bates on Irish Affairs-On Expenses of the War-

Associations and Petitions from York, &c.-Mr.

Burke's Plan of Economical Regulation-Progress

of Mr. Burke's Bill-Celebrated Vote on the In-

fluence of the Crown-Riots in London-Siege of

Gibraltar-Admiral Langra defeated by Rodney-

Charlestown taken-Impolitic proceedings of the

English in Carolina-Americans rally-Gates de-

feated-Distresses of Americans - Arrival of Ro-

chambeau-Defection of General Arnold - Andre

executed as a Spy....
..242

-Summary of other proceedings of the Sessions—

Expedition against the Caribbs in St. Vincent-

Alarming Events in America-Measures adopted

by Parliament for maintaining the Authority of

Great Britain over the Colonies-Proceedings of

the General Congress at Philadelphia-The Sense

of the Nation taken, by dissolving the Parliament

at this Juncture-Dr. Franklin's Conciliatory Plan

-Petition of the City of London-State of Affairs

in America-Battle of Lexington-Battle of Bun-

ker's Hill-Meeting and Proceedings of Congress

-General Washington appointed Commander-in-

chief-HisCharacter-Expedition to Canada-Forts

taken-Quebec besieged-General Montgomery de-Causes which produced a Rupture with Holland-

feated and killed..

CHAP. XII.

.130

Fatal Effects of the War-Meeting of Parliament-

Defection of the Duke of Grafton and General Con-

way from the Ministry-Introduction of foreign

Troops-Prohibitory Bill-Changes in the Ministry

-Affairs of Ireland-Debates on foreign Troops-

Conclusion of the Session-Boston Evacuated by

the British-Siege of Quebec raised-Americans

defeated on the Lakes-Unsuccessful Attempt upon

Charlestown Preparations against New-York-

Declaration of Independence-Americans defeated

at Long Island-New-York taken-Americans re-

treat to the Jerseys and over the Delaware-Rhode-

Island reduced-General Lee made Prisoner-Hes-

sians cut off at Trenton-British defeated at Prince-

ton...
........159

CHAP. XIII.

State of Great Britain in the Summer of 1776-

Meeting of Parliament-Debate on the Proclama-

tion of the American Commissioners - Secession

of the Minority-Habeas Corpus Act suspended-

Fire in Portsmouth Dock-Yard-Shameful Profusion

of Ministers-Debates on the Augmentation of the

Civil-List-Address of the Speaker, Sir F. Norton,

to the King-Censured by Ministry-Dispute with

Holland - Campaign in America-Action on the

Brandywine-Philadelphia taken-Battle of Ger-

man Town-American Forts taken-Progress of

General Burgoyne-Ticonderoga evacuated-Brit-

ish repulsed at Fort Schuyler-Defeat of Colonel

Baum-Actions at Stillwater, &c.-Surrender of

Burgoyne-Conclusion of the Campaign
.......185

CHAP. XIV.

Meeting of the British Parliament-Debates on the

Address-News arrives of Burgoyne's Defeat-De-

bates on that Subject-Lord North's conciliatory

Bills-Alliance between France and America-

Debates on the French War-Ways and Means-

Address for a War with France-Death and Char-

acter of Lord Chatham-Relief of the Trade of

Ireland-To the Roman Catholics-Toulon squad-

ron sails for America-Termination of the Session

-Transactions of the Royal Commissioners in

America-Arrival of D'Estaing-Philadelphia evac-

uated-Ambassador from France to America-At-

tempt on Rhode Island-Expedition against East

Florida-Savannah taken by the British-Naval

preparations - Engagement between Keppel and

D'Orvilliers-Trial of Keppel-Trial of Sir H. Pal-

Alarm from the appearance of the combined Fleet
off the Coast-Irish Volunteers - Proceedings of
the Irish Parliament-Depredations of Paul Jones
-Takes the Serapis - Engagement between the
Quebec and Surveillante-Secret Enmity between
the States-General and the English Cabinet-Meet-
ing of Parliament-Debates on the Address-De-

CHAP. XVII.

