however small, to the Indian words that are frequently to be found in the early accounts: Arrow, atulu. Acorn, aha. Children, sigison. Chestnut, afata. Deer honoso. Eel, yyorona. Earth, qisa. Fish, cuyu. Hyaraba, lion (pan- Horse, caballoco (Spanish). House, paha. Man, single, viro pa cano. Male consort, ynihim- ibinaco. Owl, atofa. Para declarar alguna cosa del santissimo Sacramento del altar, y de las mercedes que nos hezisNew ele, chaleca, cag- tes, señor mio JESU CHRISTO, no bastaran lenguas de hombres, ni Angeles! que cosa puede auer de tan grande admiracion como veros señor de alta Magestad, cuya filla es el Cielo, cuyo estrado Real es la tierra, cuyos criados son los seraphines, cuyos mensajeros son los Angeles, cuya familia es todo lo criado, y qayays querido morar con nosotros gusanillos en este valle de lagrimas, y tenernos compañia, en este destierro, y estar para esto depositada en las Iglesias para ayudar à nuestra deuocion con vuestra presencia y assistir à nuestras peticiones y lagrimas, y darnos à entenShip, ticopaha (canoe der, q estais cerca para nuestras peticiones en el Rainbow, baninoco. Snake, yola. house?). Swan, sicuri. Steal, nuge. Turkey, caya. Tobacco, emi? Turtle, cara? Thing, hachibueno. Tears, mucubine (eye House, (new) paha Words, hebuata. chaleca. War, yri. cana. Cielo, quan cerca de nosotros, os quisistes poner acà en la tierra. Alli estais señor, para que cada vez qquisieremos podamos hablar co vos cara à cara y daros parte de nuestras trabajos, angustias y miserias, y derramar delante de vuestra Diuina Magestad nuestro coraçon, y tener compañia con vos, en nuestras oraciones, y ver con los ojos de la Fè ante nosotros à vos señor, que. PARS TIMUQUANA. Cacare Quenela monochini gibela. Hachibueno inepuqua santissimo Sacramēto Altarima, naintema nebeleca acoma hiquotimono inibitima mine Jesu Christo niyateso bonema hebuano chaqueneco tolobosota chaquenele, monolehetimano, anocote Angelicote, tolobosonolehetila, nehoba, nimanihelegete, mine ananoconaqua, anenbeleca acola hiquotisi manino chaqùeneco, nahige etagiti, yabo quabaleta, hibuantage, na anenetavti inemimano, ebela etecosono inibitima, nantage nano, numa, abomano, ayehibuano inibite chieta, ano nacutunu anocobosaletemano, serafines carema, nātamoge anohalifalete caremano Angelinantamoge, hamimile nomano gere, sigisono inemima, le helegete. Cagi inema, naquatema, acu caqua nantequenema, hachaquenta, hiquotisi nimanetiychogichi chumosi nia nolebama, ninocorobota cagi narutu quanino vbueno chige nautima ninaquitulubota, ninahebua sisinibota halifosiro manta, na ininemano, Yglesia pahama nahibuata, heca melabine cumeletanica, niarabota, habeleta inintage mine mucuqua mitonomaqua, eata, ano lapusta cagiti, mineno naquenihauele manta habeleta inintage, minequa, ano hebuastacagiti, mineno ytuhata natamalonta, habema, habatiqualena nimanisobota, ysonemano, cagi vtimaqua hochota, iribonemano, nantarege A CONNECTICUT BALLAD OF 1769.* A copy of this curious production is preserved among the Trumbull papers in the possession of the Connecticut Historical Society. The author's name is unknown; he evidently belonged to the conservative and anti-revolutionary party, and from his sneers at the chaplains' and 'black coats' does not appear to have been a friend to the standing order. It was written during the canvass for Governor which preceded the election of the first Gov. Trumbull, but, though probably circulated in manuscript like other party squibs of the day, has hitherto remained unpublished. It is worthy of preservation as a curious epitome of Connecticut history, as well as for its intrinsic merits of wit, point, and a smoother versification than is often met with in similar compositions of the period. T. "OBSERVATIONS ON THE SEVERAL COMMANDERS OF THE SHIP CONNECTICUT: OCT. 10, 1769: (1) BY AN OLD DECREPID SEAMAN WHO LAMENTS THE SHIP'S MISFORTUNES. To THE TUNE OF "THE VICAR OF BRAY.' 66 Sic transit Gloria Mundi." In sixteen hundred sixty-two, When John, the first, (2) was Pilot, Our ship was rigg'd,, well trimm'd and new, And sail'd as clean as a fly-boat. The Crew, tho' cull'd from different Ships, (3) Each gloried in his Charter, And with one voice would celebrate The Son of the Royal Martyr. CHOR.