CHAP. I.

WILLIAM AND MARY.

State of the Nation immediately after the Re-

volution-Account of the new Ministry-The

Convention converted into a Parliament-

Mutiny in the Ariny-The Coronation, and

Abolition of Hearth-money-The Commons

vote a Sum of Money to indemnify the Dutch

-William's Efforts in Favour of the Dissen

ters-Act for a Toleration-Violent Disputes

about the Bill for a Comprehension-The Com-

mons address the King to summon a Convo-

cation of the Clergy-Settlement of the

Revenue-The King takes Umbrage at the

Proceedings of the Whig-party-Heats and

Animosities about the Bill of Indemnity re-

commended by the King-Birth of the Duke

of Gloucester-Affairs of the Continent-War

declared against France-Proceedings in the

Convention of Scotland, of which the Duke

of Hamilton is chosen President-Letters to

the Convention from King William and King

James-They recognize the Authority of King

William-They vote the Crown vacant, and

pass an Act of Settlement in Favour of

William and Mary-They appoint Commis-

sioners to make a Tender of the Crown to

William, who receives it on the Conditions

they propose-Enumeration of their Griev-

ances The Convention is declared a Parlia-

ment, and the Duke of Hamilton King's Com-

missioner-Prelacy abolished in that King-

dom-The Scots dissatisfied with the King's

Conduct-Violent Disputes in the Scotch

Parliament-which is adjourned-A Remon-

strance presented to the King-The Castle of

Edinburgh besieged and taken-The Troops of

King William defeated at Killycrankie—

King James cordially received by the French

King-Tyrconnel temporizes with King Wil

liam-James arrives in Ireland-Issues five

Proclamations at Dublin-Siege of London-

derry-The Inhabitants defend themselves

with surprising Courage and Perseverance-

Cruelty of Rosene, the French General-The

Place is relieved by Kirke-The Inniskilliners

defeat and take General Maccarty-Meeting

of the Irish Parliament-They repeal the Act
of Settlement-Pass an Act of Attainder
against Absentees-James coins base Money
The Protestants of Ireland cruelly oppressed

-The Churches are seized by the Catholics,

and they are forbid to assemble on pain of

Death-Admiral Herbert worsted by the

French Fleet, in an Engagement near Bantry.

bay-Divers Sentences and Attainders re-

versed in Parliament-Enquiry into the Cause

of Miscarriages in Ireland--Bills passed in

this Session of Parliament.

CHAP. JI.

Duke of Schomberg lands with an Army in Ire

land-The Inniskilliners obtain a Victory over
the Irish-Schomberg censured for his Inac-
tivity-The French worsted at Walcourt-Suc-
cess of the Confederates in Germany-The
Turks defeated at Pacochin, Nissa, and Widen
-Death of Pope Innocent XI-King William

Pagu

becomes unpopular-A good Number of the
Clergy refuse to take the Oaths-The King
grants a Commission for reforming Church
Discipline-Meeting of the Convocation-

Their Session discontinued by repeated Pro-

rogations-Proceedings in the new Parlia-

ment-The Whigs obstruct the Bill of Indem-

nity-The Commons resume the Inquiry into
the Cause of the Miscarriages in Ireland-

