American History: Comprising Historical Sketches of the Indian Tribes

Early Settlements.--Constitution of the Colony.--Difficulties with the Proprietors, and the

Duke of York.-Division of the Province.-Government.--Conflicting Claims of the Proprietors.

New Jersey under the Royal Government.
Pages, 233-240.

CHAPTER VIII.

COLONIAL HISTORY OF MARYLAND.

Early Exploration of the Country-Settlements.--Lord Baltimore.-His Charter-Settle-

ment of St. Mary's.-Difficulties with Clayborne.-Laws.-Indian War.-Insurrection.--Religi-

ous Toleration.-Dissensions, and Civil War.-A Royal Government in Maryland.-Restoration

of the Proprietor.
Pages, 240--245.

CHAPTER IX.

COLONIAL HISTORY OF PENNSYLVANIA.

Settlements of the Swedes.-Grant to Wm. Penn.-His Regulations for the Government of
the Colony." The Territories."-Indian Treaty.-Founding of Philadelphia.-A" Charter of
Liberties."-Withdrawal of Delaware.-Death of Penn, and subsequent History of the Colony.
Pages, 245-250.

CHAPTER X.

COLONIAL HISTORY OF NORTH CAROLINA.

Raleigh's attempted Settlements.-Grant to Sir Robert Heath-To Clarendon and Others.

Albemarle Colony.-Clarendon Colony.-Locke's Constitution.--Dissensions.-Sothel-Arch-

dale.--French and German Emigrants.-Indian Tribes.-War with the Tuscaroras.-Separa-

tion of the two Carolinas.
Pages, 250-255.

CHAPTER XI.

COLONIAL HISTORY OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Charter of Clarendon.-Cartaret County Colony.-Founding of Charleston.--Indian War.-Port

Royal.-French Hugenots.-Colleton's Administration.-Sothel's.-Ludwell's.-Archdale.--Ex-

pedition against St. Augustine.-Indian War.-Religious Dissensions.-Spanish Invasion --

War with the Yamassees -Domestic Revolution.-Royal Government.
Pages, 255--261.

CHAPTER XII.

COLONIAL HISTORY OF GEORGIA.

Oglethorpe.-First Charter of Georgia.-Settlement of Savannah -Indian Treaty.-Regula-
tions of the Trustees.-Preparations for War with the Spaniards.-Wesley-Whitefield.—Ex-
pedition against St. Augustine.-Spanish Invasion.-Changes in the Government.-Slavery
Pages, 261-266

CHAPTER XIII.

THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR.

DIVISIONS.-L. CAUSES OF THE WAR, AND EVENTS OF 1754. English Claims to the Country.

French Claims.-The Ohio Company.-Washington's Embassy.-Jumonville. -Fort Ne-

cessity.-Albany Convention, and Plan of the Union-II. 1750: Expeditions of Monckton,

Braddock, Shirley and Johnson. Reduction of Nova Scotia.-Braddock's Defeat.--Failure

of the Expedition against Niagara.-Expedition against Crown Point.-Defe it of Dieskau.

III. 1756: Delays; Loss of Oswego; Indian Incursions. Plan of the Campaign.-Aber-

crombie and Lord Loudon. -Montcalm reduces Oswego.-Armstrong's Expedition.-IV.

1757: Designs against Louisburg, and Loss of Fort Wm. Henry. Plan of the Campaign.

Montcaim reduces Fort Wm Henry.-V. 1758: Reduction of Louisburg; Abercrombie's

Defeat: The Taking of Forts Frontenac and Du Quesne. The Pitt Ministry.-Siege and

Conquest of Louisburg.-Abercrombie's Repulse at Ticonderoga.--Expedition against Fort

Frontenac.-Against Fort Du Quesne.-VI. 1759 to 1763: Ticonderoga and Crown Point

Abandoned; Niagara Taken; Conquest of Quebec; Of all Canada; War with the Chero-

kees; Peace of 1763.

Pages, 266-285

APPENDIX TO THE COLONIAL HISTORY.

Design of the Appendix.-JAMES I. 1603-1625.-Political Aspect of Religious Controversies

at this Period. -The Puritans.--Policy of James.-His Character-American Colonization.

Virginia Charters.-Popular Liberty-The Plymouth Company.-CHARLES I. 1625-1649. His

Character.-Controversies with Parliament --His Arbitrary Measures.-Hampden.--Ecclesias-

tical Policy of Charles.-Commotions in Scotland.-Strafford.-Civil War.-Execution of the

King.-Relations of England with her Americ in Colonies during this Reign.-THE COMMON-

WEALTH. 1649-1660. The Character of Religious Parties.-Supremacy of the Independents.

Oliver Cromwell.-War with Holland.--Overthrow of the Long Parliament.-Barebone's Par-

Hament.-Cromwell installed as Lord Protector.-War with Spain.-Cromwell's Administra-

tion and Death.-Richard Cromwell.-Restoration of Monarchy.-Relations with the American

Colonies during the Commonwealth.-CHARLES II. 1660-1685. Character of Charles II.—

Change in the Sentiments and Feelings of the Nation.-War with Holland.-Treaty of Breda.

