The Rogerenes. John R. Bolles

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colspan="2">CHAPTER III.Truth and falsehood. Toleration not the word. The most calumniated person in the world. “Blessed are ye when men shall persecute and revile you.” John Rogers and his followers would seem entitled to this blessing. Inexcusable misstatements made by Mr. McEwen. Cause of the divorce of John Rogers and Elizabeth Griswold as stated by their son, John Rogers, 2d. A shining exception to the erroneous statements of historians in general, on this subject, shown in a quotation from Saulisbury Family Histories. Singularly absurd statement by Rev. Mr. Saltonstall quoted by Mr. McEwen. Similar statement by Peter Pratt. Reply of John Rogers, 2d, to the same, giving some account of his father’s sufferings on account of his religion. Quotations from Trumbull indicating some of the fines imposed upon the Rogerenes on account of their religious persuasion. Mr. Saltonstall “a great man” according to Bible text as well as by statements of historians51–60CHAPTER IV.Quotation from Peter Pratt’s calumnious work and quotations from Reply of John Rogers, 2d, to same, giving account of the forced separation of John Rogers from his first wife, his marriage to Mary Ransford and his forced separation from her. Verses by Peter Pratt. Verses by John Rogers, 2d, in reply to the same. Tribute of Peter Pratt to the character of his half brother, John Rogers, 2d. Tribute to same by Miss Caulkins61–72CHAPTER V.“Nine and twenty knives.” Rev. Gurdon Saltonstall, author of a plot for the purpose of incarcerating John Rogers for life. John Roger’s account of this plot and the barbarous punishments inflicted upon him in consequence. The purpose to send him to Hartford prison as a lunatic. His escape to Long Island. Copy of “Hue and Cry” sent after him. Crime of charging sane persons with insanity for malign purpose73–80CHAPTER VI.Strictures on a Discourse delivered by Rev. Thomas P. Field of “The First Church of Christ” of New London, 1870. Quotations from the work of John Bolles, entitled “True Liberty of Conscience is in Bondage to no Flesh.” Account of John Bolles by his biographer. The unceasing efforts of the Rogerenes, from first to last, in the cause of religious liberty must, of necessity, have aided that cause in Connecticut. Deacon John Bolles, of Hartford, grandson of John Bolles and brother of Rev. David Bolles. Tribute to Deacon John Bolles by Dr. Turnbull, in 1856. Judge David Bolles, son of Rev. David Bolles and author of “The Baptist Petition.” The Bolleses Bonapartes in the contest for religious liberty. Frederick D. Bolles, first editor of the Hartford Times, established in 1817. The subject of religious freedom its main topic. Quotations concerning this paper, its editor Frederick D. Bolles, and the associate editor, John M. Niles81–97CHAPTER VII.Further comments on the Half-Century Sermon of Rev. Mr. McEwen. Posterity of the Rogerenes. Mention of prominent citizens of New London of Rogerene descent. Lawyers, ministers, and physicians of this descent. Non-employment of physicians by the Rogerenes. Anecdote concerning Joshua Bolles of Bolles Hill. Mention of professors, wealthy merchants, brokers, artists, editors, authors, and teachers of Rogerene descent. Tribute to the memory of the author’s sister, Delight Rogers Bolles. The “First Church of Christ” removed to a new location called at the time “Bolles Hill.” The Petrified Fern.—An obituary notice of John Rogers Bolles, author of “A Vindication of the Rogerenes”98–120

PART II.
THE GREAT LEADERSHIP.
1637–1721.
CHAPTER I. (1637–1675.)
James Rogers the Connecticut planter. Soldier in the Pequot war, from Saybrook. At Stratford, at Milford, at New London. Is the principal business man of New London. His children; their marriages. Conversion of his son John and connection with Seventh-Day Baptist Church of Newport. Consternation and opposition of Matthew Griswold and family. Wife of John Rogers persuaded by her relatives to return to Blackhall. John and his brothers are baptized by immersion and join the Newport church. John Rogers founds a church in New London, under that at Newport. Griswold Petition for divorce. Arrest of John Rogers on accusation by the Griswolds. His examination and acquittal at Hartford	121–137
CHAPTER II. (1675–1683.)
James Rogers and his wife and daughter are baptized by immersion and become members of the church of which John Rogers is pastor. General Court grants the petition for divorce. Authorities deal with the Rogerses for non-attendance upon the services of the Congregational Church and for “servile labor” on the first day of the week. John Rogers baptizes his brother’s wife by immersion, in the Cove near the Main Street. He is imprisoned for the same. The Rogerene church shows independence of that at Newport. Severe persecution of the Rogerenes. Their first countermove. James Rogers and his sons and daughter are imprisoned	138–155
CHAPTER III. (1684–1691.)
John Rogers, Jr., continued in custody of the Griswolds, on account of the “hettridoxy” of his father. Rogerenes fined and imprisoned for “servile labor” on the first day of the week. To be punished “at discretion of the judges.” Second Rogerene countermove. Rogerenes imprisoned and whipped. John Rogers and James, Jr., fined for baptizing by immersion. Rogerenes “declined to Quakerism.” Return of the daughter of John Rogers to her father. Death of James Rogers, Sr. His will. Error of Miss Caulkins regarding “contention” among the children. Widow executes deed of trust. Marriage of daughter of John Rogers at her father’s house; John Rogers, Jr., a wedding guest. Rev. Gurdon Saltonstall succeeds Rev. Simon Bradstreet. Samuel Rogers. Religious status of Rogers family in 1690. John Rogers sends a wig to the Congregational contribution for Mr. Saltonstall. His apology for the same	156–169
CHAPTER IV. (1691–1694.)
Impaired condition of the widow of James Rogers, and difficulties arising from this cause. John Rogers imprisoned for entertaining Quakers at his house. John Rogers continues to secure converts from the Congregational Church and to attract the attention of certain prominent citizens. The sole case of disagreement on the part of any child of James Rogers regarding division of the estate; Joseph finds that boundaries, drawn by the men appointed by the court to make division of the estate, give a house and lands which have been considered his own to his brother Jonathan. Plot of Gurdon Saltonstall to secure John Rogers in prison at a distance from New London. Unexpected countermove by John Rogers. His sister Bathsheba in the stocks. His imprisonment in New London jail. He hangs a Proclamation out at his prison window. Sent to Hartford jail, pending trial for “blasphemy”	170–182
CHAPTER V. (1694–1698.)
John Rogers tried at Hartford on charge of blasphemy. Placed on the gallows with a rope about his neck. Returned to Hartford prison for refusal to give bonds for “good behavior.” Burning of the New London meeting-house; attempt to secure conviction of Bathsheba Smith and John Rogers, Jr., for complicity in same. John Rogers, Jr., and William Wright charged with assisting a prisoner to escape from Hartford prison. William Wright imprisoned at Hartford. Merciless and mysterious scourging of John Rogers in Hartford prison. Remonstrance of dissenters at New London. Death of Joseph Rogers. John Rogers, Jr., complained of before the General Court, for publishing and circulating “a book counted heretical” “up and down the colony.” John Rogers released from Hartford prison after an imprisonment of nearly four years. He protests against an unjust decision of the Superior Court, in regard to William Wright, and is fined for Contempt. Death of Jonathan Rogers. Rev. Gordon Saltonstall recovers £600 from John Rogers on a trivial pretext. Death of widow of James Скачать книгу