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Capture of Pocahontas-Pacification with the savages-Use of tobacco in
England-Administration of Argal-Yeardley's administration -A COLO-
nial assembly convoked-Emigration of females to Virginia-Trans-
portation of convicts-Introduction of negro slavery—Virginia obtains a
constitution-Conspiracy of Opechancanough-Massacre of the settlers-
The British government become jealous of the Virginians-Grievances
of the colonists-Indian wars-Bacon's rebellion-Conduct of Governor
Berkeley-Temporary pacification-Vacillation of the governor-Re-
newal of the troubles-Convention of Middle Plantations-Further hos-
tilities-Jamestown burnt-Sudden death of Bacon, and end of the
rebellion-The royal authority restored-Disastrous consequences of
these events to the Virginians,
CHAPTER IX.
105
SETTLEMENT OF NEW ENGLAND.-Rise of the Puritans in England-Their
emigration to Holland-They resolve to emigrate to America-Sail from
England-Their arrival at Cape Cod-Formation of a political compact-
Landing at Plymouth-Hardships endured by them-Death of Governor
Carver-Government of Mr. Bradford-Treaty with the Indian sachem,
Massasoit-Scarcity of food in the colony-Severe drought, and provi-
dential relief-Origin of the New England thanksgivings-Foundation
of the Massachusetts colony-Settlement of Salem-Arrival of Governor
Winthrop Boston founded-Sufferings of the colonists-Severe frosts-
Foundation of the New England churches-Attempts of the king to
check emigration to New England,
CHAPTER X.
121
SETTLEMENT OF NEW ENGLAND.-Discovery of Connecticut river-Dispute
with the Dutch-First settlement of Connecticut-Fort Good Hope erected
by the Dutch-Quarrel between the Dutch and the Plymouth men-
Settlement of Hartford and Wethersfield by the English-Expedition of
Hooker-Sufferings of the colonists-Lords Say and Seal-Charter for
Connecticut-Breaking out of the Pequod war-Murder of Mr. Oldham--
Expedition of the English against the Pequods-Barbarities of the savages
-Mason's expedition-Alliance with the Narragansets-The forces
march against the Pequods-Attack of the Indian fort at Mystic-Defeat
and slaughter of the Pequods-General joy of the colony-Remarkable
circumstances attending the victory,
CHAPTER XI.
131
SETTLEMENT OF NEW ENGLAND.-Consternation and flight of the Pequods-
Release of captives by the Dutch-Prosecution of the Pequod war---Cap-
ture of Pequods at Fairfield-Defeat and dispersion of the enemy-
Treaty with Uncas and Miantonimoh-Total extirpation of the Pequods
-Pacification of the colonies-Connecticut frames a constitution-Foun-
dation of New Haven,
CHAPTER XII.
149
SETTLEMENT OF NEW ENGLAND.-New Hampshire explored by Captain
Smith-Settlements made by Gorges and Mason-Portsmouth founded-
Union of the colony with Massachusetts-Roger Williams in Massachu-
setts-Settlement of Rhode Island-Anne Hutchinson and her adherents
remove to Rhode Island-the colony obtains a charter-Maine-Settle-
Massachusetts-The English conquer New Netherlands-Attempt of
Andros on Connecticut-State of religion in the colonies-Persecution of
Quakers-Manners and customs-Commerce-Arts, manufactures, and
education,
CHAPTER XIII.
.157
SETTLEMENT OF NEW ENGLAND.-Philip's war-Attack of Swanzey-Expe
dition of Captain Hutchinson against the Narragansets-Action of
Pocasset-Flight of Philip to the Nipmucks-Attack of Brookfield by the
Indians-Attack of Hadley and Deerfield-Defeat of Captain Lathrop-
Indian war in New Hampshire-Governor Winslow marches against
Philip Attack of Philip's stronghold-Defeat of the savages-Flight,
adventures and death of Philip-Sufferings and losses of the colonists-
War with the eastern tribes-Interference of the English ministry in the
government of Massachusetts-Adventures of the regicides, Goffe,
Whalley and Dixwell, in New England-Condition of the Indians-John
Eliot, the Indian apostle.
