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Monday, February 13, 1775. T HF [No. 1218.]
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'THE
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The Whole Proceedings of the
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ropy and Jlimy Humours which are the Cause of those
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PHILADELPHIA, January 30.
Proceedings of the Convention, for
the Province of Pennsylvania, held at Philadel
phia, January 23, 1775, and continued by
adjournments until the 28th.
PRESENT.
For the City and Liberties of Philadelphia. John
Dickinson, Esq; Thomas Mifflin, Esq; Charles
Thompson, Esq; John Cadwalader, Esq;
George Clymer, Esq; Joseph Read, Esq; Samuel
Meredith, William Rush, James Meafe, John
Nixon, John Cox, John Bayard, Christopher
Ludwig, Thomas Barclay, George Schloffer,
Jonathan B. Smith, Francis Wade, Lambert
Cadwalader, Revnhold Keen, Richard Bache,
John Benezet, Jacob Rush, Esq; Wm. Brad
ford, Elias Boys, Thomas Robinson, Manuel
Eyre, Owen Biddle, William Heyfham, James
Miligan, John Wilcox, Sharp Delany, Francis
Gurney, John Purviance, Robert Knox, Francis
Haffenclever, Thomas Cuthbert, Sen. William
Jackson, Isaac Melchor, Samuel Penrofe, Isaac
Coates, William Coates, Clath waive Jones, Tho
mas Pryor, Samuel Massey, Robert Towers,
Henry Jones, Joseph Wetherill, jofeph Copper
thwaite, Joseph Dean, Benjamin Harbefon,
James Ash, Benjamin Loxley, William Robin
son, Ricloff Alberfon, James Irvine.
Philadelphia County. George Gray, Esq; John
Bull, Esq; Samuel Afhmead, Esq; Samuel
Ervine, Esq; John Roberts, Thomas Ashton,
Benjamin Jacobs, John Moore, Esq; Samuel
Miles. Esq; Edward Milnor, Jacob Laughlan,
Resolved unanimously, That it is the most earnest
wish and desire of this Convention to fee harmony
restored between Great-Britain and the Colonies:
That we will exert our utmost endeavours for the
attainment of that most desirable object : That it
is the opinion of this body that the commercial
opposition pointed out by the Continental Con
gress, if faithfully adhered to, will be the means
of refeuing this unhappy country from the evils
meditated against it. But if the humble and
loyal petition of said Congress, to hjs most graci
ous Majesty, should be diheyarded ; and the
British Administration, instead of redressing our
grievances, should determine by force to effect a
fubmiflion to the late arbitrary aCts of the British
Parliament, in such a situation we hold it our in
difpenfible duty to refill such force, an 4 at every
Melchior Waggoner.
Chester County. Anthony Wayne, Esq; Hugh
Lloyd, Richard Thomas, Francis johnfon, Esq;
Samuel Fairlamb, Lewis Davis, William Mont
gomery, Jof. Mufgrave, Joshua Evans, Perfifer
Frazer.
Lancaster County. Adam Simon Kuhn, Esq;
James Climfon, Esq; Peter Grubb, Sebastian
Graaff, David Jenkins, Bartram Galbraith.
York County. James Smith, Esq; Thomas Hart
ley, Esq; jof. Donaldson, George Eichelberger,
John Hay, George Irwin, Michael Smyfer.
Cumberland County. James Wilson, Esq; Robert
Magaw, Esq;
Berks County. Edward Biddle, Esq; Christopher
Schultz, Jonathan Potts, Esq; Mark Bird, Esq;
John Patton, Esq; Baltzar Gehr, Esq; Sebastian
Levan.
Northampton County. George Taylor, Esq;
John Oakley, Esq; Peter Kuchlain, Esq; Jacob
Arndt, Esq;
Northumberland County. William Plunket, Esq;
Casper Weitfel, Esq;
THE Chairman of the Philadelphia Commit
tee opened the Convention, by explaining
the motives which induced said Committee to pro
pose the holding this Convention.
