8. In the same year occurred the exodus of the remnant of the Tuscaroras from Bertie county. The reservation on Roanoke River, which had been granted them for good conduct in the Indian war of 1711, was sold by them to private parties, and they emigrated to New York where the other parts of the tribe had long been located. 9. Among the laws of the Legislature of 1802 was a statute providing for the payment, to the patentees of the cotton-gin, of a given sum for every saw used in each machine. This implement had been recently invented by Eli Whitney, who was a young man from New England, engaged in teaching school in Georgia 10. Before this time only small patches of cotton had been seen in the Southern States. The lint was picked from the seed only by hand, and so slow was the process that a shoe full of the seed cotton was a task usually given to be done between supper and bedtime. Whitney's invention was soon to affect the agriculture and commerce of the world. The cotton gin has greatly aided the development of all civilized nations. It has built cities, freighted mighty fleets, and given employment to many millions of the human race. 11. Attention has already been called to the effects of French atheism upon the United States. The tide of unbelief rolled on until many religious people trembled for the creed and morals of American people. Its terrible influence was seen and felt in almost every department and employment of life. 12. In 1802 a mighty religious movement began in Kentucky, and spread over a large portion of the Republic. Vast assemblages of the people were seen at the camp meetings. For weeks together the ordinary avocations of life were abandoned by multitudes in order to engage in religious worship; and, in the end, the churches were reinforced by many thousands of new members. QUESTIONS. 1. What honors were conferred upon Governor Davie? 2. Who was North Carolinas most able representative in Congress? Tell something of the character of Nathaniel Macon. 3. What great grief came upon the nation at this period? What prominent man died in North Carolina at this time? Can you state something of his life? 4. What is this period called in the history of North Carolina? What was the condition of the slaves? 5. What is said of prominent lawyers? 6. Mention some changes which were made in the court system. 7. Who had succeeded Governor Davie as Chief-Magistrate? What was one of his last official acts? Give an account of the duel? 8. To what place did the Tuscaroras emigrate in 1802? 9. What law was passed by the Legislature in favor of the inventor of the cotton gin? Who was the inventor? 10. Give an account of the preparation of the cotton for use both before and after this great invention. 11. What was the religious condition of the country? 12. Give an account of the great religious revival of 1802. CHAPTER XLII. GROWTH AND EXPANSION. A. D 1802 TO 1812.