Armed Neutrality-Count Byland's Squadron taken

-Capture of Mr. Laurens-Declaration of War-

Affairs of East Indies-Mr. Cornwall chosen Speak-

er-Dutch War-India Affairs-Burke's Reform Bill

-Petition of Delegates from Counties-Bill to re-

peal the Marriage Act-Motion on American War

-Session concluded - Attack upon Jersey-Siege

of Gibraltar-Capture of St. Eustatia-Campaign

in America - Revolt of Pennsylvania Line-Ar-

nold's Expedition to Virginia-General Greene ap-

pointed to the command in Carolina-Tarleton de-

feated by Morgan-Masterly Retreat of the Amer-

icans-Battle of Guildford-Lord Cornwallis pro-

ceeds to Virginia-Operations in Virginia-Cap-

ture of Lord Cornwallis-Expedition of Commo-

dore Johnstone-Operations in the West Indies-

Tobago taken-St. Eustatia Convoy taken-East

Indies-Hyder Ally defeated-Cheyt Sing-Engage-

ment with the Dutch-Combined Fleets in the

Channel........
.....269

CHAP. XVIII.

Decline of Lord North's influence-Session of Parlia-

ment-King's Speech - Motion against offensive

War with America-Petitions against the War-

Misconduct of Admiralty-General Conway's Mo-

tion against the War-Dissolution of the Ministry

-New Ministry - Popular Measures-Affairs of

Ireland Reform Bills-Minorca taken - French

Fleet in the West Indies defeated by Rodney-Mis-

fortunes of the West India Fleet-Bahamas taken

by the Spaniards-Defeat of Spaniards at Gibraltar

-New Administration....
.203

CHAP. XIX.

Motives for a general Peace-Preliminaries Signed

with America-With France, Spain, &c.-Meeting

of Parliament-Debates on the Peace-Resolutions

carried against Ministry-Lord Shelburne resigns

-Coalition Ministry-Bill preventing appeals from

Ireland-India Affairs-Pitt's Motion on the Sub-

ject of a Parliamentary Reform-The Quakers pe-

tition the House of Commons against the Slave

Trade-Fox introduces his India Bill-A second

Bill for the internal Government of the British Do-

minions in India-The Bill lost in the House of

Peers-Contest between the Crown and Commons

-The Conduct of the High-Bailiff of Westminster

in refusing to return Fox brought before the House

of Commons-Pitt's India Bill-The Commutation

Tax-Bill for the Restoration of the Estates for-

feited in Scotland in 1715 and 1745, passed.....304

CHAP. XX.

Meeting of Parliament - Westminster Scrutiny re
sumed by the Commons-Parliamentary Reform-
The Shop Tax-The Hawkers' and Pedlars' Tax-
both unjust and oppressive-The Irish Commercial
Propositions passed the Commons-carried to the
Lords-amended by the Lords- returned to the

Commons-finally passed-Reflections on the sys

tem of Commercial Intercourse held out by the Irish

Propositions-Plan of Fortifications submitted to

the House of Commons-Proposal of a Sinking-

Fund-Bill passed-The Civil-List in Arrears

Burke commences his Charges against Warren

Hastings-Attempt to assassinate the King by

Margaret Nicholson - Treaty of Commerce with

France signed-A Convention with Spain respect-

ing the British Settlements on the Mosquito Shore,
and the Coast of Honduras-Consideration of the
French Commercial Treaty-Embarrassed Circum-
stances of the Prince of Wales - Hastings' Im-
peachment resumed by the Commons-Interference
of the Courts of London and Berlin in the Affairs
of Holland-Meeting of Parliament-The East In

on French Affairs-Pitt's Speech on moving the

Address-Opposed by Lord Wycombe-by Whit

bread and by Fox-The French declare War

against England and Holland..
........337

dia Declaratory Act-Hastings' Trial-A Bill to reg.

ulate the Transportation of Slaves passed - The

King's Indisposition-Disputes on the Mode of Es-

tablishing a Regency-Notification of the King's

recovery-Parliament regularly opened-The Shop

Tax repealed-Test and Corporation Acts-African

Slave Trade-Prorogation of Parliament......319 Motion to ascertain the precise grounds of War-

CHAP. XXI.

