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369
VOTES. DANIEL SHAYS.
and education of children in schools, and civility, with other good ends ; and all such Planters are hereby enjoyned to attend and put in practise such orders and directions as shall be given by such committee, upon the penalty of one hundred pounds fine to the Country, to be inflicted upon the by order of the Council, or County Court, for their neglect or refusal to attend this order.
[See page 154.]
x. VOTES IN WORCESTER FOR GOVERNOR SINCE 1780.
Date. Candidates.
Candidates.
Date. Candidates.
Candidates.
1780
Hancock
56
Bowdoin
1800 Lincoln
221 Gore
147
1781
Hancock .18
Bowdoin
01
1010
Gerry
220 Gore
142
1732 Hancock
09
Bowdoin
11.
1811
Gerry
210 Gore
137
1783
Hancock
.19
Bowdoin
0)3
1812
Gerry
211 Strong
165
1784
llancock
30)
Bowdoin
1813
Varnum
785
Bowdoin
35
Dana
33
1814
Dexter
235 Strong
19.4
1787
Hancock
111
Bowdom
67
1816
Dexter
£19
Brooks
202
1788
Hancock
92
Gerry
37
1817
Dearborn
230
Prooks
191
1789
Hancock
78
Bowdoin
37
1818
Crowninshield 205
Crooks
174
1790
Ilancock
51
Bowdom
20
1819
Crowninshield 230
Brooks
184
1791
Hancock
63
Dana
01
1820
Eustis
9331
Brooks
158
1792
Hancock
31
Gerrv
31
Eustis
191
Olis
18%
1791
Adams
Adams
70
Gerry
01
1321
Eustis
298
Lathrop
09
1797
Sumner
Sullivan
37
1826
Lincoln
201
Lloyd
40
1798
Sumuer
01
Gill
01
1327
Lincoln
327
Jarvis
06
1799
Sumner
119
-
1
1828
Lincoln
161
Morton
1800
Gerry
140
Strong
35
1329
Lincoln
203
Morton
15
1801
Gerry
127
Strong
59
1830
Lincoln
303
Morion
149
1802
Gerry
114
Strong
80
1931
Lincoln
099
Morton
107
803
Gerry
151
Strong
101
1:32
Lincoln
361
Morton
148
S01
Sullivan
150
Strong
1333
Davis
478
MorIon
152
1805
Sullivan
191
Strong
109
1834
Davis
502
Morton
160
1806
Sullivan
219
Strong
155
1335
Dveretl
116
Morion
291
1807
Sullivan
221
Strong
134
1836
Everett
577
Morion
317
1808
Sullivan
213
Gore
1.2
[See page 151.]
XI. NOTICE OF DANIEL SHAYS.
[It was accidentally stated in the note lo page 15] that a sketch of the life of this indi- vidual would be found in the Appendix. The necessity of performing a promise in- advertently made, is the only reason for its appearance here. ]
This individual acquired an unenviable notoriety which imparts some degree of interest to the incidents of his life. He was born in Hopkin- con, in 1747 ; the son of parents not in affluent circumstances, he worked with Mr. Brinley, a respectable farmer of Framingham. The activity and energy of his youth promised at maturity more desirable elevation than he attained. That his education was neglected, is apparent from his offi- cial letters, bidding defiance alike to government, grammar, and good spell- ng. Just before the revolution, he removed to one of the towns beyond Connecticut river, and afterwards resided in Pelhamn. When the war com- menced he entered the army at the age of twenty eight, with the rank of Ensign, in Capt. Dickinson's company, in Col. Benjamin Ruggles Wood- bridge's regiment. His ambition, activity, and the plausible manners
47
1786
Bowdoin
45
Cushing
02
1815
Dexter
Fuong
201
793
Hancock
55
Cushing
33
1823
Eustis
266
Ouis
182
1796
Sumner
109
Phillips
10
1821
Eustis
191
Brooks
166
1795
Adamıs
1825
Lincoln
08.1
Morion
990
253 Strong
175
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APPENDIX.
