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of high treafon, p. 90-93. Of the diffimulation of
Cromwell. Proofs of it. Its reconcileab enefs with en-
thufiafm, aud other principles held by him. Politicians
difpenfe with the rules of morality. Reflections thereon,
P. 94-106. Of the felf-denying ordinance-Reafons
in which it was founded-Cromwell's Speech in its fa-
vour-Whitlock's against it-Reflections thereon,
p. 107-119. Cromwell by various votes exempted
from the felf-denying ordinance-Miftakes of Lord
Clarendon, p. 120-126. Of the battle of Nafeby—
Copies of original letters relating to it-Fatal to Charles I.
p. 127-133. Rewards beflowed by the parliament on
Cromwell for his fervices-Complaints of offices and
preferments being shared among members of Parliament —
Reflections thereon, p. 134-138.
Character of Fairfax-Ambition of Cromwell-Major
Huntington's account of his principles and practices-
Vindicated by Milton, p. 139-155. The army, by
the inftigation of Cromwell, grow mutinous-Refuse to
difband-Caufe the parliament to erase out of their jour-
nals what was difpleafing to them, p. 156-166.
Cornet Joyce feizes the King at Holmby-His Majefty
refufes to return back-Relies on his fuppofed interest in
the army. Miftakes of Clarendon and Perincheif,
p. 167–170.
Cromwell breaks off all thoughts of friendship with Charles
- Reafons of it-Reflections thereon, p. 171-180.
Cromwell defeats the Welch and Scots who appeared in
behalf of the King-His Majefty by the army is feized at
Newport, and carried to Hurst Castle-The house of
commons purged-Petition of Colonel Pride's regiment to
Fairfax-Spirit of the English royalists-Cromwell
thanked by the parliament, p. 181-190.
The reafons alledged for purging the house of commons by
Goodwin, Milton, and others. Reflections thereon.
An apology for Cromwell, p. 191-203.
Cromwell has a principal hand in the death of Charles.
Proofs of it, p. 204-207.
The execution of Charles loudly exclaimed
Cromwell reproached on the account of it.
by his advocates in defence of the deed.
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against, and
Reafons given
The 30th of
January
January obferved by the English merchants at Dantzick,
in memorial of their deliverance from flavery, p. 208–219.
The parliament act with great spirit and vigour. Account
of their proceedings-Publish a declaration in vindication
of their actions-Order the great transactions of the com-
monwealth to be published in Latin, French and English,
P. 220-223.
The war in Ireland continued by them. Cromwell ap-
pointed commander in chief in that kingdom. He takes
Drogheda and puts the garrison to the word. Refiec-
tions thereon. Ireland reduced. The gallant Spirit of
Lieutenant General Ludlow, p. 224-233.
The Scots oppofe the execution of Charles. Charles II. takes
the covenant and is crowned in Scotland. The Scots
prepare to invade England.-Fairfax refigns his com
miffion. Cromwell appointed general in his room.-Sets
forward for Scotland-The battle of Dunbar-Joy of
the friends of Cromwell and the commonwealth. Charles II.
marches to Worcester-Is totally overthrown-Scotland
wholly fubdued. Honours paid to Cromwell, p. 234-
251.
Rife and progress of the quarrel with the Dutch-The par-
liament fend ambassadors to the States-Subftance of their
embaffy-Behave with great spirit-St. John's Speech at
their departure-War commences between the two na-
tions-Declaration of the parliament hereupon-Patrio-
tifm and difinterestedness of Sir Henry Vane-Parliament
concerned for the honour and interest of the nation-Their
demands from the Dutch, p. 252-271.
-
Vaft defigns imputed to the commonwealth of England-
Courted by all nations.-Obtains the highest reputation,
p. 272-277.
An act of oblivion paffed by the parliament-Cromwell hu-
mane and benevolent, p. 278--280.
Of the navigation act. Praised by Sir Jofias Child,
p. 281.
Parliament projects an union with Scotland. Cromwell
finishes it. Superiorities, lordships and jurisdictions abo-
lifhed. Remarks on Mr. Dalrymple's cenfure of Crom-
well, p. 284-287.
Parliament propofes the new modelling the reprefentation in
par-
parliament. The steps taken by them in it. Their plan
excellent, p. 288-293.
Parliament attempts to reform the law, enact all law-pro-
ceedings to be in the English tongue, p. 294–296.
The best pens fought out and rewarded by the parliament for
writing in behalf of civil and religious liberty. Of
Milton, Nedham, the Parkers and others, p. 297-305.
Of the provifion made for the ftate clergy and univerfuies-
Bishops, and dean and chapters lands fold-Of ecclefiafti-
cal Revenues-Produce of the fale of the bishops lands in
the province of York. Chancellor Oxenftiern admires
the great actions of the parliament, Mr. Hume cenfured,
p. 306-315.
Cromwell puts a period for a time to the commonwealth-
Difcourfe between him and Whitlock concerning his
taking on him the Kingship. Account of his turning the
members out of the house-Cenfured by Whitlock, and
Ludlow, p. 316-323.
