CHAPTER XI.

Death of William IV., and Accession of Queen Victoria.--Rise of the Chartists.--Resignation of Lord Melbourne in 1839, and his Resumption of Office.--Marriage of the Queen, and Consequent Arrangements.--The Precedence of the Prince, etc.--Post-office Reform.--War in Afghanistan.--Discontent in Jamaica.--Insurrection in Canada.--New Constitution for Canada and other Colonies.--Case of Stockdale and Hansard.