[270] wealth, the number, the happiness of the humanFor three hours, Burke was heard with attention; but after a reply by Jenkinson, his deep wisdom was scoffed away by a vote of more than three to one. It was the moment of greatest depression to the friends of liberty in England; their efforts in parliament only exposed their want of power. Ministers anticipated as little resistance in the colonies.race.
Chap. XXIV.} 1775. Mar. 22.
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