-And this is what I will maintain As long as life shall be, Sir, When Bob (4) succeeded in command, Than's bought or won by conquest; Let justice equally be done To soldier and to seamen; Each be content with what's his own, Unto my dying day, Sir, If the crew had heard to Bob's advice, (1) A few days after the Death of Gov. William Pitkin, who died Oct. 1, 1769. (2.) John Winthrop, first Governor of Connecticut colony under the Charter of 1662. When Bob was dead, another John (5) But mostly dwelt on Land,(6) Sir, This Black-Coat so caress'd the Crew, That when John kick'd the bucket, Doctrines of Grace at th' highest,- The next upon the quarter deck But ne'er made or used Powder. government, in 1687, and after the expulsion of Andros, was again chosen governor and continued in office until 1698. (5.) Fitz John Winthrop, major general and commander in chief of the land forces destined for the reduction of Canada, in the disastrous expedition of 1690; appointed the colony's agent to present a petition to the British throne in 1694, for a confirmation of the right to command the militia, which had been challenged by Gov. Fletcher his successful agency added greatly to his popularity, and probably led to his election as Governor, in the place of Gov. Treat, shortly after his return from England, May, 1698. (6.) The two Winthrops were large landed proprietors, by grants from the Colony and Indian Sachems, and by purchase.The extent of some of these grants and the participation of Fitz-John Winthrop in the conflict of claims growing out of disputed Indian titles, gave point to the writer's allusion. (7.) The Rev. Gurdon Saltonstall,-Gov. Winthrop's minister, in the church at New London, his intimate friend and constant adviser, the main stay and support of his administration, and his successor in the office of Governor. Mr Saltonstall's influence in the church and with the ministers was almost unbounded, and his commanding talents and intimate acquaintance with public affairs, soon gave him such a position in the colony as to justify the application of all the titles which are here given him. (8.) Gov. Winthrop died. at Boston, 27 Nov. 1707, and Mr. Saltonstall was called from the charge of his church and people to fill the Governor's chair, and was annually re-elected until his death, in 1724. "A friend to law and order, he would have men submit to authority and live soberly, taking reason and religion for their guides. He loved synods and councils, and was for giving them large power. ** The platform of ecclesiastical discipline formed at Saybrook, accepted by most of the churches and established as the law of the State in October, 1808, * * owed much to his counsels and influence." (Miss Caulkins's Hist. of N. London, p. 3, 7.) Against this verse the writer has a note. "Indians had no more right to Law than Wolves or Foxes. B's Election Sermon." This perhaps alluded to a Ser(4) The writer passes over the administration of Gov. William mon preached by Rev. John Bulkley, at the Election in 1713, on Leete, (1676-83) without notice. He was succeeded by Robert" the necessity of Religion in Societies." In discussing the propoTreat, who held the office from 1683 to the abrogation of charter sition that "Enemies to religion are enemies to the State." Mr. Bulkley likens the state of "the Gentile world " to "that of the fishes in the sea" and "the beasts in the wilderness," (though he *This article originally appeared in the Hartford Eve-by no means warrants the deduction that they are not entitled to ning Press of July 6, 1857, and has been revised for the the protection of the law.) H. M. by the annotator. (3) Alluding to the union of the colonies of Connecticut and New Haven, under the same charter. (9.) Joseph Talcott, Governor from 1724 to 1741. During his stay near half the Crew When an Ass would run, give him the rein, Our next Commander, Jonathan, (12) And as honest a man of that knavish clan Proud Louisbourg was taken. (13) Of folks who've been new lighting,Like Saracens, Saints Soldiers make, And prove their faith by fighting. Who next succeeded to the helm Was stately, smoking Roger; (14) He receiv'd a wound by a golden ball,- Old Captain Pitch (16) commanded next,— A skillful navigator, And as good a seaman as ever turned His hardy face to weather. Now Will is dead, and his Purser broke, (19) The Seamen call for old Pitch again,- But the Gunners (20) and some midshippers And would rather the ship should founder quite In spite of Gunners and all, Sir,— If Pitch can save the Ship once more, 'Tis best he overhawl her! AMEN." Wolcott, in 1754. He was first elected an assistant in 1734; lieutenant governor, in 1750. After the passage of the Stamp Act, Gov. Fitch advocated submission to the law, and was first to propose, at a meeting of the council, that they should take the oath required by the act. At the next election, he was left out of office. (17.) Alluding to the efficient opposition of the clergy, to the "saw farther into the designs of the British administration than the bulk of the colony; and by their publications and conversation, increased and strengthened the opposition." (I. 119) (10.) This refers to the great revival, of 1740-42,-more particularly to the effects of Whitefield's preaching, the rise of new-Stamp Act. The congregational ministers," says Gordon, lights, and the excesses of the Rev. James Davenport and his followers. "He gave an unrestrained liberty to noise and outcry, both of distress and joy, in time of divine service. He promoted both with all his might, raising his voice to the highest pitch, together with the most violent agitations of body," &c.