CONTENTS. INTRODUCTION-Containing brief accounts of the voyages to North America, prior to the arrival of the settlers at Plymouth. Settlements in America attract the notice of Europe-Rise of the sect of Puritans-Their persecution-Mr. Robinson's church emigrates to Holland-Preparations for a voyage to America-A company sails— Incidents of the voyage-Arrival at Cape Cod-Covenant of the ad- venturers-John Carver chosen governor-Capt. Miles Standish explores the coast-Discovery of the harbor of Patuxet-Landing at that place —Village laid out, and named Plymouth-First interview with the na- tives-Masassoit visits the adventurers-Treaty with the chief-Death of governor Carver-Succeeded by William Bradford-Arrival of new adventurers-First essays at agriculture-Dawnings of savage jealousy -Hostile disposition of the Narragansets-Resolute conduct of the governor-Arrival of vessels from England-Plantation at Weymouth -Their distresses-Settlements at Piscataqua and Cape Ann-Progress of Plymouth-Trade with the Dutch at Manhattan-Death of Mr. Rob- inson-His charge to his people on their embarkation for America— First patent of Massachusetts-Another company prepare for a voy- age to North America-Arrival of John Endicott and company at Sa- lem-Plantation at Charlestown-Form of government-Other arrivals at Salem-Company removes to Charlestown-Town laid out-Arrival of a company at Massachusetts bay under governor Winthrop-Settle- ment of various towns-Peninsula of Shawmut explored-Winthrop removes to the peninsula-First court of assistants-Shawmut named Boston-First general court at that plcee-Fortified place selected at the New Town-Accession of emigrants-Court of elections held at Bos- ton-New regulations for government-First public tax-Neighboring Indians hostile-Measures for defence-Tax for fortifying the New Town-Amity restored with the Indians-Settlement of other towns- Review of the incidents connected with the first settlement of the coun- Country on the Connecticut attracts the notice of the planters-Invi- Association for a temporary government-Roger Williams plants at Providence-Progress of settlements in Massachusetts, Plymouth, and Connecticut--Pequots again hostile--Destroy a trading bark-Endicott's expedition-Various attacks on the English-Expedition from Connect- icut against the Pequots under Capt. Mason-Massachusetts and Plym- outh join in the war-Mason lands in Narraganset bay--His march into the Pequot country--Storms a fort--Destruction of the Indians-March to Pequot harbor, and return to Connecticut-Operations of Massachu- setts and Plymouth forces-Pequots flee westward--Pursued by the English, and defeated at the great swamp--Their country conquered. Distresses of Connecticut people-New Haven explored, and settled by Mr. Davenport and company--Towns on the Connecticut, agree on a form of government-Religious intolerance drives a company to Rhode Island--Progress of settlements in various parts--Union of the colonies --Towns in New England--War between Uncas and Miantonimoh- Battle between the Dutch and Indians-New London and Stonington settled-Exploit of lieutenant Leffingwell-Norwich conveyed by Uncas -Militia of Massachusetts-Code of Laws-First execution for witch- craft-Laws against the quakers-Their persecutions-Liberal conduct of Rhode Island-Remarks-Sumptuary laws-Dutch war-Hostility of the Narragansets-Forces sent into their country, under major Wil- lard-Indians flee, and Willard returns-Vascillating conduct of other Explorations of the country--Excursion to the White mountains--- Country above Springfield examined-Purchases of lands of the natives ---Boundary line of Connecticut and Massachusetts-Original titles of towns on the Connecticut--Settlement of Northampton, Hadley, Hatfield, Deerfield and Northfield---War between the New England and Mohawk Indians-Decisive defeat of the former---Arrival of colonels Whalley and Goffe at Boston-Flee to New Haven--Their adventures in that quarter --Removal to Hadley, and residence with Mr. Russell--Death of Whal- ley-Departure of Goffe from Hadley-Col. John Dixwell---Sentiments Progress of settlements from the landing of the pilgrims--Philip, sa- chem of the Wampanoags-His projects and delusive conduct--Resolves on war with