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THENEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY

ASTOR LENOX AND: TILDEN FOUNDATIONS 1897.

CONTENTS TO VOL. I.

CHAP. II. The Revolution of France and Downfall of

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CHAP. III.-Conduct of the English Government in conse-

quence of the Revolutionary Proceedings of France.

CHAP. IV.-Commencement of Hostilities.-Siege of Breda,

Klundert, Gertruydenberg, and Williamstadt-Defeat

of the French.-Conduct of Dumouriez.-His Successor,
General Dampierre, killed

CHAP. V.-Conduct of Russia, Naples, Spain, Portugal, &c.

-A new League formed against France.-Operations of

the Channel Fleet.-Success of the English Arms in the

East Indies.-Triumph of the Jacobins.-Violent Dis-

putes. A new Constitution accepted throughout France.

-Insurrections.-Measures for the Renewal of Hostilities

CHAP. VI.-Renewal of Hostilities.-The French defeated

at Lincelles, Oost, Capelle, &c.-Siege of Dunkirk.—

Battles of Hondschoote and of Maubeuge.-The com-

bined Fleets enter the Mediterranean.-Siege of Toulon 39

CHAP. VII.-Action at Pirmasens.-Landau invested...

The Lines of Wissembourg carried.-Various Actions.

-Fort Louis surrendered.-War in La Vendée.-War

with Spain and Sardinia.

CHAP. VIII.-Conduct of the contending Parties.-Cam-

paign in Flanders.-Actions at Landrecies, Tournay,

and Turcoing. Capture of Ypres and Charleroi.-Battle

of Fleurus.-Proceedings of the British Army.-Action

at Mons.-The French enter Brussels.-Re-capture of

the Fortresses on the northern Frontier.-Defeat of Clair-

fayt.-The Austrians driven beyond the Rhine.-Con-

quest of Holland

CHAP IX.-Campaign on the Rhine.-Defeat of the French

at Kaiserslautern-Battle of Edikhoffen.-The French

seize on Theves and the Palatinate.-Campaign in Spain

and Italy.-War of La Vendée

CHAP. X.-Naval History.-Important Victory obtained

by Lord Howe.-Lord Hood's Expedition, and Invasion

of Corsica.-Campaign in the West Indies.-Various

Captures.-Expedition under Victor Hughes.-Thé

French re-conquer Guadaloupe.-Campaign in St. Do-

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of Jourdan and Pichegru.-The French worsted on all

Sides.-Campaign in Italy.-Cursory Remarks

CHAP. IV.-Renewal of the Civil War in La Vendée.-.

Expedition to the Coast of Brittany.-Landing of the

Emigrants at Quiberon.-Fort Penthievre taken.-De

Puisaye's Proclamation.-Hoche dispatched with an

Army. His Proceedings.-Fort Penthievre re-taken

by the French.-Sudden Attacks.-Unfortunate Ter-

mination of the Expedition.

CHAP. V.-Naval History.-Action in the Mediterranean

under Admiral Hotham.-Gallant Conduct of Vice-ad-

miral Cornwallis in the Channel.-Lord Bridport's Ac-

tion with the French Fleet. Encounters between single

Ships.-Death of Captain Faulknor.-Campaign in the

West Indies.-Insurrections in Grenada.-Re-capture

of St. Lucia by Victor Hughes.-The Maroon War.-

Proceedings of England with respect to Holland.—Con-

quest of the Dutch Settlements by the English

CHAP, VI. Campaign in Italy.-Napoleon Bonaparte ap-

pointed General. His Education, &c.--Situation of the

Voltri-seized by the Austrians.--Montenotte attacked.

-Battle of Millessimo.-Action at Dego.-Second Ac-

tion at Dego.-Attack on the Camp of Ceva.-Retreat

of the Piedmontese.-The Treaty of Cerasco.-Passage

of the Po.-Actions at Tombio and Cadogno.-Battle

of Lodi,Insurrections.- Seizure of Leghorn by Bona-

parte. His Arrival at Brescia.-Action at Borghetta.-

Blockade of Mantua -Battle of Castiglione.-Second

Blockade of Mantua.-Battles of Roveredo, of Bassano,

CHAP. VII.—Campaign in Germany.-General Kleber's

Victory and Defeat.-Various Engagements.-Successes

of the Republicans.-Gallantry of the Archduke Charles.