Meeting of Parliament-Burke's first Philippic against
France-The Sentiments of Fox and Sheridan on

the same Subject-Opposition to the Motion for

Repeal of the Test and Corporation Acts-A Re-

form in Parliament moved by Mr. Flood-and with-

drawn-State of Settlements in India-Royal Mes-

sage announces a Rupture with Spain-The Dis-

pute settled, and a Convention signed-War com-

menced in India-To defray the Expenses of the

Spanish Armament the Minister proposes seizing

the unclaimed Dividends in the Bank-Violently

opposed Compromised - Question whether Im-

peachments abate or not by a Dissolution of Par-

liament-Bill in favor of the Catholics passed-

Bill for settling the Rights of Juries in cases of

Libel-The Slave Trade-The Establishment of

the Sierra Leona Company-Bill for the better

Government of Canada-Burke's Invective against

the French Revolution-Answered by Fox-Ter-

minates in a Breach of Friendship-Rupture with

Russia-Grounds of the Quarrel-The French Rev.

olution divides the Nation into Parties-Birming

ham thrown into a Ferment by an inflammatory

and seditious Hand-bill-Dr. Priestley's House, &c.

destroyed...
.336

CHAP. XXII.

CHAP. XXV.

Motion for Peace-Barracks-Motion for an In-
quiry respecting Sedition - Message on German
Auxiliaries-Ways and Means-Traitorous Corre-
spondence Bill-The French propose to treat for

Peace, but receive no reply-Subsidy to Sardinia-

Numerous Bankruptcies, and Aid given for relief

of Commerce-Motions of Censure on Lord Auck

land-Proceedings of British Parliament-Hast-

ings' Trial-Parliament prorogued-Proceedings of

Irish Parliament-Military Transactions on the

Continent-Capture of Pondicherry and Tobago-

Insurrection of the Royalists in Brittany and Poitou

-The French Convention declares War against

Spain-Proceedings of the two leading Parties in

France-Death of Marat..
.3-4

CHAP. XXVI.

Reform Societies in Great Britain-Edinburgh Con-

vention-Transportation of the Secretary and two

Delegates-French Affairs-Trial and Execution

of Queen Marie Antoinette-The Port and Fleet

of Toulon surrender to the English-Evacuation

of Toulon-French Calendar - Extraordinary Ef

forts to Recruit the French Armies-Operations on

the Frontiers of France-Meeting of Parliament-

Augmentation of the Army and Navy- Motion

against the War-Message respecting Democratic

Societies, and Suspension of the Habeas Corpus-

State Trials-Foreign Troops landed in the Isle of

Wight-Augmentation of the Forces-Voluntary

Contributions in aid of the War-Enlistment of

French Emigrants-Supply-M. la Fayette-Sub

sidy to Prussia- Prorogation of Parliament —

Changes in the Ministry-Military Operations on

the Continent-Corsica annexed to the British

Crown - Lord Howe's Victory - Other Naval

Achievements-Capture of Martinique, St. Lucia.

and Guadaloupe-Loss of the latter-Acquisitions

in St. Domingo.

Meeting of Parliament - Flattering Picture of the

Finances of the Country-Marriage of the Duke

of York-Motion for Abolition of Slave Trade-

Gradual Abolition carried in the House of Com-

mons-Opposed and delayed in the House of Lords

-Westminster Police Bill passes-New Forest_Bill,

introduced by the Ministry, rejected Mr. Rose,

charged with Mal-practices in Office, acquitted-

Libel Bill passes Bill in favor of the Scottish

Episcopalians, passes-The London Corresponding

Society, and the Society of the Friends of the

People, instituted, to obtain a Parliamentary Re-

form-Notice of a Motion for a Reform in the Re-State of the French Government-Sanguinary Pro-

presentation, alarms Ministers - Royal Proclama-

tion against Seditious Writings-Statement of the

Revenues of India - Indian War against Tippool

Saib-Sues for Peace-Granted-Terms........349

CHAP. XXIII.

