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15th. We do in like manner heartily recommend the
preferable use of the stocking and other hofiery,wove
among ourselves, so as to enlarge the manufactories there
of, in such a manner as to encourage the manufactures
and serve the country.
16th. As madder is am article of great importance in
the dyer's business, and which may be easily raised and
cured among ourselves, we do therefore earnestly recom
mend the railing and curing the fame.
17th. In order the more effectually to carry these refo-
Jutions into effect, we do earnestly recommend that a
society or societies be eftabli/hed for the pyrpofes of in
troducing and eftabliShing such arts and manufactures as
may be ufeful to this people, are not yet introduced, and
the more effectually establishing such as we have already
among us.
iSth. We do recommend to the inhabitants of this pro
vince to make use of our own manufactures, and those of
our sister colonies, in preference to all other manufactures.
Signed bv order of the Provincial Congfefs,
JOHN HANCOCK, President.
A true extract from the minutes,
BENJAMIN LINCOLN, Secretary.
ch. We do in like manner recommend the making of
tin plates, as an article well worth the attention of this
people..
6th. As fire arms have been manufactured in several
I t< f this ro'ony, we do recommend the use of such,
in; eference to any imported : And we do recommend
the mailing of Gun-locks is* furniture, and other locks
with other articles in the iron way.
7tb. We do also earnestly recommend the making of
Salt Petre, as an article of vast importance to be encou
raged, as may be directed hereafter. # •
Bth. That Gun-powder is also an article of such im
portance, that every man among us who loves his country,
must wiSh the establishment of manufactures for that
purpose; and as there are the ruins of several powder
mills, & sundry persons among us who are acquainted with
that bufine: ; we do heartily recommend its encourage
ment, by repairing one or more of said mills, or erecting
others, and renewing said business as foori as possible.
nth. That as several paper-mills are now ufefully em
ployed, we do likewise recommend a preferable use of our
own manufactures in this way ; and a careful laving and
collecting of Rags, &c. and also that the manufacturers
give a generous price for such Rags, &c.
loth. That it will be the interest as well as the duty
of this body, or of such as may succeed us to make such
effectual provision for the farther manufacturing of the
several forts of glass, as that the fame may be carried on
to the mutual benefit of the undertaker and the public,
and firmly established in this colony.
11th. That whereas buttons of excellent qualities and
of various forts are manufactured among us, we do
earnestly recommend the general use of the fame; so that
the manufactories may be extended to the advantage of
the people and manufacturers.
rath. That whereas salt is an article of vast confump
tiori within this colony, and its fisheries, we do heartily
recommend the making the fame, in the several ways
wherein it is made in several parts of Europe ; especially
in the method used in that part of France where they
make Bay salt.
13th We do likewise recommend an encouragement
cf horn fmithsin all their, branches, as what will be of
public utility.
14th. We do likewise recommend the establishment of
one or more manufactories for making wool-comber's
combs, as an article necessary in our woollen manufac
tures.
To the Gentlemen, Clergy, Freeholders and Freemen
of the City of Bristol.
Gentlemen,
I Humbly request ycur acceptar.ee of my most hearty
thanks,' for the high honour I have this day received,
in being elected one of your representatives in parliament.
Whatever advantage my public character may derive
from the weight of so refpeCtable a representation, you
may be affined. Shall be employed in promoting, to the
best of my judgment, and thetrue interests of those from
whom it is derived. I hope that by your frequent advice,
and seasonable assistance, I may be enabled to execute the
great trust you have reposed in me, in a manner in some
degree, equal to its importance and your wishes.
To mj particular friends! owe the sincerest affection ;
to this city the most inviolable duty ; to the Sheriffs, who
prefixed my full testimony, that they have conducted them
selves, through rhe whole of this long election with the
most liberal impartiality ; with ail the dignity of magi
frates; with all the potitenefs of gentlemen.