covering the want of acquirements, joined with personal intrepidity, ob- tained promotion, and in 1776, he was appointed lieutenant in Col. Var- num's regiment. At a time when the line peculiarly needed reenforce- ment, he was detached on the recruiting service, with the promise of some suitable reward for the enlistment of twenty inen. For this purpose he visited his native state, and his unwearied exertions were crowned with ample success. When the complement assigned to him was filled, a plan suggested itself for grasping honor and pay at once. Finding the pulse of patriotism beat high, and the young men of New England were ready to devote themselves for their country, he continued his enlistments. Insinu- ating address and bold representations, produced impressions of his ability and influence, easily turned to his own advantage, and by holding out expec- tations of indulgence to those who should serve under his command, a com- pany was raised, on the condition that he should be their captain. With these men he returned to the camp, where they were mustered. When the inspector was about to distribute them to different corps, Shays pro- duced the enlistment papers ; pointed to the condition which held them to serve under himself alone ; and requested the appointment of Captain. The necessity of the times prevented the sacrifice of so many recruits, and after indignant remonstrances, it was deemed expedient to yield to his de- mands. The commission was promised, and issned after long delay, in Sept. 1779, to relate back to Jan. 1, 1777. Such is the account tradition gives of his military rank. The honors, ill won, were not long worn. He was discharged Oct. 14, 1780, at Newark, in New Jersey, from Col. Rufus Putnam's regiment.
The deficiency of honorable sentiment in his mental constitution, may be inferred from a characteristic incident. Lafayette had presented, in 1780, to each of the American officers under his immediate command, an elegant sword. Such pledge of regard from the patriot chief, a soldier with a spark of generous feeling, would have cherished as his dearest pos- session, and transmitted to his posterity as an heirloom of inestimable value. Shays sold the gift of his commander for a few dollars.
After being disbanded, he retired to Pelham, and lived in obscurity. Bankrupt in fortune and in fame, Shays was ready to embark on the flood of any desperate adventure. Without the energetic decision or enlarged conceptions, the strong spirit or the bold daring, which befit a leader, by some accident, he was elevated to the command of the insurgents. Of capacity too humble to direct the movements of an army in those moments when the force of talent makes itself felt by triumphant results, and turns even obstructions into encouragements, he was weak, vacillating, and ir- resolute. It was providential that the physical power of the arm of rebel- lion had so feeble a head to direct its blow.
With the first shade of adversity, he made indirect overtures to the agents of government, to abandon his comrades to their fate, on assurance of personal safety : and when his base propositions were rejected, and promises of indemnity and pardon were offered to his followers, his per- suasions induced them to reject the proffered mercy and retain the arms of hopeless controversy, to purchase by their sacrifice security for himself.
When the insurrection was crushed, he retired to Vermont. After the lapse of a few years, the general of the rebellion, passed through the streets of Worcester, which he once entered at the head of an army, and received assistance from those whose homes he had threatened with deso- lation.
At length he removed to Sparta, in New York. As a pensioner of the United States, he derived his daily bread from the government, whose forces he had encountered in arms. Declarations filed in the department
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DANIEL SHAYS.
of war by himself, show that his family consisted of an aged wife, and that he lived in extreme poverty. He died, Sept, 29, 1825, aged 84. 1
However much the honor and integrity of Daniel Shays were question- ed, his courage was never disputed. Ile was in the battle of Bunker's Ilill, at the capture of Burgoyne, and at the storming of Stony Point; was under Lafayette, and did good service in many bloody encounters. A severe wound, received during the revolution, was honorary testimonial of intre- pidity. When Shepard and himself met at Springfield, the former ad- dressed him by the title of general : Shays instantly demanded an expla- nation, declaring he claimed no rank but that of captain, and added, laying his hand on his sword, that if different designation was given, he should consider it insult, and would exact immediate satisfaction on the spot.
An aged inhabitant of Hopkinton, who was schoolmate of the rebel captain, states that he was born on the farm in that town, still called the 'Shays place,' situated on Saddle Hill, about two miles west of the meeting house ; that he made his home there principally, until he removed with his father, to a place beyond Connecticut river, which, as is supposed, was Great Barrington. The estate where his early youth was passed, has long been deserted as a human habitation, and the forest which has overgrown the forsaken orchard is interspersed at regular intervals, with aged apple trees.
