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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Leisler, Jacob 1660- (search)
on from the King. Leisler refused compliance with the demand, but proclaimed Sloughter's appointment, and ordered Ingoldsby's troops to be quartered in the city. Tand because he refused to give up the fort at the first summons of Ingoldsby, Sloughter, on his arrival, instigated by the friends of Bayard and others, caused the drd and others of the old council, having been released, were sworn members of Sloughter's council, and a special court was organized to try the prisoners. Leisler aourt, refused to plead. They were tried, nevertheless, and found guilty; but Sloughter hesitated to order their execution, preferring to await the King's decision i to recommend a temporary reprieve. At a dinner-party given for the purpose, Sloughter, made drunk with liquor, was persuaded to sign the deathwarrant. The revel was continued until morning for fear Sloughter, sober, might recall the warrant; and before he had recovered his senses Leisler and Milborne were taken from their wee
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), New York, colony of (search)
York, he called an assembly of representatives chosen by the people, and a charter of liberties was given to the colonists. This was the foundation of representative government in New York; but the privileges promised were denied. When James was driven from the throne, and Nicholson, the lieutenant-governor, afraid of the people, fled, Jacob Leisler, a merchant of republican tendencies, administered the government for some time in the name of the new sovereigns, William and Mary. When Sloughter, the royal governor, came, the enemies of Leisler procured his execution by hanging (see Leisler, Jacob). During these political troubles, western New York, then inhabited by the Seneca Indians, was invaded by the French, under De Nonville, governor of Canada. Two years later (1689) the Five Nations retaliated by invading Canada. The retribution was terrible. More than 1,000 French settlers were slain, and the whole province was threatened with destruction. The French then attacked the
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ius Jacobsen May 1624 William Verhulst1625 Peter MinuitMay 4, 1626 to 1633 Wouter Van Twiller April, 1633 to 1638 William KieftMarch 28, 1638 to 1647 Peter Stuyvesant May 11, 1647 to 1664 Under the English. Richard NicollsSept. 8, 1664 to 1668 Francis LovelaceAug. 17, 1668to 1673 Dutch resumed. Anthony Colve1673 to 1674 English resumed. Edmund AndrosNov. 10, 1674 to 1683 Thomas DonganAug. 27, 1683 1688 Francis Nicholson.1688 to 1689 Jacob LeislerJune 3, 1689to 1691 Henry SloughterMarch 19, 1691 Richard IngoldsbyJuly 26, 1691 1692 Benjamin FletcherAug. 30, 1692 1698 Richard, Earl Bellomont1698 1701 John Nanfan 1701 to 1702 Lord CornburyMay 3, 1702 to 1708 John, Lord Lovelace Dec. 18, 1708 to 1709 Richard IngoldsbyMay 9, 1709to 1710 Gerardus BeekmanApril 10, 1710 Robert HunterJune 14, 1710 1719 Peter SchuylerJuly 21, 1719 to 1720 William Burnet Sept. 17, 1720to 1728 John MontgomeryApril 15, 1728 to 1731 Rip Van Dam 1731 to 1732 William CosbyAug. 1, 17
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), New York, (search)
6, 1689 Frontenac returns to Quebec from France......September, 1689 Henry Sloughter appointed governor of New York......Sept. 2, 1689 Leisler assumes the t Leisler refuses to give up the fort at New York to Richard Ingoldsby, Governor Sloughter's deputy......January, 1691 Arrival of Governor Sloughter......March 1Governor Sloughter......March 19, 1691 Leisler imprisoned......March 20, 1691 Leisler, Milborne, and others indicted for treason and murder. Eight of the prisoners convicted......April, 1691 Petition for Leisler's pardon. Governor Sloughter signs the death-warrant of Leisler and Milborne......May 14, 1691 Leisler and Milborne executed......May 16, 1691 Governor Sloughter dies......July 23, 1691 Richard Ingoldsby acting governor......July 23, 1691 Governor Sloughter succeeded by Benjamin Fletcher......Governor Sloughter succeeded by Benjamin Fletcher......Aug. 29, 1692 Frontenac sends an expedition against the Mohawks......Jan. 15, 1693 Peter Schuyler, of Albany, pursues the French with English and Iroquois; they