T is neural, that an object, so important as the ho
nour <f r°prefenting this great city, Should not be aban
doned without reluctance. The gentleman who has been
ur.fuccefsful in his pursuit, threatens a petition. I sub
mit, with areat chearfulnefs, my pretensions, and what
are more important your rights to the committee of elec
tion; th. cleared cause to the justest tribunal. That
tribunal, I am confident, will never authorize an attempt
to rencer, c ntrary to the clear and express law of the
land, the original, inherent, corporate rights of those
entitled to freedom in this great city, dependent for their
valid exercile, on the occasional pleasure of a minister,
by dating their effeCt from the issuing of the writ. The
time for issuing the writ is entirely in the power of the
Minister; and he may communicate his intentions to
those, and those only, #hom he inclined to favour; ' and
upon this new do&rine, enable them to disable all others
from taking advantage of the right of freedom.
No care of mine Shall be wanting to support the rights,
even of those freemen, whom the Gentleman who threa
tens a petition, was the firft to produce and encourage,
and when they can no longer serve his purpose, now en
deavours' to disfranchise ' by a retrospect.
I have the honour to be, with the highest veneration,
eflcem and gratitude, Gentlemen,
Your most obedient, and
Ever obliged humble servant,
EDMUND BURKE.
Bristol, November 3, 1774.
To the Freemen and Freeholders of the city of Bristol,
on being returned one of the Representatives for that
City.
Gentlemen and Fellow-Citizens,
nr'HE high honour you have done me, by electing me
8 one of your representatives in the ensuing parlia
ment, demands every possible return, of personal gratitude
and public fidelity. ##
I am at a loss for words to declare, as forcibly as I with,
the strong sense I feel of the dignity this day confirmed
W me.- -My acknowledgements, though simple and un
adorned, are as warm and fiheere, as tho conveyed in
the mod refined expressions, the most cultivated genius
could suggest. What 1 have to fay will be genuine, and
from my heart- -a heart that this moneht overflows with
gratitude, for the diftingnilhing marks of your regard and
approbation, so generously manifefted to its poffeflor.
' The unparalleled and refpe&able majority in my favor,
does honor to'the principles of the independent citizens
or Hriftol. You have set a most noble example of inde
pendence to every elector in Great Britain.—lndulge me
in proclaiming to the whole world what you have done.
You have, in spite of every effort to deter you from your
virtuous purpose, glorioully dared to ele& a man your
Representative in the grand Council of the nation, whose
highest title is that of Merchant ;---and whose greatest
boast is that of being an honest man.
It is my glory, Gentlemen, to fay, I have in this long
contefrd eteßien been as uninfluenced, as unsupported
by great meh ;. so let it be your pride, O Tradesmen ! to
pr — us:% that you too have been uncontrouled and un
biafied by them.-—Your conduct shall be exemplary to
me.-—I, like you, will ever remain free and independent,
Mr. CRUGER's ADDRESS
Mr. BURKE's ADDRESS
THE proceedings of the Continental Congress
were read,considered, and unanimoufy approved.
Resolved, That every member of this convention
will, and every person in the province ought, ftri&ly
and inviolably to observe and carry into execution the
aflociation agreed on by the laid Continental Congress.
On motion, unanimoify refolded, That the thanks
of this Convention be given, by the Chairman, to
the Gentlemen who reprefenfed this province as
Deputies in the late Continental Congress, for their
faithful di(charge of that important trull : And the
fame was done accordingly.
To increase our flocks of sheep, and thereby pro
mote the woolen mannfaaure in this province, Refol
ded, That no person ought to kill any lamb, dropt
before the firft day of May yearly, or other sheep,
after the firft day of January next, under four years
of age.
To increase the manufacture of linen and cotton,
— Refolded, That every planter and farmer ought to
raise as much flax, hemp, and cotton, as he conveni
ently can; and the cultivation thereof is particularly
recommended to such inhabitants of this province,
whose lands are bed adapted to that purpose.—And
Refolded, That no flax-feed of the growth of the
prelent year, ought to be purchased for exportation,
after (he 12th day of this month.
It being reprelented to this convention, that many
, merchants and traders of this province, from a
scarcity of cash to make remittances, and other causes,
had fold their goods, within twelve months next
before the twentieth day of October last, at, and
sometimes even below the prime cost ; and that, in
many different parts of this province, nierchants have
vended their goods at a very different advance on the
prime cost ; and it appearing to this Convention to be
unjust to compel such merchants to fell their goods
at prime cost ; and that one general rule, allowing a
reasonable profit to the trader, and preventing him
from taking advantage of the scarcity of goods which
may be occafioncd by the non-importation, would
give great fatisfa&ion to the merchants and people of
this province, Refbloed unanmoufy, That no merchant
ought to fell his goods at wholesale, for more than
112 one half per cent.— At retail, for cafn, for more
than 130 per cent.---On credit, for more than 150
per cent, advance on the prime cost ; and that no
merchant, or other perlon, ought to engross any goods,
wares, or merchandize whatlbever. And in case
any question should arise, refpe&ing the prime cost of
goods, every merchant or fa&or possessing or owning
such goods, ought to afeertain the fame on oath, if
requeued to do it by the Committee.
