Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-06

never looked back. He was most warmly
supported But he had the seventeenth
century regard for law and order and
begged n commission. on falling to obtain
this he, In proclamation. appealed to the
people. lie then early In May went In
pursuit Of the Indians Soon after Berke-
ley and n company OF gentlemen marched
to the falls and. not finding Bacon, issued
a proclamation declaring Bacon, Sturdi-
want, etc. rebels unless they returned at
once.
The people Of Isle OF Wight and Nanse-
mond were not particularly concerned in
the Indian troubles, but complained Of the
expressions OF the chief officer OF the
county. and also Of the oppressive taxes.
He pettioned Berkeley for redress. and.
on receiving complaint from this new
quarter, he was seized with a panic, and
dismissed his army.
THE HERO OF THE PEOPLE.
Meanwhile Bacon had found the In
dams. and had defeated them. On his re-
turn he became the hero OF the people.
and was received with exclamation. He
now became a candidate FOR the House Of
Burgesses, and wrote letter to berkeley
in regard to his conduct. Berkeley reIlied
by an address, to be read at The various
county court-houses. In IIerrico Bacon
would not allow this 10 be done. Bacon
then went TO jamestown where he was
captured by Berkeley. lie was. however,
parolled, and made the Governor an
apology for "bearing-up drums for re-
cruits." The Governor then publicly for
gave him and his men, and Bacon was
restored 10 his place in the Council.
Berkeley promised Bacon a commission
as general against the Indians, but evad-
s.g.f.. II.
and. as Bacon charges Berkeley attempt
ed 10 have him murdered. He escaped,
and In n few days returned, at the head
OF several hundred men. Berkeley could
raise a few men, but soon gave up the
idea OF so doing. Bacon marched in at
the head OF his men, and demanded a
commission. Berkeley denied this, and,
in tragic manner. dared Bacon TO shoot
him An exciting scene followed between
them. Bacon ordered his men TO make
ready TO fire. and the Governor and AS
sembly, intimidated. granted all his de-
mands, and gave him q full commission
TO serve against the Indians. The laws
passed under BacOn's influence were
largely reformatory.
Bacon had to deal however, with a
faithess adversary. He went 10 the falls
TO await the arrival OF volunteers. For n
month nothing was heard from berkeley,
but, on receipt OF ~ petition to him from
Gloucester county. he again declared
Bacon traitor. Bacon at once again
marched to jamestown. Anxious to have
the enforcement Of the people he called
an assembly at the middle plantation,
which was afforded by about 100 persons
proclamation he issued here reads
curiously Ike Henry's ~ this be
treason" speech. This assembly. urged by
ga1
forces sent from England TO support
Berkeley. In the mean time Berkeley
and his friends had gone TO Accomac
Prominent men gathered about him
Washington. West Cole. Digges. Brdger
and. chief and ablest. Philip Ludwel, and
Robert Beverley. on Baoon's side were
Lawrence. Hansford. Cheerman, Good
rich, Wilsford Drummond. Carver,
Young, etc.
Bacon seized a ship. and sent II to at
tack Berkeley IN Accomac, while he
himself prepared to march again against
the Indians. His expedition. however
was a first futile. but he finally fell upon
the Pamunkeys, and defeated them with
loss Berkeley's friends state that the
Pamunkcys were in this case an inno-
cent. and much injured people.
Bland and Carver mean while had
been captured and hanged. and Governor
Berkeley, proclalming liberty to all, ser
wants and slaves. who would follow his
standard returned with a considerable
force TO jamestown. Bacon received In
tellgence Of this while returning from his
Indian campaign, and marched to the
capital. receiving renforcements along
his route. and being received with much
enthusiasm. Appearing in front OF the
works a jamestown, he formed his men
and commenced to throw up breast
works The Governors men made a sally,
but were defeated with loss. Bacon then
collected the wives OF the prominent
loyalists. and placed them in front Of his
line, while he was mounting his cannon.
Berkeley soon after withdrew from
jamestown, and Bacon. entering fired the
town, that II might not be a shelter FOR
his enemies. Drummond fired his own
house but did an act worthy Of remem-
brance in saving the public records.
THE LAND RECORDS.
Mr.. Tyler then incidentally stated his
lsapproval Of the plan Of leaving the
records Of the Land Office in the Capitol
building. He felt sure they would sooner
or later be destroyed.
Bacon. he resumed. now retired TO
Green Spring 1t was probably mere that
the interview took place between Bacon,
and John GoOde, Of Whitby. In this inter
view Bacon said 20.cJ0 English soldiers
could not conquer Virginia.; that one
Nirginlan was equal 10 four rcd-coats
Bacon appeared to be thoroughly i'm
bUed with the idea Of making the Ameri-
can Colonies independent. He removed to
Gloucester. and made his quarters at
Warner Hall. While here he heard that
troops from the Northern Neck under
Giles Brent, were approaching, but these
troops deserted Brent and this danger
passed. While At the house Of Thomas
Pate. in Gloucester he fell III and died
October l. 1876. He was a soldier TO the
last. asking about the red-coats and his
guard. Where his body was buried Is
not known. The royal commissioners say
he was not blooiily inclined. He offered
10 exchange several prominent loyalists for
Bland and Carver. but Berkeley refused.
and hung them. Bacon did not retaliate.
After Bacon's death the command de.
VOWED on Joseph Ingram. and Berkeley.
encouraged by Bacon's Death came again
10 the western shore. where Ludwell and
Beverley, commanding In his behalf. per-
formed some dashing and gallant eX-
plOlts Ingram was persuaded two
months after TO surrender his command
at West Point seeming to realize tn
hopelessness OF further contest. The
cnlcfs OF the Bacon party in the vicinity
now dispersed. Some fed. some were
captured. and Drummond was hung The
other scattered parties Of the rebels
were dispersed. More than fifty OF the
adherents Of Bacon were hung Some
died in prison from hard usage. Sarah
Drummond. widow Of William Drum,
mond. was fiagrantly ill-used by Barke-
ley, and her estate taken from her. This
was subsequently returned to her by
order Of the English authorities.
The British Government sent three COM
missi0ners and regiment TO the Colony
10 suppress the rebellion and by orders
sent with them Berkeley was recalled.
He Berkeley had deliberately Suppress
I'd the royal pardon. When he left bon.
fires were lit TO show the JOY Of the peo-
pie
Bacon did not die in vain. Nearly ali
he reforms he advocated were subse-
luently adopted.
Throughout Mr.. Tyler's address was
most instructive, and showed evidence Of |
most careful and minute research. There |
vas frequent applause.
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