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CHAP. I.-Events which led to Hostilities between Great

Britain and the United States.-Conduct of the Ameri-

oan and of the British Governments

CHAP. II.-Hostile Determinations of America.—The in-

tended War unpopular.-American Bill for Importa-

tion of Goods from Great Britain.-Bill for protecting

British Seamen.-Pacific Disposition of the British Go-

vernment.-Madison's Message to Congress.-Petitions

against the Orders in Council.-Official Note on the

said Orders.--Captain Henry's Mission to the United

CHAP. III.—Death and Biographical Sketch of Horne

Tooke.-A Key to the Orders in Council

CHAP, IV.-Proceedings of the Congress.-Resolutions in

favor of War.—Mr. Gallatin's Budget.-Animosity in-

creased by Henry's Mission.-Act for an Embargo.-

Other War Measures.-Opposition-Proceedings in

the Imperial Parliament on the Orders in Council.-

Revocation of the Orders in Council.-President's Mes-

sage to Congress.-War declared.-Observations . . 906

CHAP. V.-Riot and Massacre at Baltimore.-Action be-
tween the Belvidere and President.-Congress adjourn-
ed.-Campaign in Canada.-Advance of General Hull's
Army to Sandwich.-His Proclamation.-Vigorous Mea-
sures of General Brock.-Retreat of the Americans.-
Surrender of General Hull and his Army, with the Fort
of Detroit.-Refusal of the President to confirm an Ar-
mistice.-Capture of the Guerriere

CHAP. VI. Letters of Marque issued by England.—Ame-

rican Antigallican Parties.-Address of Mr. Randolph

to his Constituents.-Memorial addressed to the Presi-

dent.-New York Convention.-Defeat and Capture of

the American Genera! Wadsworth.-Pacific Dispo-

sition of the British Government.-Correspondence be-

tween Sir J. B. Warren, and Mr. Muntoe.-President's

Message to Congress

CHAP. VII.-Mr. Madison re-elected President.--An In-

dian Town destroyed.-His Royal Highness the Prince-

regent's Declaration in Answer to the American Mani-

festo, relative to the War between Great Britain and

the United States.-Mr. Madison's Speech.

CHAP. VIII.-Remarks.-Capture of the Frolic, by the

Americans. Of the Macedonian.-Retreat of General

Dearborn from Champlain.-Repulse of the American

General, Smyth.—Blockade of the Chesapeake and Del-

aware by the British.—Capture of the Java by the Con-

stitution.-Defeat and Capture of General Winchester

and his Army.-Defeat of the Americans at Ogdenburg.

-Capture of York by General Dearborn.-Surrender of

Mobile to the Americans.-Loss of the Peacock.-

Blockade of New York. Charleston, &c.-Successes of

Admiral Cockburn, in the Bay of Chesapeake.--- Pro-

ceedings in the British Parliament relative to the War

with the United States

CHAP. IX.—United States of America.—Rapid increase

in Wealth and Population.-Commerce.-Political Par-

ties. Character of the Americans.-Number of Inhabit-

ants.-State of the Army and Navy.--Satire upon

American discipline.-Political Life of Mr. Madison.—

Biographical Sketch and Character of Mr. Randolph.—

Importance of Canada.—Its Military Force, Popula-

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CHAP. X.-Report of Committee of Foreign Relations.-

President's Message to Congress.-Order of the Mar-

shal of New York.-Action on the Miami.-Capture of

Fort George.-Attack on Sackett's Harbour.-Defeat of

the Americans at Burlington Heights.-Proclamation

of Sir George Prevost.-Capture of Colonel Boestler and

his Troops by the British.-Landings in the Chesapeake.

-Capture of the Islands of Portsmouth and Ocracoke.

-Capture of the American Frigate Chesapeake by the

Shannon. Message of the President to Congress.