As a further regulation to enforce an observance
of the late Continental Association, Refolded unani
moufy, That in all cases, where breaches of the
Continental Association, or the resolves of this
Convention shall happen And be declared as such by
any committeeof a county, no gentleman of the law
ought to bring or prosecute any suit whatever for such
A great number of very refpe&able Gentlemen from
the different counties in the province.
JOHN HALL, Esq; in the Chair.
JOHN DUCKETT, Clerk.
Our brethren of New-Hampfoire and Rhode-Ifland
have fignalfad.themfelves in a manner that does them
tbegreateft honour: And it is with pleasure we can
add, that the colony of Conneaicut merits pur bigbeft
regards for their present assiduity and vigilance in
disciplining their militia, which configs of near thirty
regiments.---Indeed the whole UNITED COLONIES
are extremely a^ive and zealous in the common cause,
all nobly exerting tbemfelves for carrying into execution
the measures agreed upon by the late Continental
Congress.
We learn from Rhode-Ifland that the people there
view the political manoeuvres of the Britifo minifry
as foreboding the most vigorous exertions of martial
force ; and from this apprebenfion the most effeaual
methods have been and are adopting by their legislative
to defend themselves againf any boftile invasions of the
enemies to America. i
Gentlemen, permit me, at this favorable opportunity,
to pay a little attention to a topic that has occasioned much
altercation and uneasiness in this city : I mean the lega
lity and propriety of the people's intruding their Re
presentatives in Parliament.---It has ever been my opinion
that the electors have a right to inftruC t their members.
For my part I Shall always think it my duty in Parliament
to be guided by your counsels and inftruCtions.---! Shall
confider myfelf the servant of my constituents, not their
master, subservient to their will, not superior to it —-And
let me add, I hold myfelf accountable to you for every
action of my life which refpefts the public. By your
upright judgement I desire to Stand or fall.
It may be expected, Gentlemen, that I Should fay a few
words on the melancholy fubjeA of American affairs; I.
will;---they Shall be few, but explicit,---As far fellow
citizens, as the impulse df my power can be felt, it Shall
be exerted to heal and conciliate The unhappy differences
now subsisting---not to foment them 1 confider the
commercial interests of England and her colonies, as one
and the fame ; they are reciprocal, and perfectly coinci
dent. God and nature, and found policy have linked
them togetherin the strongest band's of amity, mutual
interest and fafety ;----the man that divides them, has
either a weak head, or a bad heart.
I will intrude no longer on your patience, than to assure
you, I will carry to my grave the most ardent Sentiments
of affection and refpeCt for my worthy friends of Bristol;
and that I Shall (with unshaken integrity) persevere to the
last moment of my life, in every effort to promote the
cause of liberty; arid to render effehtial' benefits to the
trade and commerce of this great, opulent and flourishing
city..
Bristol, November 3, 1774.
BOSTON, December 22.
Extras of a Letter from Portsmouth, Nevo-HamfeJhire,
dated December 16.
“ We bale been in confufon here for two days on
account of an express from Boflon, informing that two
regiments were coming to take possession of our fort; by
beat of drum 200 men immediately assembled, and went
to the cafle in two gundalows, who on their way were
joined by Igo more, and demanded the surrender of the
fort, which Capt. Cochran refufed; and fired three
guns, but no lives were loft; upon which they immedi
ately scaled the walls, disarmed the Captain and bis
men, took possession of 97 barrels of powder, put it on
board the gundalows, brought it up to town, and went
off with it to some difance in the country. Yesterday
the town was full of menfrom the country, who
marched in inform ; cbofr a committee to wait on the
governor, w'ho assured them be knew of no such design
as fending troops, fbips, &c. This morning I bear there
is a tboufand or fifteen hundred men on their march to
town. The Governor and Council fat yesterday on the
affair, and are now meeting again. Ibe men who
came down, are tbofe of the befl property and note in
the province."
