asked where he should strike a person in order to kill him. The savage showed him, and he told Mrs. Dustin and the nurse. That same night, the three softly arose. They struck the sleeping Indians in the way the boy had been shown, and killed the whole party that had captured them. Then they seized on a canoe, paddled down the river, and were soon among their friends, who had given them up as lost. LESSON XXII. QUEEN ANNE'S WAR.-THE SOUTH-WEST. GEORGIA FOUNDED. 1. In 1702, another war broke out, between the French and Spanish and the English. It was called, from the Queen of England, Queen Anne's War. In the new world, hostilities began in the south-west. The governor of South Carolina marched against the Spaniards at St. Augustine, Florida. Before he could take the castle, two Spanish vessels appeared off the coast, and he had to leave his stores and run away. He afterwards set out against the Indian allies of the French and Spanish, and succeeded in burning several of their villages and taking a number of prisoners. 2. The French and Spanish in return made an attack on Charleston. (See map, p. 68). They were bravely met by the inhabitants, who drove them back, and took a French frigate in the harbor. Though thus successful, the planters of Carolina suffered much for several years from the incursions of the savages, who were excited against them by the French and Spanish. 3. In the winter of 1704, some French and Indians from War?-6. Give an account of the capture of Mrs. Dustin.-7. What was done with Mrs. Dustin? How did she escape? 1. What war broke out in 1702? Where did hostilities begin in the new world? What was done by the governor of South Carolina? What expedition did he afterwards undertake ?-2. What attack was made in return by the French and Spanish? What success did they meet with? From what did the planters of Carolina suffer ?-3. In 1704, what place was attacked? How did 17041 NEW ORLEANS FOUNDED. 67 Canada made a descent on Deerfield, in the northern part of Massachusetts. They were expected, and sentinels were posted every night. But the cunning Frenchman kept his men in the woods till daybreak, when the guard was dismissed. Then, climbing up the snow, which was piled to the top of the palisades, they were in the town in a moment. 4. Every house in Deerfield was burned but one, and that was riddled with bullets. Many were killed, and still more made prisoners. Among the latter were Mr. Williams, the minister of the place, his wife, and five children. They were driven many miles through the snow; and at last Mrs. Williams, who was sick, sank from exhaustion, and was killed before her husband's eyes. After remaining a prisoner many months, Mr. Williams was ransomed, and returned to his friends, with all his children but a daughter seven years old. She 5. Years rolled on, and Deerfield was rebuilt. One day, a woman dressed like a squaw entered the town. Her face was unlike an Indian's, and the people asked her who she was. answered that she was the lost daughter of Mr. Williams; that she was married to an Indian, and had several children in Canada. The people begged her to stay with them; but she would not leave her husband and children, and went back to Canada. 6. The King of France was not discouraged by La Salle's ill success. He sent out more emigrants, who found the mouth of the Mississippi, sailed up the river, and built Fort Rosalie where Natchez now stands. In 1718, the city of New Orleans was laid out. At first it grew but slowly, but now it is the great city of the south-west. GULF OF MEXICO New Orleans and Vicinity. the French and Indians get inside of the palisades ?-4. How did the attack on Deerfield terminate? Who were taken prisoners? What became of Mrs. Williams? What became of Mr. Williams and most of his family ?-5. Tell the story of Mr. Williams's little daughter.-6. What settlement was made by the 7. The colonists of Louisiana, as this whole region was then called, soon got in trouble with the natives. The Natchez Indians had a village near the French fort, which the French wanted to seize and turn into a plantation. This roused the Natchez, who fell on the fort and put to death all except the women and children. The people of New Orleans avenged this massacre by destroying the whole tribe. Santee CAROLINA EdistoR. Georgetown Charleston 1672) 8. The last settled of the colonies was Georgia. In 1733, Oglethorpe [o'-gel-thorp], having obtained a grant from George II., King of Great Britain, in whose honor he named his colony, reached the Savannah River with a company of emigrants. The beautiful city of O Savannah was founded, with wide and regular streets, and large gardens around the houses. More emigrants came over, and through the wise management of Oglethorpe the colony flourished. GEORGIA Savannah R Combahee R AltamahaR ÀNTIC ATLA Savannah and Vicinity. 