History of Massachusetts, for Two Hundred Years: From the Year 1620 to 1820 - Alden Bradford - Google Books

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CONTENTS.

Discovery of North America-Causes of Emigrating to America-

Character and Adventures of the Plymouth Pilgrims-Claim to

America by Kings of England-Patents and Grants-The Native

Indians-Civil Compact at Cape Cod-Settlement of Wessaguscus

and Mount Wollaston-Morton, Lyford, Oldham, Conant, Blaxton,

Cape Ann, Salem, Endicott, Charlestown, Sprague- Arrivals in 1629

-Higginson, Skelton-Salem Church-Opinions of the Errors of

Church of England-Buildings at Salem-State and Number of In-

dians-Arrival of Winthrop and Company at Charlestown, Johnson

at Boston, Saltonstal at Watertown, Pynchon at Roxbury, Wilson

and Phillips, Warham and Maverick-Settlement of Boston-Tax on

the several Plantations-Death of Johnson-Eminent Females-

Friendly Connexion with Plymouth-Patent, Formation of Company

in England-First Court of Governor and Assistants at Charlestown

-Church Government-Purchases of Indians-Fortified Town--

Early Sickness in the Colony-Execution for Murder in Plymouth-- ·

Power and Influence of Clergy, of Assistants and Freemen-First

Vessel built by Gov. Winthrop-Tax on the Colony and Committees,

or Deputies-Watertown objects-Dudley Governor-A few Disaf-

fected Character of First Settlers, and love of Liberty.

Opposers of the Colony-Complaints against it, and threatened with

loss of Charter-Intolerance-Roger Williams-Eminent men who

arrived after the first settlement-Connecticut settled-Militia-Forts

Taxes-Haynes Governor-Elections by the People and Deputies-

Bellingham-Dutch on Connecticut River-Disputes with R. Wil-

liams-His Banishment-Increase of Plymouth-Sir H. Vane arrives,

and is chosen Governor-Governor Winthrop-Pequot War-Reli-

gious Disputes-Mrs. Hutchinson-First Settlers the Friends of Hu-

man Learning-Many of them Learned Men-Artillery Company

and Militia-Charter recalled-Claims of Colony to Political Power

-Printing Press-Distribution of the Powers of Government-

Standing Council-Dudley Governor-His Character-Prosperity of

the Colony-Bellingham Governor-Trade-North Line of Patent-

Assembly of Divines at Westminster, England-Union of the four

New England Colonies.

Treatment of the Indians-Gorton-Episcopalians-French in Acadie

-Shipping-Militia-Slavery-Baptists and Quakers persecuted-

Iron Works-Magistrates direct in Religion-Economy and Sobriety

-Troubles in England-Synod-Publication of Laws-Witchcraft-

Death of Gov. Winthrop Maine-State of Plymouth Colony-Great

Powers exercised by the Colony-Dispute with Connecticut about

duties-Canada proposes an Alliance-Disputes in Great Britain-

Gov. Winslow Agent-Dutch at New York troublesome-Mrs. Hib-

bins executed for a Witch-Maine-Trade of Massachusetts-Crom-

well proposes a removal of the People of New England to Jamaica-

Leverett Agent in England-Treatment of Quakers and Baptists-

Government of Englaud forbid their persecution-Efforts to improve

Indians-Ecclesiastical Affairs in hands of Magistrates as well as

Clergy-Pynchon-Dr. Owen-Youth of Massachusetts-Number

of Towns and Churches-Population-College.

Dudley Governor-His Death-Endicot, and Bellingham-Liberty in

the Colony in danger, on the restoration of Charles II.-Policy of

Massachusetts The Regicides-Charges against the Colony-

Agents sent to England-King's letter and Requirements-Ecclesias-

tical Affairs-Baptism, Independence of Churches-Baptists oppress-

ed-Chauncey President of College-His Opinion on Baptism-

Schools in Plymouth-Commissioners from England, with great

powers-Their Reception in Massachusetts-Letter to the King,

and contend for Charter Rights-Dispute with Commissioners-

Treatment of Commissioners in Plymouth-Religious Liberties-

Commissioners in Maine-King dissatisfied, and orders Agents to

appear before him-Bellingham, and Willoughby-Troubles in Eng-

land-Trade and Navigation-Disputes in the Churches in Boston.

