THE

HISTORY OF ENGLAND

FROM THE

INVASION OF JULIUS CÆSAR

TO THE

REVOLUTION IN 1688;

BY DAVID HUME, ESQ.

CONTINUED

TO THE DEATH OF GEORGE THE SECOND,

BY T. SMOLLETT, M.D.

A NEW EDITION,

WITH PORTRAITS AND LIVES OF THE AUTHORS:

IN THIRTEEN VOLUMES,

VOL. X.

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CONTENTS

OF

THE TENTH VOLUME.

BOOK I.-CHAP. VIII.

ANNE.

The commons revive the bill against occasional conformity-Conspiracy trumped

up by Simon Fraser, lord Lovat-The lords present a remonstrance to the

queen-The commons pass a vote in favour of the earl of Nottingham-Second

remonstrance of the lords-Farther 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 opposi-

tion to the ministry in that kingdom-Their parliament 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 Schel-

lenberg-Fruitless negotiation with the elector of Bavaria-The confederates

obtain a complete victory at Hochstadt-Siege of Landau-The duke of Marl-

borough 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 aliena-

tion passed against the Scots-Manor of Woodstock granted to the duke of Marl-

borough Disputes between the two houses, on the subject of the Aylesbury

constables The parliament dissolved-Proceedings in the parliament of Scot-

land-They pass an act for a treaty of union with England-Difference be-

tween the parliament and convocation in Ireland-Fruitless campaign on the

Moselle 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 Dykes destroys part of

the French fleet, and relieves Gibraltar--The earl of Peterborough and sir

Cloudesley Shovel reduce Barcelona-The earl's surprising progress in Spain-

New parliament in England-Bill for a regency in case of the queen's decease-

Debates in the house of lords upon 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. Page 1

CHAP. IX

Battle of Ramillies, in which the French are defeated-The siege of Barcelona

raised by the English fleet-Prince Eugene obtains a complete victory over the

French at Turin-Sir Cloudesley Shovel sails with a reinforcement to Charles

king of Spain-The king of Sweden marches into Saxony-The French king

demands conferences for a peace-Meeting of the Scottish parliament-Violent

opposition to the union-The Scots, in general, averse to the treaty-Which is,

nevertheless, confirmed in their parliament-Proceedings in the English parlia-

ment-The commons approve of the articles of the union-The lords pass a bill

for the security of the church of England-Arguments used against the articles of

the union-Which, however, are confirmed by act of parliament-The parliament

revived by proclamation-The queen gives audience to a Muscovite ambassador-

Proceedings in convocation-France threatened with total ruin-The allies are

defeated at Almanza-Unsuccessful attempts upon Toulon-Sir Cloudesley Shovel

wrecked on the rocks of Scilly-Weakness of the Emperor on the Upper Rhine—

- Interview between the king of Sweden and the duke of Marlborough-Inactive

campaign in the Netherlands-Harley begins to form a party against the duke of

Marlborough The nation discontented with the whig ministry-Meeting of the

first British parliament-Inquiry into the state of the war in Spain-Gregg, a

clerk in the secretary's office, detected in a correspondence with the French mi-

nistry-Harley resigns his employments-The pretender embarks at Dunkirk for

Scotland-His design is defeated-State of the nation at that period-Parliament

dissolved-The French surprise Ghent and Bruges-They are routed at Oude-

narde―The allies invest Lisle―They defeat a large body of French forces at Wy-

nendale-The elector of Bavaria attacks Brussels-Lisle surrendered-Ghent

taken, and Bruges abandoned-Conquest of Minorca by general Stanhope-

Rupture between the pope and the emperor-Death of prince George of Den-

mark-The new parliament assembled-Naturalization bill-Act of grace-

Disputes about the Muscovite ambassador compromised
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CHAP. X.

Negotiation for peace ineffectual-The allied army besieges and takes Tournay-

The French are defeated at Malplaquet-Mons surrendered-Campaign in Spain

-The French king's proposals of treating rejected by the states-general-

Account of Dr. Sacheverel-He is impeached by the commons-His trial-

Debates upon it in the house of lords-He is silenced for three years-Con-

ferences at Gertruydenburgh-Pride and obstinacy of the Dutch-Douay

besieged and taken by the confederates, as well as Bethune, Aire, and St.

Venant-King Charles obtains a victory over Philip at Saragossa, and enters

Madrid-Battle of Villa-viciosa-The whig ministry disgraced-The parliament

is dissolved-Meeting of the new parliament-The duke of Marlborough insulted

and reviled-Inquiry into the conduct of the war in Spain-Severe votes in the

house of commons against those who invited over the poor Palatines-Harley

stabbed at the council-board by Guiscard; and created earl of Oxford-Death

of the emperor Joseph Representation by the commons to the queen-Pro-

ceedings in the convocation-The duke of Marlborough continues to command

the allied army-He surprises the French lines-Reduces Bouchain-The duke

of Argyle commands the British troops in Spain King Charles elected emperor

-Expedition to Canada-Insolence of the Jacobites in Scotland-A negotiation

set on foot between the courts of France and England-Prior is sent to Fontain-

bleau—Menager arrives privately in England-The French king's proposals

disagreeable to the allies-Violent debate upon them in the house of lords-

The duke of Hamilton's title of duke of Brandon disallowed-Bill against occa-

sional conformity passes-Duke of Marlborough dismissed from all his employ-

ments-Twelve new peers created-Prince Eugene of Savoy arrives in England-

Walpole expelled the house of commons-Votes against the duke of Marlborough

-Resolutions against the barrier-treaty and the Dutch-Acts unfavourable to the

Presbyterian discipline in Scotland .
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CHAP. XI.

The conferences opened at Utrecht-The queen's measures obstructed by the allies

-Death of the Dauphin and his son-The queen demands Philip's renunciation

of the crown of France-The duke of Ormond takes the command of the British

forces in Flanders-He is restricted from acting against the enemy. Debate in

the house of lords on this subject-A loyal address of the commons-Philip

promises to renounce the crown of France-The queen communicates the plan

of the peace in a speech to both houses of parliament-Exceptions taken to

some of the articles in the house of lords-A motion for a guaranty of the

Protestant succession by the allies rejected in the house of commons-The duke

of Ormond declares to prince Eugene, that he can no longer cover the siege of

Quesnoy-Irruption into France by general Grovestein-The foreign troops in

British pay refuse to march with the duke of Ormond-Who proclaims a ces-

sation of arms, and seizes Ghent and Bruges-The allies defeated at Denain-

Progress of the conferences at Utrecht-The duke of Hamilton and lord Mohun

are killed in a duel-The duke of Marlborough retires to the continent-The

states-general sign the barrier-treaty-The other allies become more tractable

-The peace with France signed at Utrecht-Both houses of parliament con-

gratulate the queen on the peace-Substance of the treaty with France-