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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Canada (search)
, but had not the courage to join the invaders. At the same time, the French peasantry did not obey the order of the Roman Catholic bishop, which was sent to the several parishes, and read by the local clergy, to come out in defence of the British government. It was known that the bishop was a stipendiary of the crown. There was a decided war spirit visible in the second Continental Congress, yet it was cautious and prudent. Immediately after the seizure of Ticonderoga and Crown Point (May 10-12, 1775), the Congress was urged to authorize the invasion and seizure of Canada. That body hoped to gain a greater victory by making the Canadians their friends and allies. To this end they sent a loving address to them, and resolved, on June 1, that no expedition or incursion ought to be undertaken or made by any colony or body of colonists against or into Canada. The Provincial Congress of New York had expressly disclaimed any intention to make war on Canada. But Gage's proclamation
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Columbia University, (search)
shire Grants of 24,000 acres of land, but it was lost by the separation of that part of Vermont from New York. In 1762 Rev. Myles Cooper was sent over by the Archbishop of Canterbury to become a fellow of the college. He was a strong loyalist, and had a pamphlet controversy with young Alexander Hamilton, one of his pupils. Cooper became president of the college, and so obnoxious were his politics that the college was attacked by the Sons of liberty and a mob in New York on the night of May 10, 1775, and he was obliged to flee for his life. Rev. Benjamin Moore (afterwards bishop of the diocese) succeeded him. The college was prepared for the reception of troops the next year, when the students were dispersed, the library and apparatus were stored in the City Hall, and mostly lost, and the building became a military hospital. About 600 of the volumes were recovered thirty years afterwards in a room in St. Paul's Chapel, when none but the sexton knew of their existence. In 1784 rege
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Congress, Continental (search)
h the petition of the King. Having already recommended the holding of another Continental Congress at Philadelphia on May 10, 1775, this Congress adjourned in the afternoon of Oct. 26, 1774, and the next day the members started for home, impressed w The sessions of the Continental Congress were opened at the following times and places: Sept. 5, 1774, Philadelphia; May 10, 1775, ditto; Dec. 20, 1776, Baltimore; March 4, 1777, Philadelphia; Sept. 27, 1777, Lancaster, Pa.; Sept. 30, 1777, York, Pen Elected. Peyton RandolphVirginiaSept. 5, 1774. Henry MiddletonSouth CarolinaOct. 2, 1774. Peyton RandolphVirginiaMay 10, 1775. John HancockMassachusettsMay 24, 1775. Henry LaurensSouth CarolinaNov. 1, 1777. John JayNew YorkDec. 10, 1778. Sa was rejected, and no further notice was taken of the petition. The second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia May 10, 1775. Peyton Randolph was chosen president; Charles Thomson, secretary; Andrew McNeare, door-keeper, and William Shed, m
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Currency, Continental (search)
Currency, Continental The issue of paper money or bills of credit, not only by the several colonies, but by the Continental Congress, became a necessity when the Revolutionary War began in 1775. The second Congress met in Philadelphia May 10, 1775, and on that day, in secret session, the measure was agreed upon, but the resolution was not formed and adopted until June 22, the day on which news of the battle on Breed's Hill was received by the Congress. Then it was resolved that a sum not exceeding 2,000,000 Spanish milled dollars be emitted by the Congress in bills of credit for the defence of America, and that the twelve confederate colonies [Georgia was not then represented] be pledged for the redemption of the bills of credit now directed to be emitted. Each colony was required to pay its proportion, in Fac-Simile of Continental bills. four annual payments, the first by the last of November, 1779, and the fourth by the last of November, 1782. A committee appointed for t
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Revolutionary War, (search)
merican history as the first war for independence. For a detailed statement of causes the reader is referred to Declaration of Independence. The following is a chronological record of the war: Battle of Lexington, Mass., at dawn of April 19, 1775 Col. Samuel H. Parsons and Benedict Arnold plan, at Hartford, Conn. the capture of Fort Ticonderoga, N. Y. April 27. 1775 Arnold leads his company from New Haven to Boston, arriving April 29, 1775 Fort Ticonderoga captured by Ethan Allen May 10, 1775 Crown Point, N. Y., captured by Americans May 12, 1775 Americans under Benedict Arnold capture St. John, Canada May 1, 1775 British Generals Howe, Clinton, and Burgoyne arrive at Boston from England with troops May 25, 1775 Congress votes to raise 20,000 menJune 14, 1775 George Washington is unanimously elected by Congress commander-in-chief of the American forces.June 15, 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill, June 16-17: and burning of Charlestown June 17, 1775 Resolved by Congress, That a