War with Philip He meditates the destruction of the English-War

defensive on part of the English-Plymouth Colony most exposed—

United Colonies raise Troops-Battle at Narragansett-War continu-

ed to 1676-Character of Philip-Col. Church-Death of Philip-

Difficulties with Government of England-Claims of Gorges and

Mason--Leverett, Bradstreet, Dudley and Danforth--Claims of Power

-Regulations of Trade-Randolph-Agents to England-Charter

vacated, and Dudley appointed President-Andros arbitrary and op-

pressive-His Council-J. Mather Agent to England-Arrest of An-

dros and Randolph-Revolution-New Charter-Sir William Phipps

-Expedition to Nova Scotia, and to Quebec-Failure-Expenses-

Paper Money-Difference of New and Old Charters-Sir William

Phipps first Governor-His Character.

Witchcraft-Laws for Religious Worship, for Education, and for so-

briety of manners-Disputes with Government of England-French

at Pemaquid-Lt. Gov. Stoughton-Law against Jesuits, and against

Slavery-Gov. Bellamont-Gov. Dudley-His Character-War be-

tween England and France-Depredations of Indians-Col. Church

goes against Indians in Acadie-Expedition to Port Royal-Medi-

tated attack on Canada-Heavy Debt and Tax, and Paper Money

-Peace between France and England-Prosperity of the Province

-Newspapers-Gov. Shute-His Character-Indians in Maine hos-

tile, conquered-Dispute between Gov. Shute and General Court-

Gov. Shute, on his return to England, complained of the Court-

Agent Dummer-Lt. Gov. Dummer-Treaty with Eastern Indians

-Clergy propose a Synod-Earthquake.

Governor Burnet-His Character-Dispute with General Court, about

his salary-Gov. Belcher-His Character-At first very popular-

Paper Money depreciated-Occasion of long embarrassments-Par-

ties-Opposition to Gov. Belcher-Naval Officer removed by the

King, and not by the Governor-Expedition to the West Indies-

Line between Massachusetts and New Hampshire run-Line run be-

tween Rhode Island-Governor Shirley-His Character-War be-

tween England and France-Disputes and contests with Eastern

Indians-Expedition to Louisburg-Successful-New England

threatened by the French-Plans against Canada, and Nova Scotia-

Peace, and Troops recalled from Nova Scotia-Impressments in Bos-

ton, and Riots-Plan for Bishops in America-Paper Money redeem-

ed, and discontinued-Reimbursements from England-Society for

Industry and Economy-Clergy-Eastern Indians-British prohibi-

tions on Trade-Agent in England-Heavy Taxes-Commerce.

Gov. Shirley returns-Lt. Gov. Phipps-Indians hostile-Forts built on

Kennebec-Treaty with six nations-Proposal of a union of the Colo-

nies-Heavy taxes-Excise proposed-Printer imprisoned for a libel---

Further preparations for war-)
-Expedition to Nova Scotia and against

Canada unsuccessful-Opposers of Shirley-Expedition to Oswego,

and to Crown Point-Earthquake-New Campaign-Gov. Shirley

made Commander-in-Chief-Gen. Winslow-Shirley superseded by

Gen. Abercrombie, and returned to England-Campaign of 1756 un-

successful- Great expenses to the Province-Rogers' Rangers.

Military Plans for 1757-Lord Loudon-Nova Scotia, Louisburg, and

Crown Point-Governor Pownall-Failure of Expedition--Massachu-

setts lost many Troops-Character of Pownall-Dispute about quar-

tering Troops-House contend for the authority of the Province-

Duties on Trade-Complaints against it-Campaign of 1757-Mr.