King William irritated against the Whigs-

Plot against the Government by Sir James

Montgomery discovered by Bishop Burnet-

Warm Debates in Parliament about the Cor-

poration Bills-The_King resolves to finish

the Irish War in Person-General Ludlow

arrives in England, but is obliged to withdraw

-Efforts of the Jacobites in Scotland-The

Court interest triumphs over all Opposition in

that Country-The Tory Interest prevails in

the New Parliament of England-Bill for re-

cognizing their Majesties-Another violent

Contest about the Bill of Abjuration-King

William lands in Ireland-King James mar-

ches to the Boyne-William resolves to give

him Battle-Battle of the Boyne-Death and

Character of Schomberg-James embarks for

France-William enters Dublin and pub-

lishes his Declaration-The French obtain a

Victory over the English and Dutch Fleets off

Beachy-head-Torrington committed Prisoner

to the Tower-Progress of William in Ireland

-He invests Limerick; but is obliged to raise

the Siege, and returns to England-Cork and

Kinsale reduced by the Earl of Marlborough

-Lauzun and the French Forces quit Ire

land-The Duke of Savoy joins the Confeder-

acy-Prince Waldeck defeated at Fleurus-

The Archduke Joseph elected King of the

Romans-Death of the Duke of Lorrain-Pro-

gress of the War against the Turks-Meeting

of the Parliament-The Commons comply

with all the King's Demands-Petition of the

Tories in the City of London-Attempt against

the Marquis of Caermarthen-The King's

Voyage to Holland-He assists at a Congress

-Returns to England

CHAP. III.

Conspiracy against the Government by Lord
Preston and others-The King fills up the
vacant Bishoprics-Affairs of Scotland-Cam-
paign in Flanders-Progress of the French in

Piedmont-Election of a new Pope-The Em-

peror's Success against the Turks-Affairs of

Ireland-General Ginckel reduces Athlone-

Defeats the Irish at Aghrim-Undertakes the

Siege of Limerick-The French and Irish ob-

tain an
honourable Capitulation-Twelve

Thousand Irish Catholics are transported to

France-Meeting of the English Parliament-

Discontent of the Nation-Transactions in

Parliament-Disputes concerning the Bill for

regulating Trials in Cases of High Treason-

The English and Dutch Fleets worsted by the

French in an Engagement off Beachy-head
-The King disobliges the Presbyterians of
Scotland-The Earl of Breadalbane under-
takes for the Submission of the Highlanders
-Massacre of Glencoe-Preparations for a
Descent upon England-Declaration of King

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James-Efforts of his Friends in England-

precautions taken by the Queen for the De-

fence of the Nation-Admiral Russel puts to

sea-He obtains a complete Victory over the

French fleet off La Hogue-Troops embarked

at St. Helen's for a Descent upon France-

The design laid aside-The Troops landed at

Ostend-The French King takes Namur in

sight of King William-The Allies are defeat-

ed at Steenkirk-Extravagant Rejoicings in

France on account of this Victory-Con-

spiracy against the Life of King William,

hatched by the French Ministry-Miscarriage

of a Design upon Dunkirk-The Campaign is

inactive on the Rhine and in Hungary-The

Duke of Savoy invades Dauphiné-The

Duke of Hanover created an Elector of the

Empire

CHAP. IV.