SALE M, December 20.
Annapolis, (in Maryland) Dec. 14.
At a meeting of the Deputies appointed by the several
Counties of the province of Maryland, at the city
of Annapolis, by adjournment, on the Sth day of
December, 1774, and continued till the 12th day
of the lame month.
PRESEN T.
offender. And if any fa&or Shall commit any breaca:
of the said Association or resolves, that no Gentleman
of the law ought to bring or prosecute any Suit for
any debt due to the (tore of which the said fador has
the management, after notice as aforefaid.
Refolded, That it is earnestly recommended by this
Convention, to the people of this province, that the
determinations of the several county committees be
observed and acquiesced in: That no persons, except
members of the committees, undertake to meddle
with or determine any question refpe&ing the con
ftru&ion of the association entered into by the Con
tinental Congress: And that peace and good order
be inviolably maintained throughout this province.
Resolved unanimously That if the late a&s of
Parliament relative to the Massachusetts-Bay, Shall
be attempted to'be carried into execution by force, in
that colony, or if the assumed power of Parliament
to tax the colonies Shall be attempted to be carried
into execution by force, in that or any other colony,
in such case, this province will support such colony to
the utmost of their power.
Refolded unanimously, That a well regulated militia
composed of the gentlemen, freeholders, and other
freemen, is the natural Strength and only Stable Security
of a free government, and that such militia will
relieve our mother country from any expence in our
protection and defence ; .will obviate the pretence of
a necessity f^taxing us on that account, and render
it unnecessary to keep any Standing army ever
dangerous to liberty) in this province: And therefore
it is recommended to such of the said inhabitants of
this province as are from sixteen to fifty years of age,
to form themselves into companies of sixty-eight
men, to choose a Captain, two Lieutenants, an Ensign,
four Serjeants, four Corporals, and one Drummer,
for eacli company ; and use their utmost endeavours
to make themselves matters of the military exercise :
That each man be provided with a good fire-lock and
bayonet fitted thereon, half-pound of powder, two
pounds of lead, and a cartouch-box, or powder
horn, and a bag for ball, and be in readiness to a&
on any emergency.
Rejolved unanimously, That it is recommended to
the. committees of each county to raise by fubicription
or in such other voluntary manner as they may think
proper, and will be molt agreeable to their refpe&ive
counties, such funis of money as, with any monies
already raised, will amountto the following sums in
the refpeaive counties, to wit:
In St. Mary's county, £. 600. Worcefer, - 533
Charles - 800 Somerset - - 533
Calvert - - 336 Dorcbefler - 480
Prince George's 833 Caroline - 358
Anne Arundel 866 Talbot - 400
Frederick - 1333 ^een-Anne's 533
Baltimore - 933 Kent - 566
Hartford - 466 Cecil - 400
£.10,000
And that the committees of the refpeaive counties
lay out the fame in the purchase of arms and ammu
nition for the use pf such county, to be secured and
kept in proper and convenient places, under the di
re&ion of the mid committees.
Refolded unanimously, That it will be necessary that
a provincial meeting of the deputies, chosen by the
feveial counties of this province, Should be held in
the city of Annapolis, on Monday the 24th day of
April next, unless American grievances be redressed
before that time ; and we therefore recommend, that
the several counties of this province chufe deputies,
as soon as conveniently may be, to attend such meet
ing : And the Committees of Correspondence for
this province are impowered to call a meeting of the
said deputies, before the 24th day of April, if they
Shall erteem it necessary.
Refolded unanimously, That contributions from the
several counties of this province, for supplying the
peceffities and' alleviating the distresses of our brethren
In Boston, ought to be continued in such manner and
so long as.their occasions may require; and that it is
the duty of the Committees of each county to collect
imd transmit the fame as ibon as possible.
RefolVed unanimouJly, That the honourable Mat
thew Tilghman, and ohn Hall, Samuel Chafe,
Thomas Johnson, jun. Charles Carroll, of Carrollton;
Charles Carroll, Barrister ; and William Paca,Efqrs.
or any three or more of them, be a Committee of
Correlpondence for this province.