An estimable and respected clergyman relates, that soon after he began to preach as a candidate, he was employed at Pelham: on the first Sun- day of his visit there, he observed a very well dressed gentleman, with a military air, enter the meeting house : immediately, every pew door from the bottom to the top of the aisle was thrown open, and he was received with the most respectful salutations : this distinguished person was Daniel Shays, who had just returned to that town, with the pardon of the govern- ment, and lived upon the west side of the east hill. The next day, Shays called on the clergyman, and held long discourse abont his labors and sufferings. He said he had been entirely deceived in respect to the feel- ings of the people: that he received assurances if he would collect an hundred men, and march in any direction, multitudes would flock to his standard. Relying on these representations, he began his march with a small force, but found he produced little sensation and that few joined him : at night, he thought it necessary to preserve the appearance of military organization and to mount guard, and ordered a man to stand sentry ; ' no I won't,' was the reply to the commander, ' let that man, he is not so sick as I be' : the second man refused, desiring him to take another who was stronger, and the chief of the insurrection found himself without authority at the head of a tumultuary army.
A soldier of the rebellion, who had fled from Springfield to Pelham with- out stopping and hid his gun under the barn floor, asked Shays why he did not stand his ground ? the reply was 'You know, if I had, I must have stood alone.'
The clergyman describes Shays as an agreeable and intelligent per- son, and the day he spent with him as one of the most interesting of his life.
These particulars have been obligingly communicated by Samuel B. Walcott, Esq. of Hopkinton.
1 He married Nancy Haven, a widow. The schedule of his property in 1820, filed in the pension office, exhibits a condition of almost utter destitution. It is as follows : 1 mare, $25 : 1 old saddle, $2 501: bridle, 50 : 1 old cutter, $5: 1 old axe, 62} cents ; 1 hoe, 62 } cents : 1 table $3 : 3 chairs, $1 12 } : 1 old scythe and snath, 1 12}: 1 old pail, 12 3 cents : 1 large bible $1 : amounting to $40 62.
372
BLACKSTONE CANAL.
XII, STATEMENTS IN RELATION TO THE TRADE, MANUFACTURES, EMPLOY- MENT AND BUSINESS OF WORCESTER.
TRADE. The following excellent abstract of the transportation on the Blackstone Canal. stated in tons, has been prepared by Mr. Eddy, the col- lector, and was politely furnished by Thomas Burgess, Esq. of Providence.
To
1831.
1832.
1833.
1834.
1835.
Worcester
4300
4400
4663
5336
4694
Millbury
876
1140
1316
1533
1375
Grafton
968
1019
1174
909
736
Northbridge
1026
920
1280
428
534
Uxbridge
964
1184
1069
1197
1534
Millville
GOT
555
610
252
295
Blackstone
986
814
540
528
339
Waterford
386
660
540
469
120
Woonsoket
3139
3304
2564
1168
1965
Manville
377
193
366
71
417
Albion
225
156
140
12
201
Kelly's
275
37
35
Lonsdale
462
1800
1211
558
807
From
Worcester
808
800
848
826
739
Millbury
360
223
171
187
183
Grafton
280
158
236
110
158
Northbridge
1621
1821
1208
542
233
Uxbridge
1755
3276
1500
2617
1470
Millville
94
52
221
5
15
Blackstone
279
195
245
226
127
Waterford
11
59
135
86
303
Manville
10
63
-
61
Albion
23
20
1
41
Kelly's
99
298
191
-
-
G
134
79
51
The amount of tolls collected on the Blackstone Canal has been as follows:
In 1828
$1000,00
In 1833
$17545,10
In 1829
8606,00
In 1831
16464,45
In 1830
12016,82
In 1835
14433,08
In 1831
14944,67
In 1836
11500,00
In 1832
18907,45
The following are the principal articles transported on the Canul.
Years.
Coal.
Iron.
Cotion.
Wool.
Corn. Bushels.
Salt. Bushels.
1834
2759
635
3829
2100
24698
19631
1835
3148
840
3590
3151
8618
18223
1836
3044
507
3494
2048
25124
11095
Flour. Molasses.
