11. Even before this there was much complaint concerning the extortions of public officers. Although the people were very poor, the agents of the King and Earl Granville made them pay enormous license and poll taxes. Francis Corbin, one of the King's agents, was dragged from his home in Chowan to Enfield, then in Edgecombe county, to compel him to repay the sums which he had unlawfully exacted. He gave bail and promised to return the illegal tribute, but instead of complying he brought suit against the men who had seized him. The matter terminated in a riot, in which some of the chief friends of Governor Dobbs were concerned.
1765.
12. The Governor, being old, and weary of contests with the House of Assembly, at length asked for leave of absence; but died at his place on Town Creek, in Brunswick county, before sailing for England. He was devoted to his sense of duty to the King, and was in many ways deserving of public respect.
QUESTIONS.
1. Who tools the oath of office of Governor in 1754? Can you give some traits of his character?
2. What visit was made by Governor Dobbs? How was the new county of Rowan becoming settled?
3. Who was put in command of the North Carolina troops? How was he prevented from joining General Braddock? Find Old Fort on the map.
4. Who had incited the Indians to the proposed attack on Old Fort?
5. Give an account of Colonel Waddell's expedition-against the Indians.
6. What noted man in England had charge of American affairs? What effect had his administration upon every portion of the world?