Cloudy with rain. The autumnal weather begins to make itself perceptible and the day grows dark at five. Much occupied in disposing of matters connected with the dismissal of Light. I examine all the closets and hiding places, and find the same general result every where. The reform is my household came not a bit too early. Only two or three persons to see me. Mr Collins who is in pursuit of his enterprise of a telegraph by way of Russia and Behrings Straits, and Mr Vesey and another consul. The former going home. A long walk and quiet evening. Read a good deal of Phillimore’s first volume of International Law.