Barrels.
Gallons.
Oil. Gallons.
Gypsum. Tons.
Tons.
Cords.
1834
21158
68549
49957
304
1500
1835
16278
58323
43137
202
825
1836
10025
22389
39021
582
220
1185
Tons.
Tons.
Bales.
Bales.
Leather.
Wood.
5
Woonsoket
291
259
64
255
Lonsdale
373
RAIL ROAD.
BOSTON AND WORCESTER RAILROAD. The following statement of the business of this road has been communicated by Nathan Hale, Esq.
From July 1 to Dec. 31, 1835, the receipts were as follows :
For Transportation of passengers Freight Net income
$72912,12 18828,21 51272,67
The whole number of passengers conveyed on the road within the six months, was 72558, making the average of 160 the day : of these, 37700 travelled over the whole road, and the remainder were taken up or set down at one of the stopping places between Worcester and Boston. The number of trips was ; with passengers 757, in the average time of 2h. 50 m .; and with freight cars, 533.
The whole amountreceived from Dec. 1, 1835, to Dec. 1, 1836, was For conveyance of passengers $118233,44
Freight
59836,03-$17807,37
The freight carried out from Boston, was 5771 tons : brought in, 1190 tons.
The passengers to and from the places mentioned below, in the same period, were,
Brighton and Angier's corner
3219
Newton
403
Needham and Natick
1061
Framingham and Hopkinton
3424
Southborough and Westborough
2807
Grafton
2771
Worcester
11161-24847
A large amount of fare was taken in the cars where the places were not entered.
The number of stores in Worcester, in 1836, was as follows : For gro- ceries 16: dry goods 16; crockery 2: hardware 3: iron ] : wool 3: flour and grain 4 : coal 2 : provisions 4: fruit and confectionary 6: drugs and medicines 4 : dye stuffs 2 : books and stationery 3 : music and umbrellas 1 : hats and furs 5: shoes and leather 6: dresses and millinery 5: jewelry and watches 4 : cabinet furniture 2: carpet warehouses 2; drapers and tailor's shops 5.
There are 4 banks : 3 insurance offices : an insurance agency : and 4 printing offices.
A statement of the condition of the manufactures and mechanic indus- try of any town, exhibiting the aggregate amount of capital invested, the number of hands employed, the sums paid for labor, and the annual quantity and value of production in each department, would be alike interesting and useful. For the purpose of presenting this view of the prosperity of Worcester, circular letters were distributed among those en- gaged in different branches of business, soliciting information. Acknow- ledgments are due to several gentlemen, who kindly furnished full an- swers to the inquiries : but, unfortunately, some llave felt reluctant, even for such general purpose, to communicate facts : and many, under the pressure of their engagements, have not found time for any reply. The results obtained were so incomplete, that in forming an estimate of the whole, it would have been necessary to substitute conjecture for certainty, in filling up many intervals. As the whole value of such statistics de- pends on that degree of accuracy which it was impracticable to attain, after much labor and trouble bestowed by others, the compiler has been re- luctantly compelled to leave the accomplishment of an object so desirable, to those who may be more fortunate in their efforts for obtaining materials.
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EXECUTIONS. FESTIVALS.
XIII. EXECUTIONS.
As Worcester has been the seat of the Courts of justice, these dread- ful exhibitions have taken place here. The following are all the execu- tions which have occurred within the county since its foundation: 1737, Nov. 26, Hugh Henderson, alias John Hamilton, for Burglary : 1768, Oct. 20, Arthur, a negro, for Rape : 1770, Oct. 25, William Lindsay, for Burglary : 1778, July 2, William Brooks, James Buchannan, Ezra Ross, and Bathsheba Spooner, for the murder of Joshua Spooner of Brook- field: 1779, Nov. 11, Robert Young, for Rape: 1783, June 19, William Huggins and John Mansfield, for Burglary : 1786, Ang. 17, Johnson Green, for Burglary : 1793, Oct. 31, Samuel Frost, for the murder of Elisha Allen of Princeton : 1825, Dec. 7, Horace Carter, for Rape. No one of these criminals were natives of Worcester, and but three were born within the county.
