A couple of regiments were raised and paid by the king in America, and a fleet with a couple more was despatched from home under an experienced commander.

In February, 1755, Commodore Keppel, in the famous ship Centurion, in which Anson had made his voyage round the world, anchored in Hampton Roads with two ships of war under his command, and having on board General Braddock, his staff, and a part of his troops.

Mr.Braddock was appointed by the Duke.

A hundred years ago the Duke of Cumberland was called The Duke par excellence in England--as another famous warrior has since been called.

Not so great a Duke certainly was that first-named Prince as his party esteemed him, and surely not so bad a one as his enemies have painted him.