J. ROBINS AND CO. IVY LANE, PATERNOSTER ROW.

1824.

CONTENTS OF VOL. II.

CHAPTER XI.

Debates respecting a message to the parliament of Ireland, requiring

troops from thence- realies for German troops laid before the House,

and consequent debates—Supply; Ways and Means–Duke of Grafton's

proposition for a conditional suspension of arins in America-Motion for

a militia in Scotland rejected— Trial of the Duchess of Kingston before

the House of Lords, sor bigamy-Inquiry into licenses granted to

ships bound for North America- Conclusion of the session-Campaign

in America-Evacuation of Boston by the British army-Quebec re-

lieved, and the siege raised - Expedition against the Cedars-The Ame-

ricans repulsed at Trois Rivieres—They evacuate Montreal, St. John's,

and Chamblée-Defeated on Lake Champlain-Defeat of the loyalists

in the southern provinces—Late arrival of reinforcements–Unsuccess-

ful attempt upon Charlestown-Admiral and General Howe arrive at

Staten Island Congress declare the United States free and indepen-

dent, and renounce all allegiance to the mother country-Lord Howe's

efforts for accommodation, Determines to commence hostilities–Descent

on Long Island-Defeat of the Americans at Brooklyn-Conference be-

tween Lord Howe and a committee of the Congress–New York aban-

doned by General Washington-Further successes of the Britisha--General

Lee taken prisoner hy Colonel Harcourt-Rhode Island taken-General

Howe's tardiness in following up his advantages~Three regiments of

Hessians surprised and taken at Trenton-Lord Cornwallis outmanæuvred

by Washington-Situation of both armies at the close of the campaign-

Loss sustained in the West India trade-Symptoms of enmity in France

and Spain-Meeting of Parliament, speech and address-Motion for a

committee to consider acts affecting America--Naval and military sup-

plies Education of the Princes—Scheme for checking the ravages of

fire-The rope-house at Portsmouth destroyed by an incendiary.

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Chatham's reply-His death-Honours paid to his memory-General
Burgoyne's reception-Motions on the state of the navy, and to restrain
members from contracting with government-Prorogation-Provision for
the King's children-Lord Thurlow appointed Chancellor.

CHAPTER XIII.

Review of French politics—Effect of the conciliatory bills in America-
Arrival of Commissioners from England with overtures—Their efforts
fruitless—Evacuation of Philadelphia by the British-Action on retreat-
Lee suspended—Count D'Estaign appears off Sandy Hook with a French
fleet—Foiled by Lord Howe-Various naval encounters—Lord Howe
succeeded by Admiral Gambier-Success of the British in various expe-
ditions—War between the Indians and Americans-D’Estaign sails to the
West Indies-St. Lucia taken by the British-The French blockaded in
Fort Royal by Admiral Byron-Successes against the French in the East
Indies- Naval movements in the Channel-Dispute between Admirals
Keppel and Palliser-Their trial by courts martial-Motions against Lord
Sandwich-Finance-Inquiry into Sir William Howe's conduct in Ame-
rica-Bill to relieve Dissenters-Measures for the relief of Ireland re.
jected—War with Spain—Acts to strengthen the military and naval force
-Session closed—Siege of Gibraltar-Loss of Senegal-Attempt on
Jersey-Combined French and Spanish feet in the Channel-French
successes in the West Indies—Their repulse at Savannah-Return of
D'Estaign to France-Success of various enterprises against the Ameri-
cans-Indian excesses severely retaliated by General Sullivan-British
settlements on the drississippi taken by the Spaniards-Expedition against
Fort Oinoa-Changes in the ministry-Meeting of Parliament-Amend-
ment to the address rejected-Concessions to Ireland-Discussions on the
expenditure-Commission of accounts—Mr. Burke's plan of economy
rejected-Dispute between Sir Fletcher Norton and Lord North-Law
appointments—Duel between Mr. Fullarton and Lord Shelburne-In-
crease of the malt and other taxes discussed-Motions to control the ex-
penditure-Associations against the Papists-Dreadful riots-Trial of
Lord George Gordon--Proceedings of Parliament to the close of the
session—Naval successes of Sir George Rodney-Charlestown taken by
Sir Henry Clinton-Defection of General Arnold-Death of Major
André-Victory of Lord Cornwallis in Carolina-Severe losses of English
merchantmen taken by the enemy-Armed neutrality-Disputes with
Holland-Death of Maria Theresa.

CHAPTER XIV.
New Parliament-Address-Grant for relief of Barbacoes and Jamaica
Debate on the Dutclr war- -Mr. Burke's reform bill again rejected - First
speech of Mr. Pitt-Warm debates on the loan bill-Other proceedings to
the close of the session_India affairs-Second attempt of the French on
Jersey-Capture of St. Eustatia and other Dutch settlements-Loss of
Tobago St. Eustatia retaken by the Marquis de Bouillé-Campaign in
America-Defeat of Colonel Tarleton-Battle of Guildford Court-house-
Threatened attack on New York-Naval action between Admiral Graves
and Count De Grasse, favourable to the latter-Surrender of Lord Corn-
wallis's army-Reduction of Pensacola by Don Galvez—Siege of Gib-
raltar-Expedition to the Cape of Good Hope-Successes in the East
Indies–Engagement on the Dogger Bank-Kempenfelt's success against
a French convoy-Meeting of Parliament-Discussions on the American
war-Decline of ininisterial influence-Rockingham ministry formed-
Concessions to Ireland-Other popular measures Death of the Marquis
of Rockingham, and consequent changes-Loss of Minorca, and of seve-