XIV. FESTIVALS. FOURTH OF JULY.
The anniversary of national independence has usually been celebrated in this town. The gentlemen named below have delivered orations: the addresses of those designated by a star, have been printed.
1791
*Edward Bangs.
1816
*John Davis.
1795 #Joseph Allen.
1817
*Pliny Merrick.
1796
*Francis Blake.
1818
*Austin Denny.
1797
*Oliver Fiske.
1819
*Edward D. Bangs.
1798
#Samuel Austin.
1820
Charles H. Warren.
1799
Pelatiah Hitchcock.
1822
Jonathan Going.
1800
*Edward Bangs.
1823
Francis B. Stebbins.
1801
*Isaac Story.
1824
William Lincoln.
1802
*Zephaniah S. Moore.
1825
Richard H1. Vose.
1803
John W. Caldwell.
1826
Charles Allen.
1804
#William Charles White.
1827
Thomas Kinnicutt.
1905
#Daniel Waldo Lincoln.
1829
John Davis.
1808
#Estes Howe.
1830
Peter C. Bacon.
1810
#Levi Heywood.
1831
Samuel M. Burnside.
1811
*Samuel Brazer.
Edwin Conant.
#John W. Hubbard.
1832
George Folsom.
1812
*Francis Blake.
1833
*Edward Everett.
*Enoch Lincoln.
1834
Franklin Dexter.
1813
Thomas Snell.
1835
[Boston & Worcester Rail
1814
*Rejoice Newton.
Road opened.]
Edwin A. White.
1836
Benjamin F. Thomas.
1815
*Peleg Sprague.
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INDEX.
[As the table of contents indicates the principal subjects, the index relates chiefly to the names of persons mentioned in the work The rolls of minute men on page 109, and lists of municipal officers on pages 356, 7, 8, are niet included.]
Abagail, Indian, 28. 367. A
Abbott, Rev. J. S. C. 216, 218, 223, 306. Abercrombie, Rev. Mr. 47, 193.
Act, banishment, 120.
Adams Pres. John, 176. 203, 228, 255, 999: Rev. Zabdiel, 165, 197, 198, 202: William 12: Aaron, 46 : Rev Nehemi- ah, 217: James, 316.
Æris, National, 153, 213, 244, 333, 3.18. Aldrich, Rev. Jonathan, 212, 223.
Allen Ilon. Joseph, 122, 131, 285. 330: Rev. Benjamin. 46. 264 : Rev. Isaac, 199: Joseph, 235, 268, 374. 121, 128, 196. 302 : George, 191. 223, 272, 327, 330: Charles, 218, 326, 330, 360, 374 : Joseph, 264: Samuel, sen. 330: Sam- uel, jr. 527 : Rev. Joseph, 330. Alston, Mrs. 235. Amherst, Gen. 65. Andrews, Samuel, 2, 31, 364: William S. 218.
Anniversary, Centennial, 58, 326. Anthony. Wannashawakum, 28. Appleton, Professor, 170, 173.
Army, last requisition for men.128 : Orga- nization. 109 : Oxford, 154. Arnold's Expedition, 113.
Artillery, Regiment, 110, 117 : Company, 152, 157, 331 Associations, 329. Atheneum, 327.
Atherton, Thomas, 33 : James, 39: Is- rael. 258, 261, 321: Joshua, 228. Athol, petition, 136.
Atwood, Philip, 8, 11, 14, 29.
Austin, Rev. Samuel. 174, 182, 183, 186, 187, 206, 208, 213, 216, 374 : Benjamin, 333 : Jonathan 1 .. 333. Avenue, Columbian, 31, 42, 221. Avery, Rev. Joseph, 190.
Babbit. Thomas, 324. B
Babcock, Aaron Gardner, 262. Bacheller. Stephen. 324. Bailey, Silas, 308. 309. Baird. Daniel, 109, 139 : Thomas, 161. Baker, Justice, 144.
Baldwin, Nathan. 69, 76, 79, 126, 176: Christopher Columbus, 219, 325, 334, 335 : Benson C. 301.
Ballantine, Lt. Col. John, 40, 46. Ball, James, 162.