Another War.-Treaty of Nimeguen.-Domestic Administration of Charles.-Whigs and To

ries.-The varicus Navigation Acts.-Bold Stand of Massachusetts in Defence of her Liberties.

Rhode I: land and Connecticut.-Controversy with the Royal Commissioners.-With the King.

Subversion of the Dutch Power in America.-Pennsylvania.-Origin, Practices, and Principles

of the Quakers.-Quaker Colonization in America.-JAMES II. 1685-1688. General Character

of his Reign. -Monmouth's Rebellion.-Landing of William in England, and Flight of James

Relations of James with the American Colonies.-WILLIAM AND MARY. 1688-1702. Character

of the Revolution of 1688.-Rebellion in Scotland-War with France.-Treaty of Ryswick.

Policy of William towards the Colonies.-Colonial Relations during His Reign.-ANNE. 1702-

1714. War of the Spanish Succession -Treaty of Utrecht.-The Slave Trade.-GEORGE I.

1714-1727. Rebellion in Scotland.-GEORGE II. 1727-1760. Walpole.-War with Spain.

War of the Austrian Succession.-Treaty of Aix la Chapelle.-The "Seven Years War."

Conclusion. Education; Mauners; Morals; Religion, &c., in the American Colonies

CAUSES WHICH LED TO THE REVOLUTION.

Long Series of Aggressions upon the Colonies.-Design of Taxing the Colonies.-The Stamp

Act of 1765.-Its Effects upon the Colonies.-First Colonial Congress.-Repeal of the Stamp

Act.-New Scheme of Taxing America.-Excitement produced by it.-British Troops sent to

America.-Affray in Boston.-Royal Regulation of 1772.-Destruction of Tea at Boston.-Bos-

ton Port Bill.-Massachusetts Charter subverted.-Second Colonial Congress.-Determined

Oppression.--Determined Resistance.

Pages, 335-347.

CHAPTER II.

EVENTS DURING THE YEAR 1775.

Battle of Lexington-Expedition of Allen and Arnold.-Battle of Bunker's Hill.-Con.

gress.-Washington appointed to the Command of the Army.-The Royai Governors.-Inva-

sion of Canada-Surrender of St. Johns.-Of Montreal.-Assault of Quebec.-Repulse. - Re-

that of the Army.

Pages, 347-355.

CHAPTER III.

EVENTS DURING THE YEAR 1776.

The Siege of Boston continued.-Boston evacuated by the British.-Attack on Sullivan's

Island.-Formidable Warlike Preparations of England. Declaration of Independence.-Battle

of Long Island.-Of White Plains.-Capture of Fort Washington.-Retreat of the Americans

through New Jersey.-Capture of General Lee. Battle of Trenton.-Situation of the Armies

at the Close of the Year.
Pages, 355--366.

CHAPTER IV.

EVENTS DURING THE YEAR 1777.

Battle of Princeton.-Other Successes of Washington.-Congress.-French Assistance-La-

fayette.-British Expedition up the Hudson.-Tryon's Expedition to Danbury.--Sag Harbor.

Movements of the Armies in New Jersey.-Capture of General Prescott-Battle of Brandy-

wine. Wayne surprised.-Battle of Germantown.-Burgoyne's Expedition.-Battle of Ben-

nington.-Siege of Fort Schuyler.-Battles of Stillwater and Saratoga.-Burgoyne's Surren-

der. Forts Mercer and Mifflin, on the Delaware.-Valley Forge.-Articles of Confederation.

Pages, 866-380.

CHAPTER V.

EVENTS DURING THE YEAR 1778.

Conciliatory Measures of the British Government.-Treaty with France.-Count D'Estaing.

Battle of Monmouth.-The Hostile Armies in Rhode Island.-The French and English Fleets.

Expeditions of Grey and Ferguson.-Attack on Wyoming.-On Cherry Valley.-Loss of Savan-

nah.-Result of the Campaign.
Pages, 380-385

CHAPTER VI.

EVENTS DURING THE YEAR 1779.

The War at the South.-Defeat of the Tories under Col. Boyd.-Defeat of General Ash.

Battle of Stono Ferry.-Tryon's Expedition against Connecticut.-Capture of Stony Point.

Paulus Hook.-Penobscot.-Sullivan's Expedition against the Six Nations.-Siege of Savannah.

Spain Involved in the War.-Paul Jones.-Result of the Campaign.
Pages, 385-391.

CHAPTER VII.

EVENTS DURING THE YEAR 1780.

Siege of Charleston.-Americans surprised at Monk's Corner.-Surrender of Charleston.

Other Successes of the British.-Sumpter and Marion-Battle of Sanders' Creek.-Defeat of

Sumpter.- Battle of King's Mountain. -Other Successes of the Americans.-Knyphausen's

Expedition into New Jersey.-Admiral de Ternay.--Treachery of Arnold.-Fate of Andre.-

Holland involved in the War.
Pages, 391-397.

CHAPTER VIII.

EVENTS DURING THE YEAR 1781.

