The right to tax was asserted, but the tax itself was repealed.

And Franklin's estimate of the feelings on the subject entertained by his countrymen was fully verified by the reception which the intelligence met with in the Colonies.

To quote the description of Lord Stanhope: "In America the repeal of the Stamp Act was received with universal joy and acclamation.

Fireworks and festivals celebrated the good news, while addresses and thanks to the King were voted by all the Assemblies....

The words of the Declaratory Act, indeed, gave the Americans slight concern.