wished to keep them in deep subjection. What was the result? The revolt was undoubtedly hastened. How? The people were indignant under their degradation, and their representatives were often contending with the governor. What distinguished female endeavored to procure a more favorable charter for Ms. Mary, of William III. queen Who was her father? James II. Her character? She was probably the most lovely and excellent of all the queens of England. Under what name, did Watts celebrate her virtues and graces ? Sophronia. What relation was Milborn to Leisler in Where was Dongan, when Leisler assumed the command? To what place did the council and magistrates flee from Leisler? In whose name, did both Leisler and the magistrates profess to rule? Success of Milborn against the magistrates at Albany ? Whom did William make governor of N. Y. in 1691 ? For what crime, were Leisler and Milborn tried and condemned? Why did Gov. Sloughter choose to defer their execution? How was he induced to sign their death-warrant? Effect of these violent measures? In what colony, had Androsglishmen in the colony been formerly governor? For how long a time, after 1664, had the people of N. Y. no share in the government?! What Papist was governor of N. Y.? Of what sect, were the principal officers under Dongan? Who was excited by the seizure of Andros, to take the lead in rebellion at N. Y.? Character of Leisler? He was of low birth, without education, and had scarcely any qualification for such an enterprise. Who directed all the counsels of Leisler? Milborn. † NOTE U. For what purpose, did Sloughter convoke an assembly? Three grand features in the constitution? Meaning of jury ?-of toleration? § What governor of N. Y. attempted to take command of the militia of Ct. in 1693 ? 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?t would be giving up a most precious chartered right, and exposing the Fletcher and Wadsworth. In the year 1693, Col. Benja-colony to danger and ruin. min Fletcher, Gov. of N. Y. came to Hartford to take command of the militia of Ct. He had been authorised to do this, by a commission from King William. In the mean time, the train-bands of Hartford were assembled under command of (Captain Wadsworth. While this gallant officer was walking in front of the companies, and The general assembly of Ct. exercising the soldiers, Col. Fletchhowever refused to give up their er ordered his commission to be militia, to be commanded by the I read. Capt. Wadsworth instantly governor of another state; as it commanded, "Beat the drums,” How did Wadsworth interrupt this country?-When the reading? 64) How long after the settlement of Boston of Plymouth of Hart Who commanded silence ? What did Wadsworth then say?ford of Providence? What did Wadsworth say to Fletcher, after he had twice silenced the drums?-Effect of this threat? § What occasioned great dissensions in Carolina, about that time? Meaning of proprietary?—of allay? What characters among the Indians had been supposed wizards? The Powahs. In what county, had a number of French Protestants settled? Principal town in Craven county ? Newbern. In which Carolina, is Newbern? Which way is Newbern from How were the French Protest ants in Craven county, treated by the English? 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. How many were executed for witchcraft in Ms. within a few years? Who was executed at Hartford for the same offence, in 1662? Ann Cole. What was the state of the country, 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? 1 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. and turning to his excellency, said, If I am interrupted again, I will make the sun shine through you in moment." He spoke with such energy in his voice, and meaning in his countenance, that no further attempts were made to read, or to and there was such a roaring of them, that nothing else could be heard. Col. Fletcher commanded silence. But no sooner had Bayarda made an attempt to read again, than Wadsworth commands, "Drum, drum, I say." The drummers understood their business, and instant-enlist men. ly beat up with all the art and life, Such numbers of people collected of which they were masters. "Si-together, and their spirits appeared lence, silence," says the colonel. so high, that the governor and his No sooner was there a pause, than suite judged it expedient, soon to Wadsworth speaks with great ear- leave the town, and return to New nestness," Drum, drum, I say ;" York. 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? CHAPTER XLIV.—p. 68. King William's War. What was that war called? How many persons were in pri-wrath of Lewis XIV. son ? What ladies of distinction were accused of witchcraft? Of what country, was Lewis XIV. king? What had kindled his wrath? Where was Mr. Hale minister? The treatment that James II. reAt Beverly. ceived from William. How many people were slain ? § Who soon conducted an expedition 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? Near what bay is Annapolis ? 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? Through what state, does the Susquehannah flow? 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 9* 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 dur ing this war? Where did Mr. Dustan live? 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? Mrs. Teff. At what season of the year? What did they do with the infant? How far did Mrs. Dustan and Mrs. Teff travel with the Indians? What did the prospect of a distressing indignity lead them to devise? How many Indians did they kill? In what condition, were the Indians, that enabled the women to kill them? Did they do right in killing these Indians? From whom, did they afterwards receive a reward? How many years ago was the captivity of Mrs. Dustan? Length of her captivity? CHAPTER XLV. p. 73. 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 of New Upon what part of this country, did this war principally fall? How many of the British were cast away and lost, in August ? Where? For what country did the remain What two colonies bore the chiefing fleet then sail ? calamities? What town in Ms. did the French and Indians burn in 1704? At the mouth of what small river? Deerfield river. Which way is Deerfield from Salem ?-from Greenfield ?-from Albany? State of the people, when the cuemy attacked them? What minister did they capture? At what season of the year ? How many persons did they kill? How many less than were killed at Schenectady? it 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 expeditions fail in 1708 ? Why? For the want of British co-operation. § 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? 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 Cuba ?-from Marietta in Ohio?-from New Orleans? 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 approach? Charleston ? Who had succeeded Moore as governor ? When the Spaniards summoned § 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 emp |