the English--Strength of the English colonies at this period --Condition of the Indians of New England-The Pequots, Narragan- setts, Pokanokets, Massachusetts, Pawtuckets, and other tribes--Their weapons--Canoes--Food-Devices for taking game and fish---Celerity in travelling-Apparel-Snow shoes-Night Camps-Praying Indians--- War with Philip, 1675, Allied tribes--Procure fire arms of baron and Fuller--Philip enclosed on Pocasset neck---His artful escape- Pursued and attacked-Joins the Nipmucks-Troops sent to Brookfield ---Ambuscade at Wickaboag pond-Brookfield destroyed-Brave defence of a house--Relieved by major Willard---Arrival of other forces--Wil- lard advances to Hadley-Posts troops at that place, and returns to Bos- ton--Arrival of major Treat with Connecticut forces-Hadley Indians flee-Pursued and Defeated by captains Lathrop and Beers--Beers and party cut off at Northfield--Fatal ambuscade of Lathrop and company, at Bloody Brook-Gallant conduct of captain Mosely-Deerfield burnt ---Springfield Indians join Philip--Surprise and destruction of Springfield -Attack on Hatfield--Incursions at various towns-Expedition under captain Henchman--Indians cut off at Wrentham-Mode of fortifying Continuation of Philip's War. Meeting of the Commissioners of Falls-Mohawks attack Philip's allies-Indians disheartened-Return to Narraganset-Gallant services of captain Church-Part of Philip's allies flee their country-Major Talcot takes post at Westfield-Pursues the fugitives--Affair at Housatonic river-Other tribes flee-Captain Church active in the southeast quarter-Philip is driven from his coverts -Takes post in a swamp in mount Hope neck-Church advances upon him-Attempts to escape and is killed-Reflections on his fall-Anna- won, his chief captain, escapes with a party-Is surprised and captured by Church-Termination of the war in the southeast quarter-Losses sustained by the English-The question whether the war might have been avoided, examined-Governor Winslow's letter on the subject. CHAPTER IX. War continued in the eastern quarter-Massachusett's forces march to Cocheco-Indians seized by stratagem-Further depredations on the Connecticut-People captured at Hatfield and Deerfield, and conveyed to Canada-Route described-Attack on a mill at Hadley-Adventurous journey of two gentlemen from Hatfield-Treaty with the Indians at Northampton-Attempts to engage the Mohawks against the eastern Indians-Hostilities cease on the Connecticut-Frontier towns in Massachusetts and New York-Progress of the French settlements-Commencement of king William's War, 1689-Depredations on the eastern towns-Surprise and death of major Waldron-French expeditions against Schenectady, Salmon Falls and Casco-Affair at Wheelwright's Pond-Capture of Port Royal-Abortive attempt on Quebec-Army under general Winthrop advances to fort Anne-Expedition of major Schuyler-Various incursions on New England-French expedition against the Mohawks-Attempt on Deerfield-Villieu's attack at Oyster river-Depredations at Deerfield and Portsmouth-French expedition against the Onondagoes-Incursions on the eastern towns-Attack on Lancaster-Peace of Ryswick-Hostilities continue-Various attacks -Sufferings of Haverhill-Brave exploit of Hannah Dustan-People killed and captured at Hatfield-Enemy pursued by a party from Deerfield, and two lads recovered-Peace concluded with the Indians-Sketch of operations in the eastern country-Attempts of the French to engage the Five Nations-Frustrated by the counter efforts of the English-Extracts from the Journal of captain Wadsworth. Page 145. CHAPTER X. War from the Invisible World, or History of witchcraft in New England. First trials in Massachusetts-Details of cases of Witchcraft at Hartford-Groton-Newbury--Salmon Falls-Hadley-Boston-Salem -Torments of the afflicted-Credulity of Dr. Cotton Mather-Trials at Salem-Governor Phipps requests the opinion of the clergy-Their report to the governor---Other trials--Several people condemned and executed ---Indictment against George Burrows--His execution---Others condemned and executed-Commitments continue-Indictment of Mary Osgood-The mania extends to other places-Horrible state of the people -The frenzy abates, and the officers of government open their eyes to the