CONTENTS

OF

THE FIRST VOLUME.

CHAPTER I.

1760-1761.

The King's accession, 1.-Retrospect of his education and

connexions, 2.-Brief account of the principal persons

composing the ministry, 5.-First transactions on the death

of George the Second, 9.-The King's address to the

council, 10.-The Duke of York and Lord Bute privy

counsellors, 11.-The King's friendship for Lord Bute, ib.

-Character of that nobleman, ib.-New system of govern-

ment planned, 13.-Popularity of the King, ib.-Meeting

of parliament, 14.-The King's speech, ib.-Addresses,

16. Civil list, 17.-Supplies, ib.-Commissions of the

judges made permanent, and their salaries increased, ib.-

Speaker Onslow retires with a pension and honours, ib.—

Favourable opinions formed of the King, 18.-His desire

of peace, 19.-Causes of the popularity of the war, ib.-

Arguments against it, ib.-The King's patriotic disinterest-

edness, 21.-Mr. Pitt zealous in prosecuting the war, ib.-

Changes in the ministry, 23.-Tumultuous disposition of

the populace, 22.-Lord Bute secretary of state, 23.

CHAPTER II.

1761.

State of the belligerent powers, 26.-France, ib.-Sweden,

27.-Russia, 28.-State of the King of Prussia, 29.-

Congress proposed, 31.-Progress of the campaign, ib.—

Capture of Schweidnitz by the Austrians, ib.-Battle of

Fillingshausen, 32.-Capture of Belleisle, ib.--Address of

the city of London, 33.-Capture of Dominica, ib.--- Re-

duction of the Cherokees, ib.-War in India, ib.-Capture

of Mihie, ib.—Invasion of Bengal by the Shah Zaddah,

33-who is defeated, 34.-Exploits of D'Estaing, ib.—

Tranquillity of Great Britain, ib.-The King declares his

intention to marry, ib.-His marriage, 35—and corona-

tion, ib.-Negotiations for peace, ib.-Terms proposed by

the French, ib.-They introduce the discussion of Spanish

affairs, 38.-Spirited conduct of Mr. Pitt, 39.--Answer to

the French propositions, ib.-Family compact signed, 41.-

Mr. Pitt's instructions to Lord Bristol, ambassador at

Madrid, ib.-Lord Bristol's explanations with the Spanish

secretary of state, ib.-Mr. Pitt proposes to declare war

against Spain, 43.-He and Lord Temple determine to

resign, ib.-Observations, 44.- Mr. Pitt's resignation, 46.

-Gracious behaviour of the King, ib.-Mr. Pitt receives
a pension, 47.-Lord Bute considered at the head of the
administration, 48.-His sentiments on Mr. Pitt's resigna-
tion, 49.---Popular òpinions on Lord Bute and Mr. Pitt,
ib.-Their reception in the city, ib.-Meeting of parlia-
ment, 50.-The Queen's dowry settled, 51.-Recess, ib.

CHAPTER III.

1761-1762.

Progress of the negotiation with Spain, 52.--Disposition of

the British cabinet, ib.-Lord Bristol makes repeated in-

quiries respecting the family compact, but without effect,

53.-Conduct of the ministry, 55.-Preparations in Spain,

56.-Lord Bristol quits Madrid, 58.-Memorial of De

Fuentes, ib.-Declaration of war, 59.-Spain and France

attempt to engage Portugal in their cause, 60-but failing,

declare war against that kingdom, 61.

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CHAPTER IV.

1762.

Proceedings in parliament, 63.-Motion for papers, 64.—

Assistance granted to Portugal, 66.-Conduct of Mr. Pitt,

ib. Of Colonel Barré, a new member, 67. --Prorogation,

ib.-Disunion of the cabinet, ib.-The Duke of Newcastle

resigns, 69.-Lord Bute's ministry, ib. He discontinues

the Prussian subsidy, ib.-Course of proceedings on that

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subject, ib.-Friendly treatment of the King of Prussia

during the negotiation with France, 73.-Disputes with

him, ib.-Death of Elizabeth Empress of Russia, 74.—

Peter III. friendly to the King of Prussia, 75.-Peace

between Russia and Prussia, 76.-Report of Lord Bute's

clandestine negotiations with Russia and Austria, examined

and refuted, 79.-Revolution in Russia, 81.-Disposition

of Catherine II., 82.-The King of Prussia retakes

Schweidnitz, 83.-Cassel taken, ib.-Expedition against

Martinico, ib.-Capture of Grenada and its dependencies,

84. The French take the town of St. John's, Newfound-

land; which is re-captured, ib.-War in Portugal, ib.--

Rapid success of the Spaniards, 85.-Arrival of the British

troops, 86.-General Burgoyne takes Valencia, 87.-Beats

up the enemy's quarters at Villa Velha, ib.-Retreat of the

Spaniards, 88.-Expedition against the Havannah, ib.—

Progress and success of the siege, ib.-Expedition against

the Philippine Isles, 90.-Manilla taken, 91.-Capture of

the Santissima Trinidad and the Hermione, 92.-Un-

successful expedition against Buenos Ayres, ib.

CHAPTER V.

1762--1763.

Birth of the Prince of Wales, 94.-Addresses on the occa-

sion, ib.-Negotiations for peace, 95.-State of the public

mind, 96.-Honours conferred on Lord Bute, ib.-Changes

in the ministry, 97.- Proceedings in the city of London,

ib.-Beckford made lord mayor, 98.-Progress of the

treaty of peace, 99.-Preliminaries signed, ib.-Examina-

tion of the terms, 100.-Objections, and observations, 103.

