plained his Trial-Calmness of his Behaviour on this Occasion-Ingenuity and Acuteness of his Defence-impartial Charge of the Judge-Remarks on the Precipitancy of the Trial-his Execution-Sketch of his LifeCharacter-Talents--Political Conduct and Principles of Mr. Percevalhis Talents seem to rise with his Rise in Situation—his Faults as a public Man-precipitate and obstinate-very acute in Debate-but rather specious and particular, than solid and philosophical-his excellent private and domestic Character-Provision made for his Wife and Family 302 CHAP. IX. Negotiations for a new Ministry-Lord Liverpool applies to the Marquis of Wellesley and Mr. Canning—his Overtures rejected by them-The Regent seems disposed to retain the Earl of Liverpool and his Colleagues-Motion of Mr. Wortley-Address to the Prince-his Reply-Lord Wellesley attempts to form a Ministry-applies to Lords Grey and Grenville-Difficulties and Objections with them-applies to Lord Liverpool-positively refused-Lord Wellesley gives up his Commission-The Earl of Moira authorized to form a Ministry-Proceedings between him and Lords Grey and Grenville-Difficulty started respecting the Household-Lord Moira's strange Conduct in this Affair-Remarks on the Objections urged by Lords Grey and Grenville on the Subject of the Household-The Earl of Liverpool appointed Minister-The Sincerity of the Negotiation questionable Evidence on the Orders of Council-Abstract of the Points provedDistress-Causes-Want of American Trade-Probability of regaining it-Curious Repeal of the Berlin and Milan Decrees-Orders in Council repealed-Ministers yield on other Points-Barracks-Catholics-Dissolution of Parliament-Elections in London and Liverpool 317 CHAP. X. Anxiety felt in this Country respecting the Intentions of the American Government-Ignorance of our Politicians with regard to the State of Parties in the United States-The Mission of Henry-Effects produced by its Discovery-Ministers refuse to give any Explanation on the Subject-Message of the President to the Senate and the House of Representatives on the Subject of the Differences with Great Britain-Hostile Character of this Message Topics discussed in it-Impressing American Seamen-Searching American Ships-Blockades-Orders in Council-Remarks on these Topics as discussed in the Message-War declared by America-Expectations in Britain with respect to the Result of the War-Americans prepare to invade Canada-Character of the American General and Troops—Total Defeat of General Hull-The Americans still persevere in their Designs against Canada-ure again defeated-Death of General Brock-Anxiety of the British Nation that the Americans and British should meet at Sea-Battle between the Guerriere and Constitution-Guerriere taken-Surprise and Consternation of the British at this Event-Causes of it-Battle the Macedonian and United States—the former taken-Riots at Baltimore—President's Speech 332 CHAP. CHAP. XI. War in the Peninsula—Valencia taken by Suchet-French repulsed at Tariffa -Lord Wellington commences the Campaign very early-invests Ciudad Rodrigo-Particulars of the Siege-Marmont seems disposed to relieve the Place-taken by Storm-Lord Wellington proceeds against Badajoswonderful Rapidity of the Operations against that Place-taken by Storm -Soult advances in the Hope of relieving it-retreats again-pursued by Lord Wellington-partial Engagement and Defeat-Marmont threatens Ciudad Rodrigo-Lord Wellington marches to the North of SpainDestruction of the Bridge of Almarez-Lord Wellington advances to Salamanca Capture of the Forts there -Marmont retreais across the Douro -is reinforced, and threatens Lord Wellington's Communication with Ciudad Rodrigo-Lord Wellington retreats—Manœuvres of both ArmiesBattle of Salamanca 352 CHAP. XII. Expectations formed in this Country in consequence of the Victory of Salamanca-the Circumstances preceding and accompanying that Victóry considered in a military Point of View-Movements and Plan of Lord Wellington after the Battle-enters Madrid-Siege of Cadiz raised-State of Spain at this Time-The French again collect in the North-Lord Wellington leaves M,drid-besieges Burgos-Account of the