The History of Reform
Paul, Alexander Excerpt from The History of Reform: A Record of the Struggle for the Representation of the People in Parliament
The year chosen will be recognized as that of the Scotch rebellion: The events of the time obliged George II. To convene Parliament at an earlier day than was anticipated, and upon the debate on the address, Sir Francis Dashwood brought in an amendment 'in favour of legisla tion, for securing to His Majesty's faithful subjects the p...