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and renewed Efforts of the Colonists to revive it-Visit of the Chiefs of

the Five Nations to England. VI. Capture of Port Royal, &c. by Colonel

Nicholson and the American Forces. VII. Governor Ingoldsby removed

-Government administered by William Pinhorne as President of Council

-succeeded by Governor Hunter. VIII. Biographical Notice of Gover-

nor Hunter. IX. Meets the Assembly, which prefers Charges against

Members of Council. X. Expulsion of a Member of the House for his

Conduct in Council-Address to the Queen. XI. Bills proposed for the

Relief of the Quakers defeated by the Council. XII. New Efforts for the

Conquest of the French Provinces-Unfortunate Result. XIII. Con-

tinued Quiet of the Province. XIV. Division of the Assembly. XV.

Governor Hunter returns to Europe-Testimonials in his favour by New

Jersey and New York-Exchanges his Commission with William Burnet

CHAPTER VII.

Containing Events from the arrival of Governor Burnet, to the Death of Go-

vernor Morris, 1719-1746. I. Governor Burnet-Notice of his Character.

II. Meets the Assembly-Proceedings. III. Paper Currency-an Account

of its Rise and Progress. IV. Bill proposed against denying the Trinity,

&c. V. Governor Bernard removed to Massachusetts. VI. Is succeeded

by John Montgomery-His Administration. VII. Death of Colonel Mont-

gomery, and Presidency of Colonel Lewis Morris-Arrival of Governor

Cosby-Harmony of the Province during his Administration-His Death.

VIII. Presidencies of John Anderson and John Hamilton, Esquires. IX.

Lewis Morris, Governor of the Province of New Jersey, it being separated

from New York-Gratification of the Province. X. He ceases to meet the

Council in Legislation. XI. Salaries of Officers. XII. Unpopular Con-

duct of Governor Morris. XIII. War with Spain-Aid required by Great

Britain, from the Colonies-promptly afforded by New Jersey-Further

disputes between the Governor and Assembly. XIV. Disingenuous Con-

duct of the Governor, relative to the Fee Bill. XV. Opposes the Views of

the House, on the Bill relative to the Paper Currency-on that, circum-

scribing the Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. XVI. Assembly refuse

to provide for the Salaries of the Public Officers. XVII. Efforts at accom-

modation-defeated by the discovery of the duplicity of the Governor-

Death of Governor Morris-John Hamilton, Esq., President. XVIII. Bio-

graphical Notice of Governor Morris. XIX. Application made by his

Widow, for arrears of Salary-refused

CHAPTER VIII.

Comprehending Events from the Death of Governor Morris to the Death of

Governor Belcher-from 1746 to 1757. I. War with France-Proposal of

Governor Shirley to attack the French Settlements at Cape Breton-New

Jersey votes two thousand Pounds for the Service-Favourable result of

the Expedition. II. Proposed attack on Canada-New Jersey Regiment

raised and placed under the command of Colonel Philip Schuyler-March

for Albany-Threatened Mutiny. III. Plan of the proposed Campaign.

IV. Treaty of Peace. V. Death of President Hamilton-Devolvement of

the Government on President Reading-Arrival of Governor Belcher-

His Character. VI. Vexations arising from the Elizabethtown Claims

under Indian Grants-the Assembly disposed to palliate the Conduct of

the Rioters-Representation of the Council of Proprietors-their grievous

Charge against the Members of Assembly, in a Petition to the King-the

House transmits a counter Petition-Disingenuous Conduct of the House.

VII. Disputes relative to the "Quota Bill." VIII. Hostile proceedings of

the French in America. IX. Difference between the French and English,

in their mode of cultivating Indian favour. X. Efforts of the French to

occupy the English Lands. XI. Expedition of George Washington to

Fort Venango. XII. Measures of the English Government to resist

French encroachments. XIII. Convention of the Colonies-Plan of Union

proposed by Dr. Franklin-Condemned by New Jersey-Military Expedi-

tion of Lieutenant Colonel Washington-is captured by the French under

De Villiers. XIV. Extensive Military Preparations of Great Britain.

XV. Measures of New Jersey. XVI. Arrival of Major General Braddock.

XVII. Convention of Governors to determine the Plan of the Campaign.

XVIII. Acquisitions in Nova Scotia-Cruel Treatment of the Neutrals.

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XIX. New Jersey raises a Regiment for the Northern Expedition-Mr.

