note) 466

Lord Dunmore (moved by his fears) leaves the
Government House, and goes on board of a ship of
war at Norfolk, almost twelve miles from
Williamsburg, the seat of government 466

The House of Burgesses remonstrate with Lord Dumnore
for leaving the seat of government; entreat him to
return, and assure him and his family of perfect
safety; but he refuses, seizes a private printing
establishment and two printers, and issues
proclamations and attempts to govern from a ship of war 467

Lord Dunmore commands the water by a small flotilla of
war vessels, and frequently landed forces to seize arms,
&c.; attempt to destroy the town of Hampton; is repelled
by the inhabitants, and volunteer rifle companies come
to their aid; the first battle in Virginia; its success
with the Virginians 467

Account of this affair, and of Lord Dunmore's policy,
by the _English Annual Register_ (in a note) 468

In consequence of Lord Dunmore's failure against the
town of Hampton, he issues a proclamation from on
board the war ship _William_, off Norfolk, declaring
martial law throughout the Colony, "requiring all persons
capable of bearing arms to repair to His Maiesty's standard,
or be considered as _traitors_;" and declaring all
indentured servants, negroes and others, appertaining
to _rebels_, who were able and willing to bear arms,
and who joined His Majesty's forces, to be free 468

Remarks of the _English Annual Register_ on this
abominable proclamation. 469

Lord Dunmore's conduct unlawful, as well as unjust and inhuman 470

The men on Lord Dunmore's fleet distressed for want of
provisions, which the inhabitants on land refused to
supply: in consequence of which the town of Norfolk
(the first commercial town in Virginia) is reduced to
ashes 471

Account of this barbarous transaction by the _English
Annual Register_ and Mr. Bancroft (in a note); remarks
upon, by the English and American press; effect of its
announcement upon the mind of Washington 472

The conduct and situation of the Governors of South
and North Carolina similar to that of Lord Dunmore
in Virginia (in