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Cambridge History of American Literature: volume 3 (ed. Trent, William Peterfield, 1862-1939., Erskine, John, 1879-1951., Sherman, Stuart Pratt, 1881-1926., Van Doren, Carl, 1885-1950.) 5 5 Browse Search
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George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 40: (search)
if they remain as they are, will have a pretext for claiming an arbitrary extension of territory. Gayarreas Louisiana, III. 255, 256. He therefore advised to reduce the colony, but to keep New Orleans in such insignificance as to tempt no attack. The King accepted the decision of his Cabinet; adding his fear lest the example of Louisiana should influence the colonies of other powers, in which he already discerned the rising spirit of sedition and independence. Gayarreas Hist. de la Louisiane, II. 266. A different train of reasoning engaged the Cabinet of France. Here, said one of its advisers, is the happy opportunity of dividing the British Empire, by placing before its Colonies the interesting spectacle of two potentates who pardon, who protect, and who deign in concert to utter the powerful word of liberty. Chap. XL.} 1769. March War between France and England would bind these countries more firmly to their metropolis. The example of happiness will allure them to
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter XLI (search)
arrest you in his name. The accused were conducted with ostentation from O'Reilly's presence to separate places of confinement; Villere was conveyed on board the frigate that lay at the levee. It is the tradition, that his wife vainly entreated admission to him; that Villere, hearing her voice, demanded to see her; became frantic with love, anger and grief, struggled with his guard, and fell dead from passion or from their bayonets. Martin's History of Louisiana; Gayarreas Hist. de la Louisiane, II. 305. The official report only declares, that he did Chap XLI.} 1769. Aug. not survive the first day of bondage. Note at page 303 of Gayarreas Lectures, Third Series. The blow fell unexpectedly, and spread consternation. An amnesty for the people reserved the right of making further arrests. Provisional decrees settled the government. On the twenty-sixth and the following days, the inhabitants of New Orleans and its vicinity took the oath of allegiance to the Catholic Kin