THE

HISTORY OF ENGLAND;

DURING.

THE REIGN OF GEORGE III.

DESIGNED AS A CONTINUATION OF HUME AND SMOLLETT.

BY ROBERT SCOTT, Esq.

AUTHOR OF THE BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES IN 'THE CABINET OF PORTRAITS,' &c.

IN FOUR VOLUMES.

VOL. III.

LONDON:

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

1824.

CONTENTS OF VOL. III.

CHAPTER XIX.

REFORM Societies in Great Britain-Edinburgh Convention-Trans-

portation of the secretary and two delegates-French affairs-Trial and

execution of Queen Marie Antoinette-Öther executions-The port and

fleet of Toulon surrender to the English-Insurrection at Lyons defeated-

Evacuation of Toulon-French Calendar-Extraordinary efforts to recruit

the French armies-Operations on the frontiers of France-Meeting of

Parliament-Augmentation of the army and navy-Motion against the

war-Message respecting democratic societies, and suspension of the

Habeas Corpus-State trials-Pop-gun plot-Acquittal of Hardy, Tooke,

and Thelwall-Motions respecting Muir and Palmer's conviction, and for

the assimilation of the Scotch law to the English-Foreign troops landed

in the Isle of Wight-Slave-trade-Augmentation of the forces-Volun-

tary contributions in aid of the war-Enlistment of French emigrants—.

Supply-Motions against the war-M. la Fayette-Subsidy to Prussia-

Motion for a new military test--Prorogation of Parliament-Changes in

the ministry-Military operations on the Continent-Corsica annexed to

the British crown-Lord Howe's victory-Other naval achievements-

Capture of Martinique, St. Lucia, and Guadaloupe-Loss of the latter-

Acquisitions in St. Domingo.

CHAPTER XX.

State of the French government-Sanguinary proceedings-Overthrow

of Robespierre and the Jacobins-Progress of the French in Holland-

Escape of the Stadtholder-Embassy to China-Sweden and Denmark-

Disputes with America-Meeting of Parliament-Address-Various me-

tions in favour of peace-Habeas Corpus suspension-Imperial loan-

Supplies-Motion for inquiry into the state of the nation-Slave-trarle—

Earl Fitzwilliam, lord-lieutenant of Ireland, recalled, and consequent dis-

contents of the Catholics-Marriage of the Prince of Wales-Arrangement

respecting his debts-Acquittal of Warren Hastings-Prorogation of Par-

liament-Naval affairs-Occurrences in the West Indies-The French go-

vernment concludes peace with Prussia, Spain, Hanover, Hesse, &c.—

Operations in La Vendée, and unsuccessful result of an expedition to

Quiberon Bay-Insurrection in Paris-Death of the Dauphin-New

French Constitution-Return of the English army from the Continent-

Hostile operations on the Rhine-War between England and Holland-

Capture of the Cape of Good Hope, and other Dutch settlements-Final

partition of Poland-Duke of York appointed Commander-in-chief-Un-

popularity of the war-Outrage against the King-Address in consequence

-Speech from the throne-Address-Bills against treason and sedition-

Scarcity of corn-Supplies-Message concerning negociation with France

-Birth of Princess Charlotte-A second loan agreed to-Motions for

peace-Dissolution of Parliament.

CHAPTER XXI.

Hostile operations in Italy and Germany-Disturbances in La Vendée
terminated-Success of the British in the West Indies-Capture of a Dutch
squadron in Saldanha Bay-Evacuation of Corsica by the British-Inva-
sion of Ireland attempted by the French-Naval operations-Differences

between France and America-Spain and Holland declare war against

Great Britain-State of France-Measures against British commerce-

Death of the Empress of Russia and King of Sardinia-Opening of the

new Parliament-Negociations for peace-Upsuccessful result-Debates

thereon-Motions for censure on ministers-Increase of the national

force-Financial measures-Suspension of cash payments by the Bank-

Debates thereon-Alarming mutiny in the navy-Motion respecting dis-

contents in Ireland-Motions for dismissal of ministers-Reform-Parlia-

ment prorogued-Naval operations-Admiral Jervis's victory off Cape

St. Vincent-Admiral Duncan's victory off Camperdown-Bombardment

of Cadiz Capture of Trinidad-Failure at Porto Rico-Unsuccessful at-

tempt on Teneriffe-French troops land in Wales-Surrender of Mantua,

and expulsion of the Austrians from Italy-Peace between France and

the Papal See-The French advance into the hereditary dominions, and

compel the Emperor to make peace-Subversion of the governments of

Venice and Genoa by the French-Treaty of Campo Formio-Internal

affairs of France-Marriage of the Princess Royal, and death of the King

of Prussia.

CHAPTER XXII.

Negociations for peace renewed, and broken off-Meeting of Parlia-
ment Address on the King's speech-On the late negociation-Finance-
Triple Assessment-Voluntary contributions-Redemption of the land
tax-Plans for national defence-Duel between Pitt and Tierney-Second
estimate of supplies-Slave-trade—Various motions respecting Ireland—
Tender of extended service by the militia-Volunteer corps-Origin and
progress of the rebellion in Ireland-Severe contests between the military
and insurgents-Suppression of the rebellion-Trials and executions for
treason-Lord Cornwallis appointed Viceroy-Act of amnesty-Objects
of the rebellion-French land at Killala, and surrender-Naval victory of
Sir J. B. Warren-Close of the insurrection in Ireland.

