Philosophy and the Arts, will be found in departments

appropriated to the purpose.

The Principal Occurrences which have taken place

on the theatre of life, arranged in a Chronological Or-

der-the character, talents, and dispositions of per-

sons, who have rendered themselves and their country

illustrious by their writings or their actions, pourtrayed

in the Biographical Part of the Volume; and the Se-

lections from authors of distinguished eminence in

philosophy and literature, cannot fail of gratifying

every description of readers.

The execution of the present volume, it is presumed,

will be found in no respect inferior to that of those

which have preceded it; and it will ever be the ambi-

tion of the Proprietor to consign the several depart-

ments of the Work to gentlemen, whose diligence, im-

partiality, and integrity shall ensure to the public a

faithful portrait of the times, and, at a period sufficient-

ly early to gratify the curiosity of those who wish for

information on subjects involving the dearest interests

of man.

*

With the present volume is given a very accurate

and well engraved Map of India, which, at a period
when our possessions in the East are of such, vast im-
portance to our own welfare, and excite so much jea-
lousy in the breast of our rivals, seems an indispensa-
ble companion to every student in history.

Piccadilly,

Nov. 1, 1807.

* Such arrangements have been made with the editors, as to ensure the
publication of each succeeding volume, early in the spring of every year.

To complete the Map of India, another sheet will be given in the
next volume, which will be published on or before the 1st of March, 1808.

CONTENTS.

THE History of Knowledge, Literature, and Taste, in Great Britain,

during the Reign of King William III. Part III.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN HISTORY.

СНА Р. I.

page i.

Carsory View of the Affairs on the Continent-State of Europe at the Re-

newal of the Confederacy-Campaign in Germany - Victory off Cape

Trafalgar His Majesty's Speech, and subsequent Debate upon it, in the

Lords and Commons-Impeachment of Lord Melville-Supplies-Papers.

relating to the Marquis of Wellesley-Public Funeral Honours to Mr.

Pitt-Public Treaties-Thanks of Parliament to Lord Collingwood-Ac-

cusation of Earl St. Vincent-Continental Treaties-Public Honours to

Lord Nelson-India Affairs-Irish Population-Public Honours to Mar-

quis Cornwallis-Payment of Mr. Pitt's Debts.

CHA P. II.

3

Continental Treaties-Debate in the House of Commons on a Bill to enable

the Auditor of the Exchequer to be a Commissioner of the Treasury--

On a bill to indemnify certain Persons giving Evidence on Lord Mel-

ville's Trial-Debate in the House of Lords on the same Bill-Committee

appointed to search for Precedents-Opinions of the Judges -Judges

called on to deliver their Opinions seriatin-Bill brought forward by Earl

Stanhope for the Discovery of Truth-Witnesses, declaratory Bill in the

Lords and Commons-Motion in the House of Lords respecting Lord

Ellenborough's Seat in the Cabinet-The same Subject discussed in the

House of Commons.

CHA P. III.

Debate on India Affairs-Mr. Francis's Motion relative to Money said to

have been lent to Gwicowar-On Mr. Paul's Motion for certain Papers-

State of the Military- Mr. Whitbread's Motion for a Return of the effec-

tive Volunteer Force-Bill for increasing the Number of foreign Troops-

Discussion relative to the intended new Military Plans-Committee of

Supply-Ordnance Estimates, and Debates occasioned by them-Mr.

Windham's Plan of Defence stated, and Debate upon it.

CHA P. IV.

85

Debates on Mr. Tierney's Motion for explaining the Treating Act-On the

Woollen Manufacturers' Suspension Bill-Lord Henry Petty's Notice of

the Budget-Mr. Rose's Observations thereon-Regulation of the Office

of Treasurer of the, Ordnance-Vote of Thanks to Admiral Duckworth,

c.Budget opened, with subsequent Debates on its Principles-De-

bates on the Bill for regulating the Intercourse between America and the

West-Indies.

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CHAP. V.

Delates on the Slave Importation Restriction-Bill-Hostilities with Prussia

--Mr. Perceval's Motion respecting the Volunteers - Addresses to His

Majesty on Prussian Hostilities-Lord Howick's Motion on an Increase

of Pay to the Navy-Debates on Mr. Windhum's Motion for the Repeal

of the Additional Force Act - Mr. Jeffery's Motion on Lord St. Vincent's

Naval Administration—Mr, Robson's Motion on the Barracks. 165

CHAP. VI.

Debates on Lord Henry Petty's Motion on the Public Accounts, and West

India Abuses --Mr. Fox's Motion for the Abolition of the Slave Trade

Lord Grenville's Motion on the Abolition of the Slave Trade-Lord

Henry Fetty's Motion for auditing the Fublic Accounts-Lord Henry

Petty's Motion on the Subject of Vaccine Inoculation.

CHAP. VII.

202

Debate on Mr. Whitbread's Motion for fitting up Westminster Hall for

Lord Melville's Trial-Lord Grenville's Motion on the same Subject—

Thanks of the Commons to the Managers of Lord Melville's Trial-

Debate on Mr. Frinsep's Motion for Papers on India Affairs-On Mr.

Johnstone's Motion for Letters written by Lord Cornwallis-on Lord

Ossulston and Mr. Paul's Motions for Papers on the same Subject-- On

Mr. Pole's Motion-On Mr. Francis's Motion for Papers-On the Na-

bob of Arcot's Debts-Lord A. Hamilton's Motion on the Administration

of the Marquis Wellesley--hr. Paull's Charges agaist the Marquis-

Lord Temple's Motion on the same-India Budget.

224

CHAP. VIII.

