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SECTION THE FOURTH.

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CONTENTS.

Connection between Charles the Second and Lewis the Fourteenth, that the former might reign independent of Parliaments.-Mr. Fox dissatisfied with Sir John Dalrymple.-Mr. Rose mistakes Lord Holland's preface for Mr. Fox's book.-His further mistakes.-True object of Mr. Rose's book.-Imposition of Macpherson.-Disrespectful language of Mr. Rose concerning Monarchs.-How far Barillon's letters valuable.-Bill for Preservation of the Person of James the Second made material alterations in the Law concerning Treasons.-Burnet's description of the Bill defended.History of the Bill.-Journals of Parliament not to be relied upon. -Ralph inaccurate in his History.-Burnet again correct.-Ralph again incorrect. The Bill resembles a modern Statute.-Comparison of the Bill with the Statute of 36 Geo. 3. c. 7.

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