False Information against the Earl of Marl-

borough, the Bishop of Rochester, and others

-Sources of National Discontent-Dissen-

tion between the Queen and the Princess

Anne of Denmark-The House of Lords vin-

dicate their Privileges in behalf of their im-

prisoned Members-The Commons present

Addresses to the King and Queen-They ac-

quit Admiral Russel, and resolve to advise

his Majesty-They comply with all the De-

mands of the Ministry-The Lords present an

Address of Advice to the King-The Disputes

between the Lords and Commons concerning

Admiral Russel-The Commons address the

King-They establish the Land-tax and other

Impositions-Burnet's Pastoral Letter burned

by the Hangman-Proceedings of the Lower

House against the Practice of kidnapping

Men for the Service-The two Houses address

the King on the Grievances of Ireland-An

Account of the Place-bill, and that for trien-

nial Parliaments-The Commons petition his

Majesty that he would dissolve the East-India

Company-Trial of Lord Mohun for Murder

-Alterations in the Ministry-The king

repairs to the Continent, and assembles the

Confederate Army in Flanders-The French

reduce Huy-Luxembourg resolves to attack

the Allies-who are defeated at Landen-Char-

leroy is besieged and taken by the Enemy-

Campaign on the Rhine-The Duke of Savoy

is defeated by Catinat in the Plain of Marsag-

lia-Transactions in Hungary and Catalonia

-Naval Affairs-A Fleet of Merchant Ships

under Convoy of Sir George Rooke, attacked,

and partly destroyed by the French Squad-

rons-Wheeler's Expedition to the West

Indies-Benbow bombards St. Maloes-The

French King has recourse to the Mediation of

Denmark - Severity of the Government

against the Jacobites-Complaisance of the

Scottish Parliament-The King returns to

England, makes some Changes in the Minis-

try, and opens the Session of Parliament-

Both Houses inquire into the Miscarriages by

Sea-The Commons grant a vast Sum for the

Services of the ensuing Year-The King re-

jects the Bill against free and impartial Pro-

ceedings in Parliament; and the Lower

House remonstrates on this Subject-Estab-

lishment of the Bank of England-The East-

India Company obtain a new Charter-Bill

for a general Naturalization dropped-Sir

Francis Wheeler perishes in a Storm-The

English attempt to make a Descent in Cama-

ret-bay, but are repulsed with Loss-They

bombard Dieppe, Havre-de-Grace, Dunkirk,

and Calais-Admiral Russel sails for the Medi-

terranean, relieves Barcelona, and winters

at Cadiz Campaign in Flanders-The Allies

reduce Huy-The Prince of Baden passes the

Rhine, but is obliged to repass that River-

Operations in Hungary-Progress of the

French in Catalonia-State of the War in

Piedmont-The King returns to England-

The Parliament meets-The Bill for Triennial

Parliaments receives the Royal Assent---Death

of Archbishop Tillotson and of Queen Mary-

Reconciliation between the King and the

Princess of Denmark

CHAP. V.

WILLIA M.

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Account of the Lancashire Plot-The Commons

inquire into the Abuses which had crept into

the Army-They expel and prosecute some of

their own Members for Corruption in the

Affair of the East India Company-Examina-

tion of Cooke, Acton, and others-The Com-

mons impeach the Duke of Leeds-The Parlia-

ment is prorogued-Session of the Scottish

Parliament-They inquire into the Massacre

of Glencoe-They pass an Act for erecting a

trading Company to Africa and the Indies-

Proceedings in the Parliament of Ireland-

Disposition of the Armies in Flanders-King

William undertakes the siege of Namur-

Famous Retreat of Prince Vaudemont-Brus-

sels is bombarded by Villeroy-Progress of

the siege of Namur-Villeroy attempts to re-

lieve it-The Besiegers make a desperate As-

sault-The Place capitulates-Boufflers is ar-

rested by Order of King William-Campaign

on the Rhine, and in Hungry-The duke of

Savoy takes Casal-Transactions in Catalonia

-The English Fleet bombards St. Maloes and

other Places on the Coast of France-Wil-

mot's Expedition to the West Indies-A new

Parliament-They pass the Bill for regula-

ting Trials in Cases of High Treason-Resolu-

tions with respect to new Coinage-The Com-

mors address the King, to recall a Grant he

had made to the Earl of Portland-Another

against the new Scottish Company-Intrigues

of the Jacobites-Conspiracy against the life

of William-Design of an Invasion defeated

-The two Houses engage in an Association

for the Defence of his Majesty---Establishment

of a Land Bank-Trial of the Conspirators-

The Allies burn the Magazine at Givet-

Louis the Fourteenth makes Advances to-

wards a Peace with Holland-He detaches

the Duke of Savoy from the Confederacy-

Naval Transactions-Proceedings in the

Parliaments of Scotland and Ireland-Zeal of

the English Commons in their Affection to the

King-Resolutions touching the Coin, and the

Support of Public Credit-Enormous Imposi-

tions-Sir John Fenwick is apprehended-

A bill of Attainder being brought into the

House against him, produces violent Debates-

His Defence-The Bill passes-Sir John Fen-

wick is beheaded-The Earl of Monmouth

sent to the Tower-Inquiry into Miscarriages

by Sea- Negotiations at Ryswick-The

French take Barcelona-Fruitless Expedition

of Admiral Neville to the West Indies--The

Elector of Saxony is chosen King of Poland-

Peter the Czar of Muscovy travels in Disguise

with his own Ambassadors-Proceedings in

the Congress at Ryswick-The Ambassadors

of England, Spain, and Holland, sign the

Treaty-A general Pacification . . .

CHAP. VI.