Philip Schuyler named Colonel. XX. March of General Braddock on the

Western Expedition-Fastidiousness and Presumption of the General-is

attacked and defeated. XXI. Universal Consternation on this Defeat-

Governor Belcher summons the Legislature-Inroads and Cruelties of the

Indians-the Inhabitants of New Jersey give aid to those of Pennsylvania.

XXII. Success of the Northern Expedition. XXIII. Provision against the

Attack of the French and Indians. XXIV. Plans proposed for the Cam-

paign of 1756-Exertions of the Colonies. XXV. War formally declared

between Great Britain and France. XXVI. General Shirley removed

from the supreme command-General Abercrombie, and, subsequently,

Lord Loudon appointed. XXVII. Suspension of Indian Hostilities.

XXVIII. Sluggish Military Efforts of the English-Success of the French

in the North--Capture of part of the Jersey Regiment, with Colonel

Schuyler, at Oswego-Disastrous termination of the Campaign. XXIX.

Renewal of Indian Barbarities. XXX. Military Requisitions of Lord Lou-

don-New Jersey refuses to raise more than five hundred Men. XXXI.

Unsuccessful Attempt of Lord Loudon on Louisburg. XXXII. Success of

Montcalm-New Jersey prepares to raise four thousand Men-the remain-

der of the Jersey Regiment captured by the Enemy. XXXIII. Death of

Governor Belcher-Biographical Notice of. XXXIV. John Reading, Pre-

sident

CHAPTER IX.

Containing Events from the Presidency of Mr. Reading to the Repeal of the

Stamp Act-from the year 1746 to the year 1766. I. Influence of Mr. Pitt

and his Policy upon Colonial Affairs-New hopes infused into the Colo-

nists. II. Successful Attack of the English upon the Northern Forts.

III. Capture of Fort Du Quesne by General Forbes. IV. Cheerful and

ready aid of the Colonies. V. New Jersey supplies one thousand Men,

and builds Barracks for the King's Troops. VI. President Reading super-

seded by the arrival of Governor Bernard-His Treaty with the Indians-

Succeeded by Thomas Boone-He, by Josiah Hardy-He, by William

Franklin, the last of the Royal Governors. VII. Efficient Preparations

for the Campaign of 1759. VIII. Conquest of the French Colonies in

North America. IX. Honourable share of the Provincialists in this Re-

sult. X. Treaty of Peace with France and Spain. XI. New Confederacy

and Hostilities of the Indians-Six hundred Troops raised by New Jersey.

XII. Impressions on the English Ministry, by the Wealth and Power dis-

played in America. XIII. Proposition of Mr. Grenville to tax the Colo-

nies. XIV. Consideration of the Principles relating to Colonial Taxation.

XV. Mr. Grenville communicates his purpose to the Colonial Agents in

London. XVI. Views taken by Colonies of this Proposition. XVII. Pro-

positions by several of the Colonies to raise Money, rejected by Mr. Gren-

ville. XVIII. Act of Parliament for Tax on Colonial Imports and Exports.

XIX. Effect of the Measures in America-Proceedings of Massachusetts

and Rhode Island. XX. Stamp Act passed-Its reception in the Colonies.

XXI. Temporary Suspension of Legal Proceedings and of the publication

of Newspapers. XXII. Anti-Importation Associations. XXIII. Organi-

zation of the "Sons of Liberty." XXIV. Proposition of Massachusetts for

assembling a Congress of Deputies from the Colonies-Action of New Jer-

sey on this Proposition. XXV. Proceedings of the Congress-Messrs.

Ruggles of Massachusetts, and Ogden of New Jersey, refuse to join in a

general Petition. XXVI. The Assembly of New Jersey approve the Pro-

ceedings of Congress-adopts Resolutions condemnatory of the Stamp Act.

XXVII. Efforts in England for Repeal of the Stamp Act. XXIX. Inquiry

before the House of Commons-Repeal of the Stamp Act

CHAPTER X.