Pitt-Gen. Amherst-Efforts of Massachusetts-Failure of Expedi-

tion to Crown Point-Lord Howe slain-Louisburg taken-Quebec

taken-Wolfe slain-Major Rogers--Complaints of Provincial Troops

-Great Expenses of War-Insolvent law-Gov. Bernard-Lt. Gov.

Hutchinson-Campaign of 1760-Montreal taken.

Dispute between the House and Council-Expenses of War and loss of

lives-Schools and Colleges-New Troops raised-Dispute with

Governor-Claims of House and of the Governor-Customs-Col-

lector sued-Mr. Otis-Mr. Hutchinson-Writs of Assistance-Ex-

citement on the occasion-Gold Coin-Wilkes-Whig and Tory-

State of the province at the Peace of 1763--Views of Ministers-

Census-Plan to tax the Province-Controversy on Episcopacy.

British propose to raise a revenue in the Colonies-Sugar Act-Op-

posed-Resolves as to right of Taxing-Otis' Pamphlet-Its doc-

trines-Views of British Ministry-Petition to Parliament-Differ-

ence on its tenor-Letter to Agent-Answer to Governor's Speech

-Opinions of Trade-Representatives in Parliament from Colonies

proposed-Stamp Act-Convention at New York-Riots and Mobs

at Stamp Office, and elsewere-Opinions on public rights and duties

of Governor and Representatives Stamps sent into Province--

Distributor of them resigns-House declines to interfere.

Judicial Courts suspended, on account of Stamps-Opinion of Repre

sentatives, and of the Council thereon-Dispute with Governor and

Council on drawing Money from the Treasury-Extracts from Gov-

ernor's Speeches, and Answers of the House-Stamp Act repealed,

and assertion of the right of Parliament to make laws for the Colo-

nies-Mr. Pitt-Dispute with Governor about choice of Counsellors

-Reflections of the Council on the Riots-Address of House to the

King-Political views of Gov. Bernard-Different opinions among

the People-Dispute in granting compensation for the losses by the

Mob-Trade-Arrival of British Troops-Dispute about Expenses of

Conduct towards the Native Indians-Gov. Bernard gave his negative

to several Counsellors elected by the House-Plan to establish Epis-

copacy-Gov. Bernard misrepresents the General Court-Complains

that he is attacked in the public prints-Plays prohibited-Slave

trade condemned by General Court-Town Meeting in Boston;

Resolutions passed-Petition of House to the King, and Circular to

other Colonies-Refuse to rescind Circulars-Governor dissolves the

Assembly-Complaints of the People-Convention in Boston-Brit-

ish Troops stationed in Boston-Conduct of Colonel of Troops-

Gen. Gage in Boston-General Court convened-Gov. Bernard un-

popular Firmness of the Council-Dispute between Governor and

British Troops remain in Boston-General Court adjourned a long time

-Statement and Protest of the Citizens of Boston-Massacre in Bos-

ton, March, 1770-General Court held in Cambridge-House remon-

strate against it-Riot at Gloucester—Ministerial Instructions-Gov.

Hutchinson's political views-Dispute continued, on holding the

General Court out of Boston-Governor's salary paid from England

-Courts-Mr. Hancock-Public finances-Samuel Adams-Con-

troversy on salary of Governor and Judges-John Adams-Proceed-

ings of Boston-Their statement and circular.

Governor Hutchinson's opinion and speech on the supremacy of Par-

liament Opinion of General Court, and dispute with Governor on

the subject-Governor's letters published, and added to his unpopu-

larity-He is called to England by the King-Correspondence of

General Court with Virginia-Tea imported and destroyed-Dispute

about Salaries of the Judges-Declaration of Ministers and others in

England-The Charter altered, and the rights of the Province in-

fringed-Boston Port Bill-Jurors refuse to take the oath and to act

-Governor Hutchinson sails for England-Gen. Gage succeeds—

Negatives several Counsellors-Adjourns the General Court to Salem

-Delegates chosen for a Continental Congress-Gov. Gage dis-

solves the Court-Military Companies.

