CHAPTER XIX.

WAR WITH SPAIN.--NEW TAXES LEVIED BY ENGLAND.--RELIGIOUS AWAKENING AMONG THE BAPTISTS.

Preparation for war against the Spaniards, 156

Great expedition against the Spanish West Indies, 157

New taxes levied on importations by England, 157

Death of Governor Wanton, who is succeeded by Richard Ward, 158

Arrival of Whitefield and Fothergill, 159

Further provisions for the defence of the Colony, 159

Report of the Governor concerning paper money, 160

1741. Boundary line between Rhode Island and Massachusetts settled, 161