Comprising Events from 1766 to 1769. I. Remaining Discontents in the Colo-

nies, after the Repeal of the Stamp Act. II. Dissatisfaction in Great Bri-

tain on account of the Repeal-American Taxation again proposed in Par-

liament, by Mr. Townsend-Bill imposing Duties on Goods imported into

America, passed. IV. Circular Letter of Massachusetts to the other Colo-

nies. V. Promptitude and Unanimity of the Colonies produced by the

Farmers' Letters. VI. Resort to Non-importation Agreements. VII.

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The Ministry condemn the Circular Letter. VIII. Menacing Resolutions

of Parliament against Massachusetts-The other Colonies approve her

Conduct. IX. Modified Repeal of the Imposts-Consequent Modification

of the Non-importation Agreements. X. Numerous Law Suits-The Peo-

ple complain of the Fees of the Courts. XI. Disputes between the Go-

vernor and the Assembly. XII. Robbery of the Treasury of East Jersey-

The Assembly require the removal of the Treasurer-He is protected by

the Governor. XIII. Efforts of Governor Franklin to encourage the Cul-

ture of Hemp, Flax, and Silk. XIV. New apportionment of Members in

the Province. XV. Testimonial of the Northern Indians to the Justice of

the Colony

CHAPTER XI.

Comprising Events from the year 1773 to 1776. I. Committees of Correspon-

dence established in the several Colonies. II. The British Ministry en-

courage the shipment of Teas to America, by the East India Company.

III. Alarm of the Colonists-Consignees of the India Company compelled

to forego their appointments. IV. Measures pursued in New Jersey. V.

Reception of the Tea in America. VI. Indignation of the King and Par-

liament. VII. Violent measures adopted against Boston. VIII. Alarm-

ing Act of Parliament, relative to the Provincial Government of Canada.

IX. Proceedings of the Inhabitants of Boston-General Commiseration of

their Fate. X. New Jersey appoints Members to Congress. XI. Con-

gress assemble at Philadelphia-Their proceedings. XII. The Assembly

of New Jersey approve the proceedings of Congress, and appoint Dele-

gates to the next Convention-Instructions. XIII. The Provincial Go-

vernors instructed to impede the Union of the Colonies-Efforts of Gover-

nor Franklin. XIV. Reply of the House. XV. Rejoinder of the Gover-

nor-Address of the Council. XVI. The Assembly petition the King.

XVII. Reception of the proceedings of Congress in London. XVIII.

Proceedings of Parliament-Conciliatory Propositions of Lord North.

XIX. Sense of New Jersey upon this Proposition. XX. State of the Dis-

pute with England. XXI. Second New Jersey Convention called-En-

courages Political Associations-Organizes the Militia, and provides Funds.

XXII. Meeting of Congress at Philadelphia-Its Measures. XXIII. Ap-

pointment of Commander-in-Chief and subordinate Generals. XXIV.

Congress again petition the King-Ungracious reception of the petition.

XXV. Address their fellow-subjects of Ireland, &c. XXVI. New Jersey

Convention re-assembles-Proceedings-Provision for the continuance of

a Provincial Congress-Committee of Safety appointed. XXVII. Meet-

ing of the Assembly-Address of Governor Franklin-He claims assurance

of protection for himself and others, the King's Officers. XXVIII. Reply

of the Assembly. XXIX. Act authorizing the issue of Bills of Credit, for

£100,000, approved by the King

CHAPTER XII.

Comprising Civil Events of the year 1776. I. State of the Public Opinion at

the commencement of the year 1776-Gradual growth of the desire of In-

dependence. II. Resolution of Congress for the establishment of Inde-

pendent Colonial Governments. III. Provincial Congress re-assembles

-Proceeds to the Formation of a Colonial Constitution. IV. Review of

the Constitution. V. Oath of Abjuration and Allegiance established. VI.

Tories their motives. VII. Law relative to Treason. VIII. Imprison-

ment and Relegation of Governor Franklin. IX. Measures adopted

against the Disaffected. X. Adoption of the Declaration of Indepen-

dence.

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CHAPTER XIII.

I. Military Proceedings in Canada. II. Measures adopted in Great Britain:

III. Objects proposed for the Campaign of 1776. IV. Operations against

New York, and the surrounding Country. V. Proposals for accommoda-

tion, by the British Commissioners. VI. Condition of the American

Forces, at New York-Landing of Lord Howe, on Long Island. VII.