Objections to the Judges--Jurors refuse to act-Col. Hancock dismissed

from command of the Cadets-Gov. Gage erects fortifications in and

near Boston, and collects military stores-Conventions in Suffolk and

Essex-Governor forbids meetings of the People-Resolutions of

Convention-Provincial Congress-Its proceedings-Measures of

the Continental Congress-Committee of Safety-Delegates to sec-

ond General Congress-Clergy-New Provincial Congress, 1775—

General Warren Chairman of Committee of Safety-British Troops

sent to Salem to seize military stores.

Third Provincial Congress, March, 1775--Its advice and orders-

More British Troops arrive-War or submission-British Patriots-

Affair at Lexington and Concord-Meeting of Provincial Congress-

More men raised-Gov. Gage denounced as an enemy to the Pro-

vince-Militia collect at Cambridge and Roxbury, and from Massa-

chusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island-Advice

of General Congress desired, as to civil government-Measures of

defence-Battle of Bunker Hill-Great slaughter-Death of General

Warren-Cause of its Failure-Gen. Washington appointed Com-

mander-in-Chief-Measures adopted to augment the Army.

Representives meet, 19th July, 1775, and elect an Executive Council

-Population and state of the Province-Army at Cambridge and

Roxbury-Destitute of equipments-Want of cannon, fire-arms, and

powder-Falmouth burnt by the British-Powder Mills erected—

Measures of defence adopted-Forts built-Privations-Courts or-

ganized-Public expenses-Invasion of Canada unsuccessful-Death

of General Montgomery-Men enlisted for a year-Plan to attack

Boston-Dorchester Heights fortified--British leave Boston.

General Washington, with the American Army, proceeds to New York

-Address of the General Court and People of Boston, to Washing-

ton-General Thomas ordered to Canada with several Regiments-

The Expedition unsuccessful-Death of General Thomas-Declara-

tion of Independence-War in the Middle States--Tories-Militia

discipline-Style of Writs altered--Calls for the Militia--Great ef-

forts to recruit the Army--Paper Money depreciates--Laws for the

relief of the People, and against monopolies-Military affairs at and

near New York-Washington proceeds to Delaware- Battle of Tren-

ton and Princeton--Success of Americans under Washington-En-

listments for 1777-Difficulty of raising Men for three years-Large

bounties given-Massachusetts Regiments-New emission of paper

-High taxes-Attack on Rhode Island, and on St. Johns, in Nova

A Constitution proposed and formed by General Court, but rejected by

the majority of the citizens-Large body of the Militia called out-

Northern Army-The British advance-Battle near Lake George and

at Saratoga-British Army captured, October, 1777-Affairs at the

South, and in the Middle States--Battle of Brandywine and of Ger-

mantown--British take possession of Philadelphia, and the American

Army have quarters at Valley Forge, in vicinity--The Men suffer for

want of clothes--Heavy Assessments laid on the States by Congress

--More Men required--Loans-Appeals to the people--Confederation

-John Adams Envoy to France and Holland--An able Negotiator--

Delegates to Congress, and Judges of Superior Court, 1778.

British Army leaves Philadelphia-Battle of Monmouth-Massachu-

setts' Regiments--Gen. Lee arrested--Rhode Island invaded--Mili-

tia ordered there--French Fleet--American Army retreat--Lafayette

-Additional expenses and taxes in Massachusetts--New Bedford

attacked and burnt by the British--Col. Alden killed at Cherry Valley

--Gen. Gates commands in Boston sometime in 1778-9-British

Government offer to negotiate--Engage the Savages-Finances--

Congress call for money-Attempts to prevent monopoly and specu-

lation--Gen. Washington calls for more Men--Want of provisions in

Massachusetts--Officers of Army poorly paid-Convention--Further

requisitions of Congress--Penobscot Expedition--Further attempts

to regulate the price of provision-Men and money called for-Boun-

ties of land promised to Officers and Soldiers-Public Fasts.

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