Extract from the " History of the American Revolution," by
the Useful nowledge Society.
Vice-Chairman, Lord Joiria Busse:Lt..
" It must also be admitted that the People of England sympathized with their Government, up to a late period, in the feelings a bid) prompted perseve- rance in this iniquitous war. Excessive loyalty to the Crown—a certain unde- fined appetite for military achievnients—resentinent against the Americans for questioning British supremacy—strongly impressed:the public mind, and ren- dered the war disgracefully popular in many quarters. Such sentiments were fostered and encouraged by the accession of France, Spain, and Holland, to the cause of her revolted states, and the prospect of naval victories. We may reasonably indulge the hope, that the lesson then, and during the French Re. volutionary War, taught by experience, and the subsequent improvement of the public mind, will prevent it front ever again joining its Government in such a conspiracy against freedom and justice."—l'age 63. [Published in September 1830.]
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