delusion---Judge Sewall's confession--Hutchinson's opinion of the rise of the mania-Its origin more remote-Facts from History-Low state of science in Europe at the period of its rise--Books on witchcraft -Intolerance of the first planters in New England-Sir Matthew HaleDr. Cotton Mather's Philosophy---Phantoms of the learned in Europe-Francis Bacon opens the path to true knowledge-Pursuing this path, sir Isaac Newton establishes a system of Philosophy-Its effects in Europe and America-Abler leaders appear-Witchcraft vanishes before the light of science. Page 164. CHAPTER XI. Queen Anne's War, 1702. Population of the Provinces at this period -French population in Canada-Hostilities on the eastern quarterMode of fortifying at this time-Frontier towns on the ConnecticutDeerfield threatened--People captured at that place---Expedition of Rouville-Sacks and destroys Deerfield-Particulars of the capture of several houses-Brave defence of others--Action in the meadow--Prisoners threatened-Number killed and captured-Gloomy prospects of the captives-Route to Canada--Sufferings--Rev. John Williams--Part of the captives redeemed-Mr. Williams' daughter-Recent accounts from one of her posterity-Names of the captives retained-Sketches of the family of Kelloggs-Mr. Williams returns to Deerfield-Further depredations at that place-Exploit of lieutenant Lyman-Attack on Lancaster-Other incursions-Colonel Church's expedition-Loss of a French store ship-Depredations at Oyster river, and other places-Colonel March's expedition-Connecticut fortify towns--Attack on Haverhill--Preparations for an expedition against Canada-Colonel Nicholson advances to Wood creek--expedition abandoned--Seeond attempt on Deerfield-Capture of Port Royal-Various incursions-Abortive expedition to CanadaIncursions continue-Treaty of Utrecht--Peace with the Indians.--Page 183. CHAPTER XII. State of the frontiers at the close of the war--Northern limits of the settlements---Military strength of Canada---Province of Connecticut---Sebastian Rolle--First appearance of the Aurora Borealis-Alarms of the people-First notice of in Europe-Theories to account for the phenomenon-Progress of settlements---Hostilities with the eastern Indians---Col. Westbrooke's expedition-Indians retaliate---Fort Dummer built-Military strength of Massachusetts....Spirited Measures of New Hampshire ....Incursions at Dover and other places....Attack at fort Dummer....People killed at Greenfield and Deerfield, and other places....Machinations of Sebastian Rolle....Expedition of Harman and Moulton against Norridgewock....Place destroyed....Rolle killed....His singular character.... Other expeditions and incursions....Expedition of captain Wright's volunteers....Exploit of captain Lovewell....Marches on a second expedition.... Ambuscaded and killed....Particulars of the affair....Sufferings of Individuals....Commissioners sent to Canada....Peace with the Indians....Tribes engaged in the war. Page 204. CHAPTER XIII. Attempts of Massachusetts to engage the Mohawks in the late warRavages of the Small Pox--Inocculation introduced---Violently opposed --Its ultimate success- --Measures of Massachusetts for a continuance of peace-Trading houses established---Grants of new townships in New Hampshire and Massachusetts-Disputes concerning boundaries--Transactions in New York-Extraordinary Earthquake-Great loss of people by the throat distemper-Boundary between Massachusetts and New Hampshire established--Further grants of towns in MassachusettsCounty of Worcester established-Frontier towns in New Hampshire--Northern limits of the settlements in New England---Population of the country in 1750-Settlements in Canada-Indians indicate hostilitiesTreaty with the Cahnawagas at fort Dummer. Page 220. CHAPTER XIV. Declaration of war in 1744---Indians take up arms-Preparations for defence--Notices of Indian routes, to the frontiers---Massachusetts cordon of forts built---Other works on the frontiers-Col. John Stoddard commander of the western frontiers--Establishment of scouting parties -Incursions of the Indians on the Connecticut--Capture of LouisburgFurther incursions of the enemy-Affair at Charlestown---Fort Massachusetts attacked by M. Vaudreuil-Spirited defence of the garrison b |