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Therefore view with itexpreffible concern and grief, fame
late alls of toe Britifo parliament, claiming rights and
exercising powers which we humbly conceive are replete
with deftraftion, and /nay he attended with the mos fa
tal consequences to the colonics and their parent fate.
. Second. Resolved, That all ails of the British parlia
ment imposing taxes on the colonies, are unjust and unconsti
tutional, and particularly that the aft for blocking up the
port of Boson is, in the highef degree arbitrary in its
principles, oppressive in its rigour, indefinite in its exacti
ons, ttnd fabverfve of every idea of Britijh liberty ; and
Therefore just I, to be abhorred and detef ed by all good men.
Third. Resolved, That the defruction of the tea at
Boson was not the only motive for bringing Juch unexam
pled difrefs on that people, because the alternative of fuf
fering it, or paying for the tea had otherwise been left in
their option ; but we truly lament that the enforcing the
right of taxation over the colonies seems to have been the
main design ofthefaid all of parliament.
Fourth. Resolved, That vengeance feperately direft
ed, has a dangerous tendency, and is more defractive of
the liberties of America, than conjeftively ; and that
therefore it is the indifpenfible duty of all the colonies, ac
cording to their different circumfances, to affordevery rea
sonable affifance to a ffer colony in difrefs ; especially
when that difrefs is evidently calculated to intimidate o
thers from contributing what may be in their power, to
procure the defred relief.
Fifth. Resolved, That the proposed congress of de
legates from the different colonies, to consult on the mode of
procuring relief from our difficulties, is the most prudent
measure that could have been devijed at this alarming crisis.
Sixth. Resolved, That as the wisdom of the colo
nies will, in all probability, be collected at the proposed
congress, it would be premature in any colony to anticipate
their conduct, by rejoining what ought to be done ; but
that it Jhould be left to their joint councils, to determine on
the mode which jhall appear mos falutar, an d effectual to
ctrfwer the goo^l purpojes for which they are convened.
Seventh. Resolved. That nothing less than dire
necessity can jufify, or ought to induce the colonies to unite
in any measure that might materially injure our brethren
the manufacturers, traders, and merchants in Great-Bri
tain : But that the preservation of cur inestimable rights
and liberties, as enjoyed and ekercifed, and handed down
io us by our ancefors, ought toJuperfede all other confdera
tions ; and that therefore we doubt net the cool, dijpaffon
ate people of England, whose frienajbip on former occasi
ons we have experienced, will, on mature consideration not
only applaud our motives but co-operate with us in all con
ftitutioual meafares,for carying these our virtuous resolu
tions into execution, in order to obtain the defred and just
tedrefs of our grievances.
Eight. Resolved; That if a non importation agree
ment of goodsfrom Great Britain Should be adopted by the
Congress, it ought to be very general and faithfully ad
hered to ; and that a non importation partially observed
Jibe the last, would akfwer no good purpoje ; but on the
contrary, only serve to expofc all the colonies to further
Injuries.
Ninth. Resolved therefore, That the delegates to
the congress, ought to be so chosen, or infrufted, that they
may " be able not only to speak the sentiments, but
" to pledge themselves for the good conduct of the
" peopleof the colonies,they refpedively represent."
Tenth. Resolved, That the tribute of our mos grate
ful thanks, is jufly due to all the friends of the colonies in
Great Britain, who are opposed to the severe measures now
exerting against them ; and particularly to thoj'e illuflrious
patriots whoso ably difiingulfed tbemjelves in both Hou-'
fes of Parliament, in 'oppofng law's, which, at the fame
time that the, fab-vert the liberties of America, have a ma
nifeft tendency to injure those of the mother country, and
may eventually entirely overthrow their once excellent
confitution.
The following motion was made by Mr. fay, and Se
conded by Mr. Laigbt,—That a committee be appointed
to take the difreffis of the poor of the town of Boson, and
Ways and means for their relief, into conf deration ; and
make their report with all convenient feed. Ordered)
that Mr. Aljop, Mr. fay, Mr. Curtenius, Mr. Laight,
Nir. Dujkinck, and Mr. Delaney, be a committee for that
purpose. By order of the Committee,
ISAAC LOW*, Chairman.
BOSTO N, July 18.
Twenty Gentlemen cf South-Carolina, have pre
sented the industrious Poor of this devoted Town
with 205 Tierces of Rice, which arrived at Salem
lad Monday—for which their grateful Thanks are
acknowledged.
Extraß of a Letter from a Gentleman in Charleftown,
South Carolina, dated June 30, 1774*
<c The Inhabitants of Bolton are cruelly treated
—The People here feel for them. Subscriptions
are open and large Donations are made every Day
fortheir Relief. A Gentleman of this Province,
now in England, wrote to his Correspondent here
togive not less than §ol. but if he tho't it proper,
to give as far as fool.
Friday last a Number of public spirited Gen
tlemen at Marblehead, raised a Subscription for
207 Quintals of Cod-Fish, about 50 Jars of Oil,
and about 401. Lawful Money in Specie, for the
Ufeof the industrious Poor of this Town, at this
critical Juncture of our public Affairs ; which we
hear are. £0 be forwarded To-Morrow, if the Wea
ker permits.