CHAP. XI.-Attack on Black Rock.-Torpedoes and ex-

ploding Machines employed by the Americans.-De-

struction of the Arsenal, &c. at Plattsburg.-York plun-

dered by the Americans.-Success of Sir James Yeo on

Lake Ontario.-Failure of Attack on Sanduski.-Recon-

noisance on Fort George.-Conclusion of the Session of

Congress.-Defeat of the British Squadron on Lake

Erie.-Defeat of General Proctor.-Actions on Lake

Ontario.-Invasion of Lower Canada by the Americans

repulsed.-Defeat of General Boyd.-The Town of New-

ark burnt by the Americans.--Capture of Fort Niagara

by the British.- Defeat of the Americans under General

Hull.-Buffalo, &c. burnt.-Sir George Prevost's Pro-

clamation.--Conclusion of the Campaign.-Observa-

tions.-Meeting of Congress.-Message of the Presi

CHAP. I.-Affairs of France resumed.-Deputation sent to

England to invite Louis XVIII. to the Throne.-Con-

stitutional Charter.- Decree of the Senate, conveying

the provisional Government to Monsieur.-Decree of

Monsieur.-Convention for the Suspension of Hostilities.

-Treaty between Napoleon and the Allied Powers.—

Anecdotes of Bonaparte.-His Departure for Elba, and

Address to the Army

CHAP. II.-Operations of the Army under Lord Welling-

ton.-Battle of Thoulouse.-Cessation of Hostilities.-

Remarks on the Military Characters of Lord Wellington

and Soult.-Affairs of Spain.-Proceedings of the Cortes.

-Arrival of Ferdinand in Spain.-Affairs of Holland.--

The British repulsed in an Attack on Bergen-op-Zoom.

-Belgium.-Carnot's Conduct at Antwerp.-Military

Operations in Italy.-Treaty between the King of Na-

ples and Emperor of Austria.-Armistice.-The French

evacuate Italy.-Capture of Genoa by Lord Bentinck.

-Restoration of the Pope to his Dominions. ... 1002

CHAP. III.-Entrance of Louis XVIII. into London.—

His Reception by the Inhabitants of London.-Sets out

for France. His entry into Compeigne and Paris.--His

Declaration respecting the Constitution.-His Address

to the Nation on the Armies of the Allies.-Funeral Ser-

vice for Louis XVI. &c.---Military Promotions of

Princes of the Blood.-Definitive Treaty of Peace.-

Mode in which he was restored.-The Interests of the

French Marshals to support Louis considered.-The

Appointment of the Duke of Wellington to be Ambas-

sador at Paris injudicious in this Point of View.-The

great Mass of the Nation interested in the Continuafice

of Peace.-The Agricultural Class.-The Manufactur-

ing and Commercial Classes.-Dispositions of the Clergy

towards Louis.-Effects produced by the Revolution on

the State of Religion

CHAP. V.-Joy diffused throughout England on hearing

of the Abdication of Bonaparte.-The Services of Lord

Wellington rewarded with a Dukedom.-Generals Hill,

Beresford, Graham, &c. raised to the Peerage.-Visit of

the Allied Sovereigns, &c. to England.-Their Arrival

in London.-Anecdote of Blucher.-Proceedings of the

Sovereigns.-Visit to Oxford.-Grand Entertainment at

Guildhall-Departure of the two Monarchs for Ports-

mouth.-Naval Review.-Embarkation of the Emperor

of Russia and King of Prussia at Dover.-Their Arrival

at Calais. Observations

CHAP. VI.-Discussion of the Treaty of Peace with France

in the Imperial Parliament.-Introduction of the Duke

of Wellington into the House of Lords on taking his

Seat.-His Appearance in the House of Commons.-

Address to the Speaker.-The Speaker's Reply.-The

Prince-regent's Speech and Prorogation of Parlia-

CHAP. VII.-France evacuated by the allied Armies.-

Prince Schwartzenberg's Address to his Army.-Meet-

ing of the Legislative Body.-The King's Speech.-

Constitution presented by his Majesty.-Last Will and

Testament of Louis XVI.

