Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1835 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER VII Governor Burnet--His Character--Dispute with General Court, about hia salary--Governor Belcher--His Character--At first very popular--Paper Money depreciated--Occasion of long embarrassments--Parties--Opposition to Governor Belcher--Naval Officer removed by the King, and not by the Governor--Expedition to the West Indies--Line between Massachusetts and New Hampshire run--Line run between Rhode Island--Governor Shirley--His Character--War between England and France--Disputes and contests with Eastern Indians--Expedition to Louisbourg--successful--New England threatened by the French --Plans against Canada, and Nova Scotia--Peace, and troops recalled from Nova Scotia--Impressments in Boston, and Riots--Plan for Bishops in America--Paper Money redeemed, and discontinued--Reimbursements from England--Society for Industry and Economy--Clergy-- Eastern Indians--British Prohibitions on Trade--Agent in England-- Heavy Taxes--Commerce. In 1728, Mr. Burnet, who had been Governor, both of New York and New Jersey, received a commission from the king, to be commander-in-chief of Massachusetts. He was a son of Bishop Burnet, and had the reputation of being a great scholar and an elegant writer. His administration was short; but so unpleasant, as to have given him great anxiety and vexation. He was fond of parade, but of an amiable temper; and yet was engaged in controversy with the general court, on the vexed question, which before and long after excited the strongest feelings, among political characters. This was the subject of a stated salary for the governor. It appears that he made it a point of importance to be settled when he first received the royal commission. It was the principal theme of his communications with the...