Thursday last was obferv'das^ a.Day of Fasting
and Prayer in this and New-Hampshire Province.
This is now the 48th Day since the Siege of Boston
began, and notwithstanding our accumulating Dis
tresses, thelnhabitants continue to exhibit that calm
Firmness and Unanimity which astonishes our Ehe
mies---Notwithftanding a Report industriously pro
pagated, that a Number of Persons in the Confi
dence of their Fellow Citizens were to be appre
hended and sent Home for Trial, or we know not
what, no one of them has left his Ground ;---if any
unfair Practices should hereafter take Place, this
Province and continent have it in their Power to do
themselves Juftiee'.The little Tribe of Addressers,
Proteftors, &c. are dill restless, in Order to push
themselves into View, but it will not be wondered
at by our brethren in the other Colonies, when they
confider how long Boston has been the Head Quar
ters of ministerial Corruption, and what Engines
have been set at Work to debauch the necessitous and
mislead the vain and unwary. A few Justices of the
County of Worcester and Plymouth stand forernoft
in the Rank of Proditutes, and the latter have ftu-~
pidly aimed at paying a Compliment to the G r
in their late Address, by a gross Abuse offered our
Clergy; strangely imagining that the Minivers of
this Province might be treated with lefsDelicacy and
Deference than the Clergy of Canada. The Inha
bitants of this Town are greatly supported under
the Weight of,Ministerial Vengeance, by the kind
sympathy and generous Donations of our Brethren
and Friends, through the Province and Continent ;
it indeed seems as if their Prophecy would soon be
verified in Bolton's becoming the Granary ofNorth-
America, may the Behaviour of its Inhabitants con
tinue to deserve their Praise and Bounty. A whole
Continent is now awake and active, one Spirit actu
ates the Whole, and all unite in Prayers to the Su
preme Disposer of Events, that the Liberties of A
bierica may yet be preserved. Last Thursday was
afolemn Day in this Town; the Shops and Streets
empty, and the Churches full-may the Day be
followed with true Repentance and Amendment of
Life, and all the Ills we fuffer now, like fcatter'd
Clouds shall pals away.
B 0 3 T O N; %ly 21.
We hear that the Inhabitants of the Weft-Indies; are
equally alarmed with us in the Colonies in regard to the
Alts of Parliament ; and the principal Gentlemen in all
the English Inlands, are of Opinion, that it is expedient
for the Northern Colonies to fop all Trade as well to the
%-Indies as to Great-Britdid:
A correspondent observes, that if the bills fouldpafs
for altering the government of Maffacbufetts-Bay^ it can
not be supposed that any mart of charalter will accept of,
or aft in, any affair contrary to the eftablifad laws and
chartered rights of the people; if any persons Jhould be
found so abandoned at to aft againfi the liberty and the
voice of this country, they muk be esteemed the vilef ene
mies of freedom, and the basest wretches above ground.
The firmnefs and unanimity of the people to defend their
invaluable rights, notwithstanding the reflefnejs of a little
felffefaction, does this province honor—At a meeting of
faty gentlemen, deputies from the several towns in the
county of Berkshire, a number of judicious, spirited resolves
were puffed, and a non-conjumption agreement agreed
upon, to encourage our own manufactures, and a fubferip
tion for the Bofonfufferers, by the port-all. The ac
counts from Connecticut are the mofl encouraging, and the
firmnefs, activity and generofty of the other colonies is
afonijhing to the enemies of American freedom —Courage,
Americans; and with the help of God, the Jlaver) in
tended us may be warded off, & our tranquility eJlablifocd.
NEw- HATEN, July 21.
On the iSth Infant departed this Life at Norwalk,
in the 7;tb Tear of his Age, the Honorable THOMAS
FITCH, Efa; who was for many Years Governor of
this Colony .---In him the Great and the Good were
happily united.
In the various Relations of private Life, he maintain'd
an amiable and excellent Character. In public Life, bis
Character was distinguished and very illustrious. He
was allowed by all to be a Gentleman of fapcrior Abili
ties, and frid Probity ; and they who were most inti
mately acquainted with him, justly efeem'dbim a Man of
real Piety. He long fufain'd the Profeffon of the Law,
with much Dignity and Reputation ; and to him is the
Honor given of having eminently reformed the Bar.—
He had an cxtenfive, well-digefed Knowledge of the Law,
a sedate Mind, a ready Discernment, and a peculiar Fa
culty of communicating bis Thoughts, with Eafc, Clearncfs
and Precision. He well underwood the civil and ecclefc
afical Confitution of this Colony, to which be was an
hearty Friend, whoje Code of Laws be was employed to
revise, abridge and transcribe.
