CHAPTER 37.-1705.-Attempt of Marlborough to force the passage of the Dyle- counteracted by the dutch deputies and generals-Conduct of Marlborough arraigned and vindicated-New design to march round the sources of the Dyle, and force the position of the enemy on the Ische-Skilful manœuvres and bold march to attain this object-Again thwarted by the same factious opponents, and disappointed of a certain victory-Malicious opposition of Slangenberg and his adherents-Anecdotes relating to the failure of this well combined manœuvre-Grievous disappointment of the commander in chief-Retreat CHAPTER 38.-1705.—Letter of Marlborough to the States, against the conduct of the deputies and generals-Their counter manifesto-Sensation in England and Holland— Marlborough overrules the resolution of the british cabinet, to make a formal remonstrance with the States-His chagrin at the misrepresentations in the Gazette-Retrograde move- ment of the army to Meldert and Tirlemont-Capture of Leeuwe and rasure of the lines- Indisposition and recovery of Marlborough-Manifestation of public sentiment in his favour-New arrangements relative to the command, and dismission of Slangenberg- Overtures from France to the dutch-Letters of Marlborough on the subject...... page 438 CHAPTER 39.-1705.-Demolition of the french lines-Establishment of the army in the camp of Herenthals-Negotiations and arrangements-State of the war in Por- tugal and Spain-Capture of Barcelona-Acknowledgment of Charles in Valencia and Catalonia-State of the war in Italy-Distressed situation of the duke of Savoy-His earnest application for relief-Solicitations of the imperial court for succours in men and money-Marlborough urged from all quarters to repair to Vienna-Pressing invita- tions from the emperor-Correspondence with the british cabinet, and negotiations with the dutch-Obtains from both governments full powers for the conclusion of his eventual arrangements, and the promise of a loan to the emperor CHAPTER 40.—1705.-Continuation of the struggle for the transfer of the great seal -Opposition of the queen-Increasing strength of the whigs in the new elections- Appeal of the queen to Marlborough, and his reply-Cowper appointed lord keeper— Meeting of Parliament-Choice of a whig Speaker-Speech from the throne-Parlia- mentary proceedings, and party bickerings CHAPTER 41.-1705.Journey of Marlborough to Vienna-Interview with the mar- grave of Baden at Frankfort, and with the elector palatine at Bernsberg-His flattering reception at Vienna-The emperor creates him a prince of the empire-Letter from prince Eugene on the state of affairs-Complaints and pretensions of the king of Prussia-Success of his negotiations-Journey to Berlin-Pacifies the feuds between the king of Prussia and the emperor-Obtains the renewal of the treaty for the continuance of the 8,000 auxiliaries in Italy-Visit to Hanover-Letter from the queen, on the proposal to invite the electress Sophia to England-Conciliates the electoral family-Arrival at the Hague-- Lukewarmness of the dutch-Complaints from Eugene and Wratislaw-Accomplishes the necessary arrangements for the vigorous prosecution of the war-Correspondence on the CHAPTER 42.-1705...6.-Marlborough and Godolphin censured by the tories for their coalition with the whigs-Clamours on the danger of the church-Libellous publications -Discussion in parliament on the danger of the church; and victory obtained by the whigs-Marlborough arrives in England-Thanked by the commons-Prosecution of Stephens, the author of a libel against him-Change in the sentiments of the queen towards the whigs; and unusual harmony among the members and supporters of govern- ment-Reconciliation of Harley and the whig leaders-Anecdote from Lord Cowper's CHAPTER 43.-1705...6.-Offer of Leopold to create Marlborough a prince of the empire, with a grant of Munderkingen-Declined-Resumption of the design by Joseph- The lordship of Mindelheim erected into a principality, and conferred on Marlborough- Historical account of the territory-Ceremonies of investiture, homage, and introduction Works by the Author of these Memoirs ; sold by LONGMAN, HURST, REES, ORME, & BROWN; and CADELL & DAVIES. 1. Memoirs of the Kings of Spain of the House of Bourbon, from the Accession of Philip 5, to the Death of Charles 3, 1700 to 1788; drawn from original and unpublished Documents, in 3 Volumes 4to. A few Copies were printed on Imperial paper. A Second Edition of the same Work, in 5 Volumes 8vo. 2. History of the House of Austria, from the Foundation of the Monarchy, by Rhodolph, of Hapsburgh, to the Death of Leopold the Second; 1218 to 1792. In Two Parts, forming 3 Vols. 4to, with a Map of the Austrian Dominions. A few Copies on royal paper. 