The parliament dissolved, p. 279. His majesty’s speech to the succeeding
new one, p. 280. Transcript from Mr. Quincy’s journal, p. 282. Lord
Chatham’s speech, Jan. 30, 1775, p. 286—Lord Camden’s, p. 290. The
petition of the house of commons in favour of the colonist neglected, p.
293. Lord North proposes a joint address from both houses to the king,
p. 296—It occasions great debates, p. 297—is protested against, p. 300.
North’s conciliatory motion, p. 301. Opposition to the bill for
restraining the New-England provinces from fishing on the banks of
Newfoundland, p. 302. The Americans insulted by several in both houses
of parliament, p. 303.