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Of what religions sect were they in doctrine ?-in discipline ? What right did each church maintain ?

the scriptures, the council may throw great light upon dark and difficult cases.

What officers were there generally in each church?

Business of the pastor ?-of the of the ruling elder ? How many ministers had been settled in N. E. in 1642 ?

Meaning of Congregationalists? Those who hold, that each church has authority, under Christ, to dis-teacher cipline its own members, and manage its own concerns, without being controlled by any other persons. Meaning of Calvinists? Those who understand the scriptures in general as Calvin did.

Do they profess to found their opinions upon Calvin's? By no means; but they are called Calvin

Whence had they been driven? § In what year, was the first synod in America?

How long after the settlement of Jamestown ?-of Flymouth ?-of Salem of Boston? of Hartford? How long after the commence

ists, merely to denote their generalment of the Pequot war ?-before system of belief.

For what purpose, did they convoke councils?

Meaning of convoke ?-of council ?-How far do they feel bound to follow the advice of councils? As far as it appears agreeable to the word of God.

What is the use of having a council, if the parties are not bound by their results? By their prayers, investigations and knowledge of

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King Philip's war before the secreting of Ct. Charter?

In what town, was this synod? Present name of Newtown? Cambridge.-Meaning of synod? Who composed this synod?

On whose account, was it called? Who had attended her meetings? Females only.

Into what, was the colony divided? How many opinions did the synod condemn as erroneous ?*

the sermons of Mr. Cotton, she Mrs. Ann Hutchinson may be added reflections of her own; she considered as the most distinguish-advocated erroneous sentiments, ed of all our females. She seems to and warped the discourses of her have been the means of bringing the minister to coincide with her own colony of Ms. to the brink of ruin. opinions. She asserted, that beThe following sketch of her is tak-lievers are personally united with en principally from Dr. Allen's Biographical Dictionary.

"Mrs. Ann Hutchinson, an artful woman, occasioned much difficulty in N. E. soon after its first settlement. She came from Lincolnshire to Boston in 1636. She was an admirer of Mr. Cotton. The members of his church used to meet every week to repeat his sermons, and discourse on doctrines. Mrs. Hutchinson set up meetings for women; and she soon had a nunerous audience. After repeating

the Spirit of God; that commands to work out salvation belong only to such, as are under a covenant of works; that sanctification is not a sufficient evidence of a good state; and she pretended to immediate revelation, respecting future events. She soon threw the whole colony into a flame. Those who opposed her, were said to be in favor of a covenant of works; and those who supported her, were said to be vindicating a covenant of grace.

The progress of her sentiments

Of what, was Mrs. Hutchinson after banishment upon pain convicted before the court in Nov. ?? death." What punishment was inflicted upon her by the court?

Who put a stop to the execution of Quakers in Ms. in 1661 ? Charles

For what, was she excommuni- § II.
cated from the church in Boston?
Where did she go with her hus-form
band, the next year?

By whom, was she murdered?
Where?-In what year ?
What most important event took
place in 1643 ?

§ Of what religious sect were the Dutch at N. Y.?

Most prevalent religion of Md. ? In what place, was formed the first Baptist church in this country?

In what year /

How long after the Pequot war? Who was their leader? Roger Williams.

What severe law was passed in Ms. against the Baptists, in 1651 ? How long after the formation of their church at Providence?

§ Against what sect did Ms. pass severe laws in 1656 ?

How long was that, before the settlement of l'hiladelphia?

How many Quakers were executed in Ms. in 1659 Two.

Where was the Cambridge Plat-
composed and adopted?
By whom?

What is the Cambridge Platform?
A plan of church discipline.

To what, does it relate? Principally to the nature, formation, officers, powers, privileges and duties of churches.

From what, did the Synod profess to derive this platform? The word of God.

By whom, was it adopted? By most or all of the churches.

What churches now regard it as their constitution? Very few, if any. § With what country, did the colonies principally trade, during the second period?

Principal articles of export, during this period?

Meaning of peltry? To what, was the trade of Va. confined for 30 years ? When were African slaves first introduced into New England?

How long after the Pequot war? Of what grain did N. Y. export 60,000 bushels in 1678 ?

How many in 1660? Two. With what crimes, were they? charged? "Rebellion, sedition and presumptuous intruding themselves,mencement of Philip's war ?

How long was that after the com

spirit and talents. The church in Boston excommunicated her for many evils in her conversation, as well as for corrupt opinions. She went with her husband, to Rhode

occasioned the synod of 1637, the first synod in America. This convention of ministers condemned 82 erroneous opinions, then propagated in the country. Mrs. Hutchinson, after this sentence of her opin-Island. In the year 1642, after ions, was herself called before the court, in Nov. of the same year, and being convicted of traducing the ministers, and advancing errors, was banished the colony. Her trial is published in the appendix of the second volume of Hutchinson's History of Ms. She discovers art, { captivity.

her husband's death, she removed into the Dutch country on Long Island, beyond New Haven; and the next year, she and all her family, consisting of 16 persons, were killed by the Indians, excepting one daughter, whom they carried into

First business of the settlers? Of what, did they consider agriculture a source?

Why did not manufactures flourish during the second period? The people were principally occupied for defence and subsistence.

Of what, were most of their buildings made ?

Meaning of thatch?

Of what, were thatched buildings in peculiar danger? Of being destroyed by fire.

What kind of a mill was the first in N. E.?

In what year was built the first vessel in Ms Name? How long after the settlement of Salem-of Boston?

When was the first printing press established in this country Where? At Cambridge. How long after the settlement of Boston?

What was first printed ? Whose version of the Bible was first printed in this country?