Revolt of the Pennsylvania Troops.-Robert Morris.-Arnold's Depredations in Virginia.-Bat-

tle of the Cowpens.-Cornwallis's Pursuit of Morgan--Defeat of a Body of Loyalists. --Battle

of Guilford Court House.-Of Hobkirk's Hill.-Assault of Ninety Six-Fate of Colonel Hayne.

Battle of Eutaw Springs.-Close of the Campaign at the South.-Arnold's Expedition to Con-

necticut.-Siege of Yorktown.--Surrender of Cornwallis.
Pages, 397-407.

CHAPTER IX.

CLOSE OF THE WAR, AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSTITUTION.

Changes in the Policy of the British Government.-Peace concluded with England.-Dis-

banding of the American Army.-Retirement of Washington to Private Life.--Condition of the

Country-National Convention.-Adoption of the Present Constitution.-Washington elected

First President.

Pages, 407-411.

APPENDIX TO THE REVOLUTION.

The Struggle between England and her Colonies-how viewed by European Nations, gene-

rally. By the People of England, &c.-Effects produced in London by Intelligence of the

Battle of Lexington.-Discontents in the English Army.-Whigs and Tories.-Duke of Grafton.

Marquis of Rockingham.-Violent Debates in Parliament.-Lord Mansfield -Mr. Fox.-German

Auxiliaries.-Dukes of Richmond and Cumberland.--Perseverance of the Ministry.-American

Privateers.-Opening of Parliament in Oct., 1776 -King's Speech.-Ministerial Address.-Pro-

test of the Peers.-Motion of Lord Cavendish-War Expenses.--Lord Chatham's Motion.

Arrogance of the Court Party-Opening of Parliament, Nov., 1777.-King's Speech.-Ministe-

rial Addresses.-Earl of Chatham's Remarks.-Intelligence of the Defeat of Burgoyne. - New

Measures for supplying the Army.-Mr. Fox-Conciliatory Measures of Lord North.-Ameri-

can Treaty with France.-Divisions among the Whig Opposition.-Last Public Appearance of

the Earl of Chatham-Commencement of War between France and England.-War in the

West Indies. In the East Indies.-War with Spain.-With Holland.-Armed Neutrality of the

Northern Powers.-Siege of Gibraltar.--Surrender of Cornwallis.-Attack on Gibraltar-Arti-

cles of Peace.-Remarks on the Character of the War.
Pages, 411--432

PART IV.

THE UNITED STATES.

FROM THE ORGANIZATION OF THE GOVERNMENT UNDER THE FEDERAL

CONSTITUTION, IN 1789, TO THE YEAR 1845.

CHAPTER I.

WASHINGTON'S ADMINISTRATION.

Washington's Inaugural Address.-Measures of the First Session of the Congress.-Of the
Fecond Session.-Indian War.-Harmer's Defeat.-National Bank.-Vermont.-St. Clair's De-
feat.-Kentucky.-The French Minister Genet -General Wayne.-Whiskey Insurrection.
Jay's Treaty.-Treaty of Greenville.-Treaty with Spain.-With Algiers.-Washington's Fare-
well Address.
Pages, 432--439.

CHAPTER II.

ADAMS'S ADMINISTRATION.

Difficulties with France.-Death of Washington.-His Character.-Seat of Government.

Mississippi Territory.--Treaty with France.-Alien and Sedition Laws.
Pages, 439--413.

CHAPTER III.

JEFFERSON'S ADMINISTRATION.

Changes Introduced.-Ohio.-Purchase of Louisiana.-War with Tripoli.-Death of Hamil

ton.-Michigan.-Burr's Conspiracy.-Difficulties with England and France.-American Em-

Pages, 443-447.

bargo.

CHAPTER IV.

MADISON'S ADMINISTRATION.

SECTION I. 1809-10-11 :-Continued Difficulties with England.-Battle of Tippecanoe.
SECTION II. 1812:-Declaration of War Against England.-The Army.-General Hull -Loss of
Mackinaw.-Colonel Miller.-Surrender of Detroit.-Battle of Queenstown.-The Consti
tution and Guerriere.-Wasp and Frolic.-United States and Macedonian.-Constitution
and Java.

SECTION III. 1813:-Positions of the American Forces. -Battle of Frenchtown.-Siege of Fort
Meigs-Defence of Fort Sandusky.-Battle of Lake Erie.-Of the Thames.-Fort Mims.
Tohopeka.-Capture of York.-Attack on Facketts Harbor Events on the Niagara Fron-
tier. On the St. Lawrence.-Naval Battles.-Hornet and Peacock --Chesapeake and Shan-
non.-Argus and Pelican.-The Boxer.-The Essex.-War on the Sea board.

SECTION IV. 1814:-Fort Erie.-Battle of Chippewa.-Of Lundy's Lane.-Of Plattsburg-Of

Bladensburg.-Burning of the Capitol.-Events near Baltimore.-At Stonington.---Cap-

ture of Pensacola - Battle of New Orleans.-Hartford Convention.-War with Algiers,

Second National Bank.

Pages, 447--470.