Dr. Price's Sermon on the Love of our Country, be-

fore the Revolution Society-Address of Congratu-

lation to the National Assembly of France from

the Society-Burke's celebrated Pamphlet well re-

ceived by the Tory Faction-Answered by Thomas

Paine-Effects produced by the publication of the

Rights of Man-Official Complaint by the French

Ambassador-The King of the French solicits the

friendly Offices of his Britannic Majesty to preserve

the Peace of Europe-Declined by the British Cabi-

net-Manifestoes against France-Deposition of

the King of the French-The British Ambassador

leaves Paris-Multitudes of French Priests arrive

in England-National Convention of France con-

stituted-Dr. Priestley and Thomas Paine chosen

Members-Address of English Society at Paris to

the National Convention-The Convention pass

the famous Decree of Fraternization-The English

Government offers Assistance to Holland-Refused

-Artifices used to inflame the Passions of the

People against the French-Proclamations for

calling out the Militia, and for assembling Parlia-

ment..

CHAP. XXIV.

......359

Meeting of Parliament - Fox in opposition to the
Address-Burke for it-Opposition reduced by De-
sertion - Motions for adjusting Differences with
France by Negotiation, and for sending a Minister
to Paris-The French Ambassador's Memorial on
the relative Situation of France and England-An-
swered by Lord Grenville-Memorial of the Ex-
ecutive Council of France-Lord Grenville's Reply:
-French Ambassador ordered to leave the King-
dom-Message from his Majesty to the Commons)

CHAP. XXVII.

.391

ceedings-Progress of the French in Holland-Es-

cape of the Stadtholder-Embassy to China-Swe-

den and Denmark-Disputes with America-Meet-

ing of Parliament-Proceedings-Earl Fitzwilliam.

Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, recalled, and subse-

quent discontents of the Catholics-Marriage of

the Prince of Wales-Arrangement respecting his

Debts-Acquittal of Warren Hastings-Proroga-

tion of Parliament-Naval Affairs - Occurrences

in the West Indies-The French Government con-

cludes Peace with Prussia, Spain, Hanover, Hesse,

&c.-Operations in La Vendée, and unsuccessful

result of an Expedition to Quiberon Bay-Insur

rection in Paris-Death of the Dauphin - New

French Constitution-Return of the English Army

from the Continent - Hostile Operations on the

Rhine-War between England and Holland-Cap-

ture of the Cape of Good Hope, and other Dutch

Settlements-Unpopularity of the War-Outrage

against the King-Address in consequence-Speech

from the Throne-Address-Bills against Treason

and Sedition-Scarcity of Corn-Supplies-Birth

of Princess Charlotte - Dissolution of Parlia-

ment.

CHAP. XXVIII.

...404

Hostile Operations in Italy and Germany-Disturb

ances in La Vendée terminated - Success of the

British in the West Indies-Capture of a Dutch

Squadron in Saldanha Bay-Evacuation of Corsica
by the British-Invasion of Ireland attempted by

the French Naval Operations Differences be-
tween France and America-Spain and Holland
declare War against Great Britain-State of France
-Measures against British Commerce-Opening
of the New Parliament-Negotiations for Peace-
Unsuccessful Result - Increase of the National
Force-Financial Measures-Suspension of Cash
Payments by the Bank-Alarming Mutiny in the
Navy-Discontents in Ireland-Naval Operations
-Admiral Jervis's Victory off Cape St. Vincent-

Admiral Duncan's Victory off Camperdown-Bom-1 dish Vessels-Measures of the Northern Powers,

bardment of Cadiz-Capture of Trinidad-Failure

at Porto Rico-Unsuccessful attempt on Teneriffe

-French Troops land in Wales-Surrender of

Mantua, and Expulsion of the Austrians from

Italy-The French advance into the Hereditary

Dominions, and compel the Emperor to make

Peace-Treaty of Campo Formio-Internal Affairs

ci France

.414

Marquis Cornwallis appointed Governor-General-
His Death.......

