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George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., The crisis (search)
long been held in great esteem throughout the province; had been its Delegate to the New-York Congress; and had executed that trust to universal acceptance. John Adams: Diary, 203. Though irritable, he was also placable, and at heart was truly loyal. Bernard ostentatiously Chap. XXV.} 1766. May. negatived the choice. The hole number of twenty-eight he rejected six Thomas Hutchinson to his son, then in England, 29 May, 1766. of the ablest friends of the people in the board. John Adams: Diary in Works, II. 204. He had the legal right to do so; and the Legislature submitted without a murmur. Samuel Adams to Arthur Lee, 19 April, 1771. He The authority with which it is introduced should preclude all disputation about complying with it. The patriots of Massachusetts could hardly find words John Adams's Private Diary. Works, II. 204. fit to express their indignation. Bernard's speeches fell on the ear of Samuel Adams, as not less infamous and irritating tha
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 27: (search)
as they read the letter, which was printed at the request of the Council, agreed with one another that the compensation it recommended, should be made. The King, said they, has asked this of us as a favor; it would be ungenerous to refuse. John Adams's Diary. On the re-assembling of the Legislature, Hawley's Dec. Bill prevailed by large majorities; yet it was also voted that the sufferers had no just claim on the Province, Resolves of the House of Representatives on Compensation to the revolt of the Colonies; and his correspondence and advice conformed to the opinion. Hutchinson's History, III. 173. The revolt of the Colonies ought to be dated from this time, rather than from the Declaration of Independence. But Samuel Adams was gifted with a sagacity which divined the Chap. XXVII.} 1766. Dec. evil designs, now so near their execution. He instructed De Berdt to oppose the apprehended establishment of a military force in America, as needless for protection and dange
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 34: (search)
an insurrection; the letters, soliciting them, may have been kept secret, but the town divined their purpose; and at its legal meeting on Chap. XXXIV.} 1768. June. Friday, the seventeenth, instructing its representatives in words prepared by John Adams, J. Adams, Works ii. 215, III. 501. it put its sentiments on record. After the repeal of the last American Stamp Act, it said, we were happy in the pleasing prospect of a restoration of tranquillity and harmony. But the principle on J. Adams, Works ii. 215, III. 501. it put its sentiments on record. After the repeal of the last American Stamp Act, it said, we were happy in the pleasing prospect of a restoration of tranquillity and harmony. But the principle on which that detestable act was founded continues in full force, and a revenue is still demanded from America, and appropriated to the maintenance of swarms of officers and pensioners in idleness and luxury. It is our fixed resolution to maintain our loyalty and due subordination to the British Parliament, as the Supreme Legislative in all cases of necessity for the preservation of the whole empire. At the same time, it is our unalterable resolution, to assert and vindicate our dear and invaluab
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 36: (search)
ence which must precede union could be established only by consummate prudence and self-control. On Saturday, Otis, Samuel Adams, and Warren met at the house of Warren, Bernard to Hillsborough, 16 September, 1768, Letters to the Ministry, 70. Corner's Diary, 10 September, 1768. and drew up the plan for the Town Meeting, the Resolves, and the order of the debates. The subject was not wholly new; Otis had long before pointed out the proper mode of redress in the contingency Diary of John Adams, in Works, II. 161, 162. which had now occurred. It must be ascertained if the Colony in the midst of excitement could preserve the self-possession necessary for instituting government. Captain Corner's Diary, Sunday, 11 Sept. 1768. All day Sunday Bernard suffered from false alarms and threats as usual; insisted, that a rising was agreed upon; Bernard to Gage, 16 Sept. and in his fright at an empty barrel placed on the beacon, actually called a meeting of the Council. Bernard
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 40: (search)
solves of Parliament fell upon them like so many thunderbolts; but they stood unmoved. These Oliverians, said a royalist, begin to think themselves Corsicans, and will resist unto blood. Dr. Johnson of Connecticut to his son, 7 March, 1769. John Adams, Compare John Adams's Autobiography, Works, II. though anxious for advancement in his profession, scorned the service of the King; and his associates at the bar rendered themselves unfit for the favor of Government, by abetting the popu- CJohn Adams's Autobiography, Works, II. though anxious for advancement in his profession, scorned the service of the King; and his associates at the bar rendered themselves unfit for the favor of Government, by abetting the popu- Chap. XL.} 1769. March lar party. Bernard to Hillsborough, 5 March, 1769. The people of the near town of Lexington, at their annual meeting, came into a resolution to drink no more tea, till the unconstitutional Revenue Act should be repealed. Boston Gazette, 27 March, 1769. On the anniversary of the repeal of the Stamp Act, Samuel Adams held up to public view the grievances inflicted on Americans, by combining the power of taxation with a commercial monopoly, and enforcing them both by fl
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 42: (search)
rovince. With fawning treachery he claimed to be its friend; had at one time courted its favor by denying the right John Adams in Novanglus. of Parliament to tax America either internally or externally; and had argued with conclusive ability agaid a half long, entered the town before dark, marched round the State-House, and quietly retired each to his own home. J. Adams's Works, II. 219. Massachusetts was sustained by South Carolina, whose Assembly, imperfectly imitated by New Jersey,hich had been laid before Parliament, Otis, who was become almost irresponsible from his nearness to frenzy, Compare John Adams's Diary, Works, II. 219, 220. grew wild with rage at having been aspersed as a demagogue, and provoked See the Bostooners of the Customs, aided by bystanders, and received much hurt From a letter of Hutchinson. Compare the Diary of John Adams, which shows that Otis was not so much hurt but that he was abroad the next day. from a very severe blow on the head.
