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'' Louis the fifteenth has annulled the revo
cation of the Ediet of Nantes, issued t>y Louis
the Fourteenth agaihft the Protestants, Mbele
people have thereby obtained the fee exercise
of their religion, whence we hope that about
five hundred thousand mannfafturere, which
persecution drove to Old England, will again
return to their native country, especially as they
cannot find employment at present in that is
land,
" Mons. De la Chatelois, imprisoned in the
latt reign for having represented the truth to
Louis the Fifteenth, has been restored to all
his places and dignities by his prelent Majesty,
and compensated by a pension of eight thousand
pounds."
In CONGRESS, Saturday, March 16, 1776.
TN times of impending calamity and dirirefs,
when the liberties of America are imminent
ly endangered by the secret machinations and
open affiults of an insidious and vindictive Ad
ministration, it becomes the indilpenfible duty
of these hitherto free and happy Colonies, with
true penitence of heart, and the molt reverent
devotion to acknowledge the pver-ruling provi- .
vidence of God ; to confefs and deplete our
offences againri him „ and to fuppiicate his in
terposition for averting the threatened dan-,
ger, and prospering our riranuous efforts in the
cause of Freedom, Virtue andPosTERiY.
The Congress therefore, considering the war
like preparations of the British Ministry to fob.
vert our invaluable rights and privileges, and to
reduce us, by fire, and sword, by the savages
of the wilderness and our own domestics, to the
most abjeft and ignominious bondage : Desi
rous, at the fame time, to have people of all
ranks and degrees, duly impressed with a so-
I mn sense of God's superintending providence,
and of their,duty, devoutly to rely in all their
lawful enterprizes on his aid and direfti&n#---
do earnestly recommend that Friday the leven
teen.h day of May next be observed by the said
Colonies as a day ofHuMiLlation,Fast I NG,
and Prayer ; that we may with united hearts
confefs and bewail our manifold fins and trans-.
greffions, and by a sincere repentance and' a
mencment of life Appease his righteous dif
pleaibre, and through the meritsand mediation
of Jesus Christ, ch.. .or pardon and forgive-'
nefs. Humbly imploring his . Friance to
fruftrate the cruel purposes of our unnatural
enemies; and by inclining their hearts to justice
and benevolence,, prevent the farther effulion
of kind rid- blood. But if continuing deaf to
the voice of reason and humanity, and inflexi
bly bent on desolation and war, they constrain
us to reo:1 their hostile invasions by open re
finance, that it may please the Lordof Hoffs,
the God of Armies, to animate our officers and
soldiers with invincible fortitude, to guard and
proteT them in the day of battle, and to crown
the Continental arms by iea and land with
victory and success : Earnestly beseeching him
to bless eur civil rulers and the representatives
of the people in their several Assemblies and
Conventions ; to preserve and strengthen their
unidn, to inspire them with an ardent
disinterested love of their country ; to give
wifclom and liability to their councils; and
direct them to the most efficacious measures for
establishing the rights of America on the most
honourable and permanent basis that he
would be graciously pleased to bless all the
people in these Colonies with health and plen
ty, and grant that a spirit of incorruptible pa-'
tfiotifm and pure religion may universally pre-'
rail ; and this continent be speedily restored to
the blessings of peace and liberty, and enabled
to tranfrp.it them inviolate to the latest posterity.
And it is recommended to Chrhiians of all
denominations to assemble for public worship,
and abttain from servile labour on said day.
By order of Congress,
JOHN HANCOCK, President.
Attest. Charles Thomson, Sec'ry.
By express arrived last Tuesday night from
Cambridge, which place he left the 14th, we
learn, that General Howe made a feint of em
barkation, in order to draw off our troops from
D >rchefter Point, and induce them to attack his
lines, which at the fame time were doubly man
ned : The bai,t did not take. Gen. Washington
fectned the heights with 7000 men, and a reserve
or 000 were ready at Roxbury, to sustain him
in case of need. Our army was soon encreafed
to th^amountof 30,000 men; everything con
A sea Captain arrived in one or the Lift vef
fds from St, Piece's, Martinico, fays, that the
French in that Iltyd (peak h'igh'y in favour of
rim Colonies, and fcvcral principal perfous in
termed him, that they only waited for us to de
clare independency, to attack the English If-
Lrnds with their whole force, which is much
greater than has ever vet been reported here.
