Ticonderoga was taken by Col. Ethan Allen, who commanded the British officer to surrender very Quickly. Paper currency first established in the United States, depreciated in value very Quickly. Boston was evacuated by the British troops, who left by sea rather than Go in a Coach. New York city was taken by the British troops, who captured the city and Took the Cash. The Declaration of Independence of the United States, was a movement that was Gay and Whiggish. Miss Jane M'Crea was murdered by a band of Indians, from the banks of the Hockhocking. The Confederation of the Thirteen States was formed, to resist the Attack of the King. Washington and his Army wintered at Valley Forge, and were nearly starved for Whiskey and Cake. Cherry Valley and Wyoming were pillaged by Tories and Indians, who commenced Attacking the Foe. After the Treaty of Alliance with France, the French helped the Americans Attack a Gay Foe. After Arnold's treason and the death of Andre, the traitor enlisted in the King's Pay. Stony Point was stormed and taken by Gen. Wayne, who marched up and Took the Cape. Savannah was captured by the British, who sailed there Took the Cape. and Charleston was taken by the British, the Charlestonians finding themselves in the hands of Gay Foes. At the Siege of Savannah by the Americans, Count Pulaski was killed, while fighting Gay Foes. The Americans under Gen. Gates were defeated at Cam den, and Baron de Kalb was killed, by Gay Foes. The British and Tories were defeated at Ninety-six, by the Americans, who conquered their Gay Foes. At the Massacre of 300 American Prisoners at Wax haw, by Col. Tarleton, they were killed by Gay Foes. The British under Cornwallis were defeated at Yorktown, by Washington, who gave them A Thick Fight. The Bank of North America was instituted, to negotiate loans, not to make A Gift. The Insurrection in Peru by Tupac Amaru, caused more bloodshed than would a common Dog-fight. The War-ship first built in the United States, could very easily Go to Havana. Peace with Great Britain, and Independence acknowledged, when the soldiers concluded to Go off Home. British troops, New York city was evacuated by the when they thought they would Washington took leave of his officers, to Go off Home. Go and Have a Home. The First American voyage to China, was by a ship that took passengers for Deck Fare. In Shays' Insurrection in Massachusetts, the leaders did not embark on A Gay Voyage. The Constitution of the U. S. was adopted, after the armies had marched to the music of A Whig Fife. Congress under the Constitution first met at New York, after the British closed the war and Gave Up. The District of Columbia ceded to the U. S. by Md. and Va., is better land than the Virginia Capes. The Census of the United States was taken, just after A Gay Peace. the war, when they had In the Circumnavigation first performed by a U. S. Ship, they sailed round the Two Capes. Washington city was founded, on a spot of ground that the government has ever since Occupied. The United States Bank was instituted, and afterwards had for President A Gay Poet. The United States Mint established by Congress, has issued many A Thick Penny. The Insurrection in Pennsylvania was on account of distilled spirits, and Thick Beer. The Treaty of Commerce with Great Britain, was negotiated with some Gay Peer, The Cotton-gin was invented by Whitney, to clear the cotton of every Twig and Berry. The Seat of Government was removed from Phila. to Equable. The Blacks in St. Domingo declared their Independence, preferring to trust themselves to their own Keeping. Hostilities were commenced with France, to make them Go and Behave. Gay Pope. At the Death of Washington, he had a purer fame than A Heavy Sum. In the War between the United States and Tripoli, the Foes Home. Hamilton was killed in a duel by Burr, which was the cause of Heavy Sorrow. In the Middlesex canal, the first in the U. S., the boats were drawn by A Heavy Hawser. Lewis and Clarke's expedition over the Rocky Moun tains, proved A Tough Siege. Aaron Burr was tried for conspiracy, a scheme that he had been cunningly Devising. Steam first used to propel boats, made them run faster A Heavy Scow. than The Royal Family of Portugal removed to Brazil, because they were of their own country Half Sick. The Slave trade was abolished by law in the U. S., Congress following the Advice of a Few. The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, has members who are Devout and Wise. The Steamboats that first navigated the Mississippi and Ohio, ran up the stream, against At the Declaration of the last war against Americans engaged in A Heavy Tide. England, the A Fight New. The Constitution captured the Guerriere, after it had Fought a New Way Jackson defeated the Indians at Tallapoosa, showing them that he was a good The Sortie of Fort Erie, was Fighter A Fight at Erie. Fate of War. Washington city, Capitol, etc., were burned by Gen. Peace was concluded with Great Britain, after we had A Fight and a War. Jackson defeated the British at New Orleans, in a bat tle that was very The American Bible Society was founded, in Fatal. A Devout Age. Chili was declared Independent, after the Chilians had successfully Fought the Foe. Florida was ceded to the United States by Spain, and they received for it Fat Pay. The Steamer that first crossed the Atlantic from Savannah, sailed over the Wave's Top. The I. O. O. F, since first established in America, has been joined by many A Foot-boy. The University of Virginia founded by Mr. Jefferson, has educated many A Fat Boy. Divines. The Royal Family of Portugal returned from Brazil, at the request of the Peru, Mexico and Guatimala were declared Independent, they choosing their own fortunes to Defend. Gas first used for lighting streets in the U. S., made the nights nearly as light as Corner-stone of the Bunker Hill Monument was laid by La Fayette, on the top of A Fine Hill. The Erie Canal in New York was finished, being brought to its Finale Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died, having lived to A Fine Age. Jackson was inaugurated President, an office that draws Venezuela was declared Independent, after were led to victory by Bolivar, Fine Pay. its armies A Funny Boy. The Spanish Army invaded Mexico, and surrendered at Tampico, to Santa Anna, A Fine Boy. Mount Auburn cemetery near Boston, was dedicated, and has since become very much Famed. Charles Carroll, the last signer of the "Declaration," died, while his Fame was New. South Carolina passed the Nullification Act, to save paying away in duties, their Heavy Money. The Black Hawk War commenced, against a chief, who was to the whites, A Foeman. The Cholera broke out at New York, showing pestilence to be worse than Famine. The Electro-Magnetic Telegraph was invented, that let ters could go by lightning, and Save Money. Texas declared Independence, being determined to be reckoned no longer in the Mexican Family. The Florida War commenced, after the Indians had murdered many A Family. Banks in the United States suspended specie payments, and created among business men quite A Fuming. The Caroline Steamer was burned, and crew murdered, while they were sleeping in A Safe Hammock. The U. S. Exploring Expedition under Commander Wilkes, sailed over the Foamy Wave. The President Steamer was lost on the Atlantic, with all her passengers and Freight. At the Insurrection in Rhode Island, Gov. Dorr and his party were finally Overrun. A Treaty of Commerce with China was negotiated by Col. Cushing, to prevent A Fiery War. |