Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-09
fy w. Is. CrldlIn,
secretary, Virginia Historical Page
ant Association

INSTALLMENT H.
Now that we have considered tho
Importance OF the events OF 1927
and the bearing they had upon the
history OF the Virginia Colony. Ie, us
In this chapter study in detail some
thinE hbOnt what Was going on in
the other colonies that were being
founded At that time. and in sub
Horucnt years. in order that we may
nave true understanding of the
hoiitinn occupied hy the Mother Of
states. hs compared with the young
or sisters
he IL remembered. tina. when the
hrst charter was granted IL was
stipulated that there should he two
companies tn" London Company FOR
southern virginia Colonization: the
plymouth for Northern Virginia. Last
named company began Operations Mt
once. and sent out !, vcssc! In 1906.
Tor the purpose OF planting colony
within their bounds. but the cxpcdi-
t"h cam" 10 grief. AK the ship was
captured by the Spaniards. and the
E"SIiSh taken prisoners 10 Spain. The
spanish government. by right OF dis
e'T"Fy, claimed Jurisdiction in Amer
can waters. and did not hesitate
10 use every effort toward prevent
Ing English colonization. The Sec
oii expedition scnt out by Plymouth
LANDED at SnGahsdoc ,kcnncbcc) in
the auiun'a Of 1907, and built Il small
Tort winch they named 81. George.
'"i"nis'> Return 10 England.
The Southern Colony had been
planted At Jamestown on the 18th Of
May Of That year. therefore. nntidat-
ing the northern settlement by sew
"rAl months. IN. settlement at Sag
'hhdpc MAS a failure. After terri
be "inicr. and the death OF their
hH .I
l." England OF Il relief vessel that
was sent them III the spring OF zoos.
80 hittrr was their account OF suffer
ing and distress upon the bleak coast
where tey had seated themselves
II was not until 1914 that another
attempt was made 10 gain inforina-
ton OF the country other than such
as Was returned through the medium
az fishing fleets who vcnturcd into
thvS" waters In search Of cod. This
year Captain John Smith was cin.
ploy"d and sent on a voyage OF
trade and discovery. lie drafted a
map Of the coast which he presented
III his return TO Prince Charles, who
ia token uf his pleasure at rccciE-
ms tn" map and report OF Smith.
named that section New England
In order for ono to understand the
conditions IN England at this time.
!, would be necessary for Il more
extensive review Of the writings that
specialize on this subject. In this
paper only slight mention viii be
made OF the salient features con-
meeting 1t with the Plymouth Colony.
There were IN England az that time
several scctS .! protcstaLts. or Dis
scntcrs. from tho Church OF Eng
land. who objected seriously 10 abid
Ing by the laws as laid down by the
King, requiring them to adhere to
the established church.
Objected TO Amy Display.
They objected TO any form Of wor-
ship at which there was any display
Whatever, ana they were bitterly OPP
posed 20 the sabbath bein:; observed
IN ANY manner other than religious
observance. The King permitted
what No term in our modern dag II
~syido open sunday. with all kinds Of
pleasure being tolerated. The
Rrownists, puritans. Prcsbyterians
etc, uttered emphatic protests. u"
kirr, cOuutcr.ng with orders OF ar
rest or banishment 4 party OF
these Erownists fled to Holland. and
there, under their pastor. Robinson.
at Lcydcn they worshiped and OBJ
sgo~vcd their Sundays rs the dictates
ri their conscience required.
But these people found, after re-
naming FOR some time In toilahH'
that the younger generation wac
being subjected to the temptations
OF the freedom permitted the native
children by the burehcrS. who were
not so scrupulous in religious affairs.
though willing for the Brownists TO
worship as they desired.
1t was ut this time that Edwin
Sandys. OF whom I made mention In
my last chapter as being Such
great friend TO the Virginia Colony,
conceived the idea of planting
colony within the northern part OF
the London company grant. Sandys