Diminution of the influence of the Crown shown by these events . PAGE ib. Attempted exclusion of Princess of Wales from the regency Meeting of Parliament during the king's second illness, 1788-9 Ministerial embarrassments caused by the king's third illness, 1801 The Civil List from William and Mary to George III. . Settlement of the Civil List on the accession of George III. Management of the land revenues on behalf of the public Pensions on the Civil List and other Crown revenues Restrictions on the grant of pensions. Final regulation of the Pension List THE HOUSE OF LORDS, AND THE PEERAGE. Progressive increase of the peerage prior to reign of George III. 224 Change in the character of the House by increase of numbers. PAGE Various sources of corruption condemned by Parliament. PAGE Misrepresentations of reporters Contest between the Commons and the printers Wilkes and the Lord Mayor interpose in their behalf |