State of Parties-Characters of the Ministers

-The Commons reduce the Number of stand-

ing Forces to Ten Thousand-They establish

the Civil List; and assign Funds for paying

the National Debts-They take Cognizance of

fraudulent Endorsements of Exchequer Bills

-A new East-India Company constituted by

Act of Parliament-Proceedings against a

Book written by William Molineux of Dublin,

and against certain Smugglers of Alamodes

and Lustrings from France-Society for the

Reformation of Manners-The earl of Port-

land resigns his Employments-The King dis-

owns the Scottish Trading Company-He em-

barks for Holland-First Treaty of Partition

-Intrigues of France at the Court of Madrid

-King William is thwarted by his new Parlia-

ment-He is obliged to send away his Dutch

Guards-The Commons address the King

against the Papists-The Parliament pro-

rogued-The Scottish Company make a Settle-

ment on the Isthmus of Darien; which, how-

ever, they are compelled to abandon-Remon.

strances of the Spanish Court against the

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Treaty of Partition-The Commons persist in

their Resolutions to mortify the King-In-

quiry into the Expedition of Captain Kidd-

A Motion made against Burnet, Bishop of

Sarum-Inquiry into the Irish Forfeitures-

The Commons pass a Bill of Resumption, and

a severe Bill against Papists-The old East

India Company re-established-Dangerous

Ferment in Scotland-Lord Somers dismiss-

ed from his Employments-Second Treaty of

Partition-Death of the Duke of Gloucester

-The King sends a Fleet into the Baltic, to

the assistance of the Swedes-The second

Treaty of Partition generally disagreeable to

the European Powers-The French Interest

prevails at the Court of Spain-King Wil-

liam finds Means to allay the Heats in Scot-

land--The King of Spain dies, after having

bequeathed his Dominions by Will to the

duke of Anjou-The French King's Apology

for accepting the Will-The States-general

own Philip as King of Spain-A new Minis-

try and a new Parliament-The Commons

unpropitious to the Court-The Lords are

more condescending-An intercepted letter

from the earl of Milport to his Brother-Suc-

cession of the Crown settled upon the Prin-

cess Sophia, Electress Dowager of Hanover,

and the Protestant Heirs of her Body-The

Dutchess of Savoy protests against this Act

-Ineffectual Negotiation with France-Se-

vere Addresses from both Houses, in relation

to the Partition Treaty-William is obliged to

acknowledge the King of Spain-The two

Houses seem to enter into the King's Meas-

ures-The Commons resolve to wreak their

Vengeance on the old Ministry-The Earls of

Portland and Oxford, the Lords Somers and

Halifax, are impeached-Disputes between

the two Houses-The House of Peers acquits

the impeached Lords-Petition of Kent-

Favourable end of the session-Progress of

Prince Eugene in Italy-Sketch of the Situa-

tion of Affairs in Europe-Treaty of Alliance

between the Emperor and the maritime

Powers-Death of King James-The French

King owns the pretended Prince of Wales as

King of England-Addresses to King William

on that Subject-New Parliament-The King's

last Speech to both Houses received with

great Applause-Great Harmony between the

King and Parliament--The two Houses pass

the Bill of Abjuration-The Lower House

justifies the Proceedings of the Commons in

the preceding Parliament-Affairs of Ireland

-the King recommends a Union of the two

Kingdoms-He falls from his Horse-His

Death-and Character.

CHAP. VII.

ANNE.

Anne succeeds to the throne-She resolves to ful-

fil the Engagements of her Predecessor with

his Allies-A French Memorial presented to

the States-general-The Queen's Inclination

to the Tories-War declared against France-

The Parliament Prorogued-Warm Opposi-

tion to the Ministry in the Scottish Parlia-

ment-They recognise her Majesty's Authori-

ty-The Queen appoints Commissioners to

treat of a Union between England and Scot-

land--State of Affairs on the Continent-

Keiserswaert and Landau taken by the Allies

-Progress of the Earl of Marlborough in

Flanders-He narrowly escapes being taken

by a French Partisan-The Imperialists are

worsted at Fridlinguen-Battle of Luzzara, in

Italy-The King of Sweden defeats Augustus

at Lissou in Poland-Fruitless Expedition to

Cadiz by the Duke of Ormond and Sir George

Rooke-They take and destroy the Spanish

Galleons at Vigo-Admiral Benbow's Engage-

ment with Ducasse in the West Indies-The

Queen assembles a new Parliament-Dis-

putes between the two Houses-The Lords

inquire into the Conduct of Sir George Rooke

-The Parliament make a settlement on

Prince George of Denmark-The earl of Marl-

borough created a Duke-All Commerce and

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Correspondence prohibited between Holland

