 According to legend, Thomas Peters led the Nova Scotians ashore singing an old Christian hymn (though most likely it was other more influential religious leaders).After John Clarkson was appointed as governor of the settlement, Peters became at odds with him; Peters called himself the "Speaker General" of the Annapolis Royal Nova Scotia settlers.Although he received support from influential figures amongst settlers such as Abraham Elliot Griffiths and Henry Beverhout, eventually the overwhelming majority of Nova Scotians affirmed John Clarkson as their leader.