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United colonies, the (search)
United colonies, the The second Continental Congress assembled at Philadelphia on May 10, 1775. The harmony of action in that body, and the important events in the various colonies which had been pressed upon their notice, made the representatives feel that the union was complete, notwithstanding Georgia had not yet sent a delegate to the Congress. Recognizing this fact, the Congress, on June 7, in ordering a fast, Resolved, that Thursday, July 20 next, be observed throughout the Twelve United Colonies as a day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer. When, exactly one year later, a resolution declaring these colonies free and independent States was adopted, the committee to draft a declaration to that effect entitled the new government The United States of America.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States of America. (search)
y society in the United States formed by Quakers of Philadelphia......April 14, 1775 Battle of Lexington, Mass., at dawn of......April 19, 1775 [For the chronological record of the war for independence see Revolutionary War, in vol. VII.] Letters from England to public officials in America, expressing determination of England to coerce the colonies, intercepted at Charleston, S. C......April 19, 1775 Second Continental Congress meets at Independence Hall, Philadelphia......May 10, 1775 [Peyton Randolph, president; Charles Thomson, secretary.] Colonies Represented.Delegates.When Chosen. Connecticut5Nov. 3, 1774 Massachusetts5Dec. 5, 1774 Maryland7Dec. 8, 1774 Pennsylvania6Dec. 15, 1774 New Jersey5Jan. 24, 1775 New Hampshire2Jan. 25, 1775 South Carolina5Feb. 3, 1775 Delaware3March 16, 1775 Virginia7March 20, 1775 North Carolina3April 5, 1775 New York12April 22, 1775 Pennsylvania (additional)3May 6, 1775 Rhode Island2May 7, 1775 Articles of Union and
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Connecticut, (search)
inental Congress......June 6, 1774 Israel Putnam, of Pomfret, Conn., hastens to Boston on hearing of the battle of Lexington; arrives......April 21, 1775 [Riding on one horse 100 miles in eighteen hours.] Col. Samuel H. Parsons and Benedict Arnold, at Hartford, plan the capture of Ticonderoga......April 27, 1775 Benedict Arnold marches from New Haven with his company and reaches Boston......April 29, 1775 Surrender of Ticonderoga to Col. Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold......May 10, 1775 General Assembly authorize bills of credit to $500,000 to equip eight regiments......May 11, 1775 Ex-Governor Tryon, with 2,000 men, destroys Danbury......April 26, 1777 [Gen. David Wooster, of Connecticut, is mortally wounded.] General Tryon lands at New Haven with about 3,000 men and plunders it......July 5, 1778 Fairfield, Green's Farm, and Norwalk burned......1778 General Tryon, from Kingsbridge, N. Y., with 1,500 troops, destroys the salt-works at Horseneck, Conn.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), New York, (search)
r Tryon gives 10,000 acres of land to King's College, and founds a chair of law......1774 New York publishes a declaration of rights......May 23, 1774 Sir William Johnson dies at Albany, aged sixty......July 11, 1774 Delegates chosen to first Continental Congress......July 25, 1774 Provincial convention in New York; delegates to the Continental Congress appointed......April 22, 1775 Fort Ticonderoga surprised and taken by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold with eighty men......May 10, 1775 Crown Point surrenders......May 12, 1775 Benedict Arnold captures St. Johns, Canada......May 16, 1775 First Provincial Congress in New York; Nathaniel Woodhull, president, appoints a committee of safety......May 22, 1775 General Tryon retires to the Asia, an armed English ship in the harbor of New York......1775 City and county of New York ask advice from Congress how to deal with the British troops expected in the city, and the military stores captured at Ticonderoga......
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Pennsylvania, (search)
readily do......Oct. 2, 1773 Tea ship sent back to England before it reaches Philadelphia......Dec. 25, 1773 First Continental Congress assembles at Philadelphia......Sept. 5, 1774 Assembly of Pennsylvania approves the doings of Congress, and appoints delegates to the new one......Dec. 15, 1774 Franklin returns to Philadelphia from England, giving up hope of reconciliation, after an absence of ten years......April, 1775 Second Continental Congress meets at Philadelphia......May 10, 1775 Committee of safety appointed, Franklin president......June 30, 1775 Pennsylvania instructs her delegates to the Continental Congress to dissent from and reject any proposition looking to a separation from England......November, 1775 Common sense, a pamphlet by Thomas Paine, published in Philadelphia......January, 1776 Assembly of Pennsylvania, under pressure of public opinion, rescinds the instructions to delegates in Congress......June 24, 1776 Declaration of Independence
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