THE COLONY OF NEW YORK.

1628-1775.

Settlement of New York by the Dutch in 1609.--Negroes
introduced into the Colony, 1628.--The Trade in Negroes
increased.--Tobacco exchanged for Slaves and
Merchandise.--Government of the Colony.--New Netherland
falls into the Hands of the English, Aug. 27, 1664.--Various
Changes.--New Laws adopted.--Legislation.--First
Representatives elected in 1683.--In 1702 Queen Anne
instructs the Royal Governor in Regard to the Importation of
Slaves.--Slavery Restrictions.--Expedition to effect the
Conquest of Canada unsuccessful.--Negro Riot.--Suppressed by
the Efficient Aid of Troops.--Fears of the Colonists.--Negro
Plot of 1741.--The Robbery of Hogg's House.--Discovery of a
Portion of the Goods.--The Arrest of Hughson, his Wife, and
Irish Peggy.--Crimination and Recrimination.--The
Breaking-out of Numerous Fires.--The Arrest of Spanish
Negroes.--The Trial of Hughson.--Testimony of Mary
Burton.--Hughson hanged.--The Arrest of Many Others
implicated in the Plot.--The Hanging of Cæsar and
Prince.--Quack and Cuffee burned at the Stake.--The
Lieutenant-Governor's Proclamation.--Many White Persons
accused of being Conspirators.--Description of Hughson's
Manner of swearing those having Knowledge of the
Plot.--Conviction and Hanging of the Catholic Priest
Ury.--The Sudden and Unexpected Termination of the
Trial.--New Laws more stringent toward Slaves adopted. 134