[259] On March 7, 1770, a Bill for regulating the proceedings of the House of Commons on controverted elections was introduced, and became law in April, 1770. It was subsequently known as the Grenville Act, from its chief supporter, George Grenville. The decision of controverted elections was under the Act transferred from the committee of the whole House to a select committee specially chosen for each case. Originally passed for five years, it was made perpetual in 1774.
[260] John Wilkes was elected Lord Mayor, October 8, 1774.
[261] Sir James Peachy, Bart., was bottom of the poll for Sussex.
[262] I.e. Mr. Isaac Holroyd and Miss Sarah Holroyd.
[263] The new Parliament met November 29, 1774.
[264] Lord Clive died November 22, 1774.
[265] Sir Fletcher Norton was re-elected speaker, November 29, 1774.
[266] James Whitshed, M.P. for Cirencester.
[267] The Address was carried on December 5, 1774. An amendment, claiming the fullest information on American affairs, was moved in the Lower House by Lord John Cavendish.
[268] David Hartley, M.P. for Kingston-upon-Hull.