JOSEPH REED, Esq; was chosen President of
this Convention.
Messrs. Jonathan B. Smith, John Benezet,
and Francis Johnson, Esq; were chosen Secre
taries.
On motion, Resolved unanimously, that the
Committee of the Ci y of Philadelphia, and each
County Committee shall have one vote in deter
mining every question that may come before this
Convention.
Resolved unanimously, That this Convention
most heartily approve of the conduct and proceed
ings of the Continental Congress : That we will
faithfully endeavour to carry into execution, the
measures of the Association, entered into, and
recommended, by them, and that the members of
that very refpe&able body, merit our warmest
thanks, by their great and disinterested labours
for the preservation of the rights and liberties of
the British colonies.
On motion, Resolved unanimously, That it be,
and it is hereby recommended to the several mem
bers of this Convention to promote and encourage
instructions or advice from their several counties,
to their Representatives in General Aflembly, to
procure a law prohibiting the future importation
of Slaves into this province.
Resolved unanimously, That in case the trade of
the city and liberties of Philadelphia, shall be sus
pended in conefquence of the present Struggle, it
is the opinion of this Convention that the several
counties should, and that the members of this
Convention will exert themselves to afford all the
necessary relief and assistance to the inhabitants of
the said city and liberties, who will be more im
mediately affected by such an even^
Resolved unanimously, That if any opposition
shall be given to any of the Committees of this
province in carrying the Association of the Con
tinental Congress into execution, the Committees
of the other counties, in order to preserve the
said Association inviolate, will give all the weight
and assistance in their power to the Committee
who fh?ll meet with fucii opposition.
Monday, 28 Min. after 7
Tuesday, 19 Min. after 8
Wednesday, 0 Min. after 9
Thursday, 4 6 Min. after 9
HIGH-WATER at NEW-YORK, this Week.
Friday, 30 Min; after io
Saturday, 14 Min. after 11
Sunday, 56 Min. after 11
Full Moon the 15th.
hazard, to defend the rights and liberties of
America.
WHEREAS it has been judged necessary for the
preservation of our just rights and liberties, to
lay a restraint on our importation, and as the free
dom, happiness and profptritv of a ffate greatly
depend on providing within itfelf a supply of arti
cles necessary for fubfillence, eloathing and de
fence, a regard for our country, as well as
common prudence call upon us to encourage
agriculture, manufa&ures and ©economy. There
fore this Convention do resolve as follows.
Resolved unanimously, That from and after
the firft day of March next, no person or persons
should use in his, her, or their families, unless in
cases of necessity, and on no account fell to the
butchers, or kill for the market, any Sheep under
four years old. And where there is a necessity
for using any mutton in their families, it is re
commended to kill such as are the least profitable
to keep.
Resolved unanimously, That we recommend
the letting up of Woollen Manufactures in as
many different branches as possible; especially
coating, flannel, blankets, rugs or coverlids,
hafiery and coarse cloaths, both broad and nar
row.
Resolved unanimously, That we recommend
the railing and manufacturing of Madder, Woad,
and such other dye ftuffs as may be railed in this
province to advantage, and are absolutely necessary
in the woollen manufactories.
Resolved unanimously, That we recommend to
all the inhabitants of this province, and do pro
mise for ourselves in particular, to use our own
manufa&ures, and those of the other colonies, in
preference to all others.
Resolved unanimously, That for the more
speedily and effectually putting these resolves in
execution, we do earnestly recommend Societies
Resolved unanimously, That each person hav
ing proper land, should raise a quantity of Flax,
and Hemp fuff|cient, not only for the use of his
own family, but also to (pare to others on mode
rate term^ And that it be recommended to the
farmers to provide themselves early with a fuf
ficient quanmyiof feed for the proposed increase
of the above arfcles of hemp and flax.
