10 part clear, pt cly 2 cloudy, no rain 4 pt cly, pt show'ry 2 p cl, p cly, p thun 1 hy rain, th& light part rain, pt clear 1 hy rain 1 PM to s r BIOGRAPHICAL MEMOIR OF MAJOR GENERAL ANTHONY WAYNE, [From the Casket.j (Continued from page 132.) Light Infantry Camp, near Second River, 23d Dect. 1779. Dear General,The intelligence which Colonel Butler brings from Amboy, which place he left at twelve o'clock this day, is, that 137 sail of shipping lay at anchor in Sandy Hook bay, at 8 o'clock this morning between that time and the hour he departed, 102 sail had weighed anchor and gone to sea, among which was one very large armed ship, with a flag at her foretop, supposed to be Admiral Arbuthnot's that 35 sail of ships yet remained in the bay, the chief part of which had been there several days, with their topmasts struck; but they were all hoisted this morning, and every thing in perfect readiness for sailing, and that many of them appeared vessels of force: one of them, said to be Sir George Collier's, had a broad pendant at her maintopmast head: the fleet steered eastward. In addition to this, Captain Gibbons, who has just returned from Powles Hook, says, that he counted 28 sail of large ships falling through the Narrows, between two and three o'clock this afternoon. The probability therefore is, that the 102 sail mentioned by Col. Butler, forms the first division under Admiral Arbuthnot, and the 28, with the 35 sail at the Hook, which will probably be joined by some more from the second division, or the Cork fleet under Sir George Collier. I have no certain account of the number of troops on board, but I expect every hour to be informed. Two prisoners report 10,000 under Sir Harry Clinton. I am, your Excellency's obedient, ANTHONY WAYNE. His Excellency, General WASHINGTON, Light infantry Camp, Second River, 26th Dec. 1779, 6 o'clock, P. M. S Dear General, I have just returned from a position where I distinctly counted 110 sail of vessels standing out of the Hook to sea, 100 and upwards of which were large ships. 18 29 On the morning of the 30th, Thermometer at 51° the lowest; on the 8th at noon thermometer at 90° the highest in the month; range 39°. Difference between the mornings and noon from 4° to 20° and upwards. On the 18th Barometer at 29,39 the lowest; on the 21st Barometer at 29,82 the highest in the month; range ,423. The wind has been 6 days East of the Meridian, 16 West of it, 4 North, and 5 South. This month has been 4° mean temperature warmer than last July, and 3° colder than August, 1828. There has been either showers, thundergusts or steady rain, 9 days of this month. The heaviest rains were on the 3d, 6th, 9th, 17th, and 29th; and what is remarkable the heaviest rains fell mostly in the night time. On 15 days of this month,the temperature at noon was above summerheat; range between 76 and 90 degrees. Remarks continued. From long observation, both on sea and land, over every part of the habitable globe, the extremes of heat and cold never continue longer than the third day, without a relaxation, though they may return with equal rigour after an interval of 72 hours. When the sun sets under a cloud, to use a common phrase, or, properly when the western horizon is cloudy the next day will not be clear, or, we may expect falling weather in two or three days. From this it plainly appears that the atmosphere, or, at least the clouds and vapours suspended in it, do not keep pace with the diurnal motion of the earth, and that it requires the above space of time to bring the clouds over that part of the visible horizon where the observation was made, and that the motion of the earth is as 3 to 1, of the clouds. It is probable this suspension of the clouds may be the effect of Electric attraction to accu. mulate the vapours for the rain that follows. In warm weather, when there has been a considerable discharge of electric fluid, or, a great deal of lightning perceived in any particular place, those who live to the northward within the range of observation, say there will be more hot weather, and do actually experience a continuation and increase of heat for some time, while those who live southward, say, the lightning northward will cool the air, which also takes place. Here appears to be two contrary effects produced at the same time, by the same cause, not yet accounted for, two currents