CHAPTER XIV.
169
SETTLEMENT OF NEW ENGLAND.-Revocation of the charter of Massa-
chusetts-Alarm of the inhabitants-Andros appointed governor-His
tyrannical proceedings in Massachusetts-He assumes the government
of Rhode Island-He attempts to seize the charter of Connecticut-The
charter oak-Oppressions of Andros' government-He is made governor
of New York-The Bostonians rise in insurrection and depose Andros-
Enthusiasm of the people-Andros expelled the country-The charter
governments restored-Fletcher, governor of New York, attempts to
assume the military command in Connecticut-Resistance of the people
-Barbarities of the French and Indian war-Savage murder of Major
Waldron-Attack of Haverhill-Adventures of Mrs. Dustan-Second
French and Indian war-Attack and plunder of Deerfield-Captivity
and adventures of Mrs. Williams-Expedition of the New England
colonies against Nova Scotia and Canada-Disasters in the St. Lawrence
-Peace of Utrecht, 184
CHAPTER XV.
SETTLEMENT OF NEW ENGLAND.-Witchcraft-Delusion on this subject in
Europe-The Salem Witchcraft-Witches at Boston-First execution for
this offence-Origin of the troubles at Salem-Cause of the rapid increase
of the imposture-Credulity of the public-Depravity of some of the per-
sons concerned-Consternation of the people-Practice of confession and
its effects-Absurdities published by the bewitched persons-Cotton
Mather a champion of the doctrine of witchcraft-Trial and execution of
the witches-Progress of the delusion-Robert Calef writes against the
imposture-Change in the popular mind-Arrival of the new charter-
Reorganization of the courts-Decline and end of the delusion-Conduct
of the chief instruments in these singular affairs,
CHAPTER XVI.
200
SETTLEMENT OF THE MIDDLE AND SOUTHERN STATES.-New York-Influence
of the Dutch in the colonization of the United States-Voyage of Henry
Hudson to the polar regions-Hudson enters the Dutch service-His
voyage to America-Discovery of the Delaware-Hudson enters the
bay of New York-He discovers the river Hudson-Returns to Europe
-His last voyage-Settlement of New Netherlands by the Dutch-New
York and Albany founded-Settlements on the Delaware-Colonization
of New Jersey by the Dutch and Swedes-Settlements in Delaware—
Maryland colonized by Calvert-Clayborne's rebellion-Indian war-
Settlement of North and South Carolina-William Penn leads a colony
into Pennsylvania, and founds Philadelphia-Popular government in
Pennsylvania-Colonization of Georgia-Disputes with the Dutch at
New Netherlands-Conquest of that province by the English-Vicissi-
tudes of the colony,
CHAPTER XVII.
208
SETTLEMENT OF THE MIDDLE and Southern STATES.-New York-Leisler's
rebellion-Duplicity of James II.-Discontent of the people of New York
-The government of the colony delivered up to Andros-Invasion of
England by the Prince of Orange, and accession of William and Mary-
Nicholson, the lieutenant-governor, refuses to acknowledge their authority
-Leisler heads a revolt-The fort captured-Flight of Nicholson to
England-Conduct of Massachusetts and Connecticut-The royalists
retire to Albany-Leisler assumes the government-Dispersion of his
enemies-Intrigues of Nicholson in England-Appointment of Governor
Sloughter-Leisler's firmness-Arrival of Sloughter-Leisler's impolitic
behavior-His capture, trial and execution-Final results of the rebel-
lion. . 218
CHAPTER XVIII.