CHAP. XXXVI.

-

.501

State of Europe-Meeting of Parliament-Death of

Pitt-Change in the Ministry-New Military Ar-

rangements-Finance - Prevention of Abuses-

Corn Trade with Ireland-Intercourse between the

West Indies and America-Slave Trade-Impeach-

ment of Lord Melville-India Affairs-Prorogation

of Parliament-Negotiation for Peace-Death of

Fox-Ministerial Appointments-Dissolution of

Parliament-Admiral Sir J. T. Duckworth's Vic-

tory-Other Naval Successes-Capture of the Cape

of Good Hope-Unauthorized Expedition to Buenos

Ayres-Court Martial on Sir Home Popham-Dis-

pute with America-Elevation of Joseph Buona-

parte to the throne of Naples-Resistance to the

French Arms-Battle of Maida Occupation of

Hanover by Prussia-Consequent Hostility with

England and Sweden-Revolution in her Politics-

Confederation of the Rhine-Louis Buonaparte de-

clared King of Holland-Titles conferred by Buona-

parte on his Followers-Murder of Palm-Fourth

Coalition against France - Movements of the

French and Prussian Forces-Battle of Auerstadt,

or Jena-Its Consequences-Seizure of British

Property at Hamburgh-Buonaparte's Berlin De-

cree-Negotiation for an Armistice-Advance of

the Russians-Their Repulse-Levies-Operations

in Silesia-Battle of Eylau-Surrender of Dantzic

-Success of the French in Swedish Pomerania-

Battle of Friedland-Treaty of Tilsit-War with

Turkey and Russia, followed by Hostilities be-
tween England and the former-Expeditions to
Constantinople and Egypt-Capture of Monte
Video-Attack on Buenos Ayres- Its Failure-
General Whitlocke tried by Court-Martial, and
cashiered-Capture of Curaçoa-Insurrection of
the Sepoys in India.....

CHAP. XXXVII.

..511

A new Parliament-The late Negotiations-Finance

-Abolition of the Slave Trade-Change of Ad-

ministration - Dissolution of Parliament - New

Election New Military Plan - Bill respecting

Ireland

Reversions - Prorogation - Expedition.

against Copenhagen-Capture of the Danish Fleet

-War with Denmark-With Russia-Restrictions

on Commerce -Action between a British and

American frigate-Capture of the Danish West

India Islands-The French enter Portugal - The

Royal Family embark for Brazil-Affairs of Spain

-Buonaparte's efforts to place his Brother on the

throne-Expedition to Portugal-Convention of

Cintra-Advance of the British Forces into Spain,

under Sir John Moore-His Retreat-Battle of Co-

runna, and death of Sir John Moore.. ....... .524

CHAP. XXXVIII.

riage of Buonaparte-Annexation of Holland to
France-Other Annexations-Burning Decrees of
Buonaparte-Attempt on Sicily-War with Russia
-Differences with the United States-State of

Spanish America-The King's Mental Malady-

Regency-Opening of Parliament-Proceedings as

to commercial Distress, and other Affairs-Ameri-

can Disputes-Capture of Java-Naval Actions-

Farther Measures against British Commerce...552

CHAP. XL.

Surrender of Tortosa and Olivenca-Battles of Ba-

rossa and Albuera, and various Operations of the

contending Armies-Loss of Tarragona and Valen-

cia-Capture of Ciudad Rodrigo and Badajoz-Lord

Wellington enters Spain-Battle of Salamanca-

Capture of Madrid-Retreat of Allies to Portu-

guese Frontier-Parliament assembled-The King

and the Regent-Overtures to Lords Grey and Gren-

ville-Assassination of Perceval-Ministerial Ne-

gotiations-Riots in Manufacturing Districts-Re-

peal of Orders in Council-War by Americans--

Proceedings in Parliament-Invasion of Russia by

Buonaparte-Battles of Smolensko and Borodino-

Destruction of Moscow-Disastrous retreat of the

French-Invasion of Canada-Actions at Sea-

Meeting of Parliament-Charges against Princess

of Wales-Appointment of Vice-Chancellor - De-

claration on the American War-Treaty with

Sweden-Proceedings and Prorogation of Parlia-

..562

ment.....

