letter from Mr. Lockhart—­Renewed intercourse between Murray and Constable

CHAPTER XXVI

SIR WALTER’S LAST YEARS

South American speculation—­Captain Head, R.E.—­His rapid rides across the Pampas—­His return home and publication of his work—­Results of his mission—­Mr. Disraeli and Mr. Powles—­Letter from Mr. B. Disraeli—­Irving’s “Life of Columbus”—­His agent, Col.  Aspinwall—­Letter of warning from Mr. Sharon Turner—­Southey’s opinion—­“The Conquest of Granada”—­Lockhart’s and Croker’s opinions—­The financial result of their publication—­Correspondence between Irving and Murray—­“Tales of the Alhambra”—­Murray’s subsequent lawsuit with Bonn about the copyrights—­Review of Hallam’s “Constitutional History” in the Quarterly—­Mr. Hallam’s remonstrance—­Letter from Murray—­Letter from Mr. Mitchell—­Southey’s discontent—­Sir W. Scott and Lockhart—­Scott’s articles for the Quarterly—­Sir H. Davy’s