Refolded unanimoufy; That the Honorable Ma
thew Tilgiman, and Thomas Johnson, jun. Robert
Goldlbbrough, William Paca, Samuel Chafe, John
Hall, and Thomas Stone, Enquires, or any three or
more of them, be Delegates to represent this Pro
vince in the next continental Congress, and that they,
or any three or more of them have full and ample
power to content and agree to all measures which
such Congress sh-ll deem necessary and effectual to
obtain a redress of American grievances ; and this
Province bind themselves to execute, to the utmost of
their power, all Resolutions which the said Congress
may adopt : And further if the said Congress shall
think necessary to adjourn, we do authorize our said
Delegates to represent and a& for this province, in
any one Congress to be held by virtue of such
adjournment.
Resolved unanimously, That it is recommended to
the several Colonies and Provinces, to enter into such,
or the like resolutions, for mutual defence and pro
te&ion, as are entered into by this province.
As our opposition to the fettled plan of the Britilh
Adminftratibn to enslave America, will be Strength
ened by an union of all ranks of men in this Pro
vince,we do moll earnestly recommend,that all former
difference about religion, or politics, and all private
animosities and quarrels of every kind, from hence
forth cease and be forever buried in oblivion ; and
we intreat, we conjure every man, by his duty to
God, his country, and his posterity, cordially to
unite in defence of our common rights and liberties.
Ordered, I hat copies of these Resolutions be
transmitted by the committee of correspondence
for the province, to the Committee of Correspon
dence for the several Colonies, and be also published
in the Maryland Gazette.
By Order, JOHN DUCKETT, Clerk.
To be SOLD,
At One Shilling per Bulhel,
Calivances or black-eyed Peas,
At THOMAS iVERS's Store,
Corner of Burling's Slip.
FOR SALE peremptorily.
At public vendue, the firft day of February next, at 12
o'clock on the premises ;
THAT convenient beufe and lot of ground in Pearl-
Street, wherein Mr. Gilbert Wcfftlls new lives, who
will fbew the premises, and of whom further particulars
may be bad •, or of Mr. Knapp, in Bread-Street, an indis
putable tile will be given.
** Four Thousand Pounds are wanted upon an undeni
able security. Inquire of Mr. Knapp.
A NEGRO WENCH that is healthy ana Jirong, about
iS years old, that can do all forts of boufe work,
and be well recommended, to be fold. Inquire of
HUGH GAINE.
Sea-fairing men and other strangers, who many times
meet with difficulty in matters not altogether relative to
the law, will be particularly assisted, also those who are
involved by lofies in trade, or ctherwife.
Money at most times to be had on approved real or per
sonal security, on bottomry, and for the discount of good
bills, bonds or notes. All persons favouring this office
with lending out their money, may depend the utmost
care will be taken of their interest.
Broad-Street, 2d "January, 1774.
ALL Ferfons indebted unto the
Estate of Isaac Man, are requested to make imme
diate payment to the fubferibers, and those who have any
demands on said estate, are desired to fend in their ac
counts properly proved, in order that a dividend may be
made the firft of March next.
ELIAS DESBROSSES,
HENRY WHITE,
RICHARD YATES.
JOHN DAVA N,
Leather Dresser and Breeches Maker,
at the Sign of the Crown and Breeches, next Door
to Messrs. Robert and John Murray, in Queen-
Street, near the Fly Market, NEW-YORK;
CONTINUES to carry on that Business as usual,
in all its Branches, wholesale and retail: He has
at this Time a great Variety of Buck and Doe Skin Bree
ches ; Indian and oyl drefs’d Deer Skin for Traders or
Country Stores; the belt of Shamoy for Linings, and
Wool for Cloathiers or Hatters to be had at all Times;
and a considerable Abatement will be made to those who
purchase a Quantity of any of those Articles.
N. B. Likewise a few very neat Caraboo Skins for Sale.
Thomas Wm. Moore,
(Will fell for case, very low)
At the Vendue Store,
A Large parcel of coarse and middling cloths, green'
and spotted rugs, Irish linens, cambricks, striped
and crofs-barr'd muslins, India and English callicoes,
do. chintzes, bandanoes, romals and spotted handkerchiefs,
Marseilles quilting, beautiful vellures, crofs-barr'd and
plain camblets, &c. &c. Also elegant diamond rings, ear
rings, gold box, tooth-pick case, bracelets, a fruit knife
with silver blade and goid handle, garnet necklace, ear
rings and solitaire set in gold, &c. &c. being the property
of an unfortunate familv.