THE COLONIAL GOVERNMENTS.-New York-Origin of the "Negro Plot"
Intrigues of the Spaniards-Unquiet condition of the slaves-Troubles in
New York-Panic of 1741-Apprehensions of a plot-Arrest of suspected
persons-The Spanish negroes-General alarm-Confessions extorted
from the prisoners-Trials and executions-Violence of the law officers
--Alarm on the subject of popery-Trial and execution of Ury, the
Catholic-Alarm of a plot on Long Island-Progress and character of
the delusion-Remarks on domestic slavery,
CHAPTER XIX.
224
INDIAN WARS AT THE SOUTH.-Disaffection of the Tuscaroras-Settlements
of the Palatines-Capture of De Graffenreid and Lawson-Murder of
Lawson-War with the Tuscaroras and Corees-Devastation of North
Carolina-Expedition against the enemy on the Neuse-Internal dis-
sensions in North Carolina-Pacification-Renewal of the war-Deplor
able state of the country-Divisions among the Tuscaroras-Moore's
expedition-Defeat of the Indians-The Tuscaroras expelled from the
country and join the Five Nations of New York-Revival of trade in
North Carolina-Condition of the Indian tribes-War with the Yamas-
sees-General confederacy of the Indians-Massacre at Pocotaligo and
Goose Creek-Expedition of Governor Craven-Battle of the Salkehatchie
-Defeat and expulsion of the Yamassees-Revolution in Carolina-The
colony made a royal province-Insurrection of the slaves,
CHAPTER XX.
235
THE COLONIAL GOVERNMENTS.-Extension of the settlements along the coast
of the United States-The French on lake Champlain-First settlement
in Vermont-Population in the middle and southern states-Labors of
Bishop Berkeley in favor of the American colonies-Schools, colleges,
taxation of the colonies-Policy of the English government with regard
10 manufactures-The slave-trade-Efforts for the continuance and
extension of it made by the government and people of England-Slavery
excluded from Georgia-Emigration of Moravians to Georgia-Settle-
ment of Ebenezer-Wesley and Whitefield in America
CHAPTER XXI.
241
FRENCH DISCOVERIES AND SETTLEMENTS IN AMERICA.-Voyage of De Monts
-Settlement of Acadia and Canada--Adventures of Champlain among
the Indians-Discovery of the great lakes-Vicissitudes of the French
colonies-Expedition to the west by Joliet and Marquette-Adventures
among the Indians-Discovery of the Mississippi-Voyage down that
river-Return to Canada-Other expeditions of the French to the west
and south,
252
CHAPTER XXII.
SETTLEMENTS OF THE FRENCH IN AMERICA.-Louisiana-La Salle's second
expedition and death-Fate of the colony at St. Bernard-Punishment of
the murderers of La Salle-Colony on the Arkansas-Singular death of
Marquette-Jealousy of the Spaniards-Settlements made by them in
Florida-Expedition of Ibberville to Louisiana-Intercourse with the
savages-Ibberville ascends the Mississippi-Establishes a settlement at
Biloxi-War with the Chickasaws-Arrival of French missionaries in
Louisiana-Proposed emigration from Carolina-Bienville appointed lieu-
tenant commandant-Mining schemes of the French-Intercourse with
the Natchez-Expedition in search of mines.
CHAPTER XXIII.
265
SETTLEMENTS OF THE FRENCH IN AMERICA.-Louisiana-Establishment of
the French at Mobile-War with England-Siege of St. Augustine and
Pensacola-Hostilities between the Choctaws and Chickasaws-Massa-
cres by the savages-Abandonment of the settlements on the Illinois-
Plunder of Isle au Dauphine by a buccaneer-La Motte, governor of
Louisiana-Encroachments by the English of Carolina-Expedition of
the French to the Wabash-Missions among the savages-L'Epignai,
governor of Louisiana-Foundation of New Orleans-War with Spain-
Pensacola taken by the French-Slaves imported into Louisiana-Recap-
ture of Pensacola-Second capture of Pensacola by the French-Expe-
dition of Bernard de La Harpe to the interior-Description of the Indian
tribes, 277
CHAPTER XXIV.