CHAP. XLI.

Prussia declares against France-Battle of Lutzen-
Armistice-Renewal of Hostilities-Austria joins
the Grand Alliance-Battle before Dresden-Battle
of Dennevitz-Bavaria joins the Allies-Rout of
Buonaparte at Leipzic-Revolution in Holland and
Successes in Spain-Battle of Vittoria-Capture
of St. Sebastian-Lord Wellington enters France
-Failure of Sir John Murray before Tarragona-
Campaign in America - Naval Engagements

Meeting of Parliament-Proceedings-Peace with

Denmark-Transfer of Norway to Sweden-Murat

joins the Allies-Lord Wellington crosses the

Adour-Battle of Orthes-Soult retreats to Tou-

louse-The Allies cross the Rhine, and enter France

-Treaty of Chaumont-Battle of Craone-Occu-

pation of Paris by Capitulation-Abdication of

Buonaparte-Battle of Toulouse-Convention of

Paris-Entrance of Louis XVIII.-Treaty of Peace

-Royal Visitors to England-Restoration of the

Pope-Return of Ferdinand to Spain-South Amer

ican Affairs-Parliamentary Proceedings-Honors

conferred on Duke of Wellington - Princess of

Wales-State of Ireland-Treaty with Holland-

Congress of Vienna...

.576

CHAP. XLII.

Negotiations with America--Campaign in Canada--

Failure at Plattsburg-Expedition to Washington

-Attacks on Alexandria and Baltimore - Naval

Actions-Failure against New-Orleans-Capture

of Fort Bowyer-Peace with America-Capture of

President frigate-Meeting and Proceedings of Par-

liament-Return of Buonaparte from Elba, his

march to Paris-Measures of Allied Powers-State

of Paris-Movements of French and Allied Forces

- Buonaparte attacks the Prussians - Battle of

Waterloo-Buonaparte's Return to Paris-His Ab-

dication-Advance of Allies-Capitulation of Paris

-Return of Louis XVIII-Buonaparte surrenders

to the English, is sent to St. Helena-Murat at-

tempts Naples, and loses his Life-Parliament re-

assembled Corn Laws, and other Measures --

Terms imposed upon France-Continental Affairs

-Hostilities in India
.592

-

Parliamentary Proceedings-Expedition against Den.

mark-Droits of Admiralty - Enlistment-Local

Militia-Finance-Criminal Law-Administration

of Justice Distilleries-Spanish Cause-Proroga-

tion-Austria declares against England-Efforts of

the Swedes against Russia and Denmark -Affairs

of Italy-Militia-Convention of Cintra-Charges

against the Duke of York-Traffic in East India

Appointments-Corrupt practices respecting seats

in Parliament, and Bill for their Prevention-

Budget-Dutch Commissioners-Rupture between

Austria and France-Campaign in Germany-Over-

throw of Austrians-Treaty of Peace-Efforts of

Tyrolese-Annexation of Rome to France-Divorce

of Buonaparte and Josephine-Affairs of Sweden

-Expedition to Walcheren-Attack on a French

Fleet-French Convoy destroyed - Martinique,

Cayenne, and Bourbon taken - Differences with

America-Ministerial Disputes and Changes-Ju-

bilee -Campaign in Spain-Battle of Talavera-Parliament called-Holy Alliance-Marriage of Prin-

Siege of Cadiz-Attempt to rescue Ferdinand-

Operations in Portugal.....
..535

CHAP. XXXIX.