(Trumbull's Conn. II. 161.) (11.) Gov Talcott, if he did not directly countenance, thought it unadvisable to resort to any extraordinary means, or the enactment of penal laws, for the suppression of these disorders. (12.) Jonathan Law, of Milford, lieutenant-governor, 1725 -1741; governor, 1741--1750. Died in office. (13.) Louisburg surrendered, 17 June, 1745. "The Colony of Connecticut employed in this enterprise more than a thousand men" (Trumbull's Conn. II, 281--2.) (14.) Roger Wolcott, Governor from 1750--1754. In 1745, he was appointed commander-in-chief of the Connecticut forces in the expedition against Louisburg, and was Colonel Pepperell's second in command, at the taking of that post, with the Island of Cape Breton. (15.) The affair of the Spanish Snow (or ship,)-one of the most curious episodes in the history of the Colony, is told by Dr. Trumbull (II. 298-300,) and more particularly by Miss Caulkins in the History of New London, pp. 462-468. This ship put into New London harbor, in distress, Nov. 1752. Her cargo was stored in the town, during the winter; before spring, a considerable part of it was lost or stolen. No effectual means were taken by the government of the Colony to discover the missing goods or detect and punish the offenders. Gov. Wolcott was much blamed for showing so little activity, and the freemen were so much disaffected that he was not re-elected governor, and appears never to have regained his former popularity. (16.) Thomas Fitch; chosen governor, in the place of Roger (18.) William Pitkin, elected governor in 1706, held the office till his death, in Oct. 1769. He had been a member of the Council since 1734, and lieutenant governor for twelve years. (19.) The "Purser" was Jonathan Trumbull, (then lieutenant governor,) who had recently lost all his property by a mercantile failure. "He had been for years a successful merchant," writes his son, Col. John Trumbull "and looked forward to an age of ease and affluence; but in one season, almost every vessel and all the property which he had upon the ocean was swept away, and he was a poor man at so late a period in life, as left no hope of retrieving his affairs." [Col. Trumbull's Autobiography, p. 8.1 (20.) The "Gunners " here, as in the preceding verse, probably alludes to the opposition of the military, as the "Chaplain," to that of the Congregational clergy, to the Stamp Act and the measures which followed in its train. Colonels Putnam and John Durkee were active and determined in this opposition. The former was deputed to wait on Gov. Fitch to express to him the sentiments of the people, respecting the Stamp Act, and the report which Col. Humphreys has given, of the conference, certainly authorizes the application to Putnam of the charge of aiding to "foment the mutiny." Col. Durkee was the leader of the "Sons of Liberty," in the movement which extorted from Stamp-master Ingersoll, his resignation, in 1765. Col Jonathan Trumbull, who had been the first of Gov Fitch's council, to "mutiny," [when the proposition was made for taking the oath to support the Stamp Act.) was elected as Mr. Pitkin's successor, in opposition to Gov Fitch, who was the candidate of the moderate and more loyal "seamen." - REVOLUTIONARY LETTERS. Treatment. That of my eldest Son Joseph, the late Commissary, is a matter which must necessarily lye under your View. No. VII. Gov. JONATHAN TRUMBULL, 1777-1779. the historical student, and especially to the people SIR, W. G. S. LEBANON, 2d December, 1777. I have the Honour of your Letter of the 1st of Nov. I rejoyce that a Gentleman of your Character is chosen President of Congress and do sincerely congratulate you on the Occasion. May the Father of Lights guide and influence you to discharge the duties of your station with Wisdom, Ability, and Fidelity to the acceptance of that Honble Body, and the multitude of your Brethren of the United States. The Resolve, That one day, Thursday the 18th Decem. next, be set apart to be observed by all the Inhabitants throughout these States for a general Thanksgiving to Almighty God, is very acceptable-shall take the necessary Measures for carrying it into effect in this State; may all Hearts acknowledge "That the Lord reigneth," and rejoyce before him for the Blessings received, and in hope of those that are further needed; especially of Success, of Establishment, of Peace, and of Prosperity The foundations of all good, free, and happy Government must be laid in Religion and Virtue no other will ever prove secure and permanent. I am, with Esteem and Regard, HARTFORD, 24th January 1778. IN a P. S. to mine of the 14th [missing], I mentioned my receipt of yours of the 5th instant. I thank you for your free communications. On entering this unhappy contest, and the consequent unnatural war-in counting the cost, we had to set down, on one side, the Wealth, Strength, and Power of our Enemies; Their injurious designs, and outrageous purposes, to subjugate these colonies; The Jealousies, disappointments, chagrine, Envy, Party &c &c that necessarily arise and happen