CHAP. VIII.-Projet of the Law for the Liberty of the

Press submitted to the Chamber of Deputies.-Remarks

upon it.-The Law referred to a Committee of the

Chamber.-Their Report.-Speech of M. Raynouard on

this Occasion.-Discussions in the Chamber respecting

it.-Speech of the Abbé Montesquieu in Defence of it.-

Reply of M. Raynouard

CHAP. IX.-Exposé of the State of France.-Legion of

Honor continued.-French Budget.-Speech of Talley-

rand

CHAP. X.-Return of the Pope of Rome.-His Measures

for restoring the Ecclesiastical Authority and Property

of the Church.-Re-establishes the Order of Jesuits.-

Festivals renewed-Suppression of Freemasons and

other secret Societies.-Re-establishment of the regular

Orders.-King of Sardinia restored to his Dominions.-

His Proclamation.-Observations.-Bonaparte's Arrival

at Elba.-Papers issued on the Occasion.-Death of the

Empress Josephine.-Her Funeral

CHAP. XI.-Switzerland.-Federal Compact published.-

Opposition of the Canton of Bern.-Dissentions in the

Cantons.-The Allied Powers interfere.-Diet assem-

bled.-Compact amended and signed by the Deputies of

the Cantons.-Its Articles.-Geneva restored to Inde-

pendence.-Its Constitution and Union with the Swiss

Confederacy.-Holland.-Remarks upon the Prince of

Orange taking the Title of Sovereign-prince of the Ne-

therlands.-Dutch Constitution.-Meeting of the Nota-

bles. Speech of his Royal Highness.-Acceptance of

the Constitution, and Oath taken by the Prince-sove-

reign. Meeting of the States-general.-Speech of the

Sovereign.-State of Finances.-Dutch Colonies re-

stored.-Catholic Netherlands.-Their projected Union

with Holland.-Prince of Crange appointed Provisional

Governor.-His Address to the Belgians.-Occupation

of Belgium by Troops.-Decree concerning French Set-

tlers. Decree respecting the Press.-Session of the

Dutch States-generai.-Hamburgh evacuated by the

French.-Its Independence restored.-Address of the

Senate on the Occasion

CHAP. I.-Norway.—Origin of the War betwee Sweden

and Denmark.-Treaty between Russia and Sweden,

and between Great Britain and Sweden.-The King of

Denmark compelled to cede Norway to Sween.-Treaty

of Kiel.-Proclamation of his Danish Majesty.--Cession

of Norway to Sweden opposed by the Norwegians.→→

Prince Christian Frederick repairs to Christiania.-His

Reception.-Proceeds to Drontheim.-Returns to Chris-

tiania.-Appointed Regent.-His Proclamations.--Mis-

sion of Count Rosen to Sweden.—Mr. Anker's Deputa-

tion to England.-His Return to Norway. Notification

of the Blockade of Norway by England.--Declaration

of the King of Sweden.-Parties in Norway.-Meeting

of the Diet.-Prince Christian proclaimed king, and the

Diet dissolved.-Declaration of the English Envoy, Mr.

Morier. Answer of the Norwegian Government.--

Delegation from the three Allied Powers. -Armistice

proposed and rejected.-State Papers.-Return of the

Envoys.-Departure of Prince Christian for the Army 1082

CHAP. II.-Interesting Debates in the Imperial Parlia-

ment, on the Conduct of the British Government to-

wards the Norwegians

CHAP. III.-Occupation of the Duchy of Holstein by Rus-

sian and Prussian Troops.-Preparations of the Swedes

for opening the Campaign.-Proclamations of the Crown-

prince and King of Sweden to the Norwegians.--Cor-

respondence between Prince Christian and the Crown-

prince.-Commencement of Hostilities.-Naval Action.