CHAPTER XXIII.

Hostile movements of the French against Switzerland-They enter
Berne, after several contests-New constitution-Ineffectual resistance of
the Underwaldens-Revolution at Rome, and subversion of the papal go-
vernment-Grand expedition to Egypt under Buonaparte-Malta taken-
Alexandria and Roseita subdued-Severe engagements with the Mame-
lukes-Cairo taken-Victory of the Nile-New coalition against the
French-Turkey, Russia, and Naples, severally declare war against
France The Neapolitan troops, after advancing to Rome, signally de-.
feated, and Ferdinand IV. compelled to quit the Continent-Abdication
of the King of Sardinia-Disputes between France and America-Expe-
dition against Ostend-Capture of Minorca-Evacuation of St. Domingo
-Meeting of Parliament-Address-Habeas Corpus suspension con-
tinued-Finance-Income tax first imposed-Union with Ireland pro-
posed-Proceedings thereon-Slave-trade-Parliament prorogued.

CHAPTER XXIV.

Affairs of Egypt-Capture of Jaffa-Siege of Acre-Gallant defence-
The French raise the siege, and return from Syria to Egypt-Tippoo, at
the instigation of Buonaparte, concerts measures against the India Com-
pany, who declare war in consequence-Seringapatam taken by General
Harris; death of Tippoo-Partition of the Mysore territory-Buonaparte
defeats a Turkish army in Egypt-Returns to France-Naples proclaimed
a republic-The Austrian and French forces take the field--Encounters
on the right bank of the Rhine-Campaign in Italy and Switzerland-

Retreat of the Russians under Suworrow-Expeditiou to North Holland-
Capture of Surinam-Party contentions in France-The Directory over-
thrown, and Buonaparte nominated First Consul-He proposes a nego-
ciation for peace, which is rejected by the British government-Meeting
of Parliament-Debate on Buonaparte's pacific overture-Subsidiary
treaties-Mr. Tierney's motion against the war-Motions for inquiry into
the expedition to Holland-Finance-Subsidy to the Emperor-Habeas
Corpus suspension continued-Union with Ireland completed-Scarcity
of corn-Attempt on the King's life.

CHAPTER XXV.

Recall of the Russian troops-Genoa evacuated by the French-Buo-
naparte crosses the Alps, and gains the battle of Marengo-Armistice con-
cluded in Italy-Campaign in Germany, and armistice-Preliminaries
signed-Disavowed by the Emperor-Naval armistice proposed to Eng-
land by France, and rejected-Armistice with Austria prolonged-Hosti-
lities resumed-Treaty of peace concluded at Luneville between Austria
'and France-Affairs of Egypt-Assassination of General Kleber-Naval
operations-Unsuccessful attempt on Ferrol and Cadiz-Reduction of
Malta-Capture of Gorée and Curaçoa-War with Russia-Confederacy
of the northern powers-Parliament assembled on account of the scarcity
of corn-Population bill-New royal title-Meeting of the imperial Par
liament-King's speech, and debates on the address-Dispute in the cabi-
net on the Catholic question-New ministry-The King's return of ill-
ness-Parliamentary proceedings-Prorogation-Embargo on Russian,
Danish, and Swedish vessels-Measures of the northern powers, and oc-
cupation of Hanover-Nelson's victory at Copenhagen-Armistice-
Death of the Emperor Paul-Final adjustment with the northern powers-
Invasion of Portugal by Spain, and subsequent pacification-Madeira oc-
cupied by the English-Expedition to Egypt, and final expulsion of the
French-Projected invasion of England-Convention between Buona-
parte and the Pope-Naval actions-Attack on the Boulogne flotilla—
Peace between England and France.

CHAPTER XXVI.

Meeting of Parliament-Address-Sentiments on the peace-Debates
on the preliminary treaty-On the northern convention-Debts of the civil
list-Claim of the Prince of Wales to the arrears of Cornish revenues-
Repeal of the income tax-Loan-New taxes-Sinking fund-Irish
finances-Bauk restriction continued-Motions respecting Mr. Pitt-In-
crease of his popularity-Mr. Abbot elected speaker-Death of Lord
Kenyon-Debates on the definitive treaty of peace-Militia augmenta-
tion-Vaccine inoculation-Parliament dissolved-French expedition to
St. Domingo and Guadaloupe-Mutiny in Bantry Bay-Affairs of Swit-
zerland-Annexation of Piedmont to France-Seizure of the Maltese
property in Spain-Buonaparte elected First Consul for life-New con-
stitution in France-Legion of honour-Affairs of France in the West
Indies-Despard's conspiracy-New Parliament-Symptoms of hostility
between France and England-The British ambassador leaves Paris-
Bank restriction renewed-Grant to the Prince of Wales-Messages re-
specting military preparations in France, and for calling out the militia-
Another, announcing hostilities-Debates thereon-Mr. Fox's motion for
accepting the mediation of Russia-Motions against the conduct of minis-
ters-Military preparations-Levy en masse-Finance-Volunteer asso-
ciations-Preparations for invasion by France-Vote of thanks to the vo-
lunteers-The Prince of Wales is refused military promotion-Act to re-
lieve Catholics-Attempt to murder made capital-Rebellion in Ireland,