Orange, to fill the throne of James II. 1688, that Popish, despotic master, of his peculiar servant Andross. In 1689, .these glorious tidings arrived at Boston, the people rose in arms, seized Andross, and sent him home to England. The governor and council of Connecticut, resumed the reigns of government, restored the charter from its hidden recess in the Charter Oak; with all its liberties, and pivileges, and the people rejoiced...

In the midst of this triumph, the people poured out their "souls in gratitude and praise to God their deliverer; and this gratitude flowed from their hearts in loyal address es to King William, their protector; and prayed for a continuance of that charter they had never resigned, and that liberty they had so richly enjoyed. Their prayer was heard, and we their descendants, are witnesses to this day, of the distinguished blessings that have flowed from it. 196

The same glad tidings arrived in New-York; William and Mary were joyfully proclaimed, and the fort was immediately seized in the name of King William. One Leisler assumed the government in the name of King William, and sent to Connecticut for aid and support. Connecticut met the request with cheerfulness, and sent Captain Thomas Bull, with his company, from Hartford, to protect the frontiers at and about Albany, and another datachment to New-York, to assist Captain Leisler. This glorious deliverance was permanent in its effects, in Connecticut, and the charter, with all its privileges, continued sa rich blessing to this people, down to the year 1818, >when it was superseded by the new constitution.

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That glorious revolution in England, which placed William and Mary upon the throne, involved, the nation in a dewar with France. This war extended to America, and opened an Indian war upon the colonies, throughout the whole extent of their northern and eastern forntier, which has been noticed under New-Hampshire, as King William'e

War. Pressing letters were sent to Connecticut, from Massachusetts, praying for assistance in the defence of the river towns, which was granted. Also from New-York, praying that Captain Bull might remain with his company, for the defence of Albany: this also was granted, by a special assembly, convened at Hartford, April 1690 ; and two companies of men were immediately raised, and sent son, to strengthen the force at Albany.

Connecticut might be said to be put under martial law every able bodied man was constrained to keep watch in his turn, and all the aged and infirm, who were over 501. -win the list, were obliged to procure a man to watch in their turn. Connecticut was also urged to unite in this Lcontemplated attack upon Canada.

The charter government was not yet confirmed in Connecticut by King William, yet it was fully restored in all its operations; and commissioners were appointed by the -assembly, in may 1690, to meet the commissioners of the other colonies, at New-York, where the plan of the expedition against Canada was fully matured.* Express .was sent to England, praying for a naval force, as well as military supplies, to aid in the expedition; but the state of the nation was such, that the request could not be granted at that time, and the colonies determined to prosecute the expedition, at their own expences and hazard. This expedition has been noticed under New Hampshire.

At a General Assembly held at Hartford, May, 1691, a & letter of thanks was voted and sent out to Mr. Whiteney, their agent at the court of King William, including also -the Rev. Increase Mather, agent for the colony of Mas*sachusetts, expressing the high sense they entertained for 1. their services, in behalf of the colonies; and desiring them > to procure from his majesty, a confirmation of their char

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ter. The assembly ordered contributions throughout the colony, for the relief of the distressed people on the eas tern frontier, and liberal supplies were obtained. The French invaded Block Island, committed cruel depredas tions; and carried off the inhabitants, and gave a general alarm throughout the sea-board, which occasioned the repairs of the forts at New-London, and Saybrook.This, with the depredations on the frontier, kept the colony in perpetual alarm. This year the town of Windham was in corporated, and soon after the towns of Mansfield and Canterbury.bean of bolhal to abasdaient oda brisb

In 1693, Count Frontenac, governor of Canada, commenced a general attack upon the Mohawks, and entered their villages with fire and sword. This attack was repulsed by General Schuyler, and at the same time a demand was made upon Connecticut for 200 men, to unite in defence of the frontier. A special assembly was called, and fifty men were dispatched for Albany, to join General Schuyler. Soon after, a fresh demand was made by Sir William Phips, for an armed force, to defend the eastern settlements, in the Province of Maine. Another special assembly was called, and a company of sixty men, with forty Indians, were marched immediately, under the command of Captain Whiting. is hoqque of 1008 bot

In the midst of these distresses, new difficulties arose from a new source. Col. Benjamin Fletcher entered upon his appointment as governor of New-York; vested with full powers to command the militia of Connecticut, and the neighbouring colonies. This threw the colony into a general alarm; to give up the command of the militia, was next to resigning the charter. Connecticut refused the command, and petitioned the king for redress, and Major-General Winthrop was sent over as their spe cial agent to his majesty. Another agent was sent to New-York, to treat with Governor Fletcher at the same

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time; but to no effect; and in the October session of assembly, Colonel Fletcher came to Hartford, and de manded the surrendry of the militia, in his majesty's name, and in the most laconic terms; this was refused. Col. Bayard, by his excellency's command, tendered a commission to Governor Treat, impowering him to command, as usual, and assured him that no invasion of the rights of the colony was intended; but claimed the command of the militia, as belonging of right to his majesty, and accompanied his demands with threats. Col. Fletcher or dered the trainbands of Hartford to assemble for duty, that he might beat up for volunteers, and they assembled accordingly. Col. Bayard attempted to read the commission of Col. Fletcher, when Capt. Wadsworth, the senior officer, ordered the drums to beat; this interrupted the commission, and was repeated again and again; and when Capt. Wadsworth saw that Bayard was determined to proceed, he turned to his excellency and said, Sir if I am interrupted again, I will make the sun shine through you instantly." His manner shewed him to be in earnest, and his excellency found the assemblage of the people so fast increasing, withdrew from the scene, and left the colony, on his way back to New-York. The assembly voted 500l. to support their agent in England, and 600%. in compliance with his majesty's requisition, to fortify Albany; and at the same time, made general provision for the defence of the river towns, in the county of Hampshire, in Massachusetts. General Winthrop, as agent for Connecticut, was graciously received in England, and his majesty in council, determined that the militia of Connecticut, should remain agreeable to charter; except a particular quota of 120 men, which should be subject to the command of Governor Fletcher; 1694. Agents at the same time were appointed, to co-operate with agents from Leis New York and Massachusetts, to treat with the Five Nations, and 4001. was voted to defray the expence.

In 1696, 60 men were bany, and 40 dragoons* into Hampshire County, to assist in defence of the frontier. In 1697, the assembly complied with a requisition of Massachusetts, in part, and sent about 60 English and 40 Indians into the eastern settlements, ringog andr In the midst of these scenes, the Earl of Bellomont arrived in New-York, and entered upon his commission as governor of New-York and Massachusetts, as has been noticed under Massachusetts and New-Hampshire. With the arrival of his lordship, came the news of the peace of Ryswick; this hushed the storm in America, and the assembly appointed a day of public thanksgiving, to express the gratitude of their hearts to God, their deliverer and benefactor.