CHAPTER VIII.

1768. August 2nd. Lord Bute leaves England for the Continent 232

August 3rd. Death of Archbishop Secker 233

August 9th. Trial of a Soldier for Murder 235

Arrival of Christian the Seventh 235

Removal of Amherst from Virginia 239

Contemplated Disgrace of Lord Shelburne 245

Resignation of Lord Chatham 247

Lord Rochford made Secretary of State 248

Privy Seal given to Lord Bristol 250

State of the Country 253

Nov. 8th. Meeting of Parliament 255

Meditated Expulsion of Wilkes 256

Nov. 14th. Sir Joseph Mawbey presents a Petition from him 260