them, to augment the army to 20, 000 ? Who introduced a conciliatory bill into Parliament, in 1775 ?---For what object? By what majority, was that bill rejected? CHAPTER L. p. 130. Expedition of Leslie. Skirmish- Where opened the first scene of our Revolutionary Tragedy? + NOTE A. A. Leslie and Barnard. Though the first scene of our revolutionary tragedy opened at Lexington, it would doubtless have previously opened at another place, but for the magnanimous efforts of a worthy messenger of peace. At this period, Gov. Gage on the one hand, and the leading patriots of Ms. on the other, were exerting their utmost efforts, to prepare for war. For this object, the latter had deposited some military stores at Salem. These Gov. Gage was desirous to snatch from the hands of the provincials. For this purpose, near the close of Feb. '75 he em Where had it seemed very likely to open a few weeks before ?† Who was Gov. at this time? What had the leading patriots deposited at Salem ? Whom did Gage send to seize upon these? With how many men? Where did he determine to seek the stores, when he could not find them in Salem ? Where was his progress arrested ?-How? How long did he continue at the bridge? Who there prevented bloodshed? ed them to put it down; but they refused, declaring it to be a pr vate road, by which, he had no authority to demand a pass. Perceiving a gondola on the bank, he determined to send over a number of his men. But scarcely was it afloat, when the people scuttled it with their axes. And now there was the utmost danger of instant hostility. At this awful moment, the calm and magnanimous prudence of the Rev. Thomas Barnard interposed. He endeavored to moderate the fury of the British soldiers, by eating to them the folly of attempting to oppose the multitudes, that were flocking together from ployed Col. Leslie with 140 sol- every direction. It is indeed re diers. Having landed at Marble-ported, that he proceeded most solhead, this party proceeded to Sa-emnly to address them in substance lem. Not finding the stores at Sa- as follows, "I am well acquainted lem, Leslie was led to conclude, with the feelings and the spirit of they had been removed to Danvers. my countrymen. Their minds are Eager to execute his orders, he highly exasperated. Should you immediately marched for Danvers, attack them here, or insist upon His progress, however, was arrest-passing the bridge to execute your ed at the draw-bridge on the con- orders, I have reason to believe, fines of these two towns. There that not a man of you would return he found a multitude of citizens, alive." To calm the rage of the and looking across the bridge, dis- citizens, he insisted, that at so late covered Col. Timothy Pickering an hour, the intended object of this with 30 or 40 soldiers, who had expedition was impracticable.taken пр the draw. Leslie order-Others seconded the pacific coun On what condition, did he finally pass the bridge?" § How many soldiers did Gage send to Concord? ? Two principal officers? For what purpose On what morning, did they arrive at Lexington? Which way is Lexington from Boston?-from Salem ?-from Providence?-from Lancaster and Amherst -from Exeter? How far did they travel in going from Boston to Lexington? About 12 miles. How many of the militia did they meet at Lexington? Who addressed them? How many were killed upon the spot? To what place, did the British then proceed? Which way is Concord from Lexington ?-from Lynn'?-from Concord in N. I.? How far is Concord from Lex-3 ington? Six miles. At what time, did the British sels of Barnard; and the fury of both parties was so restrained, that, though they continued at the bridge an hour and a half, no violence was perpetrated upon any person, except that some of the people were a little goaded by British bayonets. Leslie did ingist, however, that he must pass the bridge-that it would bring an indelible stain upon his honor, to return without this formality. Having pledged his honor, that he would march but 30 rods beyond the bridge, and then peaceably return, the draw was put down and he was permitted to pass. This he accordingly did, while Colonel Pickering, with his 40 brave men faced the king's troops at the line, arrive at Concord? About 7 in the morning. Conduct of 150 militia, that were collected at Concord? They retired at the approach of numbers so su» perior. What did the British then destroy? Why were very few stores found? A great part had been removed. Issue of a skirmish, that ensued? A considerable number were killed on both sides, and the British were compelled to retreat. What was their retreat to Lexington? A hurried and distressing flight. By whom, were they driven? By thousands of the militia, who rushed in from every direction. Who probably prevented their being wholly cut off or captured, at Lexington? су Number of men under Lord Per ? Why had Gage sent out this reinforcement? Col. Smith had sent back a messenger from Lexington, to inform Gage of what had taken place, and of the alarm, that was that had been marked out. Leslie returned agreeably to his promise, and soon etabarked for Boston. It seems to be matter of special thankfulness, that Mr. Barnard, (afterwards Dr. Barnard) was thus enabled to stay the scourge of war for more than seven weeks. Bloodshed was not only prevented; but there is some reason to fear, that if hostilities had commenced on that occasion, it would have been less honorable to us and to the cause of freedom, than it was at Lexington. Dr. Barnard was then about 30 years old. He died at Salem in a good old age, about 40 years after, having long rejoiced in the independence, freedom and prosperity of his country. spreading through the country. expedition to Concord, fill the English officers? What did they call the militia, that had driven the regulars to Boston ? How did Percy's reinforcement receive the poor, exhausted fugitives? Into a hollow square, into which they had formed themselves. Conduct of these fugitives, when they found themselves thus guard-ly? It greatly raised their estima ed? They threw themselves upon the ground with their tongues extending from their mouths, like dogs after a chase. By what means, were the militia kept at a distance? By the two field pieces of Percy. What acts of devastation did the British commit, on their retreat to Charlestown? Plundered and set on $ fire many of the houses on the road. Fate of those houses? The flames of most of them were extinguished. Where did another sharp skir mish take place? A little below the village of West Cambridge. How many times more did the British lose, than the Americans, during this expedition? § With what, did the issue of the + NOTE B. B. Effect upon the English, general tion of American courage, and convinced them, that the struggle would be far more severe and sanguinary, than had been supposed. What soon heightened this effect? The battle of Bunker Hill. § By whom, had the character of the colonists long been much underrated ?