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THENEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY
ASTOR LENOX AND: TILDEN FOUNDATIONS 1897.
CONTENTS TO VOL. I.
BOOK I.
in France.
CHAP. II. The Revolution of France and Downfall of
Monarchy
Page.
1
9
23
29
36
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-
minge.
45.
47
54
56
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,
and of Arcole
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
the War
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
Egypt
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
enter Cairo
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150
167
173
179
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
Lucca
. 181
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
Paris
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189
198
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
. 201
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
of Suwarrow.
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
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BOOK IV.
248
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
First Consul
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.——
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290
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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
Time
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
Russia.
. 304
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.
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323
337
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
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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.
-Congress at Amiens.-Definitive Treaty signed.-Ob-
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
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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
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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
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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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