SETTLEMENTS OF THE FRENCH IN AMERICA-Louisiana-Activity of the
French adventurers-Unproductiveness of the colony of Louisiana-The
patent of the colony granted to the Mississippi company-Law's cele-
brated Mississippi scheme-Effect of it upon Louisiana-Massacres com
mitted by the French upon the Natchez tribe-Plot of the Indians—
Massacres and devastations retorted upon the French-War between the
Natchez and the Chickasaws-The Natchez submit to the French-
Total extirpation of that tribe-The French make war upon the Chick-
asaws-Ill-success of the French in their campaign against the Indians
-Peace with the Chickasaws-General description of the colonists of
Louisiana,
287
CHAPTER XXV.
FRENCH AND INDIAN WARS.-Jealousy between the French and English
colonies-Hostilities of the savages towards the English-Intrigues of
the French in Canada-Father Rallé-Incursions of the Norridgewock
Indians-Expedition of Captain Westbrook-Flight of Rallé-Expe-
dition of Moulton and Harman-Attack upon the Indians at Teconet-
Defeat of the Indians, and death of Rallé-Barbarities of the English-
Paugus, chief of the Pequawkets-Expedition to Salmon Fall river-
Lovewell's expedition-Battle between the forces of Paugus and Love-
well-Death of Lovewell-The Androscoggin and Pequawket Indians
abandon the country-War between England and France-Expedition
against Cape Breton-Capture of Louisburg-Exertions of the French
government-End of the war,
CHAPTER XXVI.
295
FRENCH AND INDIAN WARS.-Renewal of the war between Great Britain and
France-Transactions with the Indians on the Ohio-Washington's
embassy to the Ohio-Adventures on his return-Washington appointed
to a command in the army-Marches against the French and Indians-
Affair of the Red Stones-Washington builds Fort Necessity-He is
attacked by Count Villiers-Evacuates the fort-Braddock's expedition
-Imprudence and rashness of the British general-Defeat and death of
Braddock-Retreat of the army-Shirley's expedition to Canada-Battle
near lake George-Death of Colonel Williams-Retreat of Dieskau—
Battle of French Mountain-Indian incursions-Lord Loudon com-
mander-in-chief-Loss of Oswego-Departure of the British army-
Imbecility of Lord Loudon, 305
CHAPTER XXVII.
FRENCH AND INDIAN WARS.-Misconduct of the British commander in Amer-
ica-Montcalm in Canada-Expedition of Colonel Parker against Ticon-
deroga-Miscarriage of the undertaking-The French besiege Fort
William Henry-Inactivity of General Webb-Surrender of Fort William
Henry-Perfidy and barbarity of the French and Indians-Alarm of the
colonies-Disastrous end of the campaign of 1757-Extension of the war
between the English and French--Change of ministry in England-Mr.
Pitt prime minister-His projects for the war in America-Efforts of the
colonies-Expedition of Boscawen and Amherst against Cape Breton--
Siege and capture of Louisburg,
CHAPTER XXVIII.
315
FRENCH AND INDIAN WARS.-Expedition of General Abercrombie against
Ticonderoga and Crown Point-Death of Lord Howe-Attack of Ticon-
deroga-Failure of the expedition and retreat of the army-Imbecility of
General Abercrombie-Capture of Fort Frontenac by Colonel Bradstreet
-Expedition of General Forbes against Fort Du Quesne-The French
abandon the fort-Close of the campaign of 1759-Success of the British
army-Campaign of 1759-New invasion of Canada-Expeditions of
Amherst, Prideaux and Sir William Johnson-Capture of Niagara by the
British-Expedition against Quebec-Attack on the city by General
Wolfe-Death of Wolfe and surrender of Quebec-Capture of Montreal
-Final acquisition of Canada, Nova Scotia and Cape Breton by Great
Britain,
327