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George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 5, 13th edition., Chapter 8: (search)
he required oaths, and on occasion of administering them, assumed the power to reject members whom the House declared duly elected and returned, thereby taking upon himself to be the sole judge of elections. Gov. Thomas Boone to Lords of Trade, 15 Sept. 1763. Petition to the king of the Commons House of Assembly of the Province of South Carolina, in Boone's letter of 10 Sept. 1763. The arbitrary and imperious governor was too clearly in the wrong to be sustained; South Carolina to Garth, their agent, 2 July, 1766. but the controversy which had already continued for a twelvemonth, and was now at its height, lasted long enough to train the statesmen of South Carolina to systematical opinions on the rights of their legislature, and of the king's power in matters of their privilege. The details of the colonial administration belonged to Halifax. No sooner was the ministry definitively established, than Grenville, as the head of the treasury, proceeded to redeem the promise
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 5, 13th edition., Chapter 9: (search)
iving such notice were, because he understood some people entertained doubts of the power of parliament to impose internal taxes in the colonies; and because that although of all the schemes which had fallen under his consideration, he thought a stamp-act was the best; he was not so wedded to it as not to give it up for any one that might appear more eligible; or if the colonies themselves thought any other mode would be more expedient, he should have no objection to come into it. Letter of Garth, Agent of South Carolina, a member of parliament to South Carolina. that it was his intention, in the next session, to bring in a bill im- chap. IX.} 1764. April. posing stamp-duties in America, and the reasons for giving such notice were, because he understood some people entertained doubts of the power of parliament to impose internal taxes in the colonies; and because that, although of all the schemes which had fallen under his consideration, he thought a stamp-act was the best, he was
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 5, 13th edition., Chapter 11: (search)
. III., II. 46, 47. Grenville was more obstinate and more cool, Feb. abounding in gentle words. The agents of the colonies had several meetings among themselves; and on Saturday, the second of February, Franklin, with Ingersoll, Jackson and Garth, as agents for Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and South Carolina, waited on the minister, to remonstrate in behalf of America, against taxation of the colonies by parliament, and to propose, that if they were to be taxed, they might be invited to taxthree millions, while all the establishments of America, according to accounts which were produced, cost the Americans but seventy-five thousand pounds. J. Ingersoll to Fitch Feb. 11 and March 6. Letters of Israel Manduit, Jasper Mauduit, and Garth, the last a member of parliament. The charters of the colonies were referred to, and Grenville interpreted their meaning. The clause under which a special exemption was claimed for Maryland was read, and he argued, that that province, upon a
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 5, 13th edition., Chapter 13: (search)
lonies to break off their connection with the mother country, so long as they are permitted to have the full enjoyment of those rights to which the English constitution entitles them. * * They desire no more; nor can they be satisfied with less. * * Such were the words in which the sober judgment of New-York embodied its convictions. Was John Morin Scott the author of the piece signed Freeman? Colden and Gage attribute the political papers to the lawyers; and Scott seems most likely to have written this. But the opinion is only inferential. I know of no direct evidence. They were caught up by the impatient colonies; were reprinted in nearly all their newspapers; were approved of by the most learned and judicious on this continent; and even formed part of the instructions of South Carolina South Carolina to Garth, 16 Dec. 1765. to its agent in England. Thus revolution proceeded. Virginia marshalled resistance; Massachusetts entreated union; New-York pointed to independence.
