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Monument to General Crauford-Debates on the Army Estimates, and
Colonel McMahon's Pension-Expulsion of Mr. Walsh-Motion for a Bill
to punish fraudulent Bankers.
58
CHAP. III.
Debate on Sir Thomas Turton's Motion on the State of the Nation-in the
House of Lords, on the Marquis of Lansdowne's Motion on the Orders in
Council-in the House of Commons, on Mr. Brougham's Motion on the
same subject-Debate on the Mutiny Bill-Nottingham Riots-Debate on
the allowance to Maynooth College-On Lord Folkestone's Motion respect-
ing Foreigners employed in the English military Service-on Mr. Aber-
crombie's Motion on the Enlistment of Convicts-Ön Sir F. Burdett's Motion
on the Mutiny Bill-on an Address to the Prince Regent.
126
CHAP. IV.
Debate on Lord Boringdon's Motion on the Prince Regent's Letter-On Mr.
Perceval's Motion for a Provision for the Princesses Mr. Bankes's Motion
for regulating Sinecure Places-Debate on the Sicilian Subsidy-on_the
Gold Coin Bili-on the Expenses of the Barrack Department-on Earl
Grey's Motion respecting Forgeries on the Bank of England-on Mr.
Wynne's Motion respecting Colonel M'Mahon's Appointment-Sir John
Newport's Motion on Public Defaulters-Debate on Mr. Bennet's Motion
on corporal Punishments in the Army-On the Earl of Donoughmore's
Motion for a Committee to consider the Laws imposing evil Disabilities on Catholics.
172
CHAP. V.
Debate on Mr. Ryder's Motion for a Bill to make it Felony to take or ad-
minister unlawful Oaths—on Mr. Brand's Motion for a Parliamentary Re-
form-Proccedings on the Assassination of Mr. Perceval-Debates on the
Necessity of a change of Ministerson French Officers (Prisoners) break-
ing their Parole on the Marquis of Wellesley's Motion in favour of the
Catholic Claims-On the Amendment of the Toleration Acton Mr. She-
ridan's Motion for Papers relating to the overtures for peace-on `other mis- cellaneous Subjects. 216
CHAP. VI.
Change in the Opinions and Conduct of the Regent with respect to Mr. Per-
ceval-that Change becomes more evident and marked as the l'eriod for
taking off the Restrictions approaches-The Opposition_still retain their
Hopes of coming into Power-The Prince becomes a Favourite with the
Court Party-Awkward and embarrassing Situation in which the Opposi
tion are placed-Expectations formed by the Popular Party of the Prince
-their Disappointment-Feelings of the reflecting and impartial Part of
Nation with respect to the Regent-Disposed to make some allowances for
his youthful Follies, but do not entertain very sanguine Notions either of his
Talents or of his political Consistency-The Regent takes no step toward
the Arrangement of a Ministry till the Restrictions are very nearly expiring
-His Letter to the Duke of York-Remarks on his not communicating
drectly with his old Friends-On the Manner in which Lord Grenville is
mentioned in the Letter-on the Letter itself, as indicating a change in his
political Opinions-On the probable Sincerity of his Wish to take Lords
Grey and Grenville into Power-The answer of these Noblemen-Remarks
upon it-Feelings of the Nation on Mr. Perceval's being retained in Power
-Little Sympathy for the Opposition-Resolutions and Petition of the
Livery-Instruct their Representatives-Remarks on their Proceedings-
their Address not received on the Throne-Proceedings of the Common
Council.
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CHAP. VII.
State of Parties at the Commencement of unrestricted Regency-The Ministry
divided-Lord Wellesley at the Head of one Part of it, and Mr. Perceval
at the Head of the other-Character of Lord Wellesley as displayed in
India-Inquiry into the Nature and Degree of his Talents-Doubts
respecting their Utility in the Circumstances of Great Britain--Grounds of
his Difference with Mr. Perceval, partly from private and partly from
public Causes-His Statement-Examination of it, as developing his politi-
cal Principles and Views, and his Talents-Character of his State Papers
and Speeches-The Nature and Extent of the political Information which
they display-The Fuults of his Style Mr. Canning-View of his Politics
and Talents-The latter compared with the Talents of Lord Wellesley-
The Consideration of Mr. Perceval's Politics and Character deferred-
Lord Liverpool his chief Supporter-Character and Talents of that Noble-
man-The old and regular Opposition-Lords Grenville and Grey-Their
Difference of Opinion at the Beginning of the French War-Points in which
their Opinions have mutually approached-The Character and Talen's of
each considered-Causes of their declining Popularity-Lord Holland and
Mr. Whitbread between the Opposition and the Popular Party-Their
Character-Sir Francis Burdett Maxims of his Party-His Character 281
CHAP. VIII.
