The fishery restraining bill, and the bill for restraining the commerce
of the colonies, p. 319. Petitions against the coercive acts, and
counter petitions, p. 321. The city of London approaches the throne with
an address, remonstrance, and petition, in favour of the Americans, p.
322. The earl of Effingham resigns his regiment, p. 323. Generals Howe,
Clinton, and Burgoyne, sail for Boston in the Cerberus, p. 324. The news
of the Lexington engagement reaches London, p. 326.