nd the greatest gratitude for the services he had rendered
the country. The name of Chatham, however, he said, could not perform
impossibilities, or restore the country to the state it was in when
directed by his counsels. Our finances were then, through the abilities
of that able financier, Mr. Pelham, in a flourishing condition; our
fleet was then in an admirable condition, under the direction and care
of that able naval officer, Lord Anson; and the influence of the crown
then had not reached its present and alarming height. During the greater
part of the war, he continued, we had only France to contend with, and
when Spain commenced hostilities, France was reduced to the lowest ebb,
having already lost her navy and the best of her colonies. Then also
America fought for us, but now she would be allied with France and Spain
against us. He added, "If the noble earl had pointed out the means
of supporting this unequal contest, I should readily acquiesce in his
sentiments; but since he has not only omitted to point out the means,
but acknowledged that he knows them not, he will excuse me if I adhere
to my former opinion. No person is more anxious for the dependence of
America; but being convinced of its total impracticability, I would
retain the colonists as allies, and thus prevent them from throwing
themselves into the arms of France. The noble earl, as a reason for war,
has mentioned the inherent rights of the heir apparent. To recover
these possessions by force is now impossible; but I will readily join
in calling to a severe account those who have caused the loss of his
inheritance." During this harangue, the Earl of Chatham had frequently
denoted by the motion of his hand that he had remarked and would reply
to some observations which he deemed offensive, and when the Duke of
Richmond sat down, he attempted to rise for that purpose. But his work
was done: his strength failed him, and he would have fallen to the floor
but for the prompt assistance of some noble peers. He was carried
into an adjoining chamber, and the whole house, agitated by the event,
adjourned in silence.

DEATH OF LORD CHATHAM, AND POSTHUMOUS HONOURS TO HIS MEMORY.

Lord Chatham so far recovered as to be able to be carried down to
his favourite villa of Hayes, in Kent. These appearances of recovery,
however, were soon found to be delusive. He expired on the 11th of May,
in the seventieth year of his age. His death was announced in the house