Battle of Brooklyn. VIII. Retreat of the American Army from Long

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Island. IX. Unhappy Effect of the Defeat of the American Army. X.

Lord Howe renews his Attempts for accommodation of the Quarrel-Pro-

ceedings of Congress. XI. Military Movement of the Armies, after the

Battle of Brooklyn. XII. American Army, by advice of General Lee,

quit York Island. XIII. Battle of White Plains. XIV. Capture of Fort

Washington. XV. Abandonment of Fort Lee, and retreat of the Ameri-

can Army-Its condition-Inhabitants join the British. XVI. Washing-

ton crosses the Delaware-The enemy possess themselves of the left bank.

XVIII. New efforts of the Com-

XVII. Capture of General Lee.

mander-in-Chief-The enemy retire into Winter Quarters. XIX. Battle

of Trenton. XX. The British re-open the Campaign. XXI. The Ame-

rican Army re-enters Jersey. XXII. Battle of Princeton. XXIII. The

American Army retreat to Morristown-Beneficial results of the late ac-

tions. XXIV. Firmness of Congress. XXV. Condition of New Jersey.

XXVI. The American Army inoculated for the Small Pox. XXVII.

Measures for reclaiming the disaffected of New Jersey. XXVIII. License

of American Troops-restrained

CHAPTER XIV.

I. Organization of the New Jersey State Government. II. First Address of

the Governor-Other principal Officers. III. Condition of the State at

this period. IV. State of the Northern Department-Operations on the

Lakes. V. The British seize Rhode Island. VI. Demonstration of Ge-

neral Heath, on Long Island-Condition of the American Army, in New

Jersey-Skirmishing. VII. Early efforts of Sir William Howe, to destroy

the American Magazines-Stores burned at Peck's-kill-at Danbury.

VIII. Successful enterprise of Colonel Meigs, against Sagg Harbour.

IX. Movements of General Washington, on opening the Campaign-Re-

moval of the Army to Middlebrook-Disposition of the Troops. X. Ope-

rations of the Army under General Howe-Feint to cross the Delaware-

Retreat from New Jersey-Returns, and attacks the American Army.

XI. Perplexity of Washington, caused by the Movements of the British

Forces. XII. Capture of Major-general Prescott, by Major Barton. XIII.

General Howe embarks for the southward-Measures of Washington

thereon. XIV. Attempt of General Sullivan, with Colonel Ogden, upon

the Tories on Staten Island. XV. Arrival of the British Army at Elk

River-its Progress-Operations of the American Army-Battle of Bran-

XVII. Second en-

dywine. XVI. Subsequent movement of the Armies.

counter of the hostile Armies-they are separated by rain. XVIII. Af-

fairs of Paoli. XIX. The British enter Philadelphia. XX. Congress re-

XXI. Attack and defence of the For-

move to Lancaster, thence to York.

tifications on the Delaware. XXII. Battle of Germantown. XXIII. Ope-

rations in New Jersey. XXIV. Further proceedings on the Delaware.

XXV. Repulse of Count Donop, from Fort Mercer. XXVI. General

Greene despatched to New Jersey. XXVII. Capture of Fort Mifflin,

and abandonment of Fort Mercer. XXVIII. Attempt of General Dicken-

son on Staten Island. XXIX. American Army reinforced. XXX. At-

tacked at White Marsh, by the British. XXXI. The American Army re-

tires into Winter Quarters. XXXII. English plans for the Northern Čam-

paign. XXXIII. Condition of the American Northern Department.

XXXIV. Burgoyne captures the Forts on the Lakes, and disperses the

American Army. XXXV. Recuperative measures of General Schuyler.

XXXVI. Repulse of St. Leger, from Fort Schuyler. XXXVII. De-

feat of Colonel Baum, at Bennington. XXXVIII. Beneficial result of

these fortunate Events. XXXIX. Battles on the Hudson, and Capture

of Burgoyne. XL. Movements of Sir Henry Clinton, in the Highlands.

XLI. Effect of the Capture of Burgoyne-at home and abroad. XLII.

Congress refuse to execute the Articles of Capitulation-their reasons

CHAPTER XV.

Campaign of 1778. I. Condition of the Army at the Valley Forge and at the

commencement of the Campaign. II. British foraging excursions in New

Jersey. III. Fortunate escape of an advance party under La Fayette.

