The Life and Correspondence of This Right Honable Henry Addington, First Viscount Sidemouth

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. 1847. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXVI. 1806. Position of Parties at Mr. Pitt's Death. The King sends to Lord Grenville. Lord Sidmoutk receives Overtures from Lord Grenville. Writes to Mr. Bathurst and Lord De Dunstanville. Beceives a Note from Mr. Fox. Accepts the Custody of the Privy Seal. Opinions of his Friends. Lord Bristol, Mr. Wilherforce, -c. Sfc. disapprove of Lord Ellenborough's Admission to the Cabinet--Debates and Divisions on the Question. Bemarks on Lord Sidmouth's joining the Wliigs--His Lordship's Satisfaction at the Conduct of his Colleagues--His Friends placed in Office. Mr. Fox moves a Vote of Approval of Lord St. Vincent's Naval Administration. Lord Grenville's Letter on the Slave Trade. Mr. Fox's Motion condemnatory of that Trade. Acquittal of Lord Melville. Conclusion of the Sessio7i. Illness of Mr. Fox--Lord Sidmouth's last Interview with that Statesman. His Letter to his Brother on the Death of Mr. Fox. His Becollections of Mr. Fox. The new Arrangements occasioned by Mr. Fox's Death--Lord Sidmouth becomes President of the Council. Dissolution of Parliament. Infatuated Conduct of Prussia. His Lordship's Reflections on the Destruction of that Monarchy. He resigns the Command of the Woodley Cavalry, and receives a Farewell Address from that Corps. Mr. HatseWs Advice to him to write his Memoirs. Debate in Lords on Negotiations for Peace--Lord Sidmouth's Speech. His Speech on the Slave Trade. Act of Abolition passed, March 25th. Causes of the Dissolution of the Government in 1807. Intended Extension of the Irish Act of 1793 to England. The King's Beluctance to the Measure. Minutes of Cabinet. The King misunderstands the Object of the Bill. Interview between the King and Lord Howich. The latter introduces the Bill. Lord Sidmouth offers his Resignation--Not ...