Bancroft, David, 65, 101 : Rev. Aaron, 154, 180, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 20], 203, 285, 303, 325, 330, 208, 305, 306, 348 : George, 273: Moses, 162.
Bangs, Judge Edward, 149, 153, 155, 196. 233, 334, 360, 374: Edward D. 158, 238, 246. 325, 326, 334, 374.
Banks, 327.
Barber, Joseph, 121 : John, 161 : Wil- liam, 295 : James, 359.
Barbour, Robert, 48.
Barnard, Rev. Thomas, 197 : Lewis, 313.
Barrett, Thomas, 39.
Barron, John, 46: Benjamin, 46.
Barristers at Law, 230.
Birton, Ira, 252, 306, 326.
Bitly, John. 18.
Barter, Mr. 314. Bayley. Silas, 80.
Bearers, 13. Beamis, Joseph, 12.
Brecher, Rev Lyman, 215: Edward, 191.
Beers, Lt. Richard, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 32, 365. Belchar, Andrew, 2,3, 364 : Gov. 59, 168. Bellows, Benjamin, 39.
Bemis, John. 29.
Bentley. Elder William. 206. 209: Dr. William, [Salem, ] 233, 324. Betoghom, Simon. 28, 368.
Bigelow. Joshua, 12: Joshna, 67, 71, 78, 80, 84, 93: David. 46. 121, 122. 128 : Col. Timothy, 76, 78, 80, 102. 108, 109, 196, 113. 277. 311 : llon. Timothy. 149, 266, 325: Daniel. 162. 233, 235, 265, 277, 332 . Abijah, 252: Tyler, 270 : Andrew, 273: Henry. 274 : Dr. Jacob, 301 : Si- las, 361, 366: Mary, 162: Andrew, 268, 281 : Lewis, 326 : Silas, 366 : fam- ily. 271.
Bimelick Brook, 31, 352.
Binney, Thomas, 46. Blacks, free, 310.
Blair, Abraham, 18. 49.
Blake, Francis 235. 333. 334, 374 : Joseph,
235 : Francis Arthur. º73 : Harrison Gray Otis, 274 : Elias, 347.
Blashfield, Harvey, 327. Blood, Oliver Hunter, 261.
Boardman, Rev. John, 217, 222.
...
376
INDEX.
Bogachour, 17.
Bond, William, 33.
Boston, 1, 113, 133: Executions in, 27: Pamphlet, 75. Boundaries, 336. Bounties, 114, 118, 121, 122.
Bourne, Rev. Shearjashub, 166: Hon. Melatiah, 166.
Boutelle, Samuel, 299.
Boyden, Daniel, 161.
Brunt, 194.
Brattle, Capt. 23. Braser, Rev. John, 199, 272 : Samuel, 321, 361 : Samuel, Jr. 244, 334, 374.
Breck, Dr. Samuel, 173, 254.
Brewer, Col. Josiah, 311.
Brigden, Joseph, 310.
Brigham, Samuel, 12: David T. 251, 328. Robert Breck, 327.
Brookfield, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23.
Brook, Mill, 31, 43, 352.
Brooks, Major General, 144.
Brook, Kettle, 332 : Tatnick, 352 : Bea- ver, 352 : Weasle, 352 : Pine Meadow, 352 : Bear, 352: Mill, 352.
.Brown, Thomas, 8, 12, 29, 33, 44, 46: Lieut. Luke, 65 : Luke, 270 : Ichabod, 44, 46 : Capt. 105: Samuel, 209: Ja- cob, 318 : J. & N. 316 : John, 339.
Bryant, Ira, 362.
Buildings, Public, 341.
Bull, Isaac, 33.
Burbank, Gardner, 272 : Elijah, 321,302.
Burnside, Samuel M. 238, 303, 306, 325, 374.
Burgess, Thomas, 339, 372.
Burnett, Luther, 362.
Burr. Hou. Peter, 169 : Rev. Isaac, 167, 192 : Rev. Aaron, 170. Burrill, Rev. John T. 220, 223.
Bush, Abiel, 39.
Butler, James, 46: John Simpkins, 251. Butman, Benjamin, 327, 330.
