CHAPTER III.

1770. Jan. 29th. Lord North appointed First Lord of the Treasury 75

His Character 78

The other Ministers 83

Feb. 2nd. Debate in the Lords on the State of the Nation 87

Feb. 12th. Motion of Lord Chatham 90

Quarrel between the Speaker and Sir William Meredith 91

Debate in the Lords 93

Lord Chatham attacks the Influence of the Court 94

March 5th. Repeal of the American Duties 95

Bold Conduct of the City Authorities 97

March 14th. Remonstrance presented to the King 98

Debates on the Civil List 100

Lord Chatham attacks the Duke of Grafton 101