London and the Kingdom - Volume 3 A History Derived Mainly from the Archives at Guildhall in the Custody of the Corporation of the City of London.

CHAPTER XL.

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_Court Martial of Admiral Keppel.--The Freedom of the City conferred on Keppel.--Spain declares war.--Economical Reform.--Committees of Association.--Dunning's Motion.--The City accepts a Form of Association.--Sir George Savile's Act.--The Gordon Riots.--The City's petition for repeal of Savile's Act.--Dispute between Civic and Military Authorities.--Wilkes attacks the Lord Mayor in a violent speech in the House.--The City's claim for damages arising out of the Riots.--A New Parliament.--Alderman Bull and the Livery.--Another remonstrance of the Livery not received.--The fall of North's Ministry.--The City's congratulations to the King.--The first step taken towards Parliamentary Reform.--Alderman Harley.--The younger Pitt.--Rodney's Victory.--The relief of Gibraltar.--The Peace of Paris._ _Page 172_