-Moreau crosses the Rhine.-Freibourg carried.—Ac-

tions at Renchen, Rastadt, and Ettlingen.--Movements

of the hostile Armies.-Battle of Sultzbach.-Battle of

Teming.-Jourdan put to flight.-Again defeated.-

Death of Marceau.-Battles at Biberach and Schliengen.

-Siege and Surrender of Fort Kehl

CHAP. VIII.-Naval Occurrences.-Situation of Genoa.—

Seizure of Elba.-Evacuation of Corsica.-Expedition

against Ireland, under Vice-admiral Bouvet.-Its Fai-

lure.-Cruize of Commodore Warren.-Captain Nelson's

Achievements in the Mediterranean.-Captures.-At-

tempt to re-capture the Cape of Good Hope by a Dutch

Squadron.-Surrender of the Dutch Fleet.-Captures in

the East Indies.-Expedition to the West Indies.—

Consequent Captures.-Attack on the French Batteries.

-Surrender of St. Lucia.-Expedition to St. Vincent's.

-Surrender of the Enemy.-Attack on the Island of

Grenada. Surrender of the French.-State of St. Do-

mingo

CHAP. IX.-Renewal of the Campaign in Italy. The Aus-

trian Commander reinforced.-Corona stormed.--Bona-

parte's Measures.-St. Michael carried.-Obstinate En-

gagement at Rivoli.-The Austrians defeated.-General

Provera forced to surrender.-Retreat of Alvinzy.--War

with the Pope.-Letters on the Occasion.-The Aus-

trians again take the Field, under the Archduke Charles.

-Battles of Cainin and Lavis.-Capture of Gradisca.-

Various Actions.-Peace of Leoben

CHAP. X-Campaign in Germany.-Hoche and Moreau

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CHAP. 1.-State of France and of Great Britain.-Anxiety

of the English for Peace.-His British Majesty insulted.

-Failure of Lord Malmesbury's Negociations.-Muti-

nies on-board the Channel Fleet and North-Sea Fleet.-

Petition from the City of Westminster to His Majesty,

for the Dismission of his Ministers.-Arrogance of the

French Government.-Another unsuccessful Negocia

tion. His Majesty's Declaration on the Continuance of

CHAP. II. Captivity of Sir Sidney Smith.-Rancour of

the French Government.-Ill-treatment of English Pri-

soners.-Curious and interesting Anecdotes of Sir Sid-

ney, and his wonderful Escape

CHAP. III.-Irish History.-Conduct of the Catholics.

Apprehension of Jackson and Stone.-Sudelfen Death of

the former.-Society of United Irishmen, Meditated

Subversion of the existing Government.-Discoyeries,.

and consequent Arrests.-Death of Lord Edward Fitz-:

gerald.-Insurrections in Naas, Rathfarnham, Carlow,

Kildare, Wexford, New Ross, &c.-Defeat of the Re

bels.-Bigotry of the Priests.-Executions.-Debates

in the English and Irish Houses of Parliament on the

Subject.-Measures of Government.-France's feeble

Aid to the Rebels.-Tranquillity restored.-Observations 148

CHAP. IV.-Foreign Affairs.-Congress of Radstadt.-

Assassination of Duphot.-Renewel of War in Italy.-

Critical Situation of the Pope.-Triumph of Berthier.-

Deposition of the Pontiff.--The Directory sends an Army

to Switzerland.-War with the Swiss.-Capture of Dor-

noch and of Berne.-Battle of Standtz.-The Federal

States changed into a united Republic

CHAP. V.-Policy and Designs of Franec.-Motives for

an Expedition to Egypt.-Preparations for the same.—-

Bonaparte, with his Army, sails from Toulon.-Attack

and Surrender of Malta.-Descriptions of Malta and

CHAP. VI.-Critical Situation of Bonaparte.-His Pro-

ceedings. His Army inclined to mutiny.-Capture of

Alexandria.-Louis Bonaparte's Account of it.--Action

at Chebreisse.-Battle near the Pyramids.-The French

CHAP. VII.-Nelson proceeds in quest of the French Fleet.