of air one warm, the other cool,flowing from the same place, (To be continued.) at the same time. We learn that the dysentery prevails to an alarming extent in Selinsgrove (Union county,) and its vicinity, whole families being confined at one time to their beds. It proves mortal in many instances. Susquehanna Emporium. The first view which I had was about one o'clock, when I could only discover six, which appeared at a great distance out, and I soon lost sight of them; they after 1 the others began to come in view from their anprobably were the rear of a greater number. At half choring ground,in Sandy Hook bay; and at three o'clock, PM. 104 sail more were out at sea, which, with the other six, make the 110, two of which fell down from New York about one o'clock. have stopped my Mercuries twice and thereby preventThe moon cursers, in the vicinity of Bergen Point, ed me obtaining that authentic intelligence I could wish; but a person who left New York the day before yesterday, informs me that between 10 and 13000 troops have embarked, with the chief part of the horse; among others; Lord Cathcart's legion. Sir Harry Clinton commands in person, and it is confidently asserted that Major General James Patterson supplies his place in this department. and Norfolk, in Virginia, as a tenable position, also These are the objects mentioned; viz: Chesapeak Bay Charleston, South Carolina. Excellency a more particular account, as to the number I am your most obedient and very humble servant, His Excellency, General WASHINGTON. HEAD QUARTERS, Morris Town, Dec. 28, 1779. S Dear Sir, I have received your favour of the 26th, mentioning the sailing of the second fleet. General 1829.) MR. ROWAN. 159 Parsons sends me intelligence, by which it appears that Light Infantry Camp, ? this feet contained the long-talked of embarkation. Second River, 1st Jan. 1780. S As there is now hardly any probability that any thing Gentlemen,-The pleasure which I experienced in will be attempted here in the course of the winter, it is the approbation of my conduct, gives a sensation which unnecessary to keep the men under your command any words cannot express. longer in their present disagreeable situation. The This unanimity, mutual confidence and friendship, sooner, therefore, that they can return to their respec- which, at this period of the war, so conspicuously per. tive regiments the better. You will detach the Massa- vade a corps formed by detachments from different chusetts troops to the Highlands, and march the rest to states, must produce a conviction to the world, that we this camp arenot to be conquered by disunion, nor forced from the Before the separation of the corps, I beg the favor of field but by superior numbers. you to present my warmest thanks to the officers and The esteem and affection wbich you are pleased to men, and to assure them that I have a high sense of the express for nie, is truly reciprocal, and it is with sincere real gallantry and good conduct of the former, and of pleasure I acknowledge, that by your good conduct and the bravery and fidelity of the latter. example, this corps has acquired the distinction which With pleasure I add to this testimony, that your own it now holds. .conduct, on every occasion, has justified the confidence The dissolution of a body of troops, with which I have which induced me to appoint you to the command. enjoyed so great a share of happiness, would give me I am, with great regard, your most obedient servant. much pain, was I not confident that those sentiments, GEORGE WASHINGTON. which have so firmly united the American Light InfanP. S. You will be pleased to give General Irvine, who try, whilst embodied, will not diminish by a temporary is at Westfield, notice of your departure, that in case it separation. Permit me, therefore, to wish you an easy is necessary, he may replace the guards heretofore kept and a pleasant march, and a joyful meeting with your by yourselt, or change the disposition of his own. friends and brother officers, in the line of the army, and Brigadier General WAYNE. to assure you that I am, with much esteem, Light Infantry Camp,? Your most obedient and very humble servant, Second River, Dec. 31st, 1779. } ANTHONY WAYNE. Sir,- In behalf of the officers of Artillery, I am to as. Colonels Putnam and BUTLER, Major CHAPMAN, and sure you that it is