among ourselves, all tending to bring us to the brink of a Precipice and to the danger of Ruin. On the other side, we had to set down - The justice of our Cause; the inestimable value of our Liberties; the Conduct of Divine Providence towards this Land, from its first Settlement — and, altho' we had much forgotten the religious Errand of our Predecessors hither, and the many Trespasses and sins abounding amongst us, yet we may not doubt the Protection of Heaven, with his gracious Interposition, to defend and save us, for his own Name's sake. The righteous Judge of all the earth will do right. We have now to acknowledge the marvellous appearances of God for too many here to be recounted. Let us rejoyce, The Lord reigns. Our Separation from Great Britain is from the Lord. Let us do our duty and the work assigned us, Then shall we see the salvation of the Lord. us I am very sensible of the Arduous Labors of Congress Their Wisdom and Virtue. Hope they will soon get the Commissariate and other Departments of the Army well arranged, with men capable to perform the duties of each. As you was not present in Congress at the Times referred to, in my public Letter, relative to two of my sons, I take the liberty to mention, That my second son was appointed D: Paymaster Col Joseph Trumbull is at this Time very unin the Northern Department, when Mr Warren well. He bro't the seeds of his disorder home with was Pay-M':-Gen in the Eastern; and was super- him. He hoped to have recovered his Health ceded by the appointment of Mr Palfrey.-How- without aid from the Phisitian; he is disappointed, ever, I advised him, patiently to Serve in his de- and obliged to apply for his help, and to keep partment, which he still does. I have enclosed the close to his room-I fear, as well as hope, for him. Letters that passed relative to my youngest son, Should a Seat at the Board of War be reserved John, which, on perusal, will shew his Spirit and for him, I believe he will take it, when his health permits. The malignant and injurious insinuations, of his throwing stumbling-blocks in the way, makes a deep impression as it always will on a * These Letters will be found in the Historical Magazine for October, 1857, pp. 289-292.- ED. mind of spirit. He is honest, and zealous, in his | shall also be ever disposed to do, to the utmost of I have heretofore mentioned my own inclina- tions That every preparation may be made for a Home-Stroke early in the Spring. The Honble Congress will exert themselves as they see best. - Union and Harmony subsists in our General Assembly which continues setting. I wish you all divine Assistance and Support under your unceas- ing Care and Labour in your Station for the public GOVERNOR CLINTON proposed three thousand The General Assembly, observing the appear- mentioned Battalions raised on the west side of YOUR Letters of the 18th and 26th ult° requesting aid from this State for the Department under your Command, I have received, and laid before the General Assembly of this State in their present Session; to which they have given their serious attention; and am sorry to be obliged to inform you, that they think it entirely out of their power to comply with your Request, in any measure, con- sistent with our own immediate safety, and neces- sary attention to the Enemy in the New York De- partment. On the pressing requisition of Maj General Gates, we have thought it our duty to or- der the Six Battalions raised by Act of Assembly, the last winter, to join them on Hudson River, and to detach, in addition to them, three Troops of Light Horse; and as there seems to be a greater probability, that the Enemy will bend their Main Force there or immediately on this State, than any where else, have been obliged to order a Peremp- tory Detachment of two more entire Regiments for the Defence of our very exposed and extensive Sea Coasts, and to act as occasion shall require. These exertions, together with the large proportion we have furnished to the Continental Army, and various other Military Services, have exhausted us to our utmost ability. We had stipulated with Mas- sachusetts to furnish you with 200 men on our ac- count, in lieu of so many supplied for them to General Gates, which, in our circumstances, ap- pears to us all that can be reasonably expected, at Honble Maj' GENERAL Gates. this time, from our State.-We hope and trust, the State of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, at present in a much less exposed situation, will af- SIR, ford you all reasonable and necessary aid, as we Maj Gen Putnam is collecting recruits for the ments will be as near compleat as any on the Your letter of the 15th instant, came to hand last evening. I really hoped for more active vigour to dislodge and extirpate our Enemies. The zeal of the people, to establish the independence of the United States is not abated. The European Alli- ances, and expectation of a French War, tends to YOUR several Letters of the 22nd inst with the |