-Battle of the Nile.-Happy Effects of the Victory.-

The Porte declares War against France.-Russia sends

a Fleet into the Mediterranean.-Declaration of the King

of Naples, who marches against the French.-Defeat of

the Neapolitans.—Abdication of the King of Sardinia

CHAP. VIII.-Disastrous Expedition to Ostend.-- Capture

of Minorca.-Evacuation of Port-au-Prince, in St. Do-

mingo.-Naval Exertions, and Observations

CHAP. IX.-Situation of Ferdinand IV.-The French

march against his Capital, and obtain Possession of Ca-

pua by an obnoxious Ārmistice.—Commotions in Naples.

-Bravery and Superstition of the Lazaroni.-Capture

of Naples. The French General's seductive Proclama-

tion. Naples declared a Republic.-Revolution at

CHAP. X.-Proceedings of General Bonaparte in Egypt.

A Theatre opened at Cairo.-Anniversary of the Repub-

lic.-Entertainments.-Policy of Bonaparte.-His Visit

to the Pyramids.-Execution of Coraim.-A sudden

Insurrection at Cairo.-Other Insurrections.-Policy of

Mourad Bey.-Battle of Sedinan-El-Arisch seized by

the Pacha of Syria.-Alexandria blockaded, and threat-

ened with a Siege

CHAP. XI.-Conduct of Bonaparte.-Movements of the

French Army.-Expedition to Syria.-Capture of El-

Arisch.-The French Army reach Ghazal.-Capture of

Jaffa.-Bonaparte's Letter to Achmet, Pacha el D'jezzar.

-The Answer.-Character of D'jezzar--The French

reach Acre.-History of Acre.-Gallantry of Sir Sidney

Smith. A general Attack on the French contrived by

the British and Turkish Governments.-Siege of Acre.

-Sir Sidney Smith's Circular Letter.-Defeat of Bona-

parte.-Humanity of Sir Sidney Smith.-The retreating

French Army harassed by the Arabs.-Ishmael enters

Jaffa.-Return of the French Army to Cairo.-The

French General's Vengeance

CHAP. XII.-Return of the French Army to Cairo.-Bat-

tle of Aboukir.-Impetuosity of the French.-Valor of

the Turks.-Success of the former.-Bonaparte's Decla-

rations. His Dissertion of his Army, and Return to

CHAP. XIII.—Proceedings of the Allied Courts against

France.-Dilatory Conduct of the Congress at Radstadt.

-Preparations for War.-State of the Armies.-Jourdan,

the French Commander-in-chief, crosses the Rhine.-

Commencement of the Campaign in Germany.-Capture

of Manheim.--Declarations issued by the contending

Parties.-General Massena's Success.-The Austrians

Keep Possession of Feldkirch.-Successes of the Arch

duke.-Battles of Pfullendorff and Stockach.-Retreat

of Jourdan.-Massena succeeds as Commander-in-chief.

The Archduke crosses the Rhine.-Capture of Shaff-

hausen, Peterhausen, and Coire.-Battle of Zurich.-

The Austrians enter the City.-Dissolution of the Con-

gress at Radstadt.-Assassination of the French Minis-

ters.-Conduct of the Directory on the Occasion.-

Consequent Dissentions.--Abbé Sieyes chosen Member

in the place of Rewbel

CHAP XIV.-Campaign of Italy.-Scherer invested with

the Command of the French Army.-Invasion of Tus-

cany.-Battles of Verona and Magnan.-Arrival of the

Russians.-Biographical Sketch of Field-marshal Sawar-

row.-Moreau succeeds Scherer.-Surrender of Brescia.