† In what assembly, were they much ridiculed in 1775 ? What were they declared to be by nature? Of what, were they said to be incapable? What Col. said, they would never dare to face an English army? For what, did Grant say a slight force would be more than sufficient? Upon what question were three dict, that they would never dare to Supposed Cowardice of the A-face an English army, as being des mericans. titute of every requisite to constitute good soldiers; that by their laziness, uncleanliness, or radical The character of the colonists had long been exceedingly underrated by most of their British bre-defect of constitution, they were inthren. In Jan. 1775, the Ameri- capable of going through the sercans were held up to abhorrence vice of a campaign, and would melt and ridicule in open parliament. away with sickness, before they They were represented, as among could face an enemy; so that a the most pusillanimous and con- very slight force would be more than temptible of the human race. "Can sufficient for their complete reducwe," said the ministers, "make a tion. So infatuated was he, with serious matter of the resistance of this opinion, that he declared openthe Americans? Cowards by na-ly, he would undertake, with five ture, incapable of any sort of mili- regiments of infantry, to traverse tary discipline, their bodies are fee- the whole country, and drive the ble, and their inclinations dastard- inhabitants from one end of the ly." Col. Grant assured the house, continent to the other. Many lu that he had often acted in the same dicrous stories were told of their service with the Americans; he cowardice, greatly to the entertainknew them well, and from that ment of the ministerial members, knowledge, would venture to pre-who were all confident, that Amer American governors asked their § What important fortresses, did opinion?-Names of those gover-the Americans think it desirable to nors ? What was the answer of H. ?of C. ?-of T.? What question relating to this Substance of Putnam's reply? tion ? For what, were preparations ev- To whom, did the Provincial For what, did they make their ido appeal to Heaven? arm were ever s heir e too at or 1 secure? In what colony, were they? With what success? Who demanded the surrender of Ticonderoga ?-In what name? In what month? § What battle soon followed the capture of T. and C. P. ? Month and day? Where is that hill? What name is now given to that hill by the best authority? BUNKER HILL. How many men were sent to for What solemn determination did tify Bunker Hill? they express? How large an army was soon collected? Where? Over what towns, did the army extend? Charlestown, Cambridge and Roxbury. ica would make a short and feeble resistance. Hutchinson, Carlton and Tryon, who had been governors in America, were once called upon to give their opinion upon the question of going to war with the colonies.Iwo H. said, that the people would not befo with their armies, resist G. Brit ught 78 be lared TO By whom, commanded? Colonel Prescot. Object of fortifying Bunker Hill? To prevent the British from marching through Charlestown into the country. power must be exerted to put the monster in chains. It is said, that a British officer, (probably Gen. Short) once said to Gen. Putnam, "Do you not think, that with 10,000 good royal troops, I could march through the colonies without opposition or molestation? "You undoubtedly might," said ain-that a few troops would be Putnam," if you should restrain em sufficient to quell them, if any one your soldiers from plunder, honorlete should make opposition. Carltonably purchase and pay for every arsaid, America might be easily con- ticle you might use, and treat every quered, though it would require a American with all possible civility considerable army for the purpose; and kindness. But remember, if that he would not pretend to march you should offer the least injury or from Canada to N. Y. or Boston, insult to any individual, though evwithout 10,000 men. Tryon said,ery man should be absent, the woit would take large armies and much men would instantly rush out with time, to bring America to their feet; their brooms, and sweep every one that the power of Great Britain of you into the ocean.' was equal to any thing; but all thei When did the provincials com- $ Effect of this battle upon the na mence the fortification? How large a redoubt did they nake during the night? Meaning of redoubt? A square fort, defended on but one side. When were they discovered by the British ? How did the British immediately attempt to annoy them? From what hill in Boston, did the British fire upon them? Conduct of the provincials under this cannonade? How many men did they lose during the forenoon? How many British were sent to attack them by land? By whom, commanded? What reinforcement did the Americans receive a little after noon? About 500 men. tion? CHAPTER LI.—p. 133. Second Continental Congress.Washington Commander in Chief-Expedition to Cana da. Conduct of Lord Dunmore. -Evacuation of Boston. Name, given to the third colonial congress? Second Continental Congress. Where did they meet? What was now resolved upon, by the colonies? Whom did Congress choose commander in chief? How old was he then ? What colony had sent Washing ton to that Congress ? What modest remark did he make after accepting? By whoin commanded? General What did he say respecting com What resolution did Congress expsess, on presenting him with his commission? To what office did they appoint Ward, Lee, Schuyler and Putnam! To what office did they appoint Pomeroy, Montgomery, Wooster, Heath, Spencer, Thomas, Sullivan and Greene? Where did Washington first take command of the American army? In what month, did he arrive at Cambridge? my How was he received by the ar ? What extent of region, did the army occupy ? What places besides Boston, did the British occupy? What is Boston Neck? The neck of land that unites Boston with Roxbury? To what control, did Washing ton soon bring every soldier? § Who soon captured St. John's |