und the two Crowns of France and Spain-

A Bill for preventing occasional Conformity

-It miscarries-Violent Animosity between

the two Houses, produced by the Inquiry in-

to the Public Accounts-Disputes between

the two Houses of Convocation-Account of

the Parties in Scotland-Dangerous Heats in

the Parliament of that Kingdom-The Com-

missioner is abandoned by the Cavaliers-He

is in danger of his Life, and suddenly pro-

rogues the Parliament-Proceedings of the

Irish Parliament-They pass a severe Act

against Papists-The elector of Bavaria de-

feats the Imperialists at Scardingen and takes

Possession of Ratisbon-The Allies reduce

Bonne-Battle of Eckeren-The Prince of

Hesse is defeated by the French at Spirebach

-Treaty between the Emperor and the Duke

of Savoy-The King of Portugal accedes to

the grand Alliance-Sir Cloudesley Shovel

sails with a Fleet to the Mediterranean-Ad-

miral Graydon's bootless Expedition to the

West Indies-Charles King of Spain arrives

in England.

CHAP. VIII.

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The Commons revive the Bill against occasional

Conformity-Conspiracy trumped up by Si-

mon Fraser, Lord Lovat-The Lords present

a Remonstrance to the Queen-The Commons

pass a vote in favour of the Earl of Notting-

ham-Second Remonstrance of the Lords-

Further Disputes between the two Houses-

The Queen grants the First Fruits and the

Tenths to the poor Clergy-Inquiry into

Naval Affairs-Trial of Lindsay-Meeting of

the Scottish Parliament-Violent Opposition

to the Ministry in that Kingdom-Their Par-

liament pass the Act of Security-Melancholy

Situation of the Emperor's Affairs-The Duke

of Marlborough marches at the Head of the

Allied Army into Germany-He defeats the

Bavarians at Schellenberg-Fruitless Nego-

tiation with the Elector of Bavaria-The

Confederates obtain a complete Victory at

Hochstadt-Siege of Landau-The Duke of

Marlborough returns to England--State of

the War in different Parts of Europe-Cam-

paign in Portugal-Sir George Rooke takes

Gibraltar, and worsts the French Fleet in a

Battle off Malaga-Session of Parliament in

England-An Act of Alienation passed

against the Scots-Manor of Woodstock

granted to the Duke of Marlborough-Dis-

putes between the two Houses on the Subject

of the Aylesbury Constables-The Parliament

dissolved-Proceedings in the Parliament of

Scotland-They pass an Act for a Treaty of

Union with England-Difference between

the Parliament and Convocation in Ireland-

Fruitless Campaign on the Mosselle-The

Duke of Marlborough forces the French Lines

in Brabant-He is prevented by the Deputies

of the States from attacking the French Army

-He visits the Imperial Court of Vienna-

State of the War on the Upper Rhine, in

Hungary, Piedmont, Portugal, and Poland-

Sir Thomas Dilkes destroys Part of the French

Fleet, and relieves Gibraltar-The Earl of

Peterborough and Sir Cloudesley Shovel re-

duce Barcelona-The Earl's surprising Pro-

gress in Spain-New Parliament in England

--Bill for a Regency in case of the Queen's

Decease-Debates in the House of Lords up-

on the supposed Danger to which the Church

was exposed-The Parliament prorogued-

Disputes in the Convocation-Conferences

opened for a Treaty of Union with Scotland

Substance of the Treaty.

CHAP. IX.

Battle of Ramilies, in which the French are de-

feated-The Siege of Barcelona raised by the

English Fleet-Prince Eugene obtains a com-

plete Victory over the French at Turin-Sir

Cloudesley Shovel sails with a Reinforcement

to Charles King of Spain-The King of Swe-

den marches into Saxony-The French King

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