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CHAPTER I.

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Civil Policy. From the year 1760 to

1775. Settlement of Vermont by the

English. Grants from New Hampshire.

Proceedings of New York. Violent op-

position of the settlers. American war,

Its commencement, importance and as-

pect.

CHAPTER II,

American War. Origin and progress of

the war in the year 1775. The colonies

in danger froin Canada. Reduction of

Ticonderoga and Crown Point by colo-

nel Allen. Attempt of general Carleton

to engage the Canadians and Indians.

Invasion of Canada by general Montgo-

mery. Allen taken prisoner. Surren-

der of the forts at Chambly and St. Johns.

Montreal taken. General Prescot and the

British vessels captured. Escape of

general Carleton. "Colonel Arnold

ap-

pears before Quebec.

Montgomery

marches to that city. Attempt and de-

feat in storming Quebec. Arnold re-

tires and blockades the place. Reflec-

tions on the conduct and character of

general Montgomery, On the Ameri-

can character and campaign.

CHAPTER III.

American War. Progress and events of

the war in the year 1776. Carleton's

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humanity and prudence. - . Arnold con-

tinues the blockade of Quebec. Suffer-

ings and perseverance of the Americans.

Arrival of the British fleet and army at

Quebec, and retreat of the Americans.

Proceedings at the Cedars. Defeat of

the Americans at Trois Rivieres. Hu-

manity and magnanimity of gen. Carle-

ton. Proceedings of the British. Re-

treat of the Americans from Canada un-

der general Sullivan. Measures of gen-

eral Gates to secure Ticonderoga, and

build a fleet on the lake. Exertions of

the British to secure the command of

lake Champlain. Defeat and destruction

of the American fleet. Carleton lands

with his army at Crown Point. Re-

turns to Canada without attacking Ti.

conderoga. Reflections on the events

öf the campaign, on the American char-

aćter and firmness, and on the conduct

of sir Guy Carleton.

CHAPTER IV.

American War. Progress and events of

the war in the year 1777. General Bur.

goyne appointed to the command of the

troops in Canada. State of the army un-

der his command. Expedition to the

Mohawk river. Burgoyne's arrival and

speech to the Indians at Boquet river.

Invests the forts at Ticonderoga. E-

vacuation of the works by St. Clair.

Battle of Hubbardton. Destruction of

the American works and vessels at

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rudence. Arnold con-

de of Quebec. Suf :-

rance of the Americans.

British Aleet and army at

Teat of the Americans.

che Cedars. Defeat of

Trois Rivieres. Hu-

nanimity of gen. Carle-

gs of the British. Re-

ricans from Canada un.

avan. Measures of gen.

ecure Ticonderoga, and

the lake. Exertions of

ecure the command of

Defeat and destruction

fleet. Carleton lands

at Crown Point. Re-

without attacking Ti-

Sections on the events

on the American char-

ss, and on the conduct

c0n.
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Skeensborough. State of the American

army at fort Edward. Exertions of the

New England States to oppose Burgoyne.

Victory of general Starks at Bennington,

Defeat of Herkimer at fort Stanwix. St.

Ledger abandons the siege. Cruelties

of the Indians, and murder of Miss M'.

Rea. Proceedings on lake George. Bur.

goyne passes Hudson's river. Battle of

September the nineteenth. Defeat of

the British army on October the seventh.

Retreat of Burgoyne, Distress and sur-

render of the royal army. Citizens of

Vermont return to their settlements, and

civil occupations,

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CHAPTER V.

Civil Policy. From the year 1775 to 1783.

Political state of the people. Conven.

tions to consult on the common safety.

Declaration of the independence of Ver-

mont. Proceedings of New York. Re-

solves of Congress. Controversy with

New Hampshire. Claims of New Hamp-

shire, New York, and Massachusetts.

Appointment of conmissioners, to con-

fer with the nhabitants. Interposition

of Congress.

Conduct of Vermont.

Measures pursued by Congress. Fur-

ther claims of Vermont. Proceedings

and views of the British generals and

ministers. Resolutions of Congress.

Proceedings of Vermont, New York and

New Hampshire. Advice of general

Washington. Proceedings of Vermont,

rogress and events of

r 1777. General Bur.

to the command of the

State of the army un-

Expedition to the

Burgoyne's arrival and

ans at Boquet river.

at Ticonderoga. E

works by Si. Clair.

ton. Destruction of

cks and wessels 2

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Vates of Congress. Remarks on the

design and effect of these votes. In-

dian depredations at Royalton.

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CHAPTER VI.

Civil Policy. From the year 1783 to 1791.

Disturbances in Vermont. Resolutions of

Congress. Remonstrancesagaiust the pro.

ceedings of Congress. Peace with G.

Britain. Disinclination of Vermont to an

union with the confederated States. New

federal constitution. Proposals of New

York. Settlement of the controversy

with that State. Admission of Vermont

into the federal union. Political effects

of these controversies.

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CHAPTER VII.

Civil Policy. From the year 1791 to 1807.

Favorable prospect at the admission of

Vermont into the federal union, Manner

of transacting the annual business of the

State. Assembly complete a volume of

kus. Influence of French politics,

Washington's popularity and influence.

Governor Chittenden's resignation and

death. Election and measures of gov-

ernor Tichenor. Policy and proceed.

ings of the legislature at Vergennes, in

1798; at Windsor, in 1799; at Middle-

bury, in 1800 ; at Newbury, in 1801 ;

at Burlington, in 1802 ; at Westminster,

in 1803 ; at Windsor and Rutland, in

1804 ; at Danville, in 1805 ; and at

Middlebury in 1806.

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CHAPTER VIII.

State of Society. The employments of the