-Battle of Cassano.-The Allies enter Milan.--Success

of Suwarrow, and retreat of Macdonald.-Consequent

Occurrences in Italy.-Character of Cardinal Ruffo.--

Surrender of Fort St. Elmo.-Immediate Execution of

the Neapolitan Patriots.-Counter-revolution in Tus-

cany and Rome.-Successful Career of Macdonald.---

Surrender of Alexandria and Mantua.-Joubert ap-

pointed Moreau's Successor.- Battle of Novi, and Death

of Joubert.-Renewel of the Campaign in Germany.—

General Championnet succeeds Joubert.-Recovery of

Zurich by the French.-Defeat of the Allies.-Death of

General Hotze.-Suwarrow marches into Switzerland.-

Aetion at Muten.-Defeat of Korsakow.-Surrender of

Ancona and Coni.-Death of General Championnet and

CHAP. XV.-Expedition to Holland.-Preparatory Decla-

rations. Surrender of the Dutch Naval Force.-Actions

at Bergen, Alkmaar, and Baccum.-Failure of the Ex-

pedition.-Transactions in India.—Tippoo Sultaun's

Intrignes.-Successes of the English Army.-Investment

of Seringapatam.-The Sultaun sues in vain for Peace.

-His Rage and Despair.-Seringapatam taken by

Storm.-Heroic Death of the Sultaun.-Capture of Su-

rinam.-State of St. Domingo-Naval History.-Cap-

tures by the English-Surrender of Corfu

CHAP. I.-Domestic Situation of France.-The Directorial

Revolution,-Another Revolution.-The Consular Go-

vernment established, and Bonaparte created First Con-

sul.-His Letter to the King of Great Britain.-A spi-

rited Reply. Declaration of the French Government.—

Debates in Parliament.-Union of England and Ireland 231

CHAP. II.-State of the deserted Army in Egypt.-Charges

against the First Consul, of deliberate Murder, and of

poisoning his sick Soldiers.-Kleber's Indignation at

Bonaparte's Departure.-The Consul's Proclamation to

the Army of the East.-Capture and Treaty of El-Arisch.

