Industry and the Peerage
The peerage fed from the industrial ranks—Fall of old families: Bohuns, Mortimers, and Plantagenets—The peerage comparatively modern—Peerages originating with traders and merchants—Richard Foley, nailmaker, founder of the Foley peerage—Adventurous career of William Phipps, founder of the Normanby peerage: his recovery of sunken treasure—Sir William Petty, founder of the Lansdowne peerage—Jedediah Strutt, founder of the Belper peerage—William and Edward Strutt—Naval and military peers—Peerages founded by lawyers—Lords Tenterden and Campbell—Lord Eldon: his early struggles and eventual success—Baron Langdale—Rewards of perseverance
Energy and Courage
Energy characteristic of the Teutonic race—The foundations of strength of character—Force of purpose—Concentration—Courageous working—Words of Hugh Miller and Fowell Buxton—Power and freedom of will—Words of Lamennais—Suwarrow—Napoleon and "glory"—Wellington and "duty"—Promptitude in action—Energy displayed by the British in India—Warren Hastings—Sir Charles Napier his adventure with the Indian swordsman—The rebellion in India—The Lawrences—Nicholson—The siege of Delhi—Captain Hodson—Missionary labourers—Francis Xavier's missions in the East—John Williams—Dr. Livingstone—John Howard—Jonas Hanway: his career The philanthropic labours of Granville Sharp—Position of slaves in England—Result of Sharp's efforts Clarkson's labours—Fowell Buxton: his resolute purpose and energy—Abolition of slavery
