Memoirs of the Reign of King George the Third, Volume 4 (of 4)

Election of the Lord Mayor.--Movements of the Pretender.--Conduct of Lord Townshend in Ireland.--Pensions.--Money Bills.--Lord Rockingham ceases Parliamentary Opposition.--The A...

King’s Speech.--Debates on the impending War.--Speeches of Barré and Lord Barrington.--Imprudent Declaration of the Latter.--Opposition of Wilkes to the system of Pressing.--Cur...

The Lord Mayor attends the House.--Violent Discussion.--Alderman Oliver sent to the Tower.--Blow to the Influence of Wilkes.--Riot and Attack on Lord North.--Lord Mayor Committe...

Irish Parliament Prorogued.--Public Feeling.--Opening of the British Parliament.--Lord Chatham proposes an Amendment to the Address.--Debates in the House of Commons on the ille...

Bills introduced by Mr. Herbert and Mr. Grenville.--Conversation on Secret Influence.--Remarks.--City Dinner to the Opposition.--Curious Phrase employed by Lord Chatham.--Termin...

Lord Sandwich appointed to the Admiralty.--Haughty Tone assumed towards Spain.--Death of the Duke of Bedford.--Its Effect on Parties.--Law Preferments.--Declaration of Spain res...

Bold Address of Beckford to the King.--His Death and Character.--Prosecutions of Almon and Woodfall.--Voyage of the Princess Dowager of Wales to Germany.--Eccentric Conduct of t...

State of Parties at Lord North’s Accession to the post of First Minister.--Victory of the Court Party.--Character of Lord North.--The other Ministers.--Debate in the House of Lo...

Victories of the Russians.--Altercation with France.--Position of the Duc de Choiseul.--Origin of his Power.--His Character.--Madame du Barry.--Her Influence opposed to that of...