-Renewal of Hostilities.-Murder of Kleber

CHAP. III.-Account of Abbé Sieyes and his Cotempo-

raries.-Effects of the Consular Government.-Distur-

bances in the Western Departments.-Bonaparte's Pro-

clamation on the Occasion.-Surrender of the Chiefs.-

Character of Count Louis de Frotté.-His Execution.. 254

CHAP. IV.-American History.-Conduct of the Govern-

ment of the United States during the French Revolu-

tions.-General Washington's remarkable Declaration

to his Fellow-citizens, on his Resignation.-Chicanery

of France.-Death and Character of Washington.—

Arrival of the American Ambassadors in France

CHAP. V.-State of Europe.-Preparations for another

Campaign.-Changes in the Armies.-The English Fleet

blockades Genoa, while the Austrian Army, under Gene-

ral Melas, besiege it by Land.-Capture of Vado.-Gene-

ral Attack on Genoa-Successes of the Austrians.-The

Town of Sasello carried.-The French gain some tem-

porary Advantages.-A Series of bloody Actions.-Dis-

tress of the French.—A treaty concluded.—Genoa eva-

cuated by the English

CHAP. VI.-Bonaparte determines to march the Army of

Reserve to Italy.-Motions of the Army.-Joined at

Martigny by the First Consul.-Description of the

Mount St. Bernard and its Monastry.-Universal Bene-

volence of the Monks.-The Army pass St. Bernard.-

Difficulties encountered by the French.-Capture of the

Town of Aoste.-Description of the Fortress of Bard.-

Its difficult Capture.-The Towns of Ivrea and Romagna

taken.-Bonaparte enters Milan.-Battles of Montebello

and Maringo.-Death of Dessaix.-An Armistice

CHAP. VII. Campaign in Germany.-The French, under

Moreau, cross the Rhine.-General Kray deceived.—

Actions at Stockach, Maeskirch, Biberach, and Memin-

gen.-The Austrians retire to Ulm.-Are followed by

the French.-Moreau changes his Plan of Operations.-

Crosses the Danube.-A Series of Actions.-General

Kray leaves Ulm, which is blockaded by a Division of

the French Army.—Contributions in Bavaria.—Munich

taken.-An Armistice.-Seizure of Tuscany.-Prolonga-

tion of the Armistice.-Renewal of the War.-Battle of

Hohenlinden.-Armistice concluded at Steyer

CHAP. VIII.-Negociation between Great Britain and

France-Broken off.-Mr. Sheridan's consequent. Mo-

tion in the House of Commons.-Excessive Scarcity in

England, and consequent Commotions.-Attempt on

the Life of his Majesty.-Attempt on the Life of the

CHAP. IX.-Naval History.-The Vessels of France and

Spain blockaded by the British.-Bombardment of Ge-

noa by the English Fleet.-Attack on Quiberon.-Ex-

ploits by Sir John Borlase Warren, Capt. Martyn,

Lieutenant Burke, &c.—Remarkable Instances of indi-

vidual Courage.-Capture of Goree, &c.-Failure of two

Expeditions to the Coast of Spain.-Surrender of Malta

and Curaçoa.-Observations

CHAP. X.-Disputes with Russia.-State of England.-

Complaints and Convention with Denmark.-Deelara-

tion of Russia.-Disputes with the Northern Powers.——

CHAP. I.-Important Events.-State of the Belligerent

Powers.-First Session of the Imperial Parliament.-

Interesting Debates relative to the War.-An Embargo

on all Russian, Danish, and Swedish Vessels.-Sudden

Change of Ministry.-State of Parties.-Indisposition of

the King. The old Ministry remain in Office for some

CHAP. II.-Correspondence between the British and Prus-

sian Ambassadors.--The Danes enter Hamburgh, and

Seize on Hanover.-The British Fleet passes the Sound.

--Sanguinary Battle of Copenhagen.—An Armistice.—

Death of Paul I.-Anecdotes of the Emperor.-Suc-

ceeded by his Son Alexander.-The Disputes with the

Northern Powers amicably settled.-Convention with

CHAP. III-Spain proclaims War against Portugal-

Declaration of the Court of Lisbon-The Armies of

France and Spain enter Portugal-Treaties of Badajoz

and Madrid.-Madeira occupied by the English ... 313

CHAP. IV. State of the French Army in Egypt, after the

Assassination of Kleber, and Character of the new Com-

mander, Menou.-The English Ministry's. Plan for the

Conquest of Egypt.-Preparations for executing the

same. The Squadron assembles at Marmorice.-Des-

cription of the Bay.-General Orders, &c.

CHAP. V.-Inferiority of the British Army to the French.

-Their total Ignorance of the Interior of Egypt.-Sud-

den Loss of Major M'Kerras, one of the Engineers.—

Order of Sailing from Marmorice Bay.-The English

effect a Landing.-Action of the 13th of March.-Sur-

render of Aboukir Castle.-Battle of Aboukir, and De-

feat of the INVINCIBLES.-Capture of the INVINCIBLE

Standard.-Death and Character of Sir Ralph Aber-

cromby.-Arrival of a Body of Turks.-Capture of Ro-

setta and Rhamanich.-The British Army receive his

Majesty's Thanks.-Defeat of the French by the Turks.

-Surrender of Cairo.--Failure of the Expedition under

Admiral Gantheaume.-Surrender of Alexandria

CHAP. VI.-Great Object of Bonaparte in the War.-- Me-

naces of invading England.-By whom such Invasion was

first projected.-Policy of the Consul's Threats.--Inade-

quacy of his boasted Preparations.-Effects of the same

on the British Nation.-Preparations for repelling the in-

tended Invasion.-Vain-glory ing of the Consular Govern-

ment.—Martial-Law proclaimed in Ireland

CHAP. VII.-Naval History of this Period.-Lord Nelson's

Bombardment of the Flotilla at Boulogne.- Description

of the Harbour.-Operations.-A second Attack.—Its

unfortunate Failure. Exultation of France.-Surrender

of Swedish, Danish, and Dutch Settlements.-Capture of

Ternate.-Severe Actions in the Mediterranean.-Vari-

ous Captures.-Sally from Porto Ferrajo-Loss of the

Swiftsure.-Miscellaneous Services

CHAP. VIII-Affairs in the West Indies.-Toussaint an

over-match for the French Commissioners.- His Letters

to the First Consul, and Proclamation to his Countrymen.

-Bonaparte's Project.-Leclerc's hostile Proceedings.

