From whom, had Fletcher received a commission for this? Why did the assembly refuse to give him the command! Under whose command, were Hartford train-bands assembled ? What did Fletcher order to be read to them? How did Wadsworth interrupt the reading? Who commanded silence? What did Wadsworth then say? What did Wadsworth say to Fletcher, after he had twice siJenced the drums? - Effect of this threat? What was the condition of the Carolinas about that time? In what county, had a number of French Protestants settled? Principal town in Craven county? Newbern. In which Carolina, is Newbern How were the French Protestants in Craven county, treated by the English Episcopalians? Who had the happiness to allay these difficulties? What kindness was afterwards shown to the French Protestants? In what part of this country, has been the greatest trouble on account of witchcraft? In Danvers and Salem. In what year? Where was the first suspicion of witchcraft among the English, in this country? When? How long after the settlement of Boston ? of Hartford? What characters among the Indians had been supposed wizards? The Powahs. How many were executed for turning to his excellency, said, "If I am interrupted again, I will make the sun shine through you in a moment." He spoke with such energy in his voice, and meaning in his countenance, that no further attempts were made to read, or to enlist men. witchcraft in Ms. within years? a few Who was executed at Hartford for the same offence, in 1662 ? Ana Cole. What was the state of the coun try, upon that subject, for thirty years after that date? There were no executions, but frequent instances of supposed witchcraft. What wonderful book was published upon the subject in 1685? A very particular account of a number of supposed witchcrafts, with many arguments to prove them real. What was the fate of a poor Irish woman, accused of bewitching the children of Mr. John Goodwin? Where ? In what counties, did the mania rapidly spread and increase in 1692? Meaning of mania? In whose family in Danvers, did the supposed witchcraft begin in that year? That of Mr. Paris. What was his office? He was a minister. What minister was condemned and executed for witchcraft? How many were executed at Salem for witchcraft? What was done to Giles Corey, for refusing to put himself on trial? How many of the 19 executed were church members? How many persons were in prison ? What ladies of distinction were accused of witchcraft? Where was Mr. Hale minister? At Beverly. Which way is Beverly from Salem? from Marblehead ? Such numbers of people collected together, and their spirits appeared so high, that the govern or and his suite judged it expedi ent, soon to leave the town, and return to New York. Effect of these accusations? To The treatment that James II. re check the delusion. What probably had a still greater influence for this end? A gentleman in Boston, being accused of witchcraft, prosecuted his accusers for defamation. At what did he estimate the damages? 1000Z. Meaning of defamation? - of prosecute? What inquiry was soon anxiously suggested? What spread? conviction began to What was done with 52 that were brought to trial? What was done with those imprisoned? What does Dwight say of the cloud, that had so long hung over the colony? General opinion respecting witchcraft, at that period? How were doubts concerning witchcraft regarded? What did Baxter denominate the disbeliever in witchcraft? What most excellent English judge, repeatedly tried and condemned persons for witchcraft? What punishment does the bible denounce against witchcraft? Ex. 22:18. CHAPTER XLIV. - p. 95. King William's war. With whom, did the revolution in England involve the colonies in war? What was that war called? What kindled that war? The wrath of Lewis XIV. Of what country, was Lewis XIV. king? What had kindled his wrath? ceived from William. How had Wm. treated James? Had driven him from his kingdom. Why did Lewis sympathize so much with James? They were both Papists; and Lewis was an enemy to England, and particularly to William. Principal French province in America? Canada. Who was then governor of Canada? How many expeditions did Frontenac fit out against the colonies ? In what year? 1690. At what season of the year? Against what colonies? With what, did each party mark their progress? What village in N. Y. did they destroy? On what river, is Schenectady? Which way is Schenectady from Newburyport? - from N. Y. city? For what, is Schenectady now distinguished? Why did the people of Schenectady feel entirely secure? What was the condition of the inhabitants, when the attack was made? What special care had been taken by the enemy? How many people were slain ? Who soon conducted an expe dition against the French in this country? What place did Phips attack? Present name of Port Royal? Annapolis. Which way is Annapolis from Plattsburg? - from Boston? Success of Phips against Port Royal? Against what cities, did Phips direct his next expedition? What defeated the design? Which colony issued the first paper money? For what purpose? What appellation was given to the Mohawks, Oneidas, Senecas, Onondagas and Delawares ? Principal tribe of the Five Nations? Mohawks. On and near what river, were these tribes settled? In what state, does the east branch of the Susquehannah rise? Into what bay, does it empty? With what nation were the -Five Nations in alliance? Against whom, had the Five Nations long