Magnanimous patriotism of the Congress of '76.

strained to think, when Cornwallis approached Philadelphia?

With what, did their exertions seem to increase?

To what city, did Congress then adjourn?

Upon whom, did they confer almost unlimited powers? For how long?

What resolution did they adopt at the time of their lowest depression?

To whom, did they send it?

fellow citizens. Unawed by the dangers which threatened them, and regardless of personal safety, they did not for an instant admit the idea, that the independence they had declared was to be surrendered, and peace to be purchased, by returning to their ancient colonial situation. As the British army approached Philadelphia, they were constrained to think of adjourning to a place more remote from the seat of war. But their exertions seemed to increase with their difficulties. They sought to remove the despondence, which was seizing and paralyzing the public mind, by an address to the States, in which every argument was suggested, which could rouse them to vigorous action. They made the most strenuous efforts to animate the militia, and impel them to the field, by the agency of those, whose popular eloquence best fitted them for such a service.

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"The firmness, manifested by Congress, throughout the gloomy and trying period, which intervened between the loss of Fort Washington and the battle of Princeton, gives the members of that period just claim to the admiration of the world, and to the gratitude of their

the most judicious efforts were made, by collecting, as soon as possible, a military force, to repair the mischief of past errors. That the war might be carried on with greater vigor, they authorized Washington to raise 16 additional regiments, and conferred upon him, for six months, powers for the con

Battle of Chad's Ford. Capture of Philadelphia. Battle of Germantown. Battle of Bennington. Battles of Stillwater. Surrender of Burgoyne. How large was the continental army at the opening of the campaign of '77?

Near the close of what month, did Washington quit Morristown?' Where had the British army wintered?

How far from Morristown? 25 miles. Which way?

At what town in Ct. had the British destroyed a great quantity of stores, in April?

How many persons did they murder at Danbury?

What did they do with their bodies?

Which way is Danbury from N. Haven?

What generals greatly annoyed the British on their return to N. Y. ? Which was mortally wounded? Which displayed distinguished gallantry on this occasion?

duct of the war, which were almost unlimited."

At the time of their lowest depression, with the most gloomy and appalling prospects before them, they again' adopted the solemn resolution never to submit to Britain. Copies of these resolutions were sent to the principal courts of Europe; and proper persons were appointed to solicit their friendship. These despatches fell into the hands of the British, and by them were publish. In this,

Near what place? Elkton. Which way from Philadelphia How far? About 50 miles. What was the design of Howe? What movement did Washington make to prevent it?

Near what river, did they soon come to a battle?

What is that battle generally called? Battle of Brandywine.

More proper name? Battle of Chad's Ford.

Why? Because Chad's Ford, the place of the battle, is much more definite, than Brandywine, which is a river of considerable length.

In what state, is C. F.? In

Pa.

What prevented another battle Sept. 16?

When did Howe enter Phil.?

How long after the battle of Chad's Ford after Howe's landing at Elkton? A month and a day.

Where was then the principal part of the British army? How far is Germantown from Philadelphia? - Which way? To what place, had Congress adjourned?

Which way is L. from Phil.? When was the battle of Germantown? Issue?

How much greater was the loss of the Americans?

Effect upon Washington?

By what, was his chagrin increased?

What sentiment did Congress express?

Where did the English then re

move?

White Hall.

Present name? Which way from Danbury? How long did Burgoyne halt a Skeensborough ?

To what fort, did he then pro ceed?

Who had obstructed B.'s army in their way to F. E.?

In what, did the English army exceedingly exult, when they ar rived at Fort Edward? In their past success and future prospects.

Of what, had they the most confident expectation? That they should proceed down the Hudson, unite with a British force from N. Y. cut off the communication between N. E. and the rest of the U. S. and soon reduce the rebels to subjection.

What then seemed to be almost the only evil, with which they had to contend? The extreme difficulty of procuring provisions, which were principally brought from Can

ada.

In what village, had the Americans a magazine of stores? How far was Bennington from F. E.? About 35 miles. Which way?

Whom did Burgoyne send, to seize those stores?

With what forces?

