One year later was the witness of a great event, which stirred England to its very depths, because it gave vent to sentiments for some time past cherished but concealed.

The Long Parliament was dissolved on the 10th of March, 1660.

The new parliament meets April 25th; it is almost entirely of Royalist opinions; it receives Sir John Granville, the king's messenger, with loud acclamations; the old lords come forth once more in velvet, ermine, and lawn.

It is proclaimed that General Monk, the representative of the army, soon to be Duke of Albemarle, has gone from St.Albans to Dover, To welcome home again discarded faith.
The strong are as tow, and the maker as a spark.

From the house of every citizen, lately vocal with the praises of the Protector, issues a subject ready to welcome his king with the most enthusiastic loyalty.
Royal proclamations follow each other in rapid succession: at length the eventful day has come--the 29th of May, 1660.