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History of Rhode Island

History of Rhode Island

Peterson, Edward

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General World History

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ISBN10: 1150668059
ISBN13: 9781150668050
Publisher: General Books
Pages: 138
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.63 Width: 9.01 Depth: 5.98
Language: English
This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1853. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... A VOTE OF THE TOWN. 247 - total of 9,209. And this -was supposed to fall considerably below the actual number, being underrated for the purpose of escaping greater requisitions for men and money: If, as is supposed, Newport once numbered 12,000 inhabitants, about onehalf that number was dispersed by the Revolution. No town had greater occasion of indignation towards the British Government, than Newport. When she surveyed the desolations brought on her once prosperous town by modern vandals, it was not to be supposed that she should give the least countenance to a class of men who had deserted her in the hour of peril, and given their influence in support of the enemy. It is a matter of pain to the patriot, that so many traitors to the cause of liberty were found in Newport . They had vainly indulged the idea that victory would yet dawn on the British arms, and their prosperity follow as a necessary consequence. But happily, they were disappointed, and their names cast out as evil. After the peace, and when business began to resume its former prospects, these refugees, who had fled their country when their services were required, manifested an anxiety to return to Newport and resume their former position in society. John Goodrich, sen., an American refugee, arrived at Newport soon after the peace, and solicited liberty to settle there with his family, and become an inhabitant of the town--offering, in case permission was granted, to bring twenty sail of vessels, and establish himself in mercantile business. But Goodrich having taken an active part during the war, by fitting out privateers, and other obnoxious acts against his countrymen, the town voted by a large majority, that he should not be allowed to settle in the place. He afterwards settled ...

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