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George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 29: (search)
sts; we are to pay infinite taxes and they none; we are to be burdened that they may be eased; W. S. Johnson to Lieut. Gov. Trumbull, 14 March, 1767. and they would brook no longer heavy impositions on themselves, which were not to be shared by thnty years. It has exceeded my hopes. That a greater change hung over America could not escape the penetration of Jonathan Trumbull, the Deputy Governor of Connecticut. He was a perfect model of the virtues of a rural magistrate, never weary of bds tending to violence should be taken to maintain the dependence of the Colonies, it would hasten a separation; Jonathan Trumbull to William S. Johnson, 23 June, 1767. that the connection with England could be preserved by gentle and insensible Lord Beauchamp in Cavendish Debates, i. 215. his Bill imperceptibly through both Houses. W. S. Johnson to Dep. Gov. Trumbull, 14 Sept. 1767. Garth to Committee of South Carolina, 6 June, 1767. The Stamp Act had called an American revenue jus
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 30: (search)
e attempted this barbarous violation of the most sacred rights of their country, deserve the name of rebels and traitors, not only against the laws of their country and their King, but against Heaven itself. Province called to province. A revolution must Chap. XXX.} 1767. Oct. inevitably ensue, said a great student of scripture prophecies, B. Gale of Killingworth to Ezra Stiles, 15 Oct. 1767. in a village of Connecticut. We have discouraging tidings from a mother country, thought Trumbull. The L. Governor of Connecticut to the Agent of Connecticut in London, 17 November, 1767. The Americans have been firmly attached to Great Britain; nothing but severity will dissolve the union. At Boston, revolution was rapidly advancing. Faith in the integrity of Parliament was undermined; From the Craftsman, in the Boston Gazette, 12 October, 1767. 654, 2, 2. men were convinced that arbitrary will might be made the sole rule of government by a concert with Parliament; and they c
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 40: (search)
usiness of such infinite importance? Why pretend that it is too late in the session, that this is not the time, when the difficulty is every day increasing? If the Act is wrong, or you cannot maintain it, give it up like men. If you do not mean to bind the Colonies by your laws in cases of taxation, tell the Americans so fairly, and conciliate their affections. Lord North put an end to the conversation, by moving the previous question for the order of the day. W. S. Johnson to Governor Trumbull, 26 April, 1769. The British Administration will come to no Chap XL.} 1769. April decision, such was Du Chatelet's report to Choiseul. They will push time by the shoulder, till the Americans consolidate their union, and form a general plan of resistance. Du Chatelet to Choiseul, 21 April, 1769. The question turned on the reality of the principle of representation. America was not alone in asserting representative liberty; the principle was at the same time violated in Englan
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 42: (search)
Jan. the causes of the discontent which prevailed in so many parts of the British dominions. I have not, said he, altered my ideas with regard to the principles upon which America should be governed. I own I have a natural leaning towards that country; I cherish liberty wherever it is planted. America was settled upon ideas of liberty, and the vine has taken deep root and spread throughout the land. Long may it flourish. W. S. Johnson's Report of Chatham's Speech, in his letter to Gov. Trumbull of Connecticut, 10 January, 1770; and in a letter to the Rev. Dr. W. S. Johnson, of the same date. The report of the American Debate on America is the safest guide. The American understood the figure of the vine to refer to liberty in America. Chatham never meant to say it had embraced whole nations. Call the combinations of the Americans dangerous; yet not unwarrantable. The discontent of two millions of people should be treated candidly; and its foundation removed. Let us save, he
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 43: (search)
uary, 1770. Dalrymple was ready; and ordered his men to equip themselves with twelve rounds for an attack. Gov. Jona. Trumbull to W. S. Johnson, 29 January, 1770. He has now thrown down the reins into the hands of the people, cried the Customs' Couced one day, when Hancock should be put on trial. The news from Boston spread through the country. It is hard, said Trumbull, now Governor of Connecticut, to break connections with our mother country; but when she strives to enslave us, the strictest union must be dissolved. Gov. Jona. Trumbull to W. S. Johnson, 29 January, 1770. And as he looked through the world, he exclaimed: The Lord reigneth, let the earth rejoice, and the multitude of the isles be glad thereof; the accomplishment of some notable prophecies is at hand. Gov. Jona. Trumbull to W. S. Johnson, 3 March, 1770. If the people of New-York are more restrained, wrote Hutchinson, it is owing to the form of government of their city. Hutchinson to——,10 January, 177
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 44: (search)
his, said he, as in all the rest, I have been disappointed and deceived. W. S. Johnson to Gov. Trumbull, 6 March, 1770. The idea of drawing money from the Americans by taxes was ill judged; trade disguised; nor could he be justly censured for dissimulation, except for that Johnson to Gov. Trumbull, 6 March, W. S. 1770. disingenuousness which studies the secret characters Chap. XLIV.} 17ding any indication of the policy which the party in power should adopt. W. S. Johnson to Gov. Trumbull, 21 May, 1770. Burke was supported by Wedderburn, who equally had no measures to propose. Nadhered to it as strictly, all the grievances would have been redressed. W. S. Johnson to Gov. Trumbull, 6 March, 1770. Merchants of New-York, therefore, consulted those of Philadelphia on agre on their original plan. Franklin's Works, VII. 468, 469. Compare too, W. S. Johnson to Gov. Trumbull, 21 May, 1770. Sears and MacDougall in New-York strenuously resisted concession; but men wen