-Discussion of the preliminaries in parliament, 106.-

Definitive treaty signed, 108.-General pacification, 109.

CHAPTER VI.

1763.

Formation of opposition, 110.-Proceedings in parliament,

111.-Cyder tax, ib.-Petitions of the city of London and

other places, 112.-Relief granted to the Americans, 113.—

Resignation of Lord Bute, 114.-His character, 119.-

Virulence of political publications, 121.-The North

Briton, 122.-General warrants issued, ib. Mr. Wilkes

arrested and committed to the Tower, 123.-Proceedings

thereon, 124. He is discharged, and deprived of his

commission, 125.- Lord Temple dismissed, ib. — Mr.

Wilkes's intemperate proceedings, ib.-Death of Lord

Egremont, 126.-Negotiation with Mr. Pitt, ib.-Duke of

Bedford's ministry, 129.-Mr. Wilkes publishes sundry

libels, and goes to France, ib.

CHAPTER VII.

1763-1764.

Meeting of parliament, 131.-Proceedings respecting Mr.

Wilkes, ib.-Riots on burning the North Briton, 135.-

Further proceedings in parliament, ib.-Actions tried

against the messengers, 136.-Observations of Lord Cam-

den, 137.-Frantic attempt to assassinate Mr. Wilkes, 138.

-He returns to France, ib.-Marriage of the Princess

Augusta, ib.-Mr. Wilkes expelled the House of Com-

mons, ib.-Debates on privilege, and on general warrants,

139. Mr. Wilkes's trial and outlawry, 141.-Supplies,

ib.-Resolutions for taxing America, 142.-Prorogation of

parliament, ib.-View of American affairs, ib.-Govern-

ment of Canada, 147.-Intrigues of the French in Canada,

148.-Indian war, ib.-Regulations for prevention of

smuggling, 150. Conduct of the New England provinces,

152.-Dr. Franklin sent to England as agent, 153.-His

character, ib.

CHAPTER VIII.

1765.

State of Ireland, 155.-Retrospective view of its constitution

and government, 156.-State of parties at the King's ac-

cession, 161.-Disputes in the cabinet, ib.-Conduct of

Lord Halifax, the lord lieutenant, 162.-Outrages of the

lower class of people, 164.-The Earl of Northumberland

lord lieutenant, 164.-Debates on the pension list, ib.-

State of foreign powers, 166.-The French seize and re-

store Tortuga, ib.-Spain commits irregularities, 167—but

makes satisfaction, ib.-Affairs of Poland and Russia, ib.-

Meeting of the British parliament, 170.—On informations

ex-officio, ib.-The Isle of Man annexed to the realm, 173.

--Regency act, 175.-Insurrection of silk weavers, 177.—

Negotiations for a change of ministry, ib.-Meeting of the

ministry in Downing-street, and terms proposed by them to

the King, 179.-Rockingham administration formed, 180.

-Death of the Duke of Cumberland, ib.-and of Prince

Frederick, 181.

CHAPTER IX.

1765-1766.

Examination of the motives for opposing the stamp act, 183.

Formation of parties in America, 184.-Exertions of the

Presbyterians, ib.-Discontents on the arrival of the stamp

act, 186.-Proceedings in Virginia, 188.-Their assembly

dissolved, 189.-Conduct of New England, ib.--Prepara-

tions for holding a congress, 190.—Combination against the

use of stamps, ib.-Riots, ib.-At Boston, ib.-Meeting,

proceedings, and dissolution of congress, 191.—The deli-

very of stamps prevented, 193.-Observations, 194.-Pro-

ceedings of the ministry, ib.--Meeting of parliament, 195.

King's speech, ib.-Address in the House of Lords, ib.-

Amendment moved, 196.-House of Commons, ib.—

Recess, 197.-Consultation of the ministry, ib.-Meeting

of Parliament, 198.-Debate on the address, ib.---Argu-

ments of Mr. Pitt, 199.-General Conway, ib.-Mr. Gren-

ville, ib.-Mr. Pitt in reply, 204.-Papers presented and

referred to committees, 208.-Evidence before the house,

209.-Resolutions proposed, ib.-Debate on the first in the

House of Lords, 210.-The Duke of Grafton, ib.-Lord

Shelburne, ib.-Lord Littelton, ib.-Lord Camden, 211.—

Lord Chancellor Northington, 212.-Lord Mansfield, 213.

-Declaratory bill and stamp act repealing bills brought in,

217. Declaratory bill.-Speech of Lord Camden, ib.

Lord Mansfield, 219.--Lord Egmont, 220.- On the repeal-

ing act, ib.-Act of indemnity, 221.-Cyder act repealed,

ib.-General warrants declared illegal, 222.-Act for re-

straining the importation of silks, ib.-Other acts of the

ministry, ib.-The King's message on the Princess Caroline

Matilda, 223.-The Dukes of York and Gloucester, ib.-

Address, ib.-Prorogation, ib.- Feebleness of the ministry,

ib.-Duke of Grafton resigns, 224.-Intrigue of the Lord

Chancellor, 225.-Affairs of Canada, ib.-Lord Northing-

ton resigns, 227.--Overtures made to Lord Shelburne,

Colonel Barré, and Mr. Pitt, ib.-The King writes to Mr.

Pitt, 230.-Mr. Pitt's answer, ib.-Difference between

Lord Temple and Mr. Pitt, ib.--Mr. Pitt quarrels with