-Interesting Meeting between Toussaint and his two

Sons.-Hostilities.-Peace made with the Negro.-He

and his Family suddenly taken away.-Their rigid Con-

finement.-Character and Anecdote of the African Chief 351

CHAP. IX.-Negociations for Peace between Great Britain

and France.-Preliminaries signed.-Violent Debates in

both Houses of the Imperial Parliament upon the same.

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CHAP. X.-Review of Occurrences in Europe during this

Period.-Conduct of the Court of St. Petersburgh.-

Situation of Germany, Switzerland, and Holland.-Trea-

ties between France and Turkey.--Russia and the Pope.

-American Affairs

CHAP. XI.-State of Affairs in France.-Ratification and

Celebration of the Concordatum.-Bonaparte declared

First Consul for Life.-Abdication of the King of Sardi-

nia.-Piedmont united to France.-Dissensions in Swit-

zerland. Heroism of M. Reding.-Armed Mediation of

France.-Final Pacification of Switzerland.—Treaty of

Alliance between France and the Ottoman Porte, and

with the Dey of Algiers

CHAP. XII-French Affairs.-Legion of Honor instituted.

-Joseph Bonaparte elected Grand Officer.-New Con-

stitution of France.-Bonaparte offended with the Li-

berty of the Press. Letter in the Moniteur on the Subject 374

CHAP. I.-Events which led to a Renewal of the War with

France.-Meeting of the Imperial Parliament.-Debates

on his Majesty's Speech.-Sentiments of the War Party.

-Delays attending the Surrender of Malta to France.-

Complaints against the Liberty of the English Press.-

An offensive Paper in the Moniteur.-Fatal Consequences

of the same.-Lord Whitworth's Conversation with Bo-

naparte. The Consular Address and its Effects.-Inso-

lence of Bonaparte, &c. &c. .

CHAP. II.-His Majesty's Declaration of War.-Copies of

the Correspondence between Great Britain and France

laid before Parliament.-Important Debates on the Ne-

gociation and Correspondence.-Resolutions for the Cen-

sure of Ministers negatived.-Observations

CHAP. III.-Irish Affairs.-Tumults in the South sup-

pressed. New Conspiracy.-Characters of the Leaders.

-Grand Attempt on the Capital.-Commencement of the

Attack.-Assassination of Mr. Clarke.-Of Colonel

Brown, and others.-Massacre of the Lord-chief-justice

and his Nephew.-Character of Lord Kilwarden.-Em-

mett's remarkable Address to the Court.-Executions, &c. 405

CHAP. IV.-State of both Countries at the Commencement

of Hostilities.-Mode of Warfare adopted by each.-

Attack of the lesser French West-India Islands by Eng-

land.—Attack of Hanover by the Army of General Mor-

tier, which is reduced, and occupied by the Armies of the

French Republic.-Navigation of English Vessels in the

Elbe and Weser impeded.-Consequent Blockade of the

Mouths of those Rivers by an English Squadron.-Fur-

ther Violations by the French.-Ambition of Bonaparte.

-His Preparations for invading England.-The Chal-

lenge fairly accepted by Great Britain.-France forces

the weaker Powers to assist her.-Unjustifiable Deten-

tion of English Subjects.-St. Domingo, and other

Islands, taken from the French.-Remarks .

CHAP. V.-Views of Bonaparte in a Rupture with Eng-

land.-Flattering Representation of the State of France.

—Plot against the Government of Bonaparte detected.

-Moreau and others arrested.-Consequent Agitation

and Alarm. Arrest of General Pichegru.-Bonaparte

jealous of Moreau.-Affected Lenity.-Moreau trans-

ported.-Unjust Seizure and Condemnation of the Duc

d'Enghien.-General Indignation excited by his High-

ness's Murder.-Spirited Conduct of Russia.-Resent-

ment of Bonaparte.--Frivolous and unjust Accusations

against the English Government.-Summary of the Cor-

respondence on the Occasion.-Mysterious Death of

General Pichegru.—Execution of Georges, &c.—Ambi-

tion of Bonaparte.-Is proposed to be hereditary Empe-

ror of France.-Carnot's Opposition to the Measure.—

Fayard's Support of it-Decree to that Effect.-Bona-

parte announces his Dignity.-Declarations of the Courts

of Russia and Sweden on the Occasion.-Fresh Violation

of the Germanic Empire by Bonaparte.-Seizure of the

British Minister at Hamburgh, by the French.—Bona-`

parte's Coronation, &c.