The letter from which the following extract
v, as taken, was copied by the Captain himfelf,
by permission of his merchant in St. Piere’s, by
w'hofe spirit we may form a tolerable guess what
gaufes the hasty million of Commissioners to
treat with us, backed with the whole force of
the nation to expedite the negotiation, viz.
“ PARIS, Dec. 26, 1776. Our young
King has abolilhed the office of Farmers Gene
ral in this kingdom, and has fettled that every
province fliall have its own Afiembly, computed
of three estates, which will raise the taxes accord
ing to the sum each province should contribute.
“ The Clergy, who have never been taxed,
are now paying an impofiribn of the twenti
eth part of their revenue. ' The King has bor
rowed one hundred and twenty thousand pounds
to supply the charges of the crown, till luch
time as matters are fettled to his purpose.
, ql L A D E L P K I A, ?.fc.cb 16.
.4 ^r^^—^^^^D.
NEW-YORK, March 21.
Extras of a letter from Providence, March 10
" Our folks have now poftefion of Dorcheller
Hill. I returned hither from the camp yef
teyday afternoon, where I went on purpose
to fee the litigation of our troops. They have
now poffeffiou of all the hills that are ,round
Boftoti, except Noodle's island, and as soon as
they take that, they can drive the troops or
butchers into the lea. We have now at our
camp 30,000 men ready for action; ^OOO men
are drawn off, and headed by General Putnam,
besides volunteers to enter Boston, at a moment's
warning, arid boats are ready made for that pur
pose. You may depend that Boston will be de
livered up to us, or else taken by force, in 14
days. The betts are five to one sot it. Our
forts- will look over them on every fide, and their
having pofferiion of th ' boasted Bilker's Hill
is rather an injury to the British troops, as they
are obliged to keep’a large force there to defend
if. I have been within three sixteenths of a
mile of Boston : they find that our troops get
faft toward them ; they are now moving off from.
Button, as they know they must fall victims to
the rage of an injured people. An hour before I
left the camp, they lent out a flag of truce,
signed by the Selectmen, that ifour army would
cease hostilities they would leave Boftoningdays.
General Washington returned them no answer ;
and lad night cannon were heard the most of the
night, and it is thought our troops had taken
the Point of Dorchester; if so, 'tis impossible
they (hould live in Button three davs. They
want to carry off their artillery and Lores ; and
our people would rather facrifice a thousand
lives than they should: I think thev will give
them the decilive blow in two or three days.
When our troops threw their bombs into Boston,
there was a general consternation in the town,
and they could not get their men out to battle.
They are in a bad box. The hill was taken in
a curious manner: goo bundles of screwed hiy
secured their pass to the hill ; and on their get
ting there, they erected the timber already
framed for the entrenchments, and provided
themselves with barrels and hoglheads of sand,
headed up, in order to be rolled down the hill,
and break their regularity if they fhbuld come
out. Every thing was conduced to the afto
niihment of our people, as well as the regulars,
who must know that in one night our troops
had made an almost impregnable fortyefs. We
go on gloriously. An expreffhas gone to Con
ne&icut to make provision for gobo troops,
which are deiigned for the southward to pre
vent their landing if they fnould go off."
Lad Monday died, Mr. James Creigh
ton, fen. a refpeftable inhabitant of this city,
aged 77 years.
A Letter from the Mayor to the Printer.
" SIR,
“ Inclofed I fend you a copy of a letter I re
ceived from Governor Tryon, including an Ad
dress to the inhabitants of this colony, which
Address he lias delired me to get published; I
have therefore sent you a copy of the Letter and
Addiefs, in order for your inferring them in
your paper, if you think proper. I am, Sir,
Yom humble servant,
D. MATHEWS.
; Ne-w-ror^, March 16, 1776.
