An illustrated history of the New world : containing a general history of all the various nations, states, and republics of the western continent ..and a complete history of the United States to the present time .. . llowed to emanate from the wavering mul-titude. He derived his authority only from God and the West IndiaCompany, who would never become responsible to their own sub-jects. The remonstrants were therefore commanded, under a severepenalty, immediately to disperse. In this the company firmly sup-ported their governor, directing that the people should no longerindulge the visionary d
An illustrated history of the New world : containing a general history of all the various nations, states, and republics of the western continent ..and a complete history of the United States to the present time .. . llowed to emanate from the wavering mul-titude. He derived his authority only from God and the West IndiaCompany, who would never become responsible to their own sub-jects. The remonstrants were therefore commanded, under a severepenalty, immediately to disperse. In this the company firmly sup-ported their governor, directing that the people should no longerindulge the visionary dream that taxes could be imposed only withtheir own consent. They, however, cherished a deep dissatisfaction,which, though it did not break out into open violence, indisposedthem to make any exertions in support of a government under whichthey enjoyed no rights. This became of serious consequence in thecrisis that was now approaching. Early in 1664, Charles II., by an act of flagrant injustice, cededthe territory of New Netherlands to his brother, the Duke of York,although Holland and England were then at peace. To makegood this donation. Sir Robert Nichols was sent out with an expe- TAKEN BY THE ENGLISH. 276. dition, to be reinforced by a detachment from another colony. Hecast anchor opposite New Amsterdam, in August, and after landingupon Long Island, summoned the city to surrender, under promiseof respecting the rights and property of the inhabitants, and permit-ting the continuance of their ancient laws. The governor, by delayand negotiation, attempted to avert the danger ; but as Nichols de-clined all discussion, the principal citizens, headed by Winthropfrom Connecticut, convened in the town-house, and drew up articlesof surrender corresponding with the demand of the English , however, refused to sign them until the place wa.*actually in the enemys hands. The government established by the Duke of York was by nomeans so lenient a& the people had a right t
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