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Spirit of the Dutch Americans, p. 485-Of Western Virginia, 486 - Of

South Carolina, 486- Of Boston, 487-Expedition to Salem, 487 — Confidence

of the King, 487-Boston commemorates the Massacre, 488-Speech of War-

ren, 489- The Army in Boston becomes incensed, 490.

CHAPTER XXIV.

PUBLIC OPINION IN ENGLAND. March, 1775.

Character of Samuel Johnson, p. 491- His "Taxation no Tyranny," 492—

Johnson on his Death-bed, 493- Wesley for the Court, 494-Camden speaks

for America, 494-Sandwich calls the Americans Cowards, 495 - Indignation

of Franklin, 495- Franklin's Interview with the French Minister, 495- His

Interview with Burke, 496- He sails for America, 496— Franklin's Sincerity,

496-He retains the Confidence of the Liberal Statesmen, 497-Edmund

Burke proposes his Plan of Conciliation, 498-It is rejected, 501.

CHAPTER XXV.

VIRGINIA PREPARES FOR SELF-DEFENCE. March-April, 1775.

Vermont, p. 502-Delaware, 503-Conservative Character of Virginia, 504

-Its Want of Defences, 505- Meeting of its Convention, 505- Patrick

Henry proposes a Posture of Defence, 505- Objections, 506-Reply of Patrick

Henry, 506-Of Lee, 506-Patrick Henry's Plan adopted, 506 - Dunmore

carries off the Gunpowder in the Colony's Magazine, 507— The People threaten

to rise, 507-Dunmore threatens to free and arm the Slaves, 507- The Spirit

of Virginia, 507- Moderating Advice, 508.

CHAPTER XXVI.

THE KING WAITS TO HEAR THE SUCCESS OF LORD NORTH'S PROPOSITION.

April-May, 1775.

Massachusetts hears of the Measures adopted in England, p. 509-Warren

confident of Success, 509- Measures of Precaution towards the Indians, 510

Preparations of Massachusetts for the War, 510-Confidence of Gage, 511

The Citizens of London intercede for America, 511- Confident Promises of

Hutchinson, 512-Measures of the King in North Carolina, 512-State of

Things in New York, 512- The King confident of winning New York, 513

-Sagacity of Vergennes, 513-Fresh Orders to Gage to act on the offensive,

513- Dalrymple's Pamphlet for America, 514- How far Lord North was false,

514 - Increasing Confidence of the King, 515- Great Expectation throughout

Europe, 515.

CHAPTER XXVII.

LEXINGTON. April 19, 1775.

Gage sends an Expedition to Concord, p. 516-Messengers sent in Advance

from Boston, 516- The Country roused, 517 - The News received at Concord,

517-At Acton, 518-Lexington, 518-Its Militia and Alarm-Men turn out,

518- Pitcairn approaches the Common, 519-The Minute-Men paraded, 519 —

The British begin the Attack, 519-The Minute-Men disperse, 520 - Some

return the Fire, 520-The Victims, 520-Daybreak, 521-Forerunners of the

Village Heroes, 521-Prophecy of Samuel Adams, 522.

CHAPTER XXVIII.

TO CONCORD AND BACK TO BOSTON. April 19, 1775.

The British march for Concord, p. 523 - First Rally of the People, 523 —

They retreat beyond the River, 524- The British enter Concord, 524 - The

Men of Acton, 524- The Rally of the Americans, 524- Destruction of Stores

by the British, 525 - Deliberation of the Americans about resisting, 525—

Origin of the Revolution, 526-The Americans advance, 526 - The British

fire, 527 - The First Martyrs at Concord, 527-The Battle, 527 - The British

retreat, 528-The Americans give Chase, 529 — Pursuit through Lincoln, 529 –

And Lexington, 529 - Arrival of Lord Percy with Re-enforcements, 529- Fur-

ther Retreat of the British, 530 - Their Pursuit, 530- Incidents in Cambridge,

531 — The British reach Charlestown, 532-The King's Army besieged, 532-

Importance of the Day, 532.

CHAPTER XXIX.

EFFECTS OF THE DAY OF LEXINGTON AND CONCORD. THE ALARM.

April, 1775.

The Alarm spreads over the Country, p. 533 - Beyond the Alleghanies, 534 –

The People of Massachusetts rush to the Camp, 534-Men of New Hampshire,

535-John Stark, 535 — The Men of Connecticut, 536-Israel Putnam, 536

Movements in Rhode Island, 537 - Character of the Army, 537 - Mortification

of the British Officers, 538- How far Percy forgot himself, 538.

CHAPTER XXX.

EFFECTS OF THE DAY OF LEXINGTON AND CONCORD CONTINUED. THE

CAMP OF LIBERTY. April-May, 1775.

Sufferings of the People of Boston, p. 540-Connecticut offers Mediation,

540-The Camp of Liberty, 541- Want of Military Stores, 541-Proposed

Expedition against Quebec, 542-Want of Money, 542-State of the Currency,

542-Massachusetts desires to take up Government, 543 - Formation of the

American Army, 543-Greene of Rhode Island, 544-His Character, 544.

CHAPTER XXXI.

EFFECTS OF THE DAY OF LEXINGTON AND CONCORD

GENERAL RISING. April-May, 1775.

CONTINUED. THE

Excitement at New York, p. 546 - A New Committee, 546— And Association,

547-Address from New York to London, 547-Reception of the Delegates

from Massachusetts and Connecticut, 548-Spirit of New Jersey, 549 — Of

Pennsylvania, 549 — Of Maryland, 550 — The Rising in Virginia, 550 — Triumph

of Patrick Henry, 551.