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 43: (search)
tal and immediate removal of all the troops. The troops are not subject to my authority, repeated Hutchinson; I have no power to remove them. Stretching forth his arm which slightly shook as if his frame trembled at the energy of his soul, John Adams to Jedediah Morse, and Same to Tudor. in tones not loud, but clear and distinctly audible, Adams rejoined: If you have power to remove one regiment, you have power to remove both. These are the words as I received them traditionally from JohAdams rejoined: If you have power to remove one regiment, you have power to remove both. These are the words as I received them traditionally from John Quincy Adams, and they agree with Hutchinson to Bernard of the 18th of March, except that Hutchinson represented them as addressed to Dalrymple who stood at his side. But the Town and S. Adams addressed Hutchinson himself, and would not release him from his responsibility. It is at your peril if you do not. Andrew Oliver's Narrative. The meeting is composed of three thousand people. They are become very impatient. A thousand men are already arrived from the neighborhood, and the country
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 44: (search)
very general approbation of the people, It is an error to suppose that the Town of Boston did not consistently wish every proper assistance to be rendered the prisoners. It took care publicly to mark its confidence in Quincy in May, and in John Adams in June. and at the urgent Advised and urged by an Adams, [S. Adams,] a Hancock, a Molineux, &c. &c. Quincy, 27. solicitations of Samuel Adams and his associates, John Adams and the younger Quincy consented to be retained as their Counsel. John Adams and the younger Quincy consented to be retained as their Counsel. It was for England to remove the cause of the strife. In the House of Lords, Chatham, affirming as Chap. XLIV.} 1770. March he had done four years before, the subordination of the Colonies and the right of Parliament to bind their trade and industry, disclaimed the American policy, adopted by his former colleagues when he himself was nominally the Minister. In this, said he, as in all the rest, I have been disappointed and deceived. W. S. Johnson to Gov. Trumbull, 6 March, 1770. The id
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 45: (search)
on, seized the leading men in rebellious Colonies, and detained them in the metropolis as hostages. An Act of Parliament, curtailing Massachusetts of all the land east of the Penobscot, was a supplementary proposition. In Letters to Hillsborough, and more distinctly to John Pownall. Less occasion never existed for martial rule than at Boston. At the ensuing trial of Preston, every indulgence was shown him by the citizens. Auchmuty, his Counsel, had the assistance of the patriots, John Adams and Quincy. The prosecution was conducted with languor and inefficiency; the defence with consummate ability; the judges were the partisans of the prisoner; and selected talesmen were put upon the jury. As the slaughter of the citizens took place at night, it was not difficult to raise a plausible doubt, whether it was Preston, or some other person, who had actually cried out to the soldiers to fire; and on that ground a verdict of acquittal was obtained. The public acquiesced; but was
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 47: (search)
t conceive of prudence without fortitude. Compare Samuel Adams to James Warren of Plymouth, 25 March, 1771. He persever- Chap. XLVII.} 1771. June. ed; but John Adams retired from the service of the people, and devoting himself to his profession, John Adams: Works, II. 260, 301, 302. for a time ceased even to employ his peJohn Adams: Works, II. 260, 301, 302. for a time ceased even to employ his pen in their defence. John Adams: Diary, June 22, 1771. Otis who had returned to the Legislature, disordered in mind, and jealous of his declining influence, did but impede the public cause. In Hancock, also, vanity so mingled with patriotism, that the Government hoped to separate him from its uncompromising opponents. HutchiJohn Adams: Diary, June 22, 1771. Otis who had returned to the Legislature, disordered in mind, and jealous of his declining influence, did but impede the public cause. In Hancock, also, vanity so mingled with patriotism, that the Government hoped to separate him from its uncompromising opponents. Hutchinson to,——, 5 June, 1771. The Assembly which for the third year was convened at Cambridge, overruled the advice of Samuel Adams, and was proceeding with business. Yet it adopted the Protest in which he drew the distinction between the existence of a prerogative and its abuse; and significantly inquired, what would follow in E
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