. The popular history of England : an illustrated history of society and government from the earliest period to our own times . of one kind, that I have pushed the principles of generaljustice and benevolence too far ; further than a cautious policy would warrant;and further than the opinions of many would go along with me. In everyaccident which may happen through life,—in pain, in sorrow, in depressionand distress—I will call to mind this accusation ; and be comforted. The elections were generally favourable to the Court. The riots ofLondon had spread terror through the country. Opposition t
. The popular history of England : an illustrated history of society and government from the earliest period to our own times . of one kind, that I have pushed the principles of generaljustice and benevolence too far ; further than a cautious policy would warrant;and further than the opinions of many would go along with me. In everyaccident which may happen through life,—in pain, in sorrow, in depressionand distress—I will call to mind this accusation ; and be comforted. The elections were generally favourable to the Court. The riots ofLondon had spread terror through the country. Opposition to the measuresof government, conducted legally and peacefully, was regarded by many ofthe rich and most of the timid as encouragement to the outrages of ignorantmultitudes. Although a hundred and thirteen new members were returnedto this Parliament, there were few expensive contests, especially for the new members, there were several young men whose names afterwardsbecame famous. WOberforce was returned for Hull, by a corrupt expenditure Two Letters to Gentlemen ia Brifllol. t Speech at Bnstol. WASHINGTON. X \\y CLIVE HASTINGS WAR WITH HOLLAND—FRENCH ATTACK tTPON JERSEY. 419 of eiglit or nine thousand pounds.* Pitt sat for tbe close borough ofAppleby, having unsuccessfully contested the University of was elected for Stalford. The ministry, as might be expected from the result of the electiona, hadacquired a firmer position. On the 25th of January a royal messageannounced a rupture with Holland, the reasons of which were set forth in amanifesto. An amendment to the Address in support of the war was rejectedby large majorities in both houses. Burke, having been returned for theborough of Malton, brought forward his motion for the regulation of theCivil List, which had been rejected in the previous Session. It again metwith tlie same fate. Pitt made his first speech on this occasion, in support ofthe Bill. Two more efforts put the young
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