THE

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HISTORY OF ENGLAND,

BY

THE REV. T. S. HUGHES, B. D.

FROM THE DEATH OF GEORGE THE SECOND IN 1760.

With Historical Ellustrations and Portraits.

A.D. 1795 TO A.D. 1806.

CONTENTS

OF THE

EIGHTEENTH VOLUME.

CHAP. XXXVIII.

GEORGE III. (CONTINUED.)-1795.

Annexation of Holland to France, and change of relations

among European states-Separate peace made by Prussia, and

neutrality of the northern states of Germany-Peace made by

Spain and Tuscany-State of France-State of England as a prin-

cipal in the coalition, &c.-Different sentiments of opposition

and ministerial members in the British parliament respecting

peace-Sentiments of Mr. Burke-Bill for the suspension of the

habeas corpus act continued-Subsidy to Austria-Supplies, &c.

-Mr. Pitt's plan to man the navy-Mr. Windham's militia bill-

Addition made to soldiers' pay without the knowlege of parlia-

ment-Slave trade-Termination of Mr. Hastings's trial-Motion

for inquiry into the state of the nation, rejected-Marriage of the

prince of Wales-Settlement made by parliament, &c.-Affairs of

Ireland-Recall of earl Fitzwilliam-Earl Camden viceroy-Esta-

blishment of Maynooth-college-Progress of revolutionary prin-

ciples-Insurrection act-Formation of Orange societies-Institu-

tion of armed yeomanry-Intercourse of united Irishmen with

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the French directory-Naval affairs in the Mediterranean-Cam-

paign of the Alps-Victory of Loano-Affairs of La Vendée-

Armies on the Rhine, &c. under Moreau, Jourdan, and Pichegru

- Military transactions - Negociation between the prince de

Condé and Pichegru-Fortune turns in favor of the Austrians-

Suspension of arms-Affairs of the French government at Paris,

and the formation of a new constitution-Revolt of the sections

suppressed by Napoleon Buonaparte-Establishment of the di-

rectory-Buonaparte made general of the army of the interior-

His marriage, &c.-State of the public mind in England-Early

opening of the session of parliament - Attack on his majesty's

life-Proceedings consequent on it-Bills to prevent seditious

meetings Hostilities commenced against the Dutch-Efforts

made by the French to recover their West Indian possessions—

Critical state of the country on account of the scarcity of corn-

Army, navy, and supplies, &c.-Opinions respecting the war-

King's message respecting a pacification-Discussions on it, and

the state of the nation, &c.-Birth of the princess Charlotte-

Separation of her parents, &c.-Riotous conduct of the populace

-Daniel Eaton-Views of the king, Mr. Pitt, &c. confirmed by

the returns at the general election-Nature of the government---

Vigorous preparations for war-Burke's 'Letters on a Regicide

Peace'-His views of the war

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CHAP. XXXIX.

State of military affairs-Reduction of La Vendée-Campaign

under Moreau and Jourdan in Germany against the archduke

Charles-Italian campaign of Napoleon, including the surrender

of Corsica, and isle of Elba-War with Spain, &c.-Dutch at-

tempt to retake the Cape of Good Hope frustrated-French ex-

pedition to the coast of Ireland-Capture of Sir Sidney Smith

and captain Wright-Action of captain Trollope in the Glatton

-Success of the French in Newfoundland-Quarrel between the

French and American governments-Financial state of France,