-The Swedish Army enters Norway.-Success of the

Swedes.-Defeat of General Gahn by the Norwegians.—

Surrender of the Island of Kragero, and the Fortress of

Frederickstadt to the Swedes.-Passage of the Glom-

men by the Swedish Army.-Capture of Sleswig.-De-

feat of the Norwegians.-Prince Christian's Army sur-

rounded. He resigns.-Convention of Moss -Armis-

tice between the Swedes and Norwegians.-Remarks

upon the Claims of the Crown prince upon Norway.—

Proclamation of Prince Christian.-Disturbances at

Christiania.-Meeting of the Diet.-Prince Christian

leaves Norway.-Election of the King of Sweden to the

Crown of Norway.-Close of the Diet.-Norwegian

CHAP. IV.-Affairs of Spain.-Political Parties.-The

Grandees and Prelates join Ferdinand at Valencia.-

Extraordinary Declaration of Ferdinand, in which he

refuses to accede to the new Constitution, and pro-

nounces the Decrees of the Cortes null, and their Sup-

porters guilty of High-treason.-Dissolution of the Cor-

tes without a Struggle.-Entrance of Ferdinand into

Madrid.- Arrests.-Convents restored.-Circular, re-

specting the Adherents of Joseph Bonaparte; and to the

Authorities in the Indies.-Address from the University

of Salamanca.-Discontents in various Parts of Spain.-

Re-establishment of the Inquisition

CHAP. V.-Spanish Affairs continued.-Disgust excited

throughout Europe at the Conduct of Ferdinand.-Let-

ter from the Spanish Ambassador on the State of Spain.

-Proclamation of the Governor of Cadiz.-Tumults and

Executions.-Rota of the Nunció restored.-Ordinance

abolishing Torture.-Pope's Nuncio recalled, who had

been banished by the Cortes.-Reform in the Court of

Inquisition.--Measures to repress Insurgents and Ban-

ditti.-Arrests multiplied.-Restoration of Feudal Pri-

vileges. Attempt of General Mina to take Pampeluna.

-His Flight into France.-Arrested at Paris.-Libe-

rated by the French Government.-Council of Mesta

re-established.-Arbitrary Conduct of the Spanish Go-

CHAP. VI.-Hanover erected into a Kingdom.-Note of

Count Munster to the Foreign Ministers at Vienna on

this Occasion.-Remarks.-Prince-regent's Proclama-

tion.-Hanoverian Diet assembled.-Their Proceedings.

-Free Constitution of Nassau.-Military Regulations

of Prussia.-Congress of Vienna.-Expectations formed

of-Characters of the Allied Sovereigns.-Observa-

fiot Views of Prussia on Saxony.-Declaration of the

axony.-Genoa annexed to the Dominions of

k f Sardinia by the Congress.-Military Occu-

he King of Italy by the Austrians.-Re-

Character of the Italians.-

Their Wish to be in endent.-Jealousy of the Aus-

trian Govern. e Italian Regiments marched

into Germany.-Lussions in the Congress respecting

Murat. His critical Situation.-Popularity of his Go-

vernment.-Attempt of the Sicilian Court to excite an

Insurrection.-Increase of the Neapolitan Army.-

Treaty of Alliance between Murat and the Emperor of

Austria.-Suspicious Movements of the Neapolitan For-

ces.-Affairs of Sicily. -Return of the Polish Troops to

their Country.-Anecdote of General Kosciusko.-State

of St. Domingo.-Proceedings of King Henry.-Mission

of the French General Lavaysse

CHAP. VII.-Affairs of Great Britain.-Correspondence

between the Princess of Wales and the Queen.-Appli-

cation of the Princess to Parliament.-Her Income in-

creased.--Departure for the Continent.-Interesting

Meeting between her and the Empress Maria Louisa.

Interesting Particulars respecting the Princess Charlotte.

-Case of Lord Cochrane.-Splendid Fête at Carlton-

house, in Honor of the Duke of Wellington.-Address

of the Chamberlain of the City of London, on presenting

him a Sword.-Duke's Reply.-His Visit to Madrid.-

Appointed Ambassador at Paris.-Fête in the Parks.-

Disturbed State of Ireland.-Proceedings of the Irish

Roman Catholics.-Judge Fletcher's Charge

CHAP. VIII.-American War.-Preliminary Remarks.-

Correspondence between the British and American Go-

vernments.-Governor Strong's Speech in Massachusets.

-Retreat of the American Army from Lower Canada.