By bis Merit be rose from the Bar to the Council Cham
ber—to the Head of the. Superior Court—and to tbeCbair
of Government. At the Bar----on the Bench in the
Chair—he sane dvith dfinguijbed Lufre. For twelve
Tears be prefded in the General Assembly, and over the
Affairs of the Colony paring the troublesome Times of the
late War) to the great Advantage and Satisfaction of the
Public, and with Hotter to bimfelf. This great Man is
now fallen afeep in our I/racl. " I have faidye are
Gods, cut yefall die k± Men." Pfabh Ixxxii.
HI A RTFORD, Js%s.
His Honour car Governor, with the Advice of bis
Council, bas appointed Hednefday the Thirty frf of Au-
Auguf next', to be observed as a Day of Fasting and
Prayer, throughout this Colony, on Account cf the gloomy
Prospect of public Affairs.
Pfe bear from New-Milford, that on Wednesday Morn -
ing, the 61b Inf. Mr. Gaius Talcott rs that Place cut his
own Throat with a Razor in Juch a Manner that be died
mfantly. He was about 37 bears of Age, cf a reputa
ble Family— was Grand Son to the late Governor T alcott,
and by Prefeffen a Quaker. IB has been to Appearance
a Man cf great Fortitude and Steadiness of Mind, and b.s
Conduct till that Time bad been ver, exemplary. He has
lift a Jorrowful H'iclow and two Children, to mourn for a
Husband and a Parent, deprived cf Lfe in the mos aw
ful Manner. The Jury cf Inqucf brought in Suicide in
a State of Lunacy. The Lord in M^y prejerve cur
Reason, and fuccour us when tempted.
Mr. Charles Kellogg, „ibo has been employed as a
Scbool-Mafer in this Town, about two Tears and an
half, has bad 238 Children attended bis School, ALL
of which are now living Parents ! rejoice in
who has gracicujly fared and preferv'd your
Children from going down to the Grave. Children !
remember your Creator in the Days of four 1 outh ; put
your Truji in God who madeyou, and give up yourselves
to him, through whefe Mercy and Gcodnefs you arc now
alive.
The Hor. William-Samuel Johnson, Maj.
Erastus Wolcott, and Richard Law, Esq;
chosen by the Don. Committee of Correspondence
for this Colony, at their late Meeting in New-Lon
don, to meet the Delegates from the other Colonies
in General Congress at Philadelphia, having declin--
ed that Service, the Committee have agreed to
meet in this Town on Wednesday the 3d of August
next to appoint three other Gentlemen in their
Stead.
The Committee of Correspondence for the Town
of Hartford met Yesterday, and opened Subfcripti<
ons according to the Direction of the Inhabitants at
their late Meeting, for the Relief of the induftrious*
Poor of the Town ofßofton, and it is not in the lead
doubted but that it will meet with very general
Encouragement.
fl, The Books belonging to the Public Library
in Hartford, are ready to be delivered out to the Proprie
tors, according to the Regulations of the LibrariutiCompany.
WILLIAM TILEY,
, Of Hartford,
PQ T-ASH Kettles and Coolers, Hallow Ware,
refin'd Barr Iron by the Ton or smaller Quan
tity, Chimney Backs, Clothier's Plates, a few Pipes
of Fyal Wine, Sheeps Wool, &c.
We the fubferibers, being by
the hon. court of probate for the diftrici of Sharon,
appointed Commissioners on the estate of Mr. Wil
liam Clark, late of Canaan deceased, represent
ed insolvent, to examine and adjust the claims of
the creditors to said estate—This is to notify the
creditors to said estate, that we shall attend on that
business at the dwelling-house of Benjamin Stevens,
inn-keeper in said Canaan, on the firft Wednesdays
°f Augnft, September and October next; from one
of the clock in die afternoon, till eight.
July 21, Caleb Smith, J Commiffi
!774, Timothy Moses.J oners.
'A/ '" 1 ED immediately, a person who under-
VV hands droning leather, and making leather
breeches, to whom good wages will be given. En
quire of E. Watson.
Amos & Fenn Wadsworth,
BEG leave to acquaint their Friends, that they
have just received a genuine assortment of
DRUGS, MEDICINS, &c which they will fell
on the most reasonable terms for Cash or Country
produce. They have also received an assortment of
European and India GOODS, such as broad cloths,
velverets, corderoys, fagathys, nankeens, chintzes,
double purple calicoes, red, blue and chocolate
ground furniture, black and brown taffeties, black
and white figur'd and plain fattins, moreens, 7-8
& yard wide Irilh linens, cotton checks, cambricks,
lawns, muslins, with a variety of crockery and hard
wares, BOHEA TEA, (not infeded with a duty)
indigo, pepper, allspice, coffee, chocolate, rice,
loaf sugar, raisins, tamarinds, figs ; 6 by 8, and 7
by 9 glass, nails, painter's and dyer's colours, lin
seed oil, wine, brandy, cordials, Ac. which they
will fell very low for cash. All gentlemen and la
dies that shall please to favour them with their cus
tom, will be waited upon with pleasure, and their
fovours acknowledged by their humble Servants,
AMOS & FENN WADSWORTH.
Farmington, July 26, 1774.
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