What did Baum learn, when they arrived near Bennington?

Who then commanded the mili tia at Bennington?

For whom, did Stark then send to Manchester? For Col. Warner with his regiment.

Who attacked Baum in his entrenchments? On what day? With what success?

Fate of Baum? He was mortally wounded.

Who commanded this reinforcement? Col. Breyman.

With what success, did Breyman attack the Americans? At first, he had greatly the advantage, and there was reason to fear that be would gain a complete victory.

Who arrived at that most critreal moment? Col. Warner. With what success, were the British then attacked? They were Foon put to flight.

What enabled them to escape ? The darkness of the night. How many did the British lose in both engagements?

What was the loss of the Americans?

How many muskets and sabres did the Americans take? About 1000 of each.

What became of Breyman? He was mortally wounded in the sec ond battle of Stillwater.

What other two actions, did those at Bennington resemble? The battles of Trenton and Princeton.

In what respects? In effect they may be considered as one. They had an astonishing influence to raise the cause of the Americans.

How much older was Gates than Washington? Four years.

In what year was Gates born?

What was the object of Burgoyne in crossing the river? Ho probably expected to vanquish the Americans in a general battle, and then pass unmolested to Albany, to join the forces expected from NewYork.

On what day, was the first battle of Stillwater? Sept. 19. How long after the battle of Bennington?

Which party claimed the honor of victory? Both.

Which sustained the greatest loss?

Of what, was Burgoyne greatly in want?

What river did he pass about the middle of September?

Where did he take post on the right bank?

Near what army?

What is meant by the right bank of a river? That on your right hand, when you are looking down

stream.

Commander of the Americans? Whom had Gates superseded? How was Schuyler affected? He was much grieved and distressed.

Why? He supposed, that his unspeakable toils and hardships would soon have been succeeded by a most important and glorious victory.

Why was he superseded? Gates

be repaired; B.'s object in fighting was frustrated; and the Americans much encouraged and animated to find that they could successfully contend with the whole British army.

By whom, was Gates's army continually reinforced? Multitudes of militia.

§ What debilitating measure did B. adopt Oct. 3? Diminished his soldiers' rations.

Meaning of rations?

What induced him to do this? Want of provisions.

On what day, was the second battle of Stillwater?

How long after the first? What was the issue? The British were defeated, driven to their camp, and there attacked.

What ended the battle? The darkness of the night.

Why did not the Americans lay aside their arms during the night? They wished to renew the attack the next morning.

How were that council annoyed? By American balls whistling around them, and piercing the tent that covered them.

Meaning of capitulate?

Most important articles of this capitulation? That the army should march out of the camp with the honors of war; deposite their arms at an appointed place; march to Boston; sail to Europe; and not serve against the U. S. during the present war.

When were these articles signed?

How long after the battle of Bennington? -first of Stillwater? -second?

Where did B. surrender?

What special tenderness did Gates then manifest towards his prisoners? Caused his army to retire, that they might not witness the shame of the British in piling

their arms.

How large was the captured army?

To whom, did B. give up his sword? To Gates.

What did Gates do with it 1 Most politely returned it to B.

How did Gates treat B.? Very kindly, invited him to his table, and endeavored to comfort and cheer him.

How did B. appear? Silent, dejected and disconsolate.

Whom did Gates send to inform Congress ?

What message did Wilkinson deliver to Congress?

To whom, did Congress vote thanks? To Gates and his army How large was his army? Near ly three times as large as the one they captured.

What other honor did Congress vote to show Gates? To give him a gold medal.

How were the Americans affected with the surrender of Burgoyne?

Who, did they expect, would acknowledge their independence? By whom, was it shortly after acknowledged?

What treaty was then formed with France ?

Most important stipulation of that treaty?

How long had our commissioners been at the court of France? Who was the principal? What had they urged?

Why had they not succeeded?

Miscellaneous Questions.

No. 5.

For what, was the year 1775 most distinguished?

Whom did Mr. West ask to walk with him, and see the cause

of the American Revolution?

By whom, was the Stamp Act opposed besides Americans? Where were 342 chests of tea destroyed?