Alarm excited by the Murders in the Metropolis-Different Plans för im-
proving the Police-Remarks on them--Disturbances in the Manufacturing
Districts their probable Origin and Causes-Extent and Object-Oath
taken by the Insurgents-Report of the Committee on this Subject-Distress
occasioned by the Orders-in Council-Petitions against them-Declaration
of the British Government on this Subject-Mr. Perceval agrees to hear
Bridence against the Orders in Council-Points at issue between the De-
fenders and Opposers of them-Evidence legun-interrupted by the Assas-
sination of Mr. Perceval--Particulars of that horrid Event-Bellingham's
Motives and Defence of his Conduct-the Grievances of which he com-
plained
plained-his Trial-Calmness of his Behaviour on this Occasion-Ingenuity
and Acuteness of his Defence-impartial Charge of the Judge-Remarks
on the Precipitancy of the Trial-his Execution-Sketch of his Life-
Character-Talents-Political Conduct and Principles of Mr. Perceval-
his Talents seem to rise with his Rise in Situation-his Faults as a public
Man-precipitate and obstinate-very acute in Debate-but rather spe-
cious and particular, than solid and philosophical—his excellent private and
domestic Character-Provision made for his Wife and Family
302
CHAP. IX.
Negotiations for a new Ministry-Lord Liverpool applies to the Marquis of
Wellesley and Mr. Canning—his Overtures rejected by them-The Regent
seems disposed to retain the Earl of Liverpool and his Colleagues-Motion
of Mr. Wortley-Address to the Prince-his Reply-Lord Wellesley at-
tempts to form a Ministry-applies to Lords Grey and Grenville-Diffi-
culties and Objections with them-applies to Lord Liverpool-positively
refused-Lord Wellesley gives up his Commission-The Earl of Moira
authorized to form a Ministry-Proceedings between him and Lords Grey
and Grenville-Difficulty started respecting the Household-Lord Moira's
strange Conduct in this Affair-Remarks on the Objections urged by Lords
Grey and Grenville on the Subject of the Household-The Earl of Liver-
pool appointed Minister-The Sincerity of the Negotiation questionable-
Evidence on the Orders of Council-Abstract of the Points proved-
Distress-Causes-Want of American Trade-Probability of regaining
it-Curious Repeal of the Berlin and Milan Decrees-Orders in Council
repealed-Ministers yield on other Points-Barracks-Catholics-Dissolu-
ion of Parliament-Elections in London and Liverpool
317
CHAP. X.
Anxiety felt in this Country respecting the Intentions of the American Govern-
ment-Ignorance of our Politicians with regard to the State of Parties in
the United States-The Mission of Henry-Effects produced by its Dis-
covery-Ministers refuse to give any Explanation on the Subject-Message
of the President to the Senate and the House of Representatives on the
Subject of the Differences with Great Britain-Hostile Character of this
Message Topics discussed in it-Impressing American Seamen-Searching
American Ships-Blockades-Orders in Council-Remarks on these Topics
as discussed in the Message-War declared by America-Expectations in
Britain with respect to the Result of the War-Americans prepare to invade
Canada-Character of the American General and Troops-Total Defeat of
General Hull-The Americans still persevere in their Designs against
Canada-ure again defeated-Death of General Brock-Anxiety of the
British Nation that the Americans and British should meet at Sea-Battle
between theGuerriere and Constitution—Guerriere taken-Surprise and Con-
sternation of the British at this Event-Causes of il-Battle the Mace-
donian and United States-the former taken-Riots at Baltimore-Preši-
dent's Speech
332
CHAP.
CHAP. XI.
