of high treafon, p. 90-93. Of the diffimulation of

Cromwell. Proofs of it. Its reconcileab enefs with en-

thufiafm, aud other principles held by him. Politicians

difpenfe with the rules of morality. Reflections thereon,

P. 94-106. Of the felf-denying ordinance-Reafons

in which it was founded-Cromwell's Speech in its fa-

vour-Whitlock's against it-Reflections thereon,

p. 107-119. Cromwell by various votes exempted

from the felf-denying ordinance-Miftakes of Lord

Clarendon, p. 120-126. Of the battle of Nafeby—

Copies of original letters relating to it-Fatal to Charles I.

p. 127-133. Rewards beflowed by the parliament on

Cromwell for his fervices-Complaints of offices and

preferments being shared among members of Parliament —

Reflections thereon, p. 134-138.

Character of Fairfax-Ambition of Cromwell-Major

Huntington's account of his principles and practices-

Vindicated by Milton, p. 139-155. The army, by

the inftigation of Cromwell, grow mutinous-Refuse to

difband-Caufe the parliament to erase out of their jour-

nals what was difpleafing to them, p. 156-166.

Cornet Joyce feizes the King at Holmby-His Majefty

refufes to return back-Relies on his fuppofed interest in

the army. Miftakes of Clarendon and Perincheif,

p. 167–170.

Cromwell breaks off all thoughts of friendship with Charles

- Reafons of it-Reflections thereon, p. 171-180.

Cromwell defeats the Welch and Scots who appeared in

behalf of the King-His Majefty by the army is feized at

Newport, and carried to Hurst Castle-The house of

commons purged-Petition of Colonel Pride's regiment to

Fairfax-Spirit of the English royalists-Cromwell

thanked by the parliament, p. 181-190.

The reafons alledged for purging the house of commons by

Goodwin, Milton, and others. Reflections thereon.

An apology for Cromwell, p. 191-203.

Cromwell has a principal hand in the death of Charles.

Proofs of it, p. 204-207.

The execution of Charles loudly exclaimed

Cromwell reproached on the account of it.

by his advocates in defence of the deed.

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against, and

Reafons given

The 30th of

January

January obferved by the English merchants at Dantzick,

in memorial of their deliverance from flavery, p. 208–219.

The parliament act with great spirit and vigour. Account

of their proceedings-Publish a declaration in vindication

of their actions-Order the great transactions of the com-

monwealth to be published in Latin, French and English,

P. 220-223.

The war in Ireland continued by them. Cromwell ap-

pointed commander in chief in that kingdom. He takes

Drogheda and puts the garrison to the word. Refiec-

tions thereon. Ireland reduced. The gallant Spirit of

Lieutenant General Ludlow, p. 224-233.

The Scots oppofe the execution of Charles. Charles II. takes

the covenant and is crowned in Scotland. The Scots

prepare to invade England.-Fairfax refigns his com

miffion. Cromwell appointed general in his room.-Sets

forward for Scotland-The battle of Dunbar-Joy of

the friends of Cromwell and the commonwealth. Charles II.

marches to Worcester-Is totally overthrown-Scotland

wholly fubdued. Honours paid to Cromwell, p. 234-

251.

Rife and progress of the quarrel with the Dutch-The par-

liament fend ambassadors to the States-Subftance of their

embaffy-Behave with great spirit-St. John's Speech at

their departure-War commences between the two na-

tions-Declaration of the parliament hereupon-Patrio-

tifm and difinterestedness of Sir Henry Vane-Parliament

concerned for the honour and interest of the nation-Their

demands from the Dutch, p. 252-271.

-

Vaft defigns imputed to the commonwealth of England-

Courted by all nations.-Obtains the highest reputation,

p. 272-277.

An act of oblivion paffed by the parliament-Cromwell hu-

mane and benevolent, p. 278--280.

Of the navigation act. Praised by Sir Jofias Child,

p. 281.

Parliament projects an union with Scotland. Cromwell

finishes it. Superiorities, lordships and jurisdictions abo-

lifhed. Remarks on Mr. Dalrymple's cenfure of Crom-

well, p. 284-287.

Parliament propofes the new modelling the reprefentation in

par-

parliament. The steps taken by them in it. Their plan

excellent, p. 288-293.

Parliament attempts to reform the law, enact all law-pro-

ceedings to be in the English tongue, p. 294–296.

The best pens fought out and rewarded by the parliament for

writing in behalf of civil and religious liberty. Of

Milton, Nedham, the Parkers and others, p. 297-305.

Of the provifion made for the ftate clergy and univerfuies-

Bishops, and dean and chapters lands fold-Of ecclefiafti-

cal Revenues-Produce of the fale of the bishops lands in

the province of York. Chancellor Oxenftiern admires

the great actions of the parliament, Mr. Hume cenfured,

p. 306-315.

Cromwell puts a period for a time to the commonwealth-

Difcourfe between him and Whitlock concerning his

taking on him the Kingship. Account of his turning the

members out of the house-Cenfured by Whitlock, and

Ludlow, p. 316-323.