Funeral of Lord Nelson-Illness of Mr. Pitt-His Death-View of his

Administration-Accession of Mr. Fox to Power-List of the New Ad-

ministration-Peace of Presburg-Tran fers of Sovereignty-Coronation

of a Daughter of the King of England by Bonaparte-Advantage of the

Treaty to France-Its Depression of Austria-Denunciation against

Naples-Siege of Goeta-Insurrection in Calabria-Military Tribunals

there-Public Entry of Joseph Bonaparte into Naples as its Sovereign-

Continuance of Atrocities in Calabria-Landing of the British Troops

under Sir John Stuart-Victory of Maida--Withdrawing of the British

Forces-Surrender of Gaeta-Termination of the Neapolitan War-Suc

cesses of the British Navy-Victory of Sir J. Duckworth-Engagement in

the Bay of Campeachy-of the Pique Frigate and two Corvettes-of the

Constance and Salamander-Enterprise of Sir Sydney Smith-of Lord

Cochrane-Capture of the Marengo and Belle Poule-of four Frigates

of Rochefort-Expedition to the Cape--Taking of Buenos tyres.

CHAP. IX.

259

Conduct of Prussia-Versatility and Selfishness of its Policy-Its Oc-

cupation of Hanover-War between Prussia and England-Disgust of

the Prussian People and Army with their Government-Prohibition by

that Government of Political Discussion-Cashiering of Officers for

ther Strictures on Public Affairs--War between Sweden and Prussia-

Conduct of Russia-Capture of Catlaro from the Austrians by a Russion

Force-Doubtful State of France and Austria-Detention of Brannau

and the Austrian Prisoners-Reforms of the Emperor of Germany - Ap-

pointment of the Archduke Charles to the supreme Regulation of the

Military Department-His Punishment of the Defaulters in the late

Campaign-Extent and Importance of his Arrangements-French Troops

in Germany-Austria, unable with all her Exertions to struggle with

France, is obliged to abdicate the Imperial Crown of Germany--Fede-

Tations of the Rhine-Act of Abdication-Consequences of these Changes.

CHAP. X.

279

Some Circumstances relating to Bonaparte and France-Bonaparte's

Visit to the King of Bavaria, and Amusements at Munich-His Open-

ing of the Legislative Body-His Address-Exposé of the Empire-Con-

duct of Bonaparte to France-Decree proposed to the Senate by the Arch-

chancellor Law of the Imperial Family-Settlement of Joseph Bona-

parte on the Throne of Naples-Preferment of Murat, Berthier, and the

Prince Borghese-Titles and Establishments conferred on various Of-

ficers from the Italian States-Settlement of the Italian Crown on Prince

Eugene-Order of The Knights of the Iron Crown'-Requiem for

the Soldiers who fell in Battle-Appointment of a Grand Military Fes-

tival-Arrival of the Turkish Ambassador - Embassy from their High

Mightinesses of Holland Appointment of Louis Bonaparte to the Throne

of Holland-Constitutional Act-Specimen of Dutch Liberty-Bona-

parte's Military Execution of Palm-Hostility to the Freedom of the

Press-Deputies at Paris from the Jews throughout France-Their

Answers to the Questions of the Government-The Convocation of a

Sanhedrim-Object of these Measures of the French Government —

Assiduity, Penetration and Vigilance of Bonaparte.

CHA P. XI.

287

Views of the New Ministry to Peace-Commencement of Negotiation-

Appointment of Lord Yarmonth to conduct it- Difficulties about Russia-

Arrival of M. d'Oubril at Paris -a separate Peace signed by Russia-

High Tone of the French Plenipotentiaries- Mission of Lord Lauderdale-

His first Efforts-The Imperial Communication to the English Minister-

Non-ratification of D'Oubril's Treaty by the Emperor of Russia-Near

Prospect of War between Prussia and France—.
-Rupture of the Negotia-

tion Peace between Prussia and Sweden-Prussian Declaration-Battle

of Schleitz Battle of Jena-Successes and Skill of the Duke of Berg-

Surrender of Prince Hohenloe Retreat of General Blucher Bona-

parte s Entry into Berlin-Seizure of Hamburgh-Blockade of the Bri-

tish Islands-French advance to Praga-Defeat of the Russian Forces un-

der Bennigsen and Buxhovden-Retreat of the Russians- Situation of the

King of Prussia-Conduct of Bonaparte and his Enemies.

297

CHA P. XII.

State of America-Its flourishing Finances-Its Dispute with Spain-Its

Complaints against England-Commissioners appointed to adjust their

Claims with England-Expedition of Miranda State of the West India

Islands - Conspiracy of the Negroes in Trinidad--St. Domingo Vio-

lence and Cruelty of Dessalines-His Arrest and Death-Devolution of

the Government on Christophe-Affairs of India-- Death of Marquis

Cornwallis-Peace with Scindia-with Holkar--Extent and Absolute-

ness of the British Sovereignty in Hindostan - Dreadful Catastrophe at

Vellore Charges against Marquis Wellesley by Mr. Paull-Dilapida-

tion of the Company's Finances-Opinion of Mr. Francis in the House

of Commons on the Separation of the Trade and Sovereignty of the Com-

pany-Situation of Turkey Hostilities between Russia and Turkey-

Misfortunes and Degradation of Spain-Alarm of Portugal Switzer-

land, how affected by the Peace of Presburg-Bonaparte imprisons the

Merchants of Basil, and professes his extreme Regard for Swiss Inde-

pendence Denmark-Its wise Neutrality—Its Policy an Object of Ap-

plause and Imitation.

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