-Pursued by the British.-Defeat of the Americans at

Odell-town.-Repeal of the Embargo and Non-importa-

tion Acts.-Extension of the Blockade of the American

Coasts by the British.-Capture of the American Frigate

Essex.-Fort Oswego stormed by the British.-Repulse

of the British at Sandy Creek.-Capture of the Reindeer

by the Americans.-State of the American Navy.-Re-

marks.-President's Proclamation respecting Neutral

Vessels.-Admiralty Official Paper.-Preparations of the

British for carrying on the War with Vigor.-Part of

Lord Wellington's Army sent to Canada.-Invasion of

that Country by the Americans.-Battle near Fort Erie,

which is taken by them.-Defeat of the Americans near

the Falls of Niagara, by General Drummond.-Capture

of the Islands in Passamaquoddy Bay.-Hostages for

Retaliation mutually exchanged.

CHAP. IX.--Naval and Military Operations in the Chesa-

peak.-Battle of Bladensbury,-Entrance of the British

Army into Washington.-Description of that Place.-

Remarks.-Capture of Alexandria.-President's Proela-

mation.-Attack on Baltimore.-Death of General Ross.

-Failure and Death of Sir P. Parker, at Bellier.-Mili-

tary Operations on the Frontiers of Canada.-Expedition

up the Penobscot.--Destruction of an American Frigate.

-Proclamation of the British Commanders

CHAP. X.-Invasion of the United States by the British

Army under Sir George Prevost.-Attack upon Platts-

burgh.-Defeat of the British Flotilla on Lake Cham-

plain.-Retreat of the British Army in consequence.-

Remarks.-Battle near Fort Erie.-Curious Proclama-

tion of an American Captain.—Meeting of Congress.-

Message of the President.-Budget.-Negociations at

Ghent-Proceedings of the British and American Com-

missioners published by the American Government.—

Impression made by this Event.-Proceedings of the

CHAP. XI.-Meeting of the Imperial Parliament.--Speech

of the Prince-regent.-Debates relative to the War with

America, and the keeping the Militia embodied in Con-

sequence. Supplies voted for the Year 1815.-Death

and Biographical Notices of Lords Auckland and Minto.

-Destruction of an American Privateer.-Defeat of the

Americans by General Drummond.-Attack on New

Orleans.- Death of General Pakenham.--Capture of the

President Frigate.-Fort Mobile taken.-Peace signed

at Ghent.-Remarks . .

CHAP. I.-State of Parties in France.-Proceedings of the

Chambers at the Close of 1814.- Discussion on the Emi-

grant Property.-Ordinances of the King.-Civil List.-

Biographical Sketch of Louis XVIII. .

CHAP. II.-Interesting Review of the different Parties in

France in 1814, and the beginning of 1815.-Conduct of

Napoleon at Elba.-Disinterment of Louis XVI. and

his Queen.-Remarks on the Policy of placing Bonaparte

at Elba.-Letters of Fouché.-Formation of Clubs in

France.-Signs of the disaffected.--Correspondence be-

tween Elba and France.-Preparations of Napoleon for

leaving the Island . .

CHAP. III.-Bonaparte reviews his Army.-His Address

to them. Departure from Elba.-Dangers of the

Voyage.-Arrival at the Gulf of Juan.-March through

the Country.-Treason of Labedoyere.-Entrance of

Bonaparte into Grenoble.-Proclainations.-Proceeds

towards Lyons.- Proceedings of the Bourbon Govern-

ment. Proclamations of the King.-Preparations at

Lyons, which is entered by Bonaparte without Oppo-

sition. His Decrces.-Proceedings at that Place.-
Treason of Genera! Lefebvre Desnouettes. .

CHAP. IV. Meeting of the two Chambers.-Address of

the President of the Chamber of Deputies to the King.

Dismissal of Marshal Soult from the Office of War-

minister. Preparations of the French Government to

oppose Bonaparte.-Defection of a Regiment of Cavalry

at Melun.-Proclamations of the King to the People and

to the Army.-Proceedings of the Chambers.--Review

of the National Guards and Troops of the Line at Paris 1247

CHAP. V. Departure of Napoleon from Lyons.--Rapid

Progress. Decree and Ordinance of the King.-Treason

of Marshal Ney.-His Proclamation.-Addresses of the

two Chambers to the King.-Advance of Napoleon to

Melun.-Defection of the Troops assembled there.-De-

parture of the King from Paris, and Entrance of Napo-

leou into that City.-Arrival of the King at Abbeville and

Lisle.-Forced to quit the latter Place and retire to Os-

́tend.—Interesting Narrative.