3. Memoirs of the Life and Administration of Sir Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford. Third Edition, in 4 Volumes octavo, with a Selection from the Correspondence in the Quarto Edition. The same Work in 3 Volumes quarto. The first Volume contains the History of the Life and Administration of this great Minister; the second and third, comprise a variety of the most interesting and confidential Letters from GEORGE the SECOND; Sir Robert Walpole; the Duke of Marlborough ; Lord Townshend; the Duke of Newcastle; Horatio, afterwards lord Walpole; Earls Stanhope, Harrington, Chesterfield, and Waldegrave; Lord Bolingbroke; Mr. Poyntz; and Sir Thomas Robinson, afterwards lord Grantham; from 1702 to 1744. 4. Memoirs of Horatio Lord Walpole, selected from his Correspondence and Papers, and connected with the History of the Times, until his Death in 1757. Illustrated with Portraits. The same Work handsomely printed in 2 Vols. 8vo. 5. An Historical Tour in Monmouthshire, embellished with Views by Sir R. C. Hoare, Bart., engraved by Byrne, and other eminent Artists, Portraits, Plans of Roman Stations, Towns, Castles, and Antient Encampments, and illustrated with a whole Sheet Map of the County. 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Explanation of the Catechism of the Church of England. 14. An Abridgment of Secker's Tract on Confirmation. INCLUDING BIOGRAPHICAL NOTICES OF JOHN CHURCHILL, ESQ., AND SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL, KNIGHT, THE GRANDFATHER, AND FATHER OF THE DUKE OF MARL BOROUGH. AS JOHN DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH Owed his rise and distinction, not to the splendor of his ancestry, or family interest, but to his great achievements and personal merit, we shall not enter into a laboured investigation of his pedigree. The Churchill family may, however, be traced from the conquest: Roger de Courcil, or Courselle, originally descended from the Courcils of Poitou, being one of the norman barons who accompanied the Conqueror to England, and shared the fruits e of his victory. In Domesday Book he appears under the name of Roger de Courselle, as proprietor of many lordships in the counties of Wilts, Somerset, Dorset, and Salop. Among these is Corfeton or Corton, now a demesne in the parish of Portisham near Dorchester. His descendants afterwards spread into various branches, which may be traced, till the norman appellation was exchanged for that of Churchill. Of the branch which was particularly connected with the subject of these pages, was Sir Bartholomew de Churchill, who was seated in Somersetshire. He figured in the contest between Stephen and the empress Maud; and after bravely defending the castle of Bristol, at length fell in the cause of the king. Of this brave warrior an epitaph of uncertain date, has been preserved, which is printed in Ledyard.* The possessions and honours, which the Churchill family had acquired, were, however, gradually diminished or lost, by the failure of male issue in the direct line, and the subdivision of property, by the marriages of the daughters. In the 14th century we find the Churchills established in Devonshire, and intermarrying with several families of distinguished birth and property. In the reign of Henry the sixth, William, a lineal descendant of Sir Bartholomew, was seated at Rockbear, in the same county. Charles, the grandson of William, was distinguished as a warrior in the troubled reign of Edward the fourth. He fought under the banners of the Courteneys, earls of Devonshire, in the cause of that monarch, and continuing faithful after their defection, was much honoured with the royal notice. He left a son Thomas, who espoused Grace, daughter and coheiress of Thomas Tylle, of Tylle House. * Vol. 1, p. 4. + Some authors speak of Tylle House as situated in Cornwall. I cannot, however, perceive any mention of it in the topographical accounts of that duchy; but I find Tylle House in the parish of Broad Clist, Devonshire, which, from its vicinity to the residence of the Churchills, is more likely to have been the seat of the gentleman whose daughter espoused Thomas Churchill. It is now a farm house, and still bears the same name. |