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Frederick was assisted both with money and troops from England, where the energy of a very ale minister, Mr. Fisherveis enti & Chatham, infised great spirit into the conduct of a la the battle of Minden, which was fought in 1788. De English forces had a considerabie share. Lord Clive was very successful in the East Indles; and at sea the English fag was triumphant over the Frencb.

The king was now become an old man; but he enjoyed a degree of health and bodily vigor very unusual at his advanced age, and which seemed to give the promise of a much longer life. But, October 25, 1760, George II. died suddenly

Political parties ran very high in this reign. Sir Robert Walpole, sir William Pulteney, Mr. Pelham, the duke of Newcastle, and Mr. Pitt, afterwards earl of Chatham, were successively leaders of the administration

The names of Anson, Hawke, and Boscawen, are the most distinguished in the naval history of this reign. The sequel of the history of the misguided and unfortu

Where was general Wolfe killed?

Was the continental warfare of Europe still in operation?
What were the successes in England in 1759 ?

When did George II. die?

Who were the principal ministers of George II.?

o were the principal naval commanders of the reign of George II

te prince Charles, may properly be added in this place. on after his return to France, Louis, in consequence of e of the conditions of peace in the treaty of Aix-la-Challe in 1748, withdrew his protection from him. He then tired into the territories of the pope. He for a long time pt up a secret correspondence with the English Jacobes; and once, if not oftener, he came privately to London. After a time, prince Charles disgusted his friends by his isconduct, and they totally abandoned his cause. ince, who excited so much sympathy in his youth, and emed then to possess many hopeful qualitics, degenerad afterwards into a vicious character. He assumed the ame of count D'Albany, and died in 1784, unpitied and lamented.

This

Prince Charles had an only brother, the cardinal of ork, who, after his brother's death, sometimes assumed e name of Henry IX. He lived to be an old man, and ied at Rome in 1807. In him the unfortunate family of

tuart became extinct.

CHAPTER XXXVIII.

GEORGE III.

[Years after Christ, 1760-1789.]

George III. had completed his twenty-second year, when he death of his grandfather placed him on the throne. He ad resided with his mother, the princess dowager of Wa'es, between whom and George II. there existed no cordiality; and having thus been in a manner excluded rom court, and not interfering in any of the political paries of the day, he had led what might be called a retired ife, associating only with the small but select circle which was collected round the princess.

What became of prince Charles Edward?
What was the termination of Charles's life?

Who was the last of the Stuarts?

Under what circumstances did George III. succeed to the throne of Britain ?

This was in some respects a disadvantage to him, as it gave him an awkward manner, which an earlier introduc tion to general society might have remedied. His usual way of speaking was hurried and confused; but when he was called on to speak in public, his delivery was grace ful and impressive.

The ruling principle of his mind was religion. George III. found his greatest happiness in the tranquility of domestic life, and it has been said of him that a better father, husband, son, and brother, never existed. His heart was open not only to kindly affections towards his own family, but also to a general good will towards mankind. His charities were extensive and judicious, and there is not one cruel or unfeeling action recorded of him during the course of his long life.

George III. married August 7, 1761, Charlotte, princess of Mechlenburgh Strelitz. The last public service. which the veteran admiral lord Anson performed was that of bringing the new queen to England.

The war was for sometime continued with vigor, though the nation was become weary at the great expense at which it was carried on, particularly of the expenses which were lavished in Germany. Proposals were made for a general peace; but these were overruled, and Spain taking part with France against England, engaged that nation against the Spaniards. Some British forces were sent to the defence of Portugal, and the Spaniards, who made an invasion of that country were repulsed.

Amongst the events of this busy time, it is difficult to select the most important. It must suffice now to say that the British arms were every where successful. Several valuable islands in the West Indies were taken from France. The rich town of the Havana, in Cuba, Manilla, in the East Indies, and the rest of the Philippine islands, were taken from Spain; and many considerable prizes were made at sea.

Was George III. a good man?

Who was the queen of George III. ?

Was the continental war popular in England, and how was it extended

to Spain?

Were the British successful in the war?

France and Spain became at last anxious to put an end a war which had proved so disastrous to them, particu rly to the latter, and a general peace was concluded at aris on the 10th of February, 1763.

By this peace, the island of Minorca, several islands the West Indies, and Goree, in Africa, were restored France. The river Senegal was given up to England. a the East Indies all the forts and factories taken from e French were restored. The Havana was restored to pain, and the Spaniards in return ceded Florida to the English, and agreed also to make peace with Portugal.

The history of political parties in Britain cannot be inelligible to young readers; and the history of the war of England with the American colonies belongs to American istory-to that we refer the student.

The country now called the United States of America, was originally peopled by English and other Europeans, and was governed by the laws of England. The first emigration began in 1607, and in 1764, the country had become populous and wealthy. The English government evied taxes on the Americans, which the latter deemed oppressive and refused to pay.

From this dispute arose a war of seven years duration. Hostilities commenced in 1775, and continued till the 17th of October, 1781, when lord Cornwallis, the British commander, surrendered to general Lincoln, an officer commanding under Washington, the American commander-inchief. France took part with the colonies during the war.

The success of the Americans in this contest was due to the justice of their cause; to an indomitable spirit of civil liberty which grew primarily from the sense of their own moral dignity, and inherent power; and also,

When was a general peace concluded?

How were colonial possessions apportioned by the peace of 1763 ? Is the history of political parties intelligible to the young?

What was the cause of hostility between Britain and the American

colonies?

What was the duration of the war of indeper lence, and what part was taken by the French nation ?

in great measure, to the extraordinary character of Gen eral Washington, a true patriot, who thought nothing of his own aggrandisement, and every thing of acheiving and establishing American Independence. After the conclusion of the war, he was twice elected President of the United States. In this station his constant policy was to maintain peace, with foreign nations and to promote the best interests of his own country. He died December 13th, 1799.

The war with America, although very popular in England at its commencement, had not been undertaken or carried on without opposition from many able men in parliament. One of the most distinguished of its opponents was the famous William Pitt, earl of Chatham. He strongly resisted the taxing of America in the first instance, and afterwards expressed satisfaction that the Americans refused submission to the tax.

Lord Chatham with a wise foresight always predicted that the colonies would succeed in their resistance to the oppressive measures of the parent country. He assumed the principle that the moral energy of a whole nation is stronger than the physical power of an invading army and that, of course, the attempt to compel the Americans to abandon their fixed determination would ultimately fail, as the event proved.

Lord Chatham was seventy years old, when he appeared for the last time in the House of Lords, April 1778, and spoke with great eloquence and solemnity upon the question of the American war; but while the words of remonstrance rose to his lips, he fell back in convulsions and was immediately surrounded by the awe-struck and astonished members. He was soon conveyed to his own house, but never recovered from this fatal attack. He died a few weeks after. The people of England took a less enlightened view of the American war; generally they were in favor of it, and the result was neither expec ted by them, nor agreeable to their wishes.

To what causes may the success of the Americans be attribtued?.
Did the wisest men in England approve of the war?

What was lord Chatham's opinion of this war.

How did lord Chatham die, and how did the English nation regard the Donclusion of the war?