Castle of Burgos-Particulars respecting the Siege-Soult advances towards the Capital-General Hill obliged to evacuate Madrid-A British Force arrives from Sicily at Alicant-blocked up there--Lord Wellington raises the Siege. of Burgos, and marches to join General Hill-is followed by the French Army under Souham-Junction of the British under Lord Wellington and Geral Hill, and of the French under Soult and Souham-the former continue their Retreat-Ballasteres refuses to act under Lord WellingtonThe British Army retire to the Confines of Portugal-Remarks on the Strength and Condition of the hostile Armies at the Close of the Campaign -On the State of Spain 304 CHAP. XIII. Remarks on the Nature of Bonaparte's Ambition-Origin of his Hatred to this Country-is Desire of Power has for its Object the Destruction of Britain-This led him to invade Spain and was the Occasion of his War with Russia-His Complaints against Russia - that she had abandoned the Continental System-that she had injured the Commerce of France--that she had threatened the Duchy of Warsaw--and that she had protested against his Occupation of O'denburgh-Curious Reasons by which he justified this last Measure-Correspondence between the Beach Minister and the Russian Ambassador on these Points-Russia expects War so early as 1811-Her Preparations for it at that Time-Preparations of France The The Situation and Means of the two Powers contrasted--Character of the -380 Military Error of the Russians in advancing to the Niemen-Consequences of it-The Corps of Bagrathion separated from the main Army-which retires to the Dwina-The French at Wilna-Bonaparte re-establishes the King- dom of Poland-Russians abandon their entrenched Camp at Drissa-and retire to Witepsk-Wittgenstein takes a northern Route towards Peters- burgh-followed by Owlinot-Battles between these Generals-between Bonaparte and the main Russian Army-and between Bagrathion and Davoust-The Russians persevere in their Plan of fighting hard, and then retreating-Retire from Wiepsk towards Smolensk-Position of the dif- *ferent French Divisions at this Time-Bonaparte proceeds to Smolensk- Importance of that Place-The Russian General abandons it-blamed for this-and Kutusoff appointed Commander-in-Chief-Operations on the Dwina-Siege of Riga-Crown Prince of Sweden-Kutusoff retires to Borodino-general Battle there-Bonaparte reinforced marches to Moscow -Conflagration of that City-Remarks on it-The different Russian Armies surround Moscow-Peace with Turkey-Dreadful Situation of the CHAP. XV. Bonaparte prepares for his Retreat-Defeat of Murat-Cossacks hovered round the French Army-Movements and Operations of Kutusoff-of Wittgenstein Russian Winter sets in-its Effects on the French Army— their Insubordination-Battle of Krasnoi-Davoust defeated-Bonaparte flies from the Field of Battle-Ney defeated-French Army arrives at Wilna-Bonaparte sets off for Paris-Loss of the French in this Cam- paign-Remarks on the Conduct of the Retreat-Disturbances in Paris- Bonaparte's Reply to the Senate-Feeling of the French People towards (ibid.) Prince Regent's Message to Parliament respecting an Annuity to be granted to Treaty of Alliance between the Emperors of France and Austria The Commander in Chief's Circular respecting Military Discipline (172) Dissenting Ministers' Petition to the House of Lords for a repeal of Penal Prince Regent's Declaration on the Orders in Council Quakers' Address to the Prince Regent in behalf of Peace, and the Regent's Account of the value of Forged Notes from Jan. 1, 1801, to Dec. 31, Account of the Value of Exports, &c. in the years 1805, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Account of the Number of Vessels, &c. entered inwards and outwards at the Parts of Great Britain in the years 1806, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 Return of Persons charged with Criminal Offences, c. Account of the Reduction of the National Debt; from 1786 to 18:12 LITERARY SELECTIONS AND RETROSPECT. Observations on the Life, Writings, and Character of Junius Memoirs of the early Life of the Right Hon. W. Windham Latter Part of the Life, Death, and Character of Mr. Windham |