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George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition. 260 0 Browse Search
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 7, 4th edition. 250 0 Browse Search
George Bancroft, History of the Colonization of the United States, Vol. 1, 17th edition. 236 0 Browse Search
Horace Greeley, The American Conflict: A History of the Great Rebellion in the United States of America, 1860-65: its Causes, Incidents, and Results: Intended to exhibit especially its moral and political phases with the drift and progress of American opinion respecting human slavery from 1776 to the close of the War for the Union. Volume I. 228 0 Browse Search
Francis Jackson Garrison, William Lloyd Garrison, 1805-1879; the story of his life told by his children: volume 3 208 0 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 1. (ed. Frank Moore) 192 0 Browse Search
Francis Jackson Garrison, William Lloyd Garrison, 1805-1879; the story of his life told by his children: volume 2 186 0 Browse Search
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments. 178 0 Browse Search
Jefferson Davis, The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government 168 0 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events, Diary from December 17, 1860 - April 30, 1864 (ed. Frank Moore) 164 0 Browse Search
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George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 7, 4th edition., Chapter 12: (search)
, that New England was conspiring for independ- Chap. XII.} 1774. Sept. ence. It was, moreover, insinuated, that if Massachusetts should once resume its old charter, and elect its governor, all New England would unite with her, and become strong egh to absorb the lands of other governments; that New Hampshire would occupy both slopes of the Green Mountains; that Massachusetts would seize the western territory of New York; while Connecticut would appropriate northern Pennsylvania, and competemmittee on the rights of the colonies having been increased by one member from each of the three provinces, Virginia, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania, extended their searches to the statutes affecting industry and trade. But in a body whose membersed by Livingston, of New York. Not one of the committee was fully satisfied with it; yet, as the ablest speaker from Massachusetts was its advocate, the concession was irrevocable. It stands as a monument that the congress harbored no desire but o
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 7, 4th edition., Chapter 13: (search)
xecrations upon all those who have been instrumental in the execution. The Massachusetts people are every day receiving fresh proofs of a systematic assertion of ances of in the annals of North America. Ross, a Pennsylvanian, moved that Massachusetts should be left to her own discretion with respect to government and the admerms. He was inexorably bent on enforcing the new system of government in Massachusetts, and extending it to Connec- Chap. XIII.} 1774 Oct. ticut and Rhode Islandof parliament, changing the form of government and violating the charter of Massachusetts, ought to be held in detestation; and in their letter to Gage, they censuression was at first arrested by the vote of five colonies against five, with Massachusetts and Rhode Island divided, but at last was carried by the influence of John . XIII.} 1774. Oct. eluding the Quebec act and the acts specially affecting Massachusetts, were declared to be such infringements and violations of the rights of the
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 7, 4th edition., Chapter 14: (search)
like empire, flushed with victory, and able to spend twenty million pounds sterling a year in the conduct of a war. They elected three general officers by ballot. A committee of safety, Hancock and Warren being of the number, was invested with power to alarm and muster the Chap. XIV.} 1774. Oct. militia of the province, of whom one-fourth were to hold themselves ready to march at a minute's notice. In Connecticut, which, from its compactness, numbers, and wealth, was second only to Massachusetts in military resources, the legislature of 1774 provided for effectively organizing the militia, prohibited the importation of slaves, and ordered the several towns to provide double the usual quantity of powder, balls, and flints. They also directed the issue of fifteen thousand pounds in bills of credit of the colony, and made a small increase of the taxes. This was the first issue of paper money in the colonies preparatory to war. The congress of Massachusetts, in like manner, dir
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 7, 4th edition., Chapter 16: (search)
war or peace to depend on the obedience of Massachusetts. The new elections to parliament came oisrepresented, as though it were only that Massachusetts refused to pay a just and very moderate inarliament for regulating the government of Massachusetts could be carried into effect only after thd as in Boston; that the country people in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island were exerci, and fix attention on the disobedience in Massachusetts. In the house of lords, Hillsborough moveng the government and changing the laws of Massachusetts. The old colonies, it was objected, have nn for future slavery laid in America. The Massachusetts act, it was urged, is an improvement of thsaid they to the collective inhabitants of Massachusetts, are placed by Providence in the post of hl pieces of artillery. The condition of Massachusetts was anomalous; three hundred thousand peopith Samuel Adams as moderator, elected delegates to the next provincial congress of Massachusetts.