Resolved unanimously, As Salt is a daily and
almost indifpenftble necessary of life, and the
making of it in the manner used in England and
otiier countries ; and are of opinion it may be
done with success, in the interior parts of the
province where there are fait springs as well as on
'efea coasts.„
Resolved unanimously, That Salt-Petre being
an article of great use and consumption, we recom
mend the making of it, and are further of opinion
it may be done to great advantage.
Resolved unanimously, That the necessity we
may be under for Gun Powder, especially, in the
Indian trade, induces us to recommend the
manufacturing that article as largely as possible,
by such persons who are or may be owners of
Powder-Mills in this province.
Resolved unanimously, That we recommend
the manufacturing of Iron into Nails and Wire,
and all other articles necessary for carrying on our
manufactures evidently in general use ; and which
of consequence, should our unhappy differences
continue, will be in great dewand.
Resolved unanimously, That we are of opinion
the making of Steel ought to be largely prosecuted,
as the demand for this article will be great.
Resolved unanimously, That we recommend
the making of different kinds of paper, now in
use among us, to the several manufacturers: And
as the success of this branch depends on a supply
of old linen and woollen rags, requett the people
of this province, in their refpe&ive houses, may
order the necessary Steps tube taken for preserving
these, otherwise useless, articles.
Resolved unanimously, That as the consump
tion of Glass is greater than the Glass- Houses now
established among us can supply, we recommend
rhe setting up other Glafs-Houles; and are of
opinion they would turn out to the advantage of
the proprietors.
Resolved unanimously, That whereas Wool
Combs and Cards have, for Some time, been
manufactured in Some of the neighbouring Colo
nies, and are absolutely necessary for carrying on
the hosiery and eloathing business, we do recom
mend the establishing such a manufaCtury in this
province.
Resolved unanimously, That we also recom
mend the manufacturing of Copper into Sheets,
bottoms, and kettles.
, Resolved unanimously, That we recommend
the making Tin Plates, as an article worthy the
attention of the people of this province.
Resolved unanimously, That as Printing Types
are now made to a confiderabie degree of perfec
tion by an ingenious Artist in Germantown ; it is
recommended tothe Printers to use such Types in
preference to any which may be hereafter im
ported.
Resolved unanimously, That we recommend
the erecting a great number of Fulling Mills, and
Mills tor breaking, Twinging and foftening hemp
and flax. And also the making of Grind-Stones
in this country.
Resolved unanimously, That as the brewing of
large quantities of malt liquors, within this pro
vince, would tend to render the consumption of
foreign liquors lets necessary; it is therefore recom
mended, that proper attention be given to the
cultivation of Barley. And that the several
Brewers, both in city and country, do encourage
it, by giving a reasonable and fufficient price for
the fame.
Wheatper Bushel, 7s. od.
Flour, I9 $ - 6d '
Brown Bread, 15s. od.
Weft-India Rum, 3s. 4d.
New-England, do. is. 6d.
PRICE-CURRENT, in NEW-YORK.
Mufeovado Sugar, 645. od.
Single refin'd ditto, is. id.
Molasses, 2s. od.
Beef per Barrel; 455. od.;
Pork, 655. od.j
By Capt. Hooper, who arrived at Marblehead
from Falmouth, the if Infant, we received
the following Advices, viz.
PARIS, (the capital ofFrance) Dec. 4.
A LL the maritime towns in France have charged
their deputies, in this city, to make remon
strances against the orders they have received to
conform in future to the conventions which the court
of Great-Britain has obtained for the prohibition of
fending foreign manufactures to their colonies. The
deputies went, upon this occasion in a body to Mr.
de Trudenne, fuperintendant of the manufa&ures
of France ; but he told them, the demand made by
the court of Great-Britain was nothing more than
the execution of the treaties subsisting between the
two courts, and which his Majesty had lately renew
ed ; and, therefore, they must not expe& any altera
tion in refpe& to the affair in question.
L O N D O N,
Dec. 8. It is reported the French King has sent a
memorial here, concerning his right of claim in
America ; and that till it is answered, no Ambassa
dor will appear at the britifh court from that power.
