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? 7. What great victory was gained in America at this period? What good resulted to the whole country from this victory? 8. What had been the increase of population in North Carolina? Can you name some of the exports? 9. Where did Governor Dobbs endeavor to have the capital of North Carolina located? 10. What trouble did the Governor have with the Legislature? With what result? 11. Of what extortions did the people complain? How was Francis Corbin treated, and why? 12. What is said of the close of Governor Dobbs' life? CHAPTER XX. GOVERNOR TRYON AND THE FIRST RESISTANCE TO THE STAMP ACTS. A. D. 1765 TO 1766. Some months before the death of Governor Dobbs there had come over from England a handsome, polished and genial officer who wore the uniform of the Queen's Guards. This was Lieutenant- Colonel William Tryon, recently appointed Lieutenant-Governor of North Carolina. He succeeded Governor Dobbs, and left a name that will never be forgotten in North Carolina. 2. Governor Tryon was accompanied by his wife and her sister, Miss Esther Wake. They were ladies of great attractiveness, and were destined to become so much valued by the people that their family name is still preserved in our midst, as the name of our metropolitan county. 3. There was much gaiety seen at that time in the eastern counties. The Indians were all gone, beyond the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the rude huts of old had, in many instances, been replaced by large and costly buildings of brick. Weddings were generally celebrated by balls that lasted for a week. Hospitality was unstinted, and most men of means thought their establishments imperfect until provided with a private race course. With hound and horn, there was great diversion, for game was abundant and the sport open to all who could get a horse to ride.