C
Cabot, George, 267. Cadets, Independent, 331.
Caldwell, William, 18, 49 : William, Sheriff. 153, 238, 344 : Joseph B. 238: John W. 374. Calicos, printing, 392.
Caly, James, 39.
Cambridge, 1.
Campbell, Rev. Mr. 171 : William, 80, 100, 110 : John, 172. 173. Canada, Philip visits, 22.
Canal, Blackstone. 339, 372.
Cannon, 113, 331 : long iron, 12.
Capen, Rev. Lemuel, 330.
Carriel, Nathaniel, 80. Carrington, Edward, 339.
Carter, Elias, 318 : Horatio L. 331 : James G. 326. Carpets, Weaving, 321.
Catholic Society, 219.
Chabanakonkomon, Dudley, 11, 16, 17, 367.
Chadwick, Capt. David, 119: Daniel, 3GI.
Chamberlain, Dea. John, 179 : John Cur- tis, 276: Henry Vassall, 270: Levi, 271. Chandler, John, 274: Major Gardner, 65, 98, 99 : Clark, 91, 111 : Col. John, 51, 53, 54, 275, 346, 347: Hon. John, 58, 179, 275 : Capt. Thomas, 153, 331: Na- thaniel, 111, 228, 265: Thomas, 263 : Gardner I. 268 : Rufus, 120, 228, 264, 276 : George, 261: William, 111, 120, 265: Samuel, 153, 3.17, 265 : Hon. John, 275, 342 . Charles, 266, 347.
Chapin, Thaddeus, 162 : Benjamin, 162, 260, 303 : Ebenezer, 360 : Eli, 162.
Chaplin, Rev. Ebenezer, 183.
Chapman, Rhodes B. 308, 327.
Chase, Elijah, 43 : Anthony, 327, 331.
Child, Jonathan, 63: Moses N. 214.
Church, Indian, 17: Covenant, 171, 183, 196, 206, 217, 222.
Churches, 346 : Deacons, 223: Communi- eants, 223. Citadel, 30, 31.
Clapp, Daniel, 80.
Clark, John, 48, 192: Rev. Josiah, 222 : Elam, 211 : Joseph, 162 : John F. 345. ('lerks, Town, 358.
Clothing, requisition, 120.
Clocks, tower and church, 322, 347.
Codman, Rev. Dr. 191.
('oes, Rebecca S. 305.
Communication, 316.
C'onunt, Edwin, 232, 326, 374.
Concord. 1, 19.
Congress, Provincial, 98, 100, 101: Coun- tv, 118.
Connecticut River, 23: Road, 7, 12, 23. Constitution, 122. 123, 158.
Conrention, 132, 138: County, 119, 133.
Converse, Rev. Otis, 211, 308, 309 : Jo- seph, 309.
Coole. Gov. 117.
Cooledge, John. 157. 331.
Corbett, Otis, 303, 308, 309, 327: Caro- line M. 305.
Corbin, James, 34.
Corduroy, manufactured, 321.
Cornell, Rev. Joseph, 209.
Corn, 21, 27.
Corps, Rifle, 332.
Correction, County House, 344.
Cotting. Samuel. 333.
Council, order, 365, 367.
Counsellors, Mandamus, 94.
Country, Nipmuck, 16, 20, 365.
County, 101, 102. 133: incorporated, 58.
Court, Indian, 18 : order, 363, 364, 368. Courts, First, 58.
Cowden, Thomas, 66.
C'owell, John, 33. Covenant, solemn league, 92.
Crawford, John, 51 : Robert, 48, 51, 253 : William. 66, 254, 299.
Crafts, Edward, 97, 110: Thomas, 110. Crane, Benjamin, 12.
Crosbee, Benjamin, 43 : Joseph, 46.
Curtis, John. 12, 65: Samuel, 76, 126, 132, 162: Ephraim, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14, 19, 20, 43, 45, 161, 365, 367: Capt. 155: George Ticknor, 255.
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INDEX.
Cushing, Judge, 78 : Col. 142. Cushman, Joshua, 182. Cutler, Capt. 23. Cutting, Francis, 360.
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