CHAP. VI.-Situation of the greater Part of Europe at

this Period.-Disputes in the Empire of Germany, rela-

tive to the Equestrian Order.-Austra assumes the

hereditary Dignity of Emperor.-Goree taken by the

French, and recovered by the English.-Loss of the

Appollo Frigate and her Convoy.—Mr. Addington's

Administration terminates.-Mr. Pitt returns to the

Office of Prime-minister.-Capture of Surinam by the

British Force.-Unsuccessful Attempts on the French

Flotilla.-Defeat of Admiral Linois.-Capture of the

Spanish Treasure-ships

CHAP. VII.-Spain declares War against England.—

Animosity of the French Emperor.-His Letter to the

King of Great Britain.-The Reply, and consequent

Anger, of Bonaparte.-Preparations for the Invasion

of England.-Bonaparte's Journey to Milan, where he

is crowned King of Italy.-Genoa annexed to France.

-Return of Bonaparte to Paris.-Treaty between

Great Britain and Russia.-Accedence of Austria and

Sweden. Remonstrances against the French Encroach-

ments.-The French Emperor abandons his Project of

invading England.-His Preparations for destroying the

Combination formed against him.-Conduct of Austria

towards Bavaria.-Bonaparte leaves Paris, and puts

himself at the Head of his Army

CHAP. VIII.-Route of the different French Corps to the

Scene of Action.-Passage of the Rhine by the French

Artillery.-Bonaparte's Proclamation and Address.-

Strength of the Austrian Force.-The Austrian Army

deceived by the French, and their adopted Measures

consequently unavailing.-Success of the latter at Wer-

tingen and Augsburgh.-The Austrians defeated, and

driven from Aicha.-Action at Guntzburgh.-The Arch-

duke Ferdinand's Gallantry and ill Success.-His Re-

treat to Ulm.-Pursued by the French.-Memmingen

surrounded and taken by Marshal Soult.-Brave Con-

duct of Ferdinand.-His severe Loss.-Critical Situa-

tion of General Mack.-His great Error.-The City of

Ulm completely invested by the French.-The Aus-

trian Army surrender to Bonaparte's Summons.-Mis-

conduct of General Mack.-Insolent Triumph of Bo-

naparte. His judicious Decree.-The Austrian Pri-

soners sent to France, and the Fortifications of Ulm

and Memmingen demolished.-Bonaparte proceeds to

Munich.-Disposition of the French Army.-Passage

of the Inn.-Brannau taken.-Progress of the French.

-They cross the Ens.-Obstinate Action at Neustadt.

-A Deputation from Vienna sue for Mercy.-Vienna

taken without Opposition.-General Murat's Artifice.

-Bonaparte enters Vienna.-Battles between the Rus-

sians and French.--Brunn taken, where Bonaparte re-

ceives a Deputation from Moravia

CHAP. IX. Position of the hostile Armies.-General

Massena passes the Adige.-The Austrians make a gal-

lant but unavailing Resistance.-Battle of Caldiero.--

Defeat of the Austrians.-The French capture Vicenza.

-Affairs of the Tyrol.-Inspruch taken by the French.

-The Archduke John effects a Junction with Prince

Charles.-Ineffectual Attempt to negociate for the Neu-

trality of Hungary.-State of the opposed Armies.-

The Emperor of Russia joins his Army.-Bonaparte's

Chicanery.-Battle of Austerlitz.-Disastrous to the

Allied Army.-Advance of the French.-The Austrians

solicit an Armistice.-Humiliating Terms granted.—

The Emperor of Russia refuses to be a Party thereto.

-State of the Austrian Armies, &c.

CHAP. X.-Naval Affairs.-Charges against Viscount

Melville.-Votes of the House of Commons thereon.-

Sir Charles Middleton succeeds Lord Melville.-De-

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