Fuftifications of Cromwell by himself and his apologists on

this head Remarks thereon-Cromwell and the com-

monwealth leaders characterised by Dr. Warburton,

P. 324-329.

Cromwell conflitutes a council of ftate and calls a parlia-

ment Account of their proceedings. Lord Clarendon's

reprefentation of them virulent and falfe.-Hatred of ec-

clefiaftics--Parliament refign back their power into the

kands of Cromwell. Remarks thereon, p. 330-340.

Cromwell affumes the title of Lord Protector-Of the in-

frument of government-The Protector endeavours to

justify himself to the army-Reajons given for the new

fettlement-His government, at first, almost universally

acquiefced in, p. 341-351.

Cromwell rivals the greatest of our monarchs in glory, and

makes himself courted and dreaded by the nations around

him. Proofs of it, p. 352-361.

Cromwell gives peace to the Dutch-Conditions of it,

p. 362-365.

Of the medals ftruck by the Dutch, and the poetical pane-

grics made on Oliver on this occafion by the universities

of Oxford and Cambridge, p. 365-369.

Of the negotiations between England, France and Spain-

Crom-

Cromwell cenfured by various writers for entering into

a war with Spain, and leaguing with France-Rea-

fans in behalf of bis conduct on this occafion-A picture

of Lewis XIV. in miniature-Cromwell's irrefolution

and delay justly blameworthy, p. 370-385.

Account of the expedition to Hifpaniola-Reafons of the ill

fuccefs there, p. 386—389.

Of the taking and fettling of Jamaica-Cromwell's en

deavours to fettle it-A remarkable letter written by bim

to Major General Fortefcue-Importance of Jamaica

to Great Britain, p. 390-395.

Gallant actions performed by Admiral Blake-His magni-

ficent burial-His excellent character-His body taken

up and buried in a pit.-Politeness and humanity intro-

duced by the Reftoration, p. 396-399.

Dunkirk taken by the French, and immediately put into the

poffeffion of the English-Remarks on an Anecdote of Dr.

Welwood's-The great use of ftate papers, p. 400-

403.

Cromwell interpofes in behalf of the Vaudois-Proteftantifm

vindicated from the ridicule and mifreprefentation of fome

late writers.-Cruel ufage of the Vaudois-The Protec-

tor orders a collection through the kingdom for a supply of

their neceffities- Account of the negotiations carried on by

him abroad for the redress of their grievances, p. 404-

41.1.

Mr. Morland's panegyric on Cromwell-Other panegyrics

on him, p. 412-416.

Ill character given of courts-Cromwell's diftinguished by

its fobriety and decency, p. 417–419.

The benches filled with able and honeft judges-An account

of them, p. 420.

Cromwell feeks out every where for men of abilities, and

gives them proper employment, p. 422–427.

Favours learning, and is munificent to fuch as excell in

fcience, p. 428-430.

Makes ufe of the method of kindness and condefcenfion to his

enemies, p. 431-434.

Of the revenue of Cromwell-force of economy, p. 435.

Of the faults in Cromwell's government-Cruel edict against

the epifcopal clergy, p. 436-439.

The

The cavaliers receive hard measure from the Protector-Ex-

tracts from the declaration in justification thereof-Re-

marks thereon-Proceedings of Cromwell deeply refented

by the cavaliers, p. 440-445.

Account of Cromwell's Major-Generals-A commiffion to

one of them at large-Their ́inftructions-Their tranfac-

tions, p. 446-451.

Cromwell makes ufe of pack'd juries on occafion, and dif

places judges for refusing to follow his directions, p. 452.

Commits men illegally to prison, and permits them not the be-

nefit of the laws-Reflections thereon, p. 454-457.

Of high courts of justice Objections to them-Reflections

thereon, p. 458-460.

Cromwell violates the privileges of parliament, p. 461.

Situation and circumstances of the protector confidered, p. 475.

Cromwell refufes the offered kingship-Reafons alledged to
induce him to accept it-Hindered by his nearest relations.
-Probable confequences of his affuming the title of King.
-Of his houfe of lords-Whether Cromwell could have

maintained his government? p. 481-493.

Of his behaviour in his laft fickness-His prayer-Some of

bis expreffions. Tillotson's opinion of him, p. 494..

Various characters of Cromwell-Lewis XIV. characte-

rized-Dangerous to paint out the enemies of mankind in

fine colours, p. 496.

Cromwell's memory celebrated by the best pens of his age-

Time the great friend to truth, p. 498.

Appendix of original papers, p. 501.

ERRAT A.

P. 16, 1. 21, for base read bare.

P. 67, in the text, after not, add doubt.

P. 69, 1. 5, in the text, for Chickely, read Chichely.

P. 178, 1.9, from the bottom, for quam vis, read quamvis.

P. 220, 1. 4, from the bottom, for rigour, read vigour.

P. 252, 1. 4, in the notes, for illua, read illud.

Id. 1. 5, for antea, read ante.

P. 305, for James I. read James II.

P. 513, 1. 14, for widome, read wisdome.

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