been a safeguard to the English? Why were they dissatisfied with the English? What did Major Schuyler do to regain their confidence? Where? Where is Lake Champlain ? Upon what colony did the storm of war now fall most severely? What colonies sent troops to their aid? What resolution were the people of N. H. almost ready to form? Why did not Nesmond and Frontenac succeed in their plan for crushing N. E.? Duration of King William's war? Where is Ryswick? In Holland, a few miles S. W. of Leyden. What is said of the French and Indian atrocities, perpetrated during this war? Where did Mr. Dustan live? On what river? Which way from Boston? By whom, was Mr. Dustan attacked on March 5, 1697 ? How many of his children did he defend from the savages? How far did he retreat before them ? Whom did the Indians then take captive? Who was her nurse? At what season of the year? What did they do with the in fant? How far did Mrs. Dustan and Mrs. Teff travel with the Indians! What did the prospect of a distressing indignity lead them to de vise ? How many Indians did they kill? In what condition, were the L dians, that enabled the women to kill them? Did they do right, in killing these Indians? From whom, did they after. wards receive a reward? How many years ago was the captivity of Mrs. Dustan? Length of her captivity? CHAPTER XLV. — p. 100. Queen Ann's war. What war was next in time, to King William's? In what year, did it commence ? How long after the peace of Ryswick ? In what year of Ann? The first. How long after the settlement of Jamestown?- of Plymouth? — of Boston of Hartford ? Upon what part of this country, did this war principally fall? What two colonies bore the chief calamities? What town in Ms. did the French What minister did they capture? How many less than were killed at Schenectady? What did they do to Mrs. W. after they set out? Where did they carry Mr. W.? How was he treated by the French? How long was Mr. W. in captivity? To what place did he return after his redemption? Meaning of redemption? Success of March's expedition against Port Royal ? What occasion was there for the English to take P. R. when it had been taken by Phips? It had been restored. Against what cities, did expedi For the want of British tions fail in 1708? Against what port, was an expedition conducted by Nicholson, in 1710? With what effect? Name then given to Port Royal ? With what effect, was a great expedition sent against Canada in 1711? How many of the British were cast away and lost, in August ? Where? For what country did the remaining fleet then sail? Where did the provincial troops go? Benefit of this disastrous expedition ? Meaning of disastrous ? What southern colony had her full share in the sufferings and expenses of Queen Ann's war? Against what Spanish settlement, did Gov. Moore conduct an expedition in 1702 ? With what success? Which way is St. Augustine from Savannah ? from New Or leans? Why did the Apalachian Indians become hostile to the English? Who compelled them to submit ! § Object of the Spanish expedi tion against Carolina in 1707? What part did they first ap proach? Charleston. Who had succeeded Moore as governor ? When the Spaniards summoned Johnson to surrender, what time did they allow him to consider of it ? What did Johnson reply? Of what nation, were a large number of persons who settled in N. C. in 1710 ? About what river, and in what counties, did they settle? Where does Roanoke river empty? In what other colony, did 3000 Palatines settle the same year? What Indians conspired to destroy the Palatines ? In what year ? How many of the Palatines were murdered? Who soon destroyed a great part of the Tuscaroras? With whom, did the remnant of the Tuscaroras soon unite? What were all the united tribes then called? How long did Queen Ann's war continue ? In what year did it end? Where is Utrecht? In Holland. Which way from Amsterdam? What countries in America were ceded to Britain, by the treaty of Utrecht ? CHAPTER XLVI.—p. 107. Great Indian conspiracy in the south. What tribe of Indians took the lead in forming the greatest con spiracy against the planters? The Yamassees. Where did the Yamassees live? On the N. E. of Savannah river. What states are separated by Savannah river? Who are supposed to have instigated the Yamassees to this conspiracy? The Spaniards. How far did the conspiracy extend? Object of this conspiracy? In what year, did they attempt this destruction? To what place, did the planters generally fly? To Charleston. What fears were entertained for Charleston? That it could not be defended against the Indians. What method did Gov. Craven adopt, to prevent the removal of men and provisions? He imposed an embargo. Meaning of embargo? How many soldiers had Gov. Craven? About 1200. How many warriors were engaged in the conspiracy? About six or seven thousand. Where did they come to a great About battle? At Saltketcher. Where is Saltketcher? 50 miles west of Charleston. On what river? Saltketcher river. Another name for Saltketcher river? Cambahee. Which way is the Cambahee from the Coosawatchy? With what effect, did Craven attack the Indians at Saltketcher ? His victory was complete. Where did he drive them? Over the Savannah. Where did the Yamassees make a new settlement? In Florida. How many Carolinians were killed during this war? What were the proprietors of Carolina declared to have forfeited in 1719 ? How long after the first representative government in America? |