CHAPTER XXXII.

EFFECTS OF THE DAY OF LEXINGTON AND CONCORD CONTINUED. TICON-

DEROGA TAKEN. May, 1775.

Proceedings in South Carolina, p. 552-In Georgia, 553 - Rising of the Men

of Vermont, 554-They cross Lake Champlain, 554 - Surprise of Ticonderoga,

555--The Commander surrenders, 555.

CHAPTER XXXIII.

EFFECTS OF THE DAY OF LEXINGTON AND CONCORD IN EUROPE. May-

July, 1775.

The News from Lexington at London, p. 558-Expressions of Sorrow, 558-

Hutchinson's False Information, 559- How the French viewed the Event, 559

- The Conduct of Gage condemned, 559-Society for Constitutional Informa-

tion, 560- Discontent of Lord North, 561- Meeting of the Cabinet, 561-Ad-

dress of the Citizens of London, 562- Various Proposals, 562 — The King

resolves to apply for Russian Troops, 563-Arms sent out for Indians and

Negroes, 563- The King calls on his Allies the Six Nations, 564- The King's

Brother at Metz, 564- A Young Enthusiast for America, 564-State of Opinion

in Paris, 565-Opinions of Vergennes, 565 - French Emissary to be sent to

America, 566.

CHAPTER XXXIV.

THE SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS. May, 1775.

Meeting of the Second Congress, p. 567-Its Weakness, 567 - Origin of

American Public Law, 568-Difficulty of getting an Expression of Public

Opinion, 568 - Continued Attachment of the Americans to England, 569-

Indecision of Congress, 570- First Deputy from Georgia, 570 Congress in-

structs New York to permit the Landing of British Troops, 570 - Consequences

of this Advice, 571-Conduct of New York, 571-Jay proposes a Second

Petition to the King, 571.

CHAPTER XXXV.

THE REVOLUTION EMANATES FROM THE PEOPLE. May, 1775.

Congress hesitates to approve the Taking of Ticonderoga, p. 572 — The Affair

on Grape Island, 573 — Skirmish near Noddle's Island, 573 - Success on the

Northern Frontier, 574- Ticonderoga and Crown Point garrisoned, 574 — Ken-

tucky settled, 575 - Further Career of Daniel Boone, 576-Spirit of the County

of Mecklenburg, 577-They declare Independence, 578-They establish a

Government of their own, 578-They publish their Resolves to the World, 579

- Alarm of Governor Martin, 579.

CHAPTER XXXVI.

CONGRESS OFFERS TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE KING. May, 1775.

Spirit of Congress, p. 580-Conduct of Washington, 580 — Of New England,

580-Of Franklin, 581-Of Dickinson, 581-Of Pennsylvania, 581 — Dick-

inson advocates a Second Petition to the King, 581 - Hancock chosen President,

582-Measures of Defence, 582 - Duane proposes a Negotiation, 582-Con-

gress considers North's Proposition, 583-The Compromise, 583 - Duane's

Motion carried, 583-Its Consequences, 583-Misgivings of Congress, 583 —

Address to the Canadians, 584-The Address Ineffectual, 584-Propositions

received from Lord North, 584-They are laid on the Table, 585.

CHAPTER XXXVII.

MASSACHUSETTS ASKS FOR GEORGE WASHINGTON AS COMMANDER IN CHIEF.

June 1-17, 1775.

Dunmore convenes the Virginia Legislature, p. 586- Opinions of Jefferson,

586-Last Use of the King's Veto Power, 587-The Governor temporizes, 587

- He withdraws, 587-Answer of the Burgesses to Lord North's Proposition,

588- Shelburne's Opinion on the Answer, 588-Vergennes, 589- Massachu-

setts asks of Congress leave to take up Government, 589-Congress to assume

the Army, 589-And elect a Generalissimo, 590-John Adams and Samuel

Adams advise the Choice of Washington, 590-Congress borrows Money, 591

— Its Policy, 591- The Twelve United Colonies, 591 - Advice to Massachusetts,

591 -Proclamation of Gage, 591-Martial Law established, 591 - His Advice to

the Ministry, 592-New York disclaims the Desire of Independence, 592 — The

General Congress appoints a Fast, 592— The American Continental Army, 593

- Washington chosen General, 593- His Person, 593-His Education, 593–

His Early Life, 594 - His Courage, 594 — Cheerfulness, 595- Liberality, 595 -

His Disinterestedness, 595 — His Passions and his Judgment, 595 — His Secrecy,

596- His Attention to Details, 596-His Comprehensiveness, 596 - His Mod-

eration, 596 — Washington a Southerner, 596- Washington the Representative

of his Country, 597- His Character Religious, 597-His Goodness, 597 - His

Ambition, 598 - His Love of Fame, 598- His Greatness, 598-He commands

Universal Confidence, 598 — The Difficulties before him, 599 — He accepts, 599

- Congress adheres to him, 599- His Commission, 600-His Trust in Provi-

dence, 600-Good Effect of his Appointment, 600.

CHAPTER XXXVIII.

PRESCOTT OCCUPIES BREED'S HILL. June 16-17, 1775.

Condition of the Army round Boston, p. 601-Want of Order, 601 — And

of Subordination, 601 - Prudence of Ward, 602-Expectations in England,

602-Heights of Dorchester, and Charlestown, 603 — Gage designs to occupy

Charlestown, 603 - The Committee of Safety anticipate him, 603- Prescott

marches to Charlestown, 604 - Breed's Hill fortified, 605 — Daybreak, 605

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