CHAP. VI. Declaration of the Congress at Vienna.-Re-

marks.-Treaty of the 25th of March.-Preparations for

War.-Attempt to carry off the King of Rome from

Vienna.-Prince-regent's Message on the Landing of

Bonaparte in France. Interesting Debates. .. 1266

CHAP. VII.-Proceedings of Napoleon and his Ministers.

-Address to the Soldiers.-Addresses from the Council

of State, &c. and Napoleon's Answers.-Title of Count

conferred on Carnot, who is appointed Minister of the

Interior.-Biographical Notice of his Life.-Decrees of

Napoleon.-Reply of Marshal Marmont to Napoleon's

Proclamation.-State of the South of France.-Spirited

Conduct of the Duchess of Angouleme, at Bourdeanx.-

Disaffection of the Soldiers.-- Entrance of General Clau-

zel into Bourdeaux.-Surrender of the Duke of Angou-

leme.-Justificatory Manifesto of Napoleon.-Letter of

Caulincourt to Lord Castlereagh.--Napoleon's Letter to

the Prince-regent.-Anecdotes of the French Senate,

and Prince Talleyrand

CHAP. VIII. Mr. Whitbread's Motion, in the Houso of

Commons, for an Address against a War with France.-

Letter from the Duke of Bassano to Caulincourt.--Ob-

servations. Report from the French Minister of Foreign

Affairs to Bonaparte, on the State of Europe.-Prepara-

tions of the French.-Bonaparte's Additional Act to

the Constitution.-Remarks.—Extraordinary Commis-

CHAP. IX-Proceedings of Louis XVIII. at Gheut.-

His Declaration.-Manifesto to the French People. —

Report on the State of France.-Proceedings of Joachim

Murat, King of Naples.-His peculiar Situation.--Sus-

picions against him. He blockades Rome.-His Com-

plaints against France.-Conduct on the landing there

of Bonaparte.-Arrives at Ancona.-Advances with his

Army, and attacks the Austrians at Cesena.- His Pro-

clamation to the Italians.-Emperor of Austria's Decla-

ration of War against him.-Retreat of the Austrian

Forces to the Po.-Entrance of the Neapolitans into

Rome and Florence.-Various Actions. -Retreat of the

Neapolitans.-An Armistice solicited, which is refused.

-Interesting Proceedings, relative to Murat, in the

British Parliament.-Lord Wellington's Letter . . . 1308

CHAP. X.-Defeat of the Neapolitan Army at Tolentino.-

Battle of San Germano.-Flight of the Neapolitans, and

their Army broken up.-Surrender of the Neapolitan

Navy and Arsenal at Naples to Captain Campbell.-Ter-

mination of the War.-Military Convention.--Entrance

of the Austrians into Naples.-Escape of Murat in Dis-

guise. His Wife takes Refuge on-board a British Ship

of War.-Proclamation of King Ferdinand, and En-

trance into the Capital.-Arrival of Murat in France.

Flight to Corsica.-Lands in Calabria.-Is taken

Prisoner, and executed.-Remarks .

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CHAP. III.-Means employed by Bonaparte for supporting

himself on the Throne.-His Military Force.-Confede-

racies formed in Brittany, &c. in Support of the Imperial

Government.-Address of the Federates of Paris to Na-

poleon.-His Reply.-Two French Spies detected at

Brussels.-Fouché's Report.-Imperial Decree.-Pro-

posal of Bonaparte to the Austrian Cabinet.-Remarks

on the difficult Situation of Bonaparte.-Davoust's Ad-

dress to the Prefects and Mayors of the Empire.-Views

of France on Belgium and the Rhine.- Some interesting

Particulars respecting the Journey of Napoleon to Elba,

and the Means employed for his Return

CHAP. IV.-Meeting of the Champ de Mai.—Address of

the Electors to Napoleon.-Acceptance of the Constitu-

tion.-Speech of Napoleon on the Occasion.-His Ad-

dress to the Soldiers, &c.-Meeting of the two Cham-

bers.-Character of the Chamber of Representatives.-

Their Proceedings.-Biographical Notice of Count Lan-

juinais.-Speech of Napoleon on opening the Session.—

Exposée, or the State of France

CHAP. V.-State of Europe at this Period, and Proceedings

of the Congress at Vienna.-Union of the Belgian Pro-

vinces under the Prince of Orange, who is made King.-

Exertions of the Allies for the Defence of the Netherlands.