^bf Datebefs of Gordon, Horth River,
March 16, 1776.
“ SIR,'
" I desire you will lay before the Gentlemen
of the Corporation the inclofed exhortation to
the inhabitants cf this colony, and that you will
communicate the fame to the Public, and also
have it inferred in the several News-papers pub
lilhed in the city of New-York. I am. Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
Wm. TRYON.
, "David Mathews, Efa; Mayor
of the city of New-York."
'' Ship Dutchers of Gordon, North-River,
Neve-York, March 16, 1776.
To the Inhabitants of the Colony ofNeW-York,
“ Not with finding prejudice, delation and
faction, have hitherto, among too many, usurp
ed the feat of region and reflection, arid every
exhortation I have offered to the inhabitants of
this province (in whose affection I have been
taught to be happy) has been reviled and treat
ed with negled; yet as my wishes for their pro
sperity, and feelings for their calamities, cannot
easily be fupprefled, even towards the disobedi
ent, I cannot but repeat my endeavours to recal
those who have revolted from tlieir allegiance,]
to a sense of their duty ; and to comfort those
who have been the objeds of oppression, for
their zealous attachment to our happy crinfti
tution, and their steady obedience to the sove
reignty of the British empire.
" It is in the clemency and authority of
Great Britain only, under God, that we can
look for happiness, peice and protection; and
I have it in command from the King, to encou
rage by every means in my power, the expec
tations in his Majefly's well disposed fubjefts
in this government of every assistance and pro
We are informed,General Wafnington has al
ready detached fix regiments '^ this place, who
are advanced a considerable r'' towards it, 2000
men from Connecticut are coming, and thirteen
other regiments will soon be here, so that we
shall in a few days have anarm'y of at lead
20,000 men, to oppose our enemies ; and have
a train of 200 pieces of cannon ready to fahne
them.
spired to render General Howe's designs fiuit
lyls ; and he has at lad been obliged to turn Ins
feint into a real embarkation : He can no longer
&y there, as he is infiladcd 0:1 every fide. The
Admiral's Grip and a number of the cranfpmts
had left the harbour, and anchored in Kantaf
ket road, the red of the army embarking as fart
as possible, and there is no doubt but their de
(tination is for New-York.
New-rork, March 12, 1776.
VII EREA S, it is highly expedient that
this colony should continue to be represented in
Provincial Congress, during the present disputes
between Great - Britain and the United Colonies.
AND, WHEREAS the time limited for the
duration of this Congress, will expire on the se
cond I uefday in May next, which renders it
necessary to make provifron for the election of a
new Congress: THEREFORE, IT IS RE
SOLVED AND ORDERED, That such
Freemen and Freeholders, within this colony, as.
are entitled by law to vote for Representatives in
General Airembl, and inch other inale inha
bitants, of full age; who, at the time of such e
lettion herein after-mentioned, fnall have an e
state in goods and chattels, in his own right, of
the value of forty pour: > , and who shall have
refid d within the Hid county at jeaft three
months, before the day of election, Anil be qua-
Tified to vote for deputies, to represent them in
' Provincial Congress of this colony. To thein
tent, that the said election for Deputies may be
conducted with decorum and convenience to the
electors, it is RESOLVED AND ORDER
ED, That the electors shall meet on the third
Tuesday in April next, at such place or places,
in each city and county within this colony, as
fnall be appointed by the county committee of
every county wherein such elections is to be
held, and then and there, by plurality of voices,
elect so many Deputies, being freeholders, and
having signed the general association, as are
herein after fixed to such refpedtive county, in
manner following, to wit, That where one ge
neral election be held in and tor either of the
counties, that the Chairman or the Deputy
Chairman of the county committees, reflective
ly, together with the Clerk, and at lead fix
members of the said Committee, shall fuoei in
tend the said election : And in case the county
Committee of any county, ffiall be of opinion,
that it will conduce more to the ease and conve
nience of the electors, that elections should be
held in more places than one in cither county,
that there be at Last three difereet p/rfons, one
of which to be a member of the said Committee,
appointed by the said county Committee, to Su
perintend at every such election : That the said
persons so appointed to Superintend the said e
fedions, shall, at such time and place as shall be
fixed by the said county Committee, attend the
said Committee with the lefreCf.ve poll lifts ;
which Commivee are hereby directed carefully
to examine the fame, and declare the members
duly elected, a certificate of which, signed by
the Chairman for the time being, and attested
by the Clerk of each refpeftive county Com
mittee, shall be a Sufficient testimony of such e
leftion.l
That where any objection fnall be made by the
persons Superintending the election to the qua
lification of any person offering his vote, it shall
,be Sufficient toTreclude him from his vote, un
less he shall prove to the Satisfaction of the said
persons, that he is duly qualified, laving to such
elector the right of Scrutiny.