Fuftifications of Cromwell by himself and his apologists on
this head Remarks thereon-Cromwell and the com-
monwealth leaders characterised by Dr. Warburton,
P. 324-329.
Cromwell conflitutes a council of ftate and calls a parlia-
ment Account of their proceedings. Lord Clarendon's
reprefentation of them virulent and falfe.-Hatred of ec-
clefiaftics--Parliament refign back their power into the
kands of Cromwell. Remarks thereon, p. 330-340.
Cromwell affumes the title of Lord Protector-Of the in-
frument of government-The Protector endeavours to
justify himself to the army-Reajons given for the new
fettlement-His government, at first, almost universally
acquiefced in, p. 341-351.
Cromwell rivals the greatest of our monarchs in glory, and
makes himself courted and dreaded by the nations around
him. Proofs of it, p. 352-361.
Cromwell gives peace to the Dutch-Conditions of it,
p. 362-365.
Of the medals ftruck by the Dutch, and the poetical pane-
grics made on Oliver on this occafion by the universities
of Oxford and Cambridge, p. 365-369.
Of the negotiations between England, France and Spain-
Crom-
Cromwell cenfured by various writers for entering into
a war with Spain, and leaguing with France-Rea-
fans in behalf of bis conduct on this occafion-A picture
of Lewis XIV. in miniature-Cromwell's irrefolution
and delay justly blameworthy, p. 370-385.
Account of the expedition to Hifpaniola-Reafons of the ill
fuccefs there, p. 386—389.
Of the taking and fettling of Jamaica-Cromwell's en
deavours to fettle it-A remarkable letter written by bim
to Major General Fortefcue-Importance of Jamaica
to Great Britain, p. 390-395.
Gallant actions performed by Admiral Blake-His magni-
ficent burial-His excellent character-His body taken
up and buried in a pit.-Politeness and humanity intro-
duced by the Reftoration, p. 396-399.
Dunkirk taken by the French, and immediately put into the
poffeffion of the English-Remarks on an Anecdote of Dr.
Welwood's-The great use of ftate papers, p. 400-
403.
Cromwell interpofes in behalf of the Vaudois-Proteftantifm
vindicated from the ridicule and mifreprefentation of fome
late writers.-Cruel ufage of the Vaudois-The Protec-
tor orders a collection through the kingdom for a supply of
their neceffities- Account of the negotiations carried on by
him abroad for the redress of their grievances, p. 404-
41.1.
Mr. Morland's panegyric on Cromwell-Other panegyrics
on him, p. 412-416.
Ill character given of courts-Cromwell's diftinguished by
its fobriety and decency, p. 417–419.
The benches filled with able and honeft judges-An account
of them, p. 420.
Cromwell feeks out every where for men of abilities, and
gives them proper employment, p. 422–427.
Favours learning, and is munificent to fuch as excell in
fcience, p. 428-430.
Makes ufe of the method of kindness and condefcenfion to his
enemies, p. 431-434.
Of the revenue of Cromwell-force of economy, p. 435.
Of the faults in Cromwell's government-Cruel edict against
the epifcopal clergy, p. 436-439.
The
The cavaliers receive hard measure from the Protector-Ex-
tracts from the declaration in justification thereof-Re-
marks thereon-Proceedings of Cromwell deeply refented
by the cavaliers, p. 440-445.
Account of Cromwell's Major-Generals-A commiffion to
one of them at large-Their ́inftructions-Their tranfac-
tions, p. 446-451.
Cromwell makes ufe of pack'd juries on occafion, and dif
places judges for refusing to follow his directions, p. 452.
Commits men illegally to prison, and permits them not the be-
nefit of the laws-Reflections thereon, p. 454-457.
Of high courts of justice Objections to them-Reflections
thereon, p. 458-460.
Cromwell violates the privileges of parliament, p. 461.
Situation and circumstances of the protector confidered, p. 475.
Cromwell refufes the offered kingship-Reafons alledged to induce him to accept it-Hindered by his nearest relations. -Probable confequences of his affuming the title of King. -Of his houfe of lords-Whether Cromwell could have
maintained his government? p. 481-493.
Of his behaviour in his laft fickness-His prayer-Some of
bis expreffions. Tillotson's opinion of him, p. 494..
Various characters of Cromwell-Lewis XIV. characte-
rized-Dangerous to paint out the enemies of mankind in
fine colours, p. 496.
Cromwell's memory celebrated by the best pens of his age-
Time the great friend to truth, p. 498.
Appendix of original papers, p. 501.
ERRAT A.
P. 16, 1. 21, for base read bare.
P. 67, in the text, after not, add doubt.
P. 69, 1. 5, in the text, for Chickely, read Chichely.
P. 178, 1.9, from the bottom, for quam vis, read quamvis.
P. 220, 1. 4, from the bottom, for rigour, read vigour.
P. 252, 1. 4, in the notes, for illua, read illud.
Id. 1. 5, for antea, read ante.
P. 305, for James I. read James II.
P. 513, 1. 14, for widome, read wisdome.
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