HOUSES for SALE.
The house and lot of ground now in possession of John
Morin Scott, Esq; situate in Wall-street, nearly opposite
the Old Meeting-House ; also the house and lot of ground
now in possession of Mr. Minfhall, are to be fold cheap.
Apply to THOMAS WM MOORE.'
To be SOLD at private SALE,
THE folk wing very valuable lots of land, lying in
the township of Fincaftle, in the county of Char
lotte, in the province of New-York.
No. I contains 367 acres. No. 35 3ss acres 9-10
2 3681-2 36 378 9-10
3 353 J-2 40 3553-4
5 3741-3 43 3.57
9 3 20 53 357
17 35° ] -5 54 3 62 !-°
25 339 lof7 88
28 343 1 -4 |Tao 177
3° 387'34 2° f 47 178 T-2
Five thousand seven hundred and sixty-three acres in
the whole. This township is very advantageously situ
ated ; the foil fine, well watered and timbered, and may
be fettled on with every the faireft profpe& of bringing
these lands in a short time to great perfection for grain,
&c. The field-book will give a more full description,
and a plan or draft thereof may be seen at Mr. Knapp's,
in Broad-street, of whom particulars may be known, and
an indisputable title given, by
MARY VALENTINE.
Also to be fold very reasonable, the following Surveyors
instruments, a circumferenter box and ftaves, a theodo
lite with a vertical arch, three needles with stone caps,
and three protractors.
I HE debtors to the estates of
Christopher Devonshire and William Reeve, and
of William Reeve, Andrew Reeve and Jeremiah Hill,
late of Bristol; Merchants, are requested to make imme
diate payment of their refpe&ive ballances to Thomas
Smith, in Hanover-Square, who is fully empowered to
receive them.
An EVENING SCHOOL
To commence immediately after the Holy-Days,
Will be opened at the
Mercantile & Mathematic-School
In BROAD-STREET, by
JAMES GILLILAND.
NEW-YORK
SCRIVENER'S OFFICE,
Established in June, 1774,
By JOHN C. KNAPP,
ATTORNEY at LAW, de B. R.
WHO constantly attends, and will continue to
execute the general business thereof with Strict
integrity, the most immediate dispatch, and such deter
mined low fees as to give the commonalty easy access.
The most candid opinion and advice, as well in all
cases of law and equity, as on deeds, wills, and other
writings, with such plain reasons laid down in support
thereof as to give the desired Satisfaction, and many times
prevent the commencing or defending such Suits ; which
can only be productive of great trouble and expence, fre
quently to persons in low circumstances, utter ruin.
Debts recovered in a much easier manner than by tedi
ou's suits in law, with the certainty of paying a long bill
of costs when the debtor proves irifolvent, which in the
present times is often the case.
Deeds cf Gift, leases, releases, mortgages, wills, align
ments, petitions, memorials, articles of agreement and
co-partnership, bottomry bills, charter parties, arbitration
bonds, awards, and all other writings drawn to answer
the purpose intended. Also, letters of attorney, certi
ficates, &c. perfected under thecity Seal or otherwise, as
the case may require. And, as many persons particu
larly from the country, are in want of mortgages, deeds,
and other writings being immediately executed, all such
may depend their business cannot be completed in a more
expedious, correct or reasonable manner than at this office.
Executors and Administrators instructed in the execution
of their office, whereby many have avoided the great
trouble and expence which daily happens from the want
of knowledge therein.
Just published, and fold by
JOHN ANDERSON,
At the Printing-Office at Beekman's Slip, and by
SAMUEL LOUDON,
IN a neat pocket volume, price 2s, 6d; (Embellished
with an elegant frontifpiece, representing a New
Zealand Warrior, in his proper dress, and compleatly
armed)
A new and authentic Journal
OF A
VOYAGE round the WORLD.
Performed in his Majesty's ship Endeavour,
Capt. COOK.
To WHICH IS ADDED,
A CONCISE VOCABULARY
OF THE
OTAHEITE LANGUAGE.
Variety we fill pursue;
In pleasure feck for fometbing new.
£y Large allowance to those who buy to fell again.