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 5, 13th edition., Chapter 18: (search)
spirit of the British constitution. The same immunities were claimed in the address to the king, as essential principles, inherent rights and liberties; of which the security was necessary to the most effectual connection of America with the British empire. They also formed the theme of the memorial to the House of Lords, mingled with complaints of the late restrictions on trade. Having thus insisted on their rights in strong terms, the Congress purposely South Carolina to its agent, Garth, 16 Oct. 1765. employed a different style in the address to the House of Commons, insisting chiefly on the disadvantages the new measure might occasion, as well to the mother country as to the colonies. They disclaimed for America the impracticable idea of a representation in any but American Legislatures. Acknowledging all due subordma, tion to the parliament of Great Britain, and extolling chap. XVIII.} 1765. Oct. the English constitution as the most perfect form of government, the sou
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 5, 13th edition., Chapter 19: (search)
gislature was so long prorogued, that it could not join in the application of the Congress; but had there been need of resorting to arms, the whole force of North Carolina was ready to join in protecting the rights of the continent. Gadsden to Garth, Dec. 1765. It was the same throughout the country. Wherever a jealousy was roused, that a stamp officer might exercise his functions, the people were sure to gather about him, and compel him to renew his resignation under oath, or solemnly befoery extensive continent, uttering the sober opinions of all its inhabitants, would be listened to, so that Great Britain and America might once more enjoy chap. XIX.} 1765. Dec. peace, harmony, and the greatest prosperity. Delay made anxiety too intense to be endured. Every moment is tedious, wrote South Carolina to its agent in London: should you have to communicate the good news we wish for, send it to us, if possible, by a messenger swifter than the wind. Gadsden to Garth, Dec. 1765.
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 5, 13th edition., Chapter 21: (search)
pressing the reflections I have made in my retirement, which I hope long to enjoy, French Precis. beholding, as I do, ministries changed one after another, and passing away like shadows. Ibid, and Walpole, II. 262. A pause ensued as he ceased, when Conway rose and spoke: I not only adopt all that has just been chap. XXI.} 1766. Jan. said, but believe it expresses the sentiments of most, if not all the king's servants, and wish it may be the unanimous opinion of the house. Moffat. Garth to South Carolina, 19 Jan. 1766. I have been accidentally called to the high employment I bear; I can follow no principles more safe or more enlightened than those of the perfect model before my eyes; and I should always be most happy to act by his advice, and even to serve under his orders. French Precis. Walpole, II. 263 and 268. Yet, for myself and my colleagues, I disclaim an overruling influence. The notice given to parliament of the troubles in America, he added, was not early, be
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 5, 13th edition., Chapter 22: (search)
would rue or would bless. The rest of the peers, one hundred and twenty-five H. Hammersley. Garth to South Carolina, 9 Feb. 1766. in number, saw with derision the small number of the visionariee, or equity, it was a power that ought to be exercised in the most extraordinary cases only. Garth to South Carolina, 9 Feb. 1756. I have an exceedingly copious abstract of this debate, made by Garth for South Carolina. Barre moved to strike out from the resolution the words, in all cases whatsoever. He was seconded by Pitt, and, sustained by Beckford. They contended that American taxther Pitt alone, debated strenuously the rights of America against more than as many hundred; Garth to South Carolina: A fuller house I don't recollect to have seen. Garth was a member. and yet tGarth was a member. and yet the House of Commons, half-conscious of the fatality of its decision, was so awed by the overhanging shadow of coming events that it seemed to shrink from pronouncing its opinion. Edmund Burke, eager
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 5, 13th edition., Chapter 23: (search)
ith tact and gentleness. The coalition was, for the moment, thoroughly defeated; and at last the house, with considerable unanimity, contented itself with changing the proposition of the ministry into a resolution, declaratory of its opinion. Garth to S. Carolina, 9 Feb., 1766. It was known that the House of Lords would nevertheless persevere; and on Thursday, the sixth, it attracted the world Chatham Corr. II., 376. The letter is strangely misdated. Its true date is 6 Feb. to witd to the bar of the House of Commons. The occasion found him full of hope and courage, having for his interrogators, Grenville and Charles Townshend, as well as the friends of the administration; and the House of Commons for intent listeners. Garth to South Carolina. Choiseul, too, was sure to learn and to weigh all that Franklin uttered. In answer to questions, Franklin declared that America could not pay the Stamp Tax, for want of gold and silver, and from want of post-roads and means