of the war, we find that a very considerable portion was arrayed against independence. There were thirty-seven papers published in the colonies in 1775, of which seven or eight espoused the cause of the crown. TREATMENT OF THE LOYALISTS. As the contest proceeded and the Whigs got the upper hand

of its quota in the service." A resort to the payment of bounties became a necessity. In time, these bounties became excessive,—seven hundred and fifty dollars, and sometimes even one thousand dollars.—besides the bounty and emolument given by Congress. As much as one hundred and fifty dollars was