Brian Condon: Diary of James Alipius Goold, 1848-1886

Sunday 1st May. After dinner visited the French camp, which is outside the walls of the city. This seemed to be the great point of attraction for the people of Genoa.

Monday 2nd May. Was present at the evening devotions in the Cathedral. The Litany of the Saints was sung, and Benediction of the Most Holy Sacrament followed. The congregation was large and devoutly attentive.

Thursday 5th May. The French are moving off rapidly towards the field of action; not much liked by the Genoese.

Friday 6th May. Went on board the steamer for Marseilles; the passengers are few. Another steamer, the "Quirinal," is crowded, the passengers sleeping on deck. It seems that quite a panic seized on the foreigners at Rome, they were hastening away in great numbers. The steamer is old and slow. I think it is the same one in which I sailed in 1837 from Leghorn to Marseilles en route to New South Wales.

Saturday 7th May. Arrived in Marseilles.

Thursday 12th May. In Paris.

Monday 16th May. Left for Dover.

Wednesday 18th May. In London.

Monday 23rd May. Left Stanbrook for Birmingham. Had a long and interesting conversation with the Bishop; accepted his invitation to dinner. After dinner left for Holyhead.

Tuesday 24th May. Proceeded from Kingstown to Dublin; called on Dr. Quinn, Bishop-elect of Brisbane, and presented him with the Bulls. After some conversation with him I went to All Hallows'.

Saturday 28th May. Arrived in Cork.

Sunday 29th May. Visited my family; arranged to meet my mother on to-morrow.