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WILLIAM HOOPER OF NORTH CAROLINA, SIGNER OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.
ordering the discontinuance of public balls, and requesting ladies not to allow them in their private houses, as being contrary "to the spirit of the 8th Article of the Association of the Continental Congress." Their courage and address interposed a constant obstacle between Governor Martin in Fort Johnston and his party friends among the inhabitants; and when they found that that fortification, in the Governor's possession, was a menace to the cause of American independence, they encouraged and endorsed its destruction. Inspired by their sympathy, Colonel John Ashe in July, 1775, resigned his office of Colonel under the Provincial government, accepted an election as Colonel by the