War in the Peninsula-Valencia taken by Suchet-French repulsed at Tariffa
-Lord Wellington commences the Campaign very early-invests Ciudad
Rodrigo-Particulars of the Siege-Marmont seems disposed to relieve the
Place-taken by Storm-Lord Wellington proceeds against Badajos-
wonderful Rapidity of the Operations against that Place-taken, by Storm
-Salt advances in the Hope of relieving it-retreats again-pursued by
Lord Wellington-partial Engagement and Defeat-Marmont threatens
Gudad Rodrigo-Lord Wellington marches to the North of Spain-
Destruction of the Bridge of Almarez-Lord Wellington advances to
Salamanca-Capture of the Forts there -Marmont retreats across the Douro
-is reinforced, and threatens Lord Wellington's Communication with
Ciudad Rodrigo-Lord Wellington retreats—Manœuvres of both Armies-
Battle of Salamanca
352
CHAP. XII.
Expectations formed in this Country in consequence of the Victory of Sala-
inca-the Circumstances preceding and accompanying that Victory con-
sidered in a military Point of View-Movements and Plan of Lord
Wellington after the Battle-enters Madrid-Siege of Cadiz raised-State
of Spain at this Time-The French again collect in the North-Lord
Wellington leaves Madrid-besieges Burgos-Account of the Castle of
Burgas-Particulars respecting the Siege-Soult advances towards the
Capital-General Hill obliged to evacuate Madrid-A British Force arrives
from Sicily at Alicant-blocked up there-Lord Wellington raises the Siege
of Burgos, and marches to join General Hill-is followed by the French
Army under Souham-Junction of the British under Lord Wellington and
Geral Hill, and of the French under Soult and Souham-the former
continue their Retreat-Ballasteros refuses to act under Lord Wellington---
The British Army retire to the Confines of Portugal-Remarks on the
Strength and Condition of the hostile Armies at the Close of the Campaign
-On the State of Spain
304
CHAP. XIII.
Remarks on the Nature of Bonaparte's Ambition-Origin of his Hatred to
this Country-His Desire of Power has for its Object the Destruction of
Britain-This led him to invade Spain-and was the Occasion of his War
with Russia-His Complaints against Russia that she had abandoned the
Continental System-that she had injured the Commerce of France-that
she had threatened the Duchy of Warsaw-and that she had protested
@gainst his Occupation of Oldenburgh-Curious Reasons by which he
justified this last Measure-Correspondence between the French Minister
and the Russian Ambassador on these Points-Russia expects War so early
41811-Her Preparations for it at that Time-Preparations of France---
The
The Situation and Means of the two Powers contrasted-Character of the
Russian Soldiery-Advantages and Disadvantages of the two Nations in
the approaching Contest-Commencement of Hostilities
380
CHAP. XIV.
Military Error of the Russians in advancing to the Niemen-Consequences of
it-The Corps of Bagrathion separated from the main Army—which retires
to the Dwina-The French at Wilna-Bonaparte re-establishes the King-
dom of Poland-Russians abandon their entrenched Camp at Drissa-und
retire to Witepsk-Wittgenstein takes a northern Route towards Peters-
burgh-followed by Oudinot-Battles between these Generals-between
Bonaparte and the main Russian Army-and between Bagrathion and
Davoust-The Russians persevere in their Plan of fighting hard, and then
retreating-Retire from Witepsk towards Smolensk-Position of the dif
ferent French Divisions at this Time-Bonaparte proceeds to Smolensk-
Importance of that Place-The Russian General abandons it-blamed for
this-and Kutusoff appointed Commander-in-Chief—Operations on the
Dwina-Siege of Riga-Crown Prince of Sweden-Kutusoff retires to
Borodino-general Battle there-Bonaparte reinforced marches to Moscow
-Conflagration of that City-Remarks on it-The different Russian
Armies surround Moscow-Peace with Turkey-Dreadful Situation of the
French-Bonaparte attempts in vain to negotiate
395
CHAP. XV.
Bonaparte prepares for his Retreat-Defeat of Murat-Cossacks hovered
round the French Army-Movements and Operations of Kutusoff-of
Wittgenstein-Russian Winter sets in-its Effects on the French Army—
their Insubordination-Battle of Krasnoi-Davoust defeated-Bonaparte
flies from the Field of Battle-Ney defeated-French Army arrives at
Wilna-Bonaparte sets off for Paris-Loss of the French in this Cam-
paign-Remarks on the Conduct of the Retreat-Disturbances in Paris-
Bonaparte's Reply to the Senate-Feeling of the French People towards
him-Sweden-Denmark-Sicily-Spanish America
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