with the greatest reluctance they view the other officers of the Light Infantry. the approaching period of a separation from the com To be Continued. mand of a general, whose particular attention and polite. ness to them demand their most grateful acknowledge MR. ROWAN. ments. Extract from an address delivered by Mr. Rowan, Your conduct and acknowledged good character as an Senator in Congress from Kentucky, at a public din«fficer and gentleman, must ever meet with the approbation of those who have the honour of serving under ner given to him at Louisville, Ky. you; and, although a separation will now take place,yet "GENTLEMEN: You have justly designated me as a to look forward, we have a hope that, at a fuiure day, 'a son of the wilderness. My father, at the close of the we shall again be happy enough to meet with that ge- Revolutionary war, under the illusive hope of repairing neral, who we are confident will lead us on to glory, and the ravages which his devotion to the cause of liberty crown us with honour. had made in his ample patrimonial estate, emigrated I am, with the gentlemen of the corps, from Pennsylvania, his native State, to the wilderness Your most obedient servant, of Kentucky. He arrived at this place in the month of JAMES PENDLETON. March, 1783. In the spring of the following year, he took with him five families, and made a settlement at Comanding Light Artillery--at the unanimous request the long falls of Green River, a place computed, at that of the officers. Honorable Brigadier General Warne. time, to be one hundred miles from any other settle ment in the country. The subject of your present kindAddress of the officers in the Light Infantry. ness was then about eleven years of age. Of the hard Light Infantry Camp, ships and privations endured by that little colony, of Second } the dangers which they encountered, and of the fortiSir,—The close of the campaign, and the dissolution tude with which they endured and met them, it does of the corps, necessarily calls us from under your imme. not behove me to speak. I cannot forbear, however, to diate command, and in justice to our own feelings, we mention an incident which took place in one of the mabeg leave to tell you, that our experience of your abili- ny incursions made upon them by the savages. It is ilties as an officer, has justly gained you that confidence lustrative of the times, and relates to my mother; and I essentially necessary to ensure success in military ope- am led to the recital of it by the affectionate veneration rations. The uniform politeness and attention you have with which I cherish her memory. She had walkpaid to all, has endeared you to every individual under ed out with Mrs. Barnett to a place where a company of your command, and has, in a great measure, been the young people were pulling flax, at the extremity of a means of preserving a perfect unanimity and harmony, large field which adjoined the fort. Mrs. Barnett had seldom seen in a corps' formed by detachments from taken with her her infant son, about two years of agedifferent states. very soon after they had joined the flax-pulling compaBe assured, sir, this does not proceed from the common ny, a band of savages burst from their ambuscade, and, motives of adulatory address, but is dictated by the rushed upon them, discharging their guns at them, and Warmest sentiments of gratitude, from a conviction that yelling most hideously. My mother, who was an athletwe are eminently indebted to your care, for the happi. ic woman, started to run, but recollecting that Mrs Barness we have enjoyed through the course of this cam- nett was a delicate and weakly woman, unable to carry paign. her child, turned and run back in the face of the IndiWe are, with the highest respect, esteem & affection, ans, under the fire of their guns, snatched the child from your most obedient servants, the arms of its feeble mother, and bore him in safety to R. PUTNAM, Col. L. F. the fort; although she was closely pursued, shot thro' RICHARD BUTLER, Col. L. F. her clothes with an arrow, and twice burned with the ALBERT CHAPMAN, Major, powder of the guns which were shot at her-Mrs. Bar. Commandant, &c. nętt and her infant were both saved. He is now a resSigned at the unanimous request of the officers in the pectable citizen of Ohio county, and there are still livLight Infantry, ing