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Richard Rigby (search for this): chapter 17
in dread lest he should frown. Bedford was the single man who dared to deliver an opinion contrary to his, though agreeable to every other person's sentiments. Rigby in Wiffen, II. 472. See also Bedford Corr. I, said Newcastle, envy him that spirit more than his great fortune and abilities. But the union between France and Sp continuance of the war, and the danger of its involving Spain. Pitt, said they, does govern, not in the cabinet council only, but in the opinions of the people. Rigby forgot his country so far as to wish ill success to its arms; Rigby 27 Aug. in Wiffen, II. 473. but with the multitude, the thirst for conquest was the madness Rigby 27 Aug. in Wiffen, II. 473. but with the multitude, the thirst for conquest was the madness of the times. Men applauded a war which was continued for no definite purpose whatever. But on the fifteenth of August, the very day on which Pitt despatched his abrupt declaration, Choiseul concluded that Family Compact Martens: Receuil, VI. 69. which was designed to unite all the branches of the House of Bourbon as a count
Hardwicke (search for this): chapter 17
II. 349. It was not known how literally true was the accusation of Pitt, till the publication of Newcastle's letter to Hardwicke, 26 Oct., 1760, con containing his own account of his interview with the king. the faithless duke was conspiring with tbe amended; that chap. XVII.} 1760. Oct. it was false to say the war had been to England a bloody war; Newcastle to Hardwicke. and after an altercation of two or three hours with Lord Bute, he extorted the king's reluctant consent to substitute loyalty towards a monarch who had been trained in seclusion as temperately and chastely as a nun. To the draft which Hardwicke and Pitt had made Nov. for his first speech to parliament, he on his own au- chap. XVII.} 1760. Nov. thority added t objected, having combined with the favorite to drive the great representative of the people from power. Newcastle and Hardwicke, Devonshire and Bedford, even Ligonier and Anson, as well as Bute and Mansfield, assisted in his defeat. Pitt, with hi
Hester (search for this): chapter 17
alary of five thousand pounds. But Pitt, whose proud hardihood never blenched in the presence of an adversary, had a heart that overflowed with fond affection for his wife and children. The state of his private affairs was distressed in consequence of the exemplary disinterestedness of his public conduct. I should be doubly happy, he avowed, could I see those dearer to me than myself comprehended in that monument of royal approbation and goodness. A peerage, therefore, was conferred on lady Hester, his wife, with a grant of three thousand pounds on the plantation duties, to be paid annually during the lives of herself, her husband and her eldest son. And these marks of the royal appro- chap. XVII.} 1761. Oct. bation, very moderate in comparison with his merits, if indeed those merits had not placed him above all rewards, were accepted with veneration and gratitude. Thus he retired, having destroyed the balance of the European colonial system by the ascendency of England, confirm
Chatham (search for this): chapter 17
inorca; freedom to assist the king of-Prussia; and British ascendency in the East Indies. The ministers of Spain and Austria could not conceal their exultation. Aug. My honor, replied Choiseul to the English envoy, will be the same fifty years hence as now; I am as indifferent to my place as Pitt can be; I admit with out the least reserve the king's propensity to peace, his Majesty may sign such a treaty as England demands, but my hand shall never be to that deed. Thackeray's Life of Chatham, II. 580. And claiming the right to interfere in Spanish affairs, chap. XVII.} 1761. Aug. with the approbation of Spain, he submitted modifications of the British offer. He still desired peace; Bussy to Pitt, 5 Aug., 1761. but he already was convinced that Pitt would never agree to a reasonable treaty, and his only hope was in delay. Thus far Pitt had encountered in the cabinet no avowed opposition except from Bedford. On this point the king and his friends made a rally, Wiffen
Kew (search for this): chapter 17
Chapter 17: The king and the aristocracy against the Great Commoner.—George the Third Drives out Pitt. 1760-1761. My horse is lame, said the new king, as a rea- chap. XVII.} 1760. Oct. son for turning back; nor did he manifest any sign of emotion or surprise at the intelligence which he had received. Continuing his concealment, I have said this horse was lame, he remarked to the groom at Kew; I forbid you to say the contrary; and he went directly to Carleton House, the residence of his mother. Walpole's George III. i. 6. The first person whom he sent for was Newcastle; who came in a great hurry as soon as he could put on his clothes. None knew better than those who were to receive the duke, that Pitt had forced a way into the highest place in the ministry over the heads of an envious and unwilling aristocracy; and that, under a reluctant coalition, there rankled an incurable alienation between the members of the administration itself. Burke, Thoughts on the ca
