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.

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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.

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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.
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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

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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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