Anecdotes of the Life of the Right Hon. William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, and of the Principal Events of His Time (Volume 1); With His Speeches in Parliament from the Year 1736 to the Year 1778 in Three Volumes (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1810 Excerpt: ... King of Prussia entirely subdued Silesia, and entered Bohemia and Moravia. All the terrors of invasion being now transferred from Great Britain to France, the British troops were all sent to scenes of active and important service; and the defence of the island was entrusted to a constitutional and well-regulated militia; which had been raised, disciplined, and officered by the gentlemen of the country. CHAPTER XVIII. Meeting of Parliament.--Successes of 1759.--Lord Bute's first Interference.--He goes to the Duke of Newcastle, and demands Lord BesborougKs Seat at the Treasury Board for Sir Gilbert Elliot.--He also demands the Representation of the County of Southampton for Sir Simeon Stuart. On the 23d of November 1758, Parliament met. The same unanimity prevailed. All the supplies were voted without the least hesitation; and the session closed on the 2d of June 1759, without any debates. The most ample preparations were made for another vigorous campaign. The successes of the last campaign had inspired every individual, ho'th in the army and navy, with a 'passion for glory that was nothing short of enthusiasm. See Appendix D. In America, Quebec see Appendix L. and Niagara were taken; and in the West Indies, Guadaloupe, and other islands. In Europe, another squadron fitted out at Toulon was defeated in the Mediterranean, by admiral Boscawen. Havre was bombarded by Sir George Rodney, and Brest was blocked up by Sir Edward Hmvke. Duke Ferdinand defeated the French at Minden; and the King of Prussia, though surrounded by his numerous enemies, maintained himself with astonishing skill and valour. After the French had been defeated at Minden, they saw it was in vain to press forward their whole strength in Germany, and therefore they resolved upon making their ne...