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 Army-The Coronation, and

Abolition of Hearth-money-The Commons

Tote 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. II.

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

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.

piracy 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 Dauphine-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 mects-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...

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CHAP. V.

WILLIAM.

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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-

mons 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,

aud 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-Heem.

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-Remou

strances of the Spanish Court against the