1774.
June 10, | Motion by Mr. Charles Fox, to secure to the Religious orders, their rights and properties, rejected, 211 |
| | Motion by Mr. Dempster, to give the Canadians claiming it, the benefit of Habeas Corpus and Bail, rejected, 211 |
| 13, | Bill read the third time, 211 |
| | Mr. Cooper's motion that the Bill do pass, 211 |
| | Debate—Mr. Charles Fox, 211 |
| | | | Mr. Cooper, 211 |
| | | | Mr. Howard, 211 |
| | The Bill passed, 211 |
House of Lords. |
June 17, | Motion to agree to the Amendments made by the House of Commons, 211 |
| | Debate—Lord Chatham, 211 |
| | | | Lord Dartmouth, 212 |
| | | | Lord Lyttelton, 212 |
| | | | Amendments agreed to, 214 |
| | Lords in the minority, 214 |
| 22, | Petition of the City of London to the King, against the Bill, 215 |
| | The King's assent to the Bill, 216 |
| | The King's Speech to both Houses of Parliament, 216 |
| | "An Act for making more effectual provision for the government of the Province of Quebeck, in North America," 216 |
| | "An Act to prevent the Exportation to Foreign parts of Utensils made use of in the Cotton, Linen, Woollen and Silk Manufactures of this Kingdom," 220 |
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MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE. |
March 11, | Letter from Mr. Bollan, Agent, to the Hon. John Erving, and others, Committee of the Council of Massachusetts. The King's Message of March 7—the publication of his late Petition to the King—prepares a Petition for the House of Commons—General Conway and Sir George Savile decline presenting it—the Lord Mayor consents to present it, 225 |
| 15, | Letter from Mr. Bollan to the Committee. His Petition presented by Sir Joseph Mawbey. The right of Parliament to Tax the Americana denied by Lord Camden, 227 |
| 17, | Letter continued. Lord North's policy in regard to the Colonies.—Interview with Lord Camden, 228 |
| 18, | Letter from Arthur Lee, London, to Richard Henry Lee. Order of the House of Commons for leave to bring in the Boston Port Bill. Recommends prudence and firmness to the Colonies, Lord North's declaration, that he would not listen to complaints from America, until she was at his feet. Character of Lord North, 228 |
| 22, | Letter from Mr. Bollan to the Committee. Refused a hearing by the House, on his Petition. The Port Bill read a second time. The Lord Mayor and Sir Joseph Mawbey offer to present another Petition, 229 |
| 23, | Letter from Mr. Bollan to the Committee. Has prepared his second Petition. Sir Jos. Mawbey took it to present to the House. Objections of the Speaker and Clerk. The presentation deferred, 230 |
| 31, | Letter from a Gentleman in London to his friend at Annapolis, Md. Encloses the Boston Port Bill. Little opposition to it in the House of Commons, The rise or fall of America now depends on the deliberations of a General Con-gross from the Colonies. A suspension of Exports and Imports recommended. If Boston acquiesces the whole will be forced to submission, 230 |
April 2, | Letter from Mr. Bollan to the Committee After various difficulties his Petition to the House of Lords was presented, and he was called in and heard in support of it. General Gage appointed Governour of Massachusetts Bay, 231 |
| | Letter from Mr. Bollan to the Committee. Resumes his account of the proceedings on the Part Bill. His second Petition to the House of Commons presented by Alderman Crosby. Large majority against receiving it. The Bill passed by the House of Commons. Interview with Lord Temple. The Earl of Stair the first who spoke in favour of the Colonies in the House of Lords, Lord Stair refers him to the Duke of Richmond to present his Petition.—The Duke of Richmond refers him to the Earl of Dartmouth. Interview with the Earl of Dartmouth. Petition presented by Lord Stair. Mr. Bollan heard at the Bar of the House, in support of his Petition. The Lords pass the Bill, 231—235 |
April 2, | Letter from Dr. Franklin, London, to Thomas Cushing. After his treatment at the Council Board he had ceased to act as Agent. Greater opposition to the Boston Port Bill in the House of Lords than in the House of Commons. Petitions of the Natives of America drawn up by Mr. Lee, Encloses a Letter from Leeds, dated March 20—alarm of the Manufacturers—Emigrations to America, 235 |
| 2, | Letter from Arthur Lee, London, to Francis L. Lee. Punishment of Boston first step towards reducing all America to an acknowledgement of the right of Parliament to Tax the Colonies, and to a submission to the exercise of that right. General Gage appointed Governour of Massachusetts to reduce the people to entire obedience. Recommends a General Congress of the Colonies, at Annapolis, and a suspension of Exports and Imports, 237 |
| 4, | Letter from Samuel Adams, to Arthur Lee. Proceedings of the Assembly, in relation to the Judges' salaries. Judge Oliver refuses to renounce the salary from the Crown—Controversy between the Governour and the Assembly. Policy of the British Government, if persisted in, will bring about the entire separation and Independence of the Colonies, 238 |
| 5, | Importance of the Commerce of the Colonies to the Trade and Manufactures of Great Britain. Value of Exports from the West India Islands and the Northern Colonies compared. Troops furnished by the Colonies in the lust war, 240 |
| 5, | Letter from London to a Gentleman in New-York. The wisdom and firmness of the United Continent of America must he summoned to support their liberty. If Boston is not sustained, all the rest will fall the easy victims of Tyranny. The Sheriffs of London headed the Petitions to Parliament; they were the first in proposing, and active in getting them up, 241 |
| 7, | An Apology for the late conduct of America, 241-245 |
| 9, | Letter from the Earl of Dartmouth to Governour Gage. Sends his Commission, as Captain-General and Governour-in-Chief of Massachusetts Bay, with his Instructions: He must enforce due obedience to the Boston Port Bill—if necessary, must use the King's Troops with effect. The Governour to reside in Salem, and the General Court to be held there, until the King shall authorize their return to Boston, His Majesty expects the offenders (in the destruction of the Tea) to be punished, 245 |
March 31, | Copy of a Minute of the Treasury Board, (enclosed in the foregoing Letter.) Instructions to the Officers of the Customs, on removing the Port from Boston to Salem, 246 |
April 27, | Letter from London. Advises the Colonies to unite in defence of American Liberty. Power of the Ministry—their hatred of liberty. Lords Chatham, Camden, and Rockingham, are friendly to America, 248 |
May 4, | Letter from Lieutenant Governour Colden to the Earl of Dartmouth. Destruction of Tea at New-York, 248 |
April 28, | Account of the Proceedings at New-York, on the arrival of Captains Chambers and Lockyer, with the Tea, (enclosed in the preceding Letter,) 249 |
May 12, | Account of all the Proceedings in New-York, in relation to the Tea, (Note,) 251-250 |
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COUNCIL OF PENNSYLVANIA. |
March 16, | Governour submits a Letter from Lord Dunmore, 252 |
| 3, | Letter from Lord Dunmore, Governour of Virginia, to Governour Perm. Claims Pittsburgh, |