three persons, beside myself, who witnessed the a scene, and shared in its dangers. But thanks to the har. CANAL OFFICE, PITTSBURG, Aug. 21, 1829. dihood, the enterprize, and the industry of our people, Sir-A resolution of the Board of Canal CommissionKentucky now riva's the oldest of her sisters, in the ers, passed the 9th of June last, leaves it to the Acting comforts and conveniences of polished life. I have liv. Commissioners on the respective divisions of the Penned up through the scenes and partook of them all which sylvania Canal, to fix the time at which the collectors marked the iransition of the country, from the majesty of tolls shall commence their duties. of its wilderness state, to its present tasteful and highly Having personally, on the 16th and 17th of this month cultivated condition. I am therefore identified with made the entire passage on that part of the Western Di. Kentucky, and can never forsake its interests.” vision of the Pennsylvania Canal between Blairsville and Pittsburg, a distance of seventy three measured miles, CHAMBERSBUNG, September 1. in a Canal Packet Boa!, and the canal having now conMammoth. — The remains of one of those enormous tinued to be navigated by boats for some days without animals have been just discovered on West Conoco, interruption, and the large packet and freight boat Penne cheague, by General Simuel Dunn. In sinking and sylvania, accompanied by several other boats, having widening the tail race of his mil, in Path Valley, one of this day arrived at Pittsburg, with a full freight of Iron the hands discovered a perfect tooth, about seventy feet in blooms, from Blairsville direct, I feel entirely warrant. below the surface of the ground. A part was broken ed, although there are some difficulties yet to be overbefore its nature was observed, but the residue was ta come, in instructing you immediately to commence the ken up perfect. The length of the tooth is seven feet receipt of tolls at Blairsville. and its circumference fourteen inches at the root. A. I herewith transmit a copy of the rates of tolls adopt. bout the root a large portion of the jaw bone was found, ed by a resolution of the Board of Canal Commissioners. but the bone was immediately decomposed by the ex- Under the resolution of the 9th of June your salary posure to the air. The tooth weighs about 70 pounds, will date from the time when you shall commence the and forms a regular curve of about one foot from a receipt of tolls, in pursuance of these instructions. straight line. It was found near the head of a large Very respectfully, yours, &c. limestone spring which issues from the foot of a knoll, JAS, S. STEVENSON, and runs into a madow, formerly, no doubt, a marsh, Acting Canal Commissioner, Western occasionally overflowed by the creek. Other bones Division Pennsylvania Canal. were discovered, but they':ll crumiled immediately on To Thomas Johnson, Esq. Collector, exposure to the air. The enamel or outer coat of the Blairsville, Pennsylvania. tooth was very firm, and difficult to break with a pick; the inner part had become in some degree softened, but presents a beautiful whiteness. The Path Valley is PORT OF PHILADELPHIA. bounded on the East by the Kittetinning, and on the West by the Tuscarora mountains; at this place the Inward for August, 18.9. valley is about two miles wide. This is the first evi. dence we have that this mighty race, so long extinct as not even to be mentioned in History, and whose remains Where frorn. have been discovered in various parts of the world, has once inhabited the valleys of Conococheague,“Has fed on our lawns and in our forests ranged.” England, 2191 A perfect part of the tooth is now in possession of T. Holland, 330 G. M'Culloh, Esq. of Chambersburg. - Franklin Repos. Portugal, 2 428 Hanse Towns, 242 PITTSBURGH, August 25. British W. Indies, 1 2 1 646 A brisk commerce is prosecuted on the Canal. On French Ports on Atl. 742 Saturday seven boats passed through the Allegheny Cuba, 4 1098 locks-some ladened with iron in blooms, from Leech. Gibralter, 1 152 burgh; some with salt, from the Kiskeminetas; and some Hayti, 4 407 with coal from Peterson's Coal Mines,above Springdalc. Madeira, 1 182 The packet boat General Lacock, owned by Mr.Leon South America, 1 370 ard, and the Pennsylvania, No. 1, owned by Mr. Leech, Coast of Brazil, 2 390 arrived and departed on Friday and Saturday with pas. Br. Am. Colonies, 5 583 sengers. 