That Such Deputies, when chosen, shall meet
together, in Provincial Congress, on the second
Tuesday in May next, at the city of New-
York, or fitch other place as this Congress, or
the Committee of Safety, shall direst with full
power to such Congress to appoint Delegates to
represent this colony in Continental Congress,
and to make such orders, and take such measures
tection the fate of Great Britain will enable
his Majesty to chord them, and to cherilh every
appearance of a difpolition on their part to with
stand the ryratny and misrule which accompany
the ads of th be who have but too well hitherto
lucceeded in the total funverfion of Ic-'
gal governor, nt. Under such assurances, there
fore, I exhort all the friends to good order, and
our justly admired conflitution, still to preserve
that constancy of mind, which is inherent in the
brenfts cf virtuous arid loyal citizens; and 1 trail
a very lew months will relieve them from their
present epprehed, injured, and insulted condi
tion.
. England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, have
united to place their whole strength, power and
confidence in his Majesty's handri. The nume
rous addreftes from all parts of the King's do
minions in Europe, (peak the loyalty aml zeal,
with which bis lubjcHs there engage to f pport
bis AFajefty in averting and maintaining the
just sovereignty of the British empire over all
its members.
The British slate moves not by sudden and
violent (allies, nor wantonly oppresses: foe has
lenity for her basis, a,:d is didinguifhed for mo
deratiou and forbearance; but when her just
indignation is roofed, the experience of other
nations can testify her weight and force. It can
not be fufficiently lamented, that the conduct of
this country has called tor so severe a rod; may
a timely and dutiful submission avert its ffroke.
" I have the fatisfaftion to inform you, that
a door is dill open to such honefl, but deluded
people, as shall avail themselves of the jufice
and benevolence which the supreme legislature
has held out to them of being restored to the
King's grace and peace, and that proper heps
have been taken for palling a commillion Tor
that purpose, under the great seal of Great Bri
tain, in conformity to a provision in a late aft of
Parliament, the commilliriners thereby to be ap
pointed, having also power to enquire into the
fate and condition of the colonics for ellcAing
a restoration of public tranquilii v.
“ Wm. TRYON."
ASSIZE of BREAD.
Flour 17 s. per Cwt. A wheaten loaf of the
fineft Flour, to weigh 1 lb. 11 oz. 1-2 for four
coppers.
Published, March IS, 1776.
In PROVINCIAL CONGRESS,
To prevent as much as poffiblc a difSmSon
in thecountics, with refpe& to the number if
deputies th^y shall refpe&ivelv fend, it is fj
solved, Ihat the city and county of Nev -
York be allowed twenty-one deputies; .the city
and county of Albany, twelve; the county of
Suffold, eight; the county of Ulster, ei^ht; the
county ofDutchefr,trine ; thetotmry of Orange,
fix; the county of Wedlhcfter, nine; tne
county of Queens, eight; the county of Kin ,
four; the county of Richmond, four; the
countyot Tryoh, forir; the county of Cha b f,
three ; the county of Cumberland, three; tle
county of Gloucester, two! amUhat the fever 1
county Committees be, and they are hereby
authorifed to determine and fixon the numbfe
of dQ'utids'which full copfahone a rih/fu© to
represent their refpefrNc counties in'CEnm
And whereas it is o%ednry th ?. the /.can:
people ot this colony should iigw.lrlaa^'rc
potty cities of approving or difa^/TOviny the
contra of Ty.f perlons into whose hands they
shall think proper to commit so imoort/nt trust
as that ot representing them in Congreis, it is
B^OLVED, :hat tlie laid. Cpngfe;s Ikari not
continue longer 'han twelve months, comme -
cing from the said second TuefJ iy in May ne>u
A true cosy from the minutes.