IV. Effect of the American successes abroad-Efforts of American Agents.

V. Measures for Foreign Alliances-Duplicity of France-Treaties with

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her. VI. War between Great Britain and France. VII. Opinions in

Great Britain-Ministerial measures. VIII. Reception of those measures

in America. IX. Arrival of a French Minister Plenipotentiary. X. The

British Army evacuates Philadelphia-March through Jersey. XI. Battle

of Monmouth-British Army regains New York. XII. Arrival of the

French Fleet-proceeds to Rhode Island. XIII. Attempt on Newport-

Appearance of the English Fleet-French and English Fleets put to Sea

-dispersed by Storm. XIV. British Incursions in Connecticut. XV.

Disposition of the American Army. XVI. British Incursions into New

Jersey. XVII. Movements of the adverse Fleets-Detachment against

the Southern States. XVIII. American Army retires to winter quarters

-Its improved condition. XIX. Indian devastations-Massacre at Wyo-

ming. XX. Operations against the Indians. XXI. Discontent in the

Jersey line. XXII. March of General Sullivan to the Indian country-

Events there. XXIII. Expedition under Colonel Broadhead by the Alle-

gheny River. XXIV. Expedition against the Cherokees under General

Pickens. XXV. Unprovoked Slaughter of the Indians at Muskingum

CHAPTER XVI.

Comprising a View of the War in the South. I. Inert state of the Country in

1779. II. The British Government adopts views of partial Conquest.

III. Georgia overrun--and Charleston threatened-Unsuccessful Siege of

Savannah. IV. Sir Henry Clinton subdues South Carolina. V. His

measures induce Revolt. VI. General Gates assumes command of the

Southern Army-Battle of Camden. VII. Battle of King's Mountain.

VIII. Cornwallis reinforced. IX. General Greene appointed to the

Southern Department-Battle of the Cowpens-Retreat to Virginia.

X. Cornwallis retires, is pursued-Battle of Guilford Court House. XI.

Cornwallis marches for Petersburg-Greene for South Carolina-Expedi-

tion of Arnold against Virginia-Preparations against him-Defence of

Virginia entrusted to La Fayette-Cornwallis takes command of the Bri-

tish Forces in Virginia. XII. Progress of Greene in recovering the South-

ern States. XIII. Sufferings of the Inhabitants

CHAPTER XVII.

I. Condition of the Armies in the North. II. British Expedition against the

Forts on the North River. III. Expedition under Tryon, against Connec-

ticut. IV. Capture of Stony Point, by Wayne. V. Attack of the Bri-

tish Post, on Penobscot river.-VI. Major Lee assaults Paules Hook.

VII. Effects of the System of Paper Currency. VIII. Spain declares

War against England. IX. Prospects of the Campaign of 1780. X. The

American Army retires into winter quarters. XI. Marauding Parties of

the Enemy in New Jersey. XII. The Army at Morristown supplied by

forced levies of Provisions. XIII. Washington attempts the British Post

at Staten Island XIV. Difficulties arising from the want of political

power in Congress. XV. Discontents of the Army-Mutiny of the Con-

necticut troops. XVI. Knyphausen invades New Jersey-Murder of

Mrs. Caldwell, and of her Husband. XVII. Battle of Springfield.-

XVIII. La Fayette returns to the United States. XIX. Renewed efforts

for the Defence of the Country. XX. Arrival of the French Fleet and

Army-Plans consequent thereon. XXI. Treason of Arnold. XXII.

American Army retires into winter quarters. XXIII. European combina-

tions against Great Britain. XXIV. Revolt of the Pennsylvania line-of

the Jersey line-Discontent of the Inhabitants of New Jersey. XXV.

Gloomy Prospect for the year 1781. XXVI. Combined Operations of the

French Fleet and Allied Armies, against Cornwallis-His Capture.-

XXVII. New London taken and burned by Arnold. XXVIII. Condition

of the Country for the Campaign of 1782-Resolutions of the British Par-

liament in favour of Peace. XXIX. Malignity of the Tories-Murder of

Captain Huddy. XXX. Cessation of Hostilities-Treaty of Peace.

XXXI. Disbanding of the Army. XXXII. Public Entry of Washington

to New York-takes leave of his Officers-Surrenders his Commission to

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