11 7761 The bringing of Coal from Springdale, 18 miles dist. ant, may seem somewhat like “carrying coals to New Outward for August, 1829. Castle;” but such is the facility afforded by the Canal, anil such the demand occasioned by the establishment of new manufactories and the increase of population in Where from. the City and in Allegheny-Town, that it will doubtless be a profitable business. We understand the enterpris. ing individu-Is'engaged in it, (Messrs. L. and P. Peterson, of this city.) have opened extensive minas, provid- Holland, England, 691 ed boats, and made arrangements by which they will be Danish W. Indies, 1 271 1 enabled to deliver from 12 to 20 hundred bushels per French ports on Atl. 782 1 159 day in Allegheny.town. This will be a very great con. Cuba, 3 3 900 venience to the citizens, and will secure them against Gibralter, 2 1 813 the Auctuations in price so frequently occasioned by bad 1 Hayti, roads and other contingencies attendant on the usual Madeira, 83 mode of producing fuel. South America, 2 349 Brazils, 2 {The official communication of Mr. Stevenson, Acting Br. Am. Colonies, 344 1 5 Canal Commissioner, directing the collectors of tolls on Swedish w. Indies, 849 1 217 73 miles of the Western Division of the Pennsylvania ca. 1 2 20 nal to commence their duties, a copy of one of which we 10 publish below, will be highly gratifying to the citizens Coastwise, inward, vessels 42, tons 4834. of the state. The navigation has now, in fact, fully be Do. outward do 60, tons 6649. fun and barring accidents will be continued.) [ Aurora Barques. Brigs. Schooners Sloops. Tonpage. Ships. Barques. | Brigg. Schooners. Sloops. 79 5537 THE REGISTER OF PENNSYLVANIA. DEVOTED TO THE PRESERVATION OF EVERY KIND OF USEFUL INFORMATION RESPECTING THE STATE. EDITED BY SAMUEL HAZARD. VOL. IV.-NO. U. PHILADELPHIA, SEPTEMBER 12, 1829. NO. 89. CONSTITUTION OF PENNSYLVANIA. Col. John Bull * Mr. Edward Bartholomew. Col. Frederick Antis In consequence of a resolution of the continental Con. For the Committee of Bucks county. gress, of May 15,1776, recommending the adoption by the several Colonies of particular forms of government adapt- Major Henry Wynkoop John Kidd, Esq. Col. Joseph Hart Mr. Benjamin Segle. ed to their peculiar circumstances, the Committee of this Mr. James Wallace city addressed a circular to the different counties: which For the Committee of Chester County. appointed committees to attend a conference in Phila- Col. Richard Thomas Col. Hugh Lloyd delphia, on the 18th of June—to consider the recom- Major William Evans Richard Reiley, Esq. Col. Evan Evans mendation of Congress. This conference met at the Col. Thomas Hockley Major Caleb Davis Col. Lewis Grono time appointed, and agreed upon the propriety of hold Elisha Price, Esq. Major Sketchly Morton ing a convention for the purpose of adopting a Consti- Mr. Samuel Fairlamb Capt. Thomas Levis. tution. The proccedings of this conference, so far as Col. Wm. Montgomery relates to this object, will be found below. The pro For the Commitlee of Lancaster County. ceedings of the convention will be published hereafter. William Atlee, Esq. Mr. William Brown Mr. Lodowick Lowman Mr. John Smiley Proceedings of the Provincial Conference of Commitlees, Col. Bartram Galbraith Major James Cunningham of the Province of Pennsylvania, held at Carpenter's Col. Alexander Lowrey Major David Jenkins. For the Committee in Berks County Col. Daniel Hunter This day a number of gentlemen met at Carpenter's Col. Henry Haller Col. Valentine Eakerd Hall, in Philadelphia, being deputed by the committees Col. Mark Bird Col. Nicholas Lutz of several of the counties of this province, to join in pro- Dr. Bodo Otto Capt. Joseph Hiester vincial conference in consequence of a circular letter Mr. Benjamin Spiker Mr. Charles Shoemaker from the committee of the city and liberties of Philadel- For the Committee of Northampton counly. phia, inclosing the resolution of the continental con Robert Levers, Esq. Nicholas Depue, Esq. gress of the 15th Máy last. Col. Neigal Gray Mr. David Deshler Col. M'KEAN, as chairman of the city committee, de John Weitzell, Esq. Mr. Benjamin Dupue. clared the motives which had induced that committee to propose the holding of the present conference, and then For the