The Virginia Gazette

BOSTON, February 13.

Extract of a letter from a Gentleman in London, dated December 22, 1765.

"The Parliament met last Tuesday; two days they were debating the American riots, which many call rebellion. The present Ministry are calm and dispassionate, willing to redress all grievances; and, thank God, have a majority in both Houses. Much heat and altercation will arise to make it a long and warm session. In my next I hope to give you some more favourable accounts."

Extract of another letter, of the same date.

"I am now at the Court end of the town, and have the pleasure to inform you that the city and country are all in your favour. I make no doubt but the Stamp Act will be repealed.

The 13th of December a deputation from the merchants of London, trading to North America, waited on the Ministry, to request their countenance and support in the intended application to Parliament for the relief of the colonies, and of the trade of these parts. A list of the deputation is as follows: For Canada, Mr. John Strettell, and Mr. Anthony Viallars, junior. Newfoundland. Mr. Gray Olive, and Mr. John Merry. New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, Messrs. Bernard, Debordt, Hayley, Lane, Harrison, and Trecothick. For New York and New Jersey, Messrs. Neate, Neave, Harris, Chambers, and Ray. For Pennsylvania, Messrs. Barclay and Mildred. Maryland, Messrs. Buchanan and Stewart. Virginia, Messrs. Athawes and Hanbury. North Carolina, Messrs. Franklyn and Brigen. South Carolina, Messrs. Greenwood and Crokatt. Georgia, Mr. Charles Ogilvie, and Mr. Clarke. Florida, Mr. Alexander Hannay."

Published in London, The necessity of repealing the American Stamp Act demonstrated; or, a proof that Great Britain must be injured by that act.

By Captain Bell, who arrived here last week from Glasgow, we learn that the merchants there had signed a petition, to be presented to the British Parliament, in behalf of the American colonies; as they are apprehensive that, should the Stamp Act be enforced, their trade thither would be greatly affected.

Extract of a letter from London, dated Dec. 25, 1765.

"The Parliament met the 17th instant, and adjourned to the 14th of January, when they met again; I hope they will make things easy relating to the
Stamp Act. The colonies have many friends here, and they say the Duke of Bedford is to impeach Jack Boot this election, which will please many here."