Dec. 12. All the great trading towns will either
addrtfs the throne, or inftru& their servants in Parlia
ment, upon the decline of trade, and high price of
provisions.
Dec. 13. Yesterday the House of Commons, in a
committee of the whole House, on the supply, came to
the following resolutions,
That 16,000 men be employed for the sea-service
in 1775, including 4282 marines.
That 41. per man per month be allowed for main
taining the said men, including the ordinance for fea
fervice.
On a motion that the committee do agree that
16,000 seamen should be employed in the sea-service
for the year 1775, including 2400 marines, several
questions were asked of Mr. Buller concerning the
Rate of our marine forces at home, and the increase
of it in North America fißce last year ; the gentlemen
in opposition seeming to think that to provide men
for the ships sent out against America, we were left in
a defencelefs state at home; but Mr. Buller in his
reply endeavoured to prove the very contrary ; and
that every fort, as well as all the guardfhips, had
their full compliment of men. The committee
agreed to the supply, and then the house broke up.
A gentleman who is a member of a certain assem
bly, asked the Lord Mayor, a few days ago, how he
liked the King's speech. What speech ? answers the
Lord Mayor. Why, that printed speech in your
hand, replies the member. You miltake, cries my
Lord, this is no speech, it is the American Death
warrant. You are merry, cries the the member. Yes
returns the Lord Mayor, I thank God it is my death
warrant. But to be serious, fays the member, don't
you think the speech is a good one ? Yes, returns th@
Lord Mayor, it is a Bloody good one.
If one may judge of the expectations of a certain
aflembly from the price many of them have given,
and others offer, for a feat there, a certain great man,
who is to purchase a majority, mult give a high price,
for four thousand pounds, is the lowed offer made 111
the city by the borough-mongers ; and a certain
North Briton, who has a teat to dispose of, will not
bate a bawbee of five thouland pounds, in hand, witl}
other profitable terms ; and a gentleman who lately
gave three thousand pounds, declares to all his
friends, and has repeated it fp often as to begin to
think it true, that he came in for nothing.
The majority have shewn their strength of power
with a proof, that all they can do shall be exeited for
the R, of this country and her colonies.
It is said that oideis are given for all his Majesty's
military Nations in North America to be immeuiatcjy
reinforced by several detachments of land forces fron,
Great-Britain and Ireland.
HOUSE of COMMONS, December 13.
Lord John Cavendish rose, and begged leave
to Rate to the House the condu& of administration io
one or two points, particularly refpe&ing the naval
establishment for the @f*ing year. He observed,
may be established in different parts ; and are of
opinion that premiums ought to be granted in the
several counties to persons who may excel in the
several branches of manufactory; And we do
further engage, that we in our separate Commit,
tees will promote therti to the utmost of our
power.
Resolved Unanimously, That if any manufac
turer or vender of goods and merchandizes in this
province, shall take advantage of the necessities of
his country, by felling his goods or merchandize
at an unufu^l and extravagant profit, such person
shall be considered as an enemy to his country,
and be adverti fed as such, by the Committee of
the place where such offender dwells.
On motion, Resolved unanimously, That the
Committee Of Correspondence for the city and
liberties of Philadelphia be a standing Committee
of Correspondence for the several counties here
frepfefented f And if it should at any time here
after appear to the committee of the city and
liberties, that the situation of public affairs render
a Provincial Convention necessary, that the said
Committee of Correspondence do give the earliest
notice thereof to the Committees of the counties.
Ordered, That the Proceedings of this Conven
tion be sent to the Press, and printed in English
and German, under the direction of the President,
and Messrs, Jonathan B. Smith, and Benezet.
A true Copy,
JONATHAN B. SMITH, 7
JOHN BENEZET, ^Secretaries.
Francis Johnson, Efa ; )
Fine Salt, 3s. 3d.
Coarse Salt, 3s. od.
Bohea Tea, 4s. 6d.
Indian Cornperßu. 3s. 4d.