Commiltee of York county. laid on the table a certificate of deputies appointed to Col. James Smith Col. Henry Slagle attend on the part of said committee. Col. Robert M.Pherson Mr. James Eagar Returns were also given in from the counties of Phil. Col. Richard M‘Alister * Mr. John Hay adelphia, Bucks, Chester, Lancaster, Berks, Northamp- Col. David Kennedy Capt. Joseph Read. ton, York, Cumberland, Bedford, and Westmoreland, Col. William Rankin by the deputies of said counties, by which it appears For the Committe of Cumberland County, the following gentlemen were appointed, Sviz: Mr. James M'Lane Dr. John Colhoon For the Committee of the City, &c. of Philadelphia. *Col. John Allison Mr. John Creigh *Dr. Benjamin Franklin Mr. William Lowman John M'Clay, Esq. Mr. Hugh M.Cormick Col. Thomas M'Kean Capt. Joseph Moulder William Elliot, Esq. Mr. John Harris Mr.Christopher Marshall,sr. Dr. Benjamin Rush Col, William Clark Mr. Hugh Alexander. Major John Bayard Mr. Christopher Ludwig For the Committee of Bedford County. Col. Timothy Matlack Mr. James Milligan Col. David Espy Samuel Davidson, Esq. Col. John Piper For the Committee of Westmoreland County. Mr. Edward Cook Mr. James Perry. Capt. Jonathan B. Smith Capt. Samuel Brewster A quorum of the members from the above counties Capt. George Goodwin Capt. Joseph Blewer being met, except that only two appeared from Chester Mr. Jacob Barge Mr. William Robinson. county; proceeded to the choice of a president, viceMr. Samuel C. Morris president, and two secretaries, and For the Committee of Philadelphia County. Col. Thomas M*Kean was chosen President. Col. Henry Hill * Major James Potts Col. Joseph Hart, Vice-President. Jonathan B. Smith, Secretaries. Samuet C. Morris, Mr. Joseph Mather *Col. William Hamilton Mr. Matthew Brooks The conference adjourned to three o'clock, P.M. 3 o'clock, P. M. SAll the members attended except those marked The conference met, present as above, and Ådjourned to nine o'clock to-morrow morning. • Vol. IV. 21 with an TVednesıluy, June 19, 1776. Matlack, Levers, The conference iret, present 12 committees, 97 Mather, McAlister, members. llart, Creigh, A return was delivered at the table from Northumber Levis, Piper, land, and the deputies attended being--Col. William Cunningham, Hunter. Cook, Alexander Hunter Esq Messieurs John Heitzel, Haller, Robert Martin, and Matthew Brown. Resolved, That the committee now appointed be inAs did those also from Chester. structed to fix upon some number, not less than ninety, On motion, it was Resolved unanimously, That in ta- nor more than one hundred and ten, for the whole proking the sense of this conference on any question which vince. may come before them, the city and counties respec- Then the cenference adjourned to half after three tively shall have one vote. o'clock, P. M. On motion, it was Ordered, That the resolution of the June 19th, P. M. continental Congress of 15th May last, recominending The conference met. the total suppression of all authority under the king of A petition from the German associators of the city and Great Britain, &c. be read, and it was read accordingly, liberties of Philadelphia was read, praying that all assoand is in the words following, viz: ciators, who are taxables, may be entitled to vote. In Congress, May 15 1776. Ordered to lie on the table for perusal of the memWhereas his Britannic majesty,in conjunction with the bers. lords and commons of Great Britain, has by a late act of On motion, Resolved unanimously, That this conparliament, excluded the inhabitants of these united ference will now enter into a consideration of the qualicolonies from the protection of his crown— And where. fications of electors, and persons who may be elected. as no answer whatever, to the humble petitions of the Resolved unanimously, That this conference will recolonies for redress of grieviances and reconciliation with solve itself into a committee of the whole, to enter upor Great Britain, has been, or is likely to be given, but the said consideration. whole force of that kingdom, aided by foreign merce- The president left the chair. naries, is to be exerted for the destruction of the good The president resumed the chair. people of these colonies—And whereas it appears abso- Col. Hart, from the committee of the whole reporte lutely irreconcilable to reason and good conscience, for