CHAPTER XXIII.

1763. Nov. 23rd. Important Question as to the Privilege of Parliament 321

Abandonment of General Warrants 323

Debate on the Proceedings against Wilkes 324

“The Moderator,” a new scurrilous Paper 329

Dec. 3rd. Riot on the attempt to burn “The North Briton.” 330

Dec. 6th. Debate on this subject in the House of Lords 331

Triumph of Wilkes 333

Attempt to assassinate Wilkes _ib._

The East India Company and Lord Clive 334

Outlawry against Wilkes 335