? ISecretary#
In Comrf ttee for the District of Cow-Neck,
Great Neck, &c. held at Cow-N^k, th,»
IBth of March, 1776.
WH EREAS fmidry diSaffected perfeta
hare lately moved into tins .ft
hood, where by this diftrid, indeed of u .n./L
asylum tor the good and virtuous, is become a
nest to rhefe noxious vermin. It is therefore
becom• rhe part of prudence, and in its tiffts,
ot necediry, to put an end to such proceed;
in future, by the most Ipe'edy and effeCual me;..-
4UICS, for the public good. Be it therefore
Rc.jO.LVED, That no manner of person,
alter the if ot April next, presume to move in
to this drilrict, without producing to this Com
mitted, a certificate signed by the Chairman ot
the Committee from whence they Lift removed,
ot their being friendly to the cause ot th J
bleeding country.
Signed by order,
BENfoa^ffi SANDS, Chairman.
TH E Subscriber having been appointed I y
the Mayor, Recorder and Aldermen of
the city and county of ivew-X oik, Commit;!-
oner of the Excise, in the said city; therefore.,
all person's who expert to have the privilege or
the Excise, must apply before the 2fh of
March instant, to the iubferiber, at his house
in Wall-Erect.
EVERT BANCKER.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY
TWO GOOD CLERKS.
Apply to the Printer.
New-fork, March 20, 1776.
T H E Contractor for vidualling the troops
raised for the defence of this colony,
doth hereby give notice, that on Monday
the .2^tli inriant, he will b: ? ready te receive
proposals in writing, (sealed up) and treat 01 a
supply for fix months, of the following articles.;
FrAh Beef, Candles,'
Salt Fiih, Hard Soap,
flour, Fire wood,
Indian Meal, Straw.
Proposals will also be received from such Ba
kers as may be willing to undertake baking
bread tor the troops per cwt.
Ad perlons who may think proper to make
tenders on this occafio'n, are defied to take no
tice, that no regard will be paid to any that
shall not be delivered before one o'clock of the
said 25th inst.
R O'B E R T~ C 0 cYs,
TA Y L O R,
On Hunter's Q^ay,
Has for Sale, on the lowest Terms,
SUPERFINE, blue,
light and dark
drab, pea-green,
black and parsons
grey cloths,
Mill'd drabs for great
coals,
Middling and coarse
cloths,
Bath coatings,
Figured velvets,
Rattinets and fhalloons,
Scarlet and white flan
nels,
Brown cambists,
Silk and worried flork
inos,
1
Burtons sprigged and fancied on the clo+h,
in rhe nested manner, to any pattern, on the
shortest notice. A few Gold Epaulets yet du
h?nd.
as the said Cchgrefs fh.Cl jfidge neceTrv, net
repugnant to, 'or incontinent with toy rules it
orders of the Continental Congress, for the pre
servation of the rights, liberties and privilege 3
of the inhabitants of this colony againd ' Mini
ferial and Parliainentary jnvahon ; and alf;, to
adjourn from time to tile, and to appoint &
Committee of Safety to fit and tranfad bonne's
during their recefc, with such powers as they
fh.:ri th.-.k proper to delegate unto such Com
mittee.
, Black denims,
: Prunellas and. Princes
ftuff,
b Royal ribs,
Black hair plush,
: Silk ndworftedbreecb-
I es pieces,
:Silk and worried knee-
Igarters,
I Gold and fi^ver barirt
and spangled button,
'Gilt, placed, metal an,,
twill buttons,
|Crimfon and blue silk
! velvet 2 ,
With a variety of tay-
Ilots trimmings.