ed, that the committee had come to no resolution, and the people of these colonies now to take the oath and desired leave to sit again. affirmation necessary for the support of any government Ordered, That the committee of the whole have leare under the crown of Great Britain; and it is necessary to sit again to-morrow morning at eight o'clock. that the exercise of every kind of authority under the The conference adjourned to eight o'clock to-morsaid crown should be totally suppressed, and all the row, A. M. powers of government exerted under the authority of THURSDAY, June 20, 1776. the people of the colonies for the preservation of inter- The conference met, every committee present. nal peace, virtue and good order, as well as for the de. The order of yesterday, for resolving the conference fence of their lives, liberties and properties, against the into a committee of the whole was read. hostile invasions and cruel depredations of their enemies Resolved unanimously, That the conference will now - Therefore, go into a committee of the whole. Resolved, That it be recommended to the respective The president left the clair: assemblies and conventions, of the united colonies, The president resumed the chair. where no government sufficient to the exigencies of Col. Hart reported from the committee of the whole, their affairs has been hitherto established to adopt such that they had come into two resolutions, which he was government as shall in the opinion of the representatives ready to report, when the conference would receive of the people, best conduce to the happiness and safety them. of their constituents in particular, and America in gen- Ordered, That they be received forthwith; then the eral. said resolutions being read and considered, were agreed By order of the Congress, to by the conference, without one dissenting voice, and JOHN HANCOCK, President. are as follows, viz. Resolved, That every associator in the province shall By special order the same was read a second time,and be admitted to a vote for members of the convention, after mature consideration, in the city or county in which he resides; provided such Resolved unanimously, that the said resolution of associator be of the age of twenty-one years, and shall congress of 15th May last, is fully approved by this con- have lived one year in this province immediately preference. ceding the election; and shall have contributed at any On motion, Resolved unanimously, That the present time before the passing of this resolve to the payment of government of this province is not competent to the ex. either provincial or county taxes, or shall have been igencies of our affairs. rated or assessed towards the same. On motion, Resolved N. C. D. That it is necessary Resolved, That every person, qualified by the laws of that a provincial convention be called by this conference this province to vote for representatives in assembly, for the express purpose of forming a new government shall be admitted to vote for members of the intended in this province, on the authority of the people only. convention; provided he shall first take the following Resotved unanimously, "That a commitiee be appoint- test on oath or affirmation, if thereunto required by any ed to ascertain the number of members of which the con- one of the judges or inspectors of the election, who are vention ought to consist, and the proportion of repre- bereby impowered to administer the same. sentatives for the city and each county; and that two do declare that I do not hold my. members from the city and each county be appointed sell bound to bear allegiance to George the third, king on said committee, except from Westmoreland, which of Great Britain, &c. and tra! I will not, by any means, can furnish but one, and the following gentlemen were directly or indirectly, oppose the establishment of a free appointed, viz. government in this province, by the convention now to Messieurs Bayard, Messieurs Gray, be chosen; nor the measures now adopted by the conBull, Smith, gress, against the tyranny attempted to be established Kidd, McClean, in these colonies by the court of Great Britain.” Davis, Espey, Ordered, That the committee of the whole have learo Allee, Weitzell, to sit this afternoon at three o'clock. Bird, Cook, Then the conference adjourned to three o'clock thiş afternoon. |