-Proclamation.-Note of the king of Saxony to the al-

lied Powers.-Mutiny of the Saxon Troops in Blucher's

Army. His Proclamation in Consequence.-Dismem-

berment of the kingdom of Saxony.-Affairs of Wirtem-

burg and Prussia.--Poland erected into a Kingdom.—

Affairs of Switzerland and Sweden.-State of Spain.-

Refusal of the Portuguese Government to send Troops

against France.- Vigorous Measures of the Emperor of

Russia.-Affairs of Great Britain.-State of the Re-

venue.-Rise and Progress of the National Debt and

Sinking-fund—Disturbances on Account of the Corn-

CHAP. VI.-Proceedings of the French Government.-

Positions and Strength of the French and allied Armies.

-Observations.-Bonaparte prepares to quit Paris.—

Receives Addresses from the two Chambers.-His Reply

to the Chambers.-- His Departure for the Army.-Reflec-

tions on the approaching Contest.-Biographical Sketch

of Marshal Blucher.-Arrival of Bonaparte at the Army.

-His Proclamation to his Soldiers.--Invasion of the

Netherlands.-Commencement of Hostilities.-Capture

of Charleroy.-Retreat of the Prussians,-Battle of Ligny,

—Battle of Quatre Bras.—Loss on both Sides.-Retreat

CHAP. VII.-Remarks upon the Plans of the allied Gene-

rals.-Marshal Grouchy sent to observe the Prussians,

while Bonaparte proceeds against the British Army.-

Skirmishes.-Repulse of the Enemy by the Life-guards.

-Retreat of the British Army to Waterloo.-Dreadful

State of the Weather.-Views of Bonaparte.-State of

Brussels and its Vicinity during the Battles of Ligny

and Quatre Bras.-Strength of the French and allied

Armies on the Morning of the 18th.-Their Positions

CHAP. VIII. Battle of Waterloo.—Bonaparte's Address

to his Soldiers previous to the Engagement.-Attack on

Hougoumont-Bravery of the Guards.-Furious Attack

on the Left Wing of the British Army.-La Haye Sainte

stormed. The Enemy repulsed.-Death of General Pic-

ton. The Attack renewed.-Dreadful Carnage.-Gal-

lantry of the Inniskillen Dragoons.-Death of Sir Wil-

liam Ponsonby.-Attack of the Cuirassiers.- British light

Cavalry forced to retire.-Gallantry of the 28th Regiment.

-The Cuirassiers attacked and overthrown by the heavy

Cavalry of the British.-Gallant Conduct of Individuals

in the British Army.-Second Attack upon Hougoumout.

-Critical Situation of the British Army.-The Prussians

anxiously expected.-Dreadful Attack on the Centre.—

Conduct of the Duke of Wellington.-The Attacks of

the Enemy described.-Movements of the Prussian Army.

--Arrival of Bulow's Corps.-Bonaparte sends the sixth

Corps and a part of his Guards against them.—The Prus-

sians repulsed and separated from the British Army.—

Attack on Wavre by Grouchy.-Desperate Attack on

the Centre and Left of the British Army, by the Imperial-

guards.Dreadful Slaughter on both Sides.-Victory

doubtful.-The enemy charged and overthrown by the

British Guards.- Arrival of the first and second Corps of

the Prussian Army, with Marshal Blucher.-Advance of

the British Army, headed by the Duke of Wellington, to

attack the Enemy.-Total Defeat of the French.-Pur-

sued by the Prussians.-Dreadful Carnage.-Wreck of

the French Army arrive at Charleroy, followed by the

Prussians.-Flight of Bonaparte to Paris.-Loss of both

Armies. Horrible Appearance of the Field-of-battle.-

Names of Officers who distinguished themselves.-Anec-

CHAP. IX.-Official Accounts of the Battle of Water-

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