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 7, 4th edition., Chapter 17: (search)
in presenting the petition of congress, but he was joined only by those who were employed by Massachusetts. Dartmouth received it courteously, and laid it before the king, who promised that after thout intention might do harm, and who was persuaded that the navy by itself was able to worry Massachusetts into submission without shedding a drop of blood, once more pressed his opinions upon the go. He rejected the propositions of congress, which included the repeal of the act regulating Massachusetts, but he was ready to negotiate with the Americans for the right to tax themselves. Franklito Americans. The elder Lord Howe had fallen on their soil, as their companion in arms, and Massachusetts raised to him a monument in Westminster Abbey. His brother, William Howe, who had served wialone tranquillity could be restored; and they included the repeal of the regulating act for Massachusetts. Lord Howe reported the result of the interview to Dartmouth and North; but as they had
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 7, 4th edition., Chapter 19: (search)
mpleted her internal organization, and re-elected delegates to the continental congress. If blood should be spilt in Massachusetts, her sons were to rise in arms. The congress called at Savannah, failed of its end, since five only out of twelve arms and ammunition; and taking the sword out of the hands of the governor, they elected their own officers to defend Massachusetts and themselves. In the lower counties on Delaware, a little army that stood in the same relation to the people, sprum their rallying point; and at a time when the continental congress refused to sanction any revolutionary act even in Massachusetts, they were compelled to proceed exclusively by the methods of revolution. Massachusetts was sustained by its electivMassachusetts was sustained by its elective council and its annually elected assembly; New York had a council holding office at the king's will, and an assembly continued in existence from year to year by the king's prerogative. Yet the patriotism of the colony was sure to emerge from all
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 7, 4th edition., Chapter 20: (search)
Chapter 20: Parliament Declares Massachusetts in rebellion. January 23—February 9, 1775. the confidence of the ministry reposed more and Chap. XX.} 1775. Jan. more on the central provinto Vergennes, or lose America forever. Your chief dependence, such were Franklin's words to Massachusetts, must be on your own virtue and unanimity, which, under God, will bring you through all diffut to subdue the Americans by fear. The first step towards inspiring terror was, to declare Massachusetts in a state of rebellion, and to pledge the parliament and the whole force of Great Britain t, proposed to the commons a joint address to the king to declare that a rebellion existed in Massachusetts, and to pledge their lives and properties to its suppression. The colonies are not in a snd, praised the Boston port act and its attendant measures, including the regulating act for Massachusetts, as worthy to be gloried in for their wisdom, policy, and equity; but he denied that they we
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 7, 4th edition., Chapter 21: (search)
1775. Feb. of parliament, the members of the second provincial congress of Massachusetts, about two hundred and fourteen in number, appointed eleven men as their coeir sincere simplicity, were the true representatives of the inhabitants of Massachusetts. They came together tremulous with emotion, yet resolved from duty never tirlwind; that the colonies never would unite, and New England, perhaps even Massachusetts, would be left to fall alone; that even in Massachusetts thousands among thMassachusetts thousands among the men of property and others, would flock, to the royal standard, while the province would be drenched in the blood of rebels. The appeal of Leonard was read withished it by their own authority for the defence of Chap. XXI.} 1775. Feb. Massachusetts. Virginia and the Carolinas are preparing. The unanimity in congress can arter of London in an arbitrary reign was decreed forfeited; the charter of Massachusetts was declared forfeited also. But no American charter will ever be decreed
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 7, 4th edition., Chapter 22: (search)
peaker reported Chap. XXII.} 1775. Feb. to the house of commons the answer to their address, Lord North presented a message from the king, asking the required augmentation to his forces. The minister, who still clung to the hope of reducing Massachusetts by the terrors of legislation, next proposed to restrain the commerce of New England and exclude its fishermen from the Banks of Newfoundland. The best shipbuilders in the world were at Boston, and their yards had been closed; the New Englan to men like the Americans. It is impossible, said Fox, to use the same resolution to make the Americans believe their government will give up the right of taxing, and the mother country that it will be maintained. Franklin sent advice to Massachusetts by no means to begin war without the advice of the continental congress, unless on a sudden emergency; but New England alone, said he, can hold out for ages against this country, and if they are firm and united, in seven years will win the da
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 7, 4th edition., Chapter 23: (search)
At Charleston, South Carolina, the association was punctually enforced. A ship load of near three hundred slaves was sent out of the colony by the consignee; even household furniture and horses, though they had been in use in England, could not be landed; and on the twenty-fifth, the whole cargo of the Charming Sally was thrown into Hog Island Creek. The winter at Boston was the mildest ever known; and in this the gracious interposition of heaven was recognised. All the towns in Massachusetts, nearly all in New England, and all the colonies ministered to the wants of Boston. Some relief came even from England. Call me an enthusiast, said Samuel Adams; this union among the colonies and warmth of affection can be attributed to nothing less than the agency of the Supreme Being. If we believe that he Chap. XXIII.} 1775. Feb. superintends and directs the affairs of empires, we have reason to expect the restoration and establishment of the public liberties. On Sunday, the t
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