Robert Walpole (search for this): chapter 17
pose are we called to this council? When he talks of being responsible to the people, he talks the language of the House of Commons, and forgets that at this board he is responsible only to the king. Annual Register, IV. 42. Hist. Minority. Walpole's George III, IV. 144. Adolphus, i. 44. The Duke of Newcastle was never seen in higher spirits, Sir George Colebrooke's Memoirs in a note to Walpole's Geo. III., i. 82. than on this occasion. His experienced hand Pitt to Nuthall, inWalpole's Geo. III., i. 82. than on this occasion. His experienced hand Pitt to Nuthall, in Chatham Corr. II. 345. chap XVII.} 1761 had been able to mould and direct events so as to thwart the policy of Pitt by the concerted junction of Bute and all the great Whig Lords. The minister attributed his defeat not so much to the king and Bute as to Newcastle and Bedford; yet the king was himself a partner in the conspiracy; and as he rejected the written advice that Pitt and Temple had given him, the man whose Grattan's Character of Pitt. august presence overawed majesty, resolved t
Francis Dashwood (search for this): chapter 17
ed by a pension, with the reversion of the wardenship of the Cinque Ports for life; and Bute, on the king's own recommendation, That Jenkinson was recommended by the king to Bute, and not, as is sometimes said, introduced by Bute to the king, I have received from private information of the highest authority. accepting Charles Jenkinson, afterwards Earl of Liverpool, as his confidential secretary, took the seals for the Northern Department. At the same time an office was given to Sir Francis Dashwood, the open and resolute opponent of Pitt's engagements with Germany; and Charles Townshend, described by Hume as the cleverest fellow in England, celebrated for his knowledge of America, and his zeal for new-modelling its governments, swore allegiance to Bute, at least for a time, and was made secretary at war. He who holds that post is not a member of the cabinet, but rather the king's military secretary; and, as such, is frequently admitted to the closet. Townshend was ever careful
Secker (search for this): chapter 17
parliament than had ever graced that assembly. His manner, said Ingersoll, of Connecticut, who was present, has the beauty of an accomplished speaker. He is not only, as a king, disposed to do all in his power to make his subjects happy, but is undoubtedly of a disposition truly religious. Horace Walpole echoed the praises of his grace, dignity, and good-nature; expressed his admiration in courtly verses, and began a friendly correspondence with Bute. All his dispositions are good, said Secker, the archbishop; he is a regular, worthy, and pious young man, and hath the interest of religion sincerely at heart. Seeker to Johnson, 4 Nov., in Chandler's Life of Johnson, 182. The poet Churchil did but echo the voice of the nation, when he wrote: Stripped of her gaudy plumes and vain disguise, See where Ambition, mean and loathsome, lies! Reflection with relentless hand pulls down The tyrant's bloody wreath and ravished crown. In vain he tells of battles bravely won, Of nations co
Grattan (search for this): chapter 17
ct of benefits to be derived to his country, and glory to be acquired for his own name, in every zone and throughout the globe. With one hand he prepared to smite the whole family of Bourbons, and wield in the other the democracy of England. Grattan's Character of Pitt. His eye penetrated futurity; the vastest schemes flashed before his mind,—to change the destinies of continents, and mould the fortunes of the world. He resolved to seize the remaining French islands, especially Martinico;s. The minister attributed his defeat not so much to the king and Bute as to Newcastle and Bedford; yet the king was himself a partner in the conspiracy; and as he rejected the written advice that Pitt and Temple had given him, the man whose Grattan's Character of Pitt. august presence overawed majesty, resolved to resign. On Monday, the fifth day of October, William Pitt, now venerable from years and glory, the greatest minister of his century, one of the few very great men of his age,
Bedford (search for this): chapter 17
so to be conscious of his own want of favor. He had complained to Bedford, who despised him, of the very little weight he had in the closet,th France, since King Henry the Fifth's time. I pray to God, said Bedford to Bute, in July, his majesty may avail himself of this opportunit say, Before December, I will take Martinico? Will that, rejoined Bedford, be the means of obtaining a better peace than we can command at iberation, but acceptance. Bute dared not express dissent, and as Bedford disavowed all responsibility and retired with indignant surprise, never before shown. Bute to Pitt, 14 Aug., 1761. The friends of Bedford mourned over the continuance of the war, and the danger of its invof the people from power. Newcastle and Hardwicke, Devonshire and Bedford, even Ligonier and Anson, as well as Bute and Mansfield, assisted ed his defeat not so much to the king and Bute as to Newcastle and Bedford; yet the king was himself a partner in the conspiracy; and as he r
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