9. Oglethorpe treated the Indians kindly, and they met him in the same spirit. Soon after his arrival, several chiefs came to welcome him. They brought him a buffalo-skin, adorned with the head and feathers of an eagle, in token of their friendship, and asked him to love and protect their families. 10. We have now had an account of the founding of the thirteen colonies. See if you can remember them in order, with the date of each. French in the south-west? When was New Orleans laid out? How is New Orleans situated? (See map.) What rank does this city now hold? Where is Natchez?-7. What led to the destruction of the French fort just mentioned? How did the people of New Orleans avenge this massacre?-8. Which of the colonies was settled last? When and by whom was Georgia settled? What city was first founded? How is Savannah situated? (See map.)-9. How did Oglethorpe treat the Indians? Give an account of their visit to him.-10. State, in order, by whom and when each of the Thirteen Colonies was founded. 17521 WASHINGTON'S EXPEDITION. 1. Virginia, by the English, at Jamestown, in 1607. 2. New York, by the Dutch, at New Amsterdam, in 1614. 3. New Jersey, by Dutch traders, at Bergen, in 1618. 4. Massachusetts, by English Puritans, at Plymouth, in 1620. 69 5. New Hampshire, by the English, at Dover and Portsmouth, in 1623. 6. Delaware, by the Swedes and Finns, in 1627. 7. Maryland, by the English, under Lord Baltimore, in 1634. 8. Connecticut, by Puritans from Massachusetts, in 1635. 11. North Carolina, by emigrants from Virginia, in 1653. LESSON XXIII. WASHINGTON'S EXPEDITION. 1. As years rolled on, both French and English increased rapidly in America. No boundary line had been agreed upon between the two nations. Each was jealous of the other. The French claimed the rich valleys of the Ohio and Mississippi, on the ground of having first explored them. They sent out agents to make friends of the Indians, and broke up an English post on the frontier, carrying off the traders to Canada. 2. The Indians who lived near the Ohio became alarmed at these movements. They sent one of their warriors to the French, to say that the Great Spirit had given these lands to them. But the French commander replied, "It is my land, and I will have it." The Indians then made a treaty with the English; and the governor of Virginia determined to send a messenger to the French, to forbid their trespassing on territory which he said belonged to England. 1. What difficulty again arose between the French and the English? What was the ground of the French claim? What steps were taken by the French? -2. What passed between the Indians living near the Ohio and the French? With whom did the Indians then make a treaty? What was done by the 3. The person selected for this mission was GEORGE WASHINGTON,-the great Washington, "the father of his country,"-then a youth of twenty-one. Washington was born in a Virginia farm-house near the Potomac River. He was brought up by a good mother, who taught him to love what was true and noble. 4. Once, when a new hatchet had been given him, he went around trying its edge in the garden, and thus ruined a favorite cherry-tree of his father's. When his father asked who had done the mischief, the little George was tempted to deny the act. He hesitated for a moment, but then cried, "Father, I can not tell a lie; I cut the tree." "Come to my heart, my boy," answered George's father, folding him in his arms; “I had rather lose a thousand trees than find falsehood in my son." 5. George was an excellent horseman. His mother had two favorite horses, one of which was not used to the saddle. As this horse was feeding on the lawn one day, some young men proposed to mount it. They tried in vain, however; it set them all at defiance. George, who was one of the youngest present, then made the attempt. In spite of its plunging and kicking, he succeeded in getting on its back, and kept his seat there, till, after a furious race, the animal fell exhausted. 6. At school, George was the leader of all the boys in both play and study. He became a good surveyor, and soon after leaving school was employed to survey a large tract of wild land on the Potomac. He camped out in the woods, shot his own game, cooked it for himself, used a chip for his dish, and his fingers for forks. He soon became known for his courage and fidelity, and this led the governor of Virginia to choose him for his messenger to the French. 7. The French fort lay in the north-west of Pennsylvania. The route thither ran through forests and swamps, and over rivers swollen by rain and snow. It was with great difficulty Washgovernor of Virginia ?-3. Who was selected for this mission? How old was Washington then? Where was he born? By whom was he brought up?-4. What story is told, showing Washington's love of truth in boyhood?—5. Relate the story about George's skill in horsemanship.-6. What position did George take in school? How was he employed after leaving school? What led the governor of Virginia to choose him for his messenger?-7. Where did |