Motion to inquire into the State of the Nation 57 Jan. 22. Duke of Grafton determines to Resign 59 Jan. 25th. Hostile Motion of Dowdeswell in the House of Commons 62 Interview of Conway with the Duke of Grafton 65 Jan. 27th. Resignation of the Duke 68 His Character 69 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 CHAPTER IV. 1770. Debate on the City Remonstrance 103 Loyal Address carried 107 Bills introduced by Mr. Herbert and Mr. Grenville 110 Conversation on Secret Influence 112 City Dinner to the Opposition 115 Curious Phrase employed by Lord Chatham 116 April 17th. Termination of Wilkes’s Imprisonment 117 Riots at Boston 119 April 28th. Death of Marshal Ligonier 121 Debate on the Irish Parliament 122 State of Parties 123 Burke’s _Thoughts on the Present Discontents_ 129 Influence of Lord Bute 132 Pelham Administration 136 Diminution of the Privileges of Members of Parliament 147 May 8th. American Affairs 149 Middlesex Election 150 CHAPTER V. 1770. May 23rd. Bold Address of Beckford to the King 153 Address on the Birth of a Princess 155 June 21st. Death and Character of Beckford 156