What place was selected for an Indian seminary?

Where was Henrico? Ator near the situation of Richmond.

On what river, is Richmond ? Which way from Kaskaskia ? Issue of these arrangements for an Indian college?

To what college, were the funds given ?-How long after?

How much money did the general court of Ms. appropriate for a college in 1636 400 pounds.

How long after the settlement of Salem-of Boston ?-of Hartford?

Where was the college located?
Meaning of locate ?

Why was it located at Newtown? Because Mr. Shepard was minister there.

Who was Mr. Shepard's predecessor? Mr. Hooker.

Where had Mr. Hooker gone? In what year, was Newtown settled? In 1631. How long after Boston?

Present name ?Why so call

In what language -How long after the printing press was estab-ed? lished at Cambridge?

Meaning of version?
Modes of travelling?

What were the roads? Population of the colonies at the close of the period of settlements ? What part did New England contain? About one third.

How many times greater is the population of N. E. now, in 1829 ? About thirty times?

For what classes, were schools founded in New England? How early?

For what classes, in the southern colonies ?

For whose education, were 1500 pounds collected in England

in 1619?

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How long before the gettlement { of Plymouth?-before the Indian massacre in Va. ?

What name was given to the college -For whom?

What legacy had he left it?
How many dollars are 8007. ?
In what year,
did Mr. H. die?

1638.

Meaning of legacy? In what year, was the first com mencement at Cambridge?

How long, after Newtown was called Cambridge ?-after the Pequot war?-after the death of Mr. Harvard ?-How long before the union of the N. E. colonies ?-before Philip's war?-How long ago

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What colonies besides Ms. contributed to the funds of H. C. ?

To whom, was H. C. early devoted? TO CHRIST AND THE CHURCH

What is probably the most remarkable literary phenomenon, that

has ever appeared? Harvard College.

Who are under special obligations to the early benefactors of this institution? All our citizens, and every person in the world, who enjoys any considerable degree of civil or religious liberty.

On the brink of what, did our forefathers often tremble, during the second period?

CHAPTER XLIII.--p. 63.

THIRD PERIOD. Revolution in England.-Char ters resumed or renewed. By what, is the third period distinguished ?—Year of its commencement of its termination? Length?

How long was its commencement after the discovery of San Salvador? Can you mention some of the-after the settlement of Jamesmost remarkable deliverances that town of Plymouth ?-of BosGod granted our forefathers during ton ?-of Cambridge ?—of Hartthis period? ford?

To whose welfare, did they look forward?

How were the New England colonies affected with the news of William's accession?

What government was produced by puritanic manners in N. E. ? Why was the news peculiarly What influence did this govern-pleasing to the people Ms. ? ment return upon the manners of They had greatly exposed themthe people ? selves, by seizing and confining Andros and about 50 of his friends.

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Capture and Imprisonment of
Andros and his Friends.
The increasing tyranny of An-
dros at length became intolerable.
His violent dealings returned upon
his own head.

What proclamation did William make, when he entered England ?†

time, a rumor was circulated, that a massacre was intended in Boston, by the governor's guards. This was sufficient to kindle the indignaŞtion of the people to a flame. Multitudes flew to Boston. On the morning of April 18th, the streets When William entered England, of the capital were alive, and rehe published a printed proclama-sounding with men and boys, cartion, that he came to deliver the rying guns, clubs, &c. vociferating, people from the tyranny of James. To arms! to arms! Poor Andros, A copy of this proclamation was with about 50 of his principal par brought to Boston by a Mr. Wins->tisans, had the early precaution to low, in the fore part of April, 1689. This was an offence, that Andros could not overlook. Winslow was imprisoned, "for bringing a traitorous and treasonable libel into the country." Fearing, that the libel might prove the messenger of death to his tyranny, Andros issued a proclamation, requiring officers and soldiers to be prepared to repel any forces, that William might send against this country. At the same

flee to the fort, probably at Fort Hill. Here at about 4 P. M. they were summoned to surrender, by those who had been magistrates in the days of freedom, having now resumed their office. This summons was refused; and it is wonderful, that the infuriated patriots did not instantly attack the fort, and destroy the tyrant and his fifty.Another demand was soon made; and Andros and his crew came

Who brought that proclamation $tices and sheriffs nominated? By to Boston?

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the governor, with the advice of the council.

Meaning of nominate ?

Who were the council? Men chosen to advise the governor. By whom, chosen? By the general assembly.

Who had a negative upon the choice of counsellors? The governor.

Meaning of negative? Power to prevent any person serving, whom he disliked.

Who had a negative upon all laws? The governor.

Who had the command of the militia? The governor. Meaning of militia?

Who had power to reject all laws, even after admitted by the governor? The king of England.

What liberty was granted by the second charter, that was not mentioned in the first? Liberty of con

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Why was the second charter so much less favorable to the colony than the first? Probably the king was afraid Ms. would revolt, and

been proclaimed king and queen of England.

ting forth, and delivered themselves up dros to the mercy of those, whom they par had so long and so cruelly injured. On the following Feb. Andros onThese noble culprits were immedi- and several others were sent to Fort ately committed to prison, where England for trial. He was partly they they were in no danger of being as- tried, but dismissed without being bysaulted by the muskets, or clubs, or formally condemned or acquitted. reproaches, of an enraged popu-The chief reason undoubtedly was, ace. Andros was confined in the that many in England, and even castle, where he had an opportuni-some who sat in judgment upon ty for ten months, to look back up-him, had acted the tyrant as basely on his crimes, and forward to his as himself, and could not be brought de trial. to judgment with safety to the state. In times of revolution, it is often necessary to wink at such crimes.

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