Parliament convened-Inquiry as to Walcheren Ex-
pedition-Breach of Privilege-Sir Francis Bur-
dett's Motion and Conduct thereon, and his com-
mittal to the Tower-Bullion Question, and other
Proceedings-Capture of Amboyna Islands, of Bour-
bon, France, Guadaloupe, and Santa Maura-Mar-

CHAP. LXIII.

cess Charlotte to Prince Leopold-Distressed State

of the Country-Riots and Tumults-Expedition

against Algiers-East India Affairs-Meeting of

Parliament-The Prince-Regent attacked by the

Populace-Message as to Illegal Meetings-Relin-
quishment of Income by Prince Regent and Minis
ters-Meeting in Spa-Fields, and Palace-Yard-
Commitments to the Tower-Loan of Exchequer-
Bills for Public Works-Catholic Claims rejected-
Lord Sidmouth's Circular-Messages from the

ment-King's first Speech-Proceedings in Parlia

ment-Lord John Russel's Motion on Elective Fran

chise-Allusion to Queen's Arrival-Revision and

Amendment of Criminal Code-Education of the

Poor-State of Agriculture-Afflicting Position of

Public Affairs-Petition of London Merchants-

Ways and Means for 1820-Delicate Situation of

their Majesties - Commission of Inquiry — Mr.

Brougham's Proposition to Government-Proposed

Compromise with the Queen-Offer of fifty thou..

sand pounds a-year to the Queen-Queen's Narra-

tive Her Majesty's Progress - Mission of Lord

Hutchinson-Sudden Departure of her Majesty from

St. Omers-Landing of Queen Caroline in Eng-

land-The King's Message to Parliament - The

Queen's Communication to House of Commons-

Proceedings in the Commons-Statement of Min-

isters-Proceedings in the House of Lords-Bill of

Pains and Penalties-Account of Trial-Speeches

therein-Bill abandoned by Ministers-Parliament

prorogued-State of Continental Affairs.......636

Parliament convoked-Royal Speech-Criminal Code

-Measures for return to Cash Payments-National

Income and Expenditure-State of the Nation-

Catholic Question-Foreign Enlistment Bill, and

other Proceedings-Emigration to the Cape of Good

Hope Radical Reformers - Popular Meetings

Arrests for Sedition-Violent dispersion of a Meet-

ing at Manchester-Hunt and his Associates found

Guilty Earl Fitzwilliam dismissed from Lord-

Lieutenancy of the West Riding-Address of Cor-

poration of London - Meeting of Parliament-

Documents on state of the Country-Bill to Pre-

vent Traversing of Informations or Indictments-

Other Restraining Bills-Cession of Parga -Res-

toration of Java-Change in the King's Health-Opening of Parliament-His Majesty's Speech-De-

Death of the Duke of Kent-Death of George the

Third-Concluding Remarks....

CHAP. I.

GEORGE IV.

..620

Accession of King George IV.-The King's declara-

tion to his Council-Proclamation of his Majesty

-King's Illness and Recovery-Detailed Ceremo

nial of the late King's lying in State and Royal

Funeral-Parliament Dissolved by Commission-

Discovery of Cato-Street Conspiracy-Detection,

Trial, and Execution of Thistlewood and others-

Tumultuous Proceedings in the North-Attack on

the Soldiery at Bonnymuir-Defeat of those con-

cerned therein-Trial of Disaffected Persons-Con.

duct of Ministry-General Election-New Parlia-

CHAP. II.

bates on the Conduct of Ministers relative to the

Queen-Country Petitions to restore Queen's Name

to Liturgy-Queen's Message to the House of Com-

mons-Provision for her Majesty-Discussion on

the Question of emancipating the Catholics-Bill

for Relief of Catholics introduced and passed

through the House of Commons-Rejected in the

House of Lords-Borough of Grampound disfran-

chised-The Franchise transferred to the County

of York-Committee to inquire into Cause of Ag-

ricultural Distress-Report of Committee - Bank

of England resumption of Cash payments-Ways

and Means for the current Year-Parliament pro-

rogued-Death of Napoleon, ex-Emperor of France,

in Captivity at Saint Helena-Situation of the

Queen Her Conduct, and Correspondence with

Officers of State-Coronation of George IV....694