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ended in 1674, found the strategic points on the
Hudson again unprotected. One August day in
1673 a powerful Dutch fleet appeared off Staten
Island. On the next day it sailed up through the
Narrows, and Manhattan saw a repetition, with a
difference, of the scene of 1664. After a brief ex-
change of volleys between the strong fleet and
the weak fortress, the garrison recognized that re-
sistance was hopeless, New York surrendered to
Admiral Evertsen, and the flag of the Dutch Re-
public floated once more over the fortress, which
changed its name to Fort Willem Hendrick while
New York became New Orange. Governor Love-
lace was absent from the city at the moment, and
the blame of the surrender fell upon Manning,
a subordinate, who was tried for neglect of duty,
cowardice, and treachery. His sword was broken
over his head and He was pronounced ineligible for
any office of trust. But no governor could have
saved the situation, as nothing was ready for
defense. When the Dutch took possession, Cap-
tain Anthony Colve was appointed Governor. He
proceeded with energy to put the fort into condi-
tion for defense, and for a time it seemed as if the
Dutch might at last hold their rich heritage along
the Hudson. At the close of hostilities, however, a