A book of the United StatesExhibiting its geography, divisions, constitution, and government ..and presenting a view of the Republic generally, and of the individual states; together with a condensed history of the land, from its first discovery to the present timeThe biography of about two hundred of the leading men: a description of the principal cities and towns; with statistical tables .. . er of men of war, losing some of hissailors by desertion, thought it reasonable that Boston should supply himwith as many men as he had lost. He therefore sent his boats early inthe morning, and surpris
A book of the United StatesExhibiting its geography, divisions, constitution, and government ..and presenting a view of the Republic generally, and of the individual states; together with a condensed history of the land, from its first discovery to the present timeThe biography of about two hundred of the leading men: a description of the principal cities and towns; with statistical tables .. . er of men of war, losing some of hissailors by desertion, thought it reasonable that Boston should supply himwith as many men as he had lost. He therefore sent his boats early inthe morning, and surprised not only as many seamen as could be foundon board any of the ships, hut pressed some ship carpenters apprentices,and other laboring landsmen. This conduct was universally resented asoutrageous; and as soon as it was dusk, several thousand people assem-bled in Kings street, where the general court was sitting. Stones andbrickbats were thrown into the council chamber through the windows. Ajudicious speech of the governor from the balcony, disapproving of theimpress, promising his utmost endeavors to obtain the discharge of thepersons impressed, but reprehending the irregular proceedings of the peo-ple, had no efliect. 580 BOOK OF THE UNITED STATES The seizure and restraint of the commanders and other officers whowere in town were insisted on, as the only effectual method to procure 1A2. Riol in Slate Street. release of the inhabitants aboard the ships. The militia of Boston wassummoned the next day to the aid of government, but refused to governor, judging it inexpedient to remain in town another night,withdrew to castle William; but kept up a communication with the com-modore, urging the liberation of the townsmen. Meanwhile, the counciland house of representatives passed some vigorous resolutions, and thetumultuous spirit began to subside. The inhabitants, assembled in townmeeting, while they expressed their sense of the great insult and injurybv the impress, cond
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