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January 3 , 1776. A Numb. 1726.
PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL;
WEEKLY ADVERTISER.
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A true copy of record, examined by
GEORGE WYLLIS, Secretary.
In CONGRESS, December %o, 1775.
The Congress taking into consideration the disputes be
tween the people of Pennsylvania and Connecticut, on the
waters of Sufouehannah, came to the following Refohition.
Whereas a dispute subsists between some of the inhabitants
of the Colony of Connecticut, fettled under the claim of said
Colony on the lands near Wyoming, on the Sufqueha,nn^h
river, and in the Delaware country, and the inhabitants fet
tled under the claim of rhe Proprietaries of Pennfvlvania,
which dispute, it is apprehended, will, it not suspended
during the present troubles in these Colonies, be productive
of pernicious consequences, which mav be very prejudicial
to the common interest of the United Colonies, therefore
Rejoined, That it is the opinion of this Congress, ar.^. it is
accordingly recommended that rhe contending parties imme
diately cease all hostilities, and avoid every appearance of
force, until the dispute can ba legally decided; that all pro
perty taken and detained be restored to the original owners;
that no interruption be given by cither party to the free
'paffing and re-palling of persons behaving themfeives peace-*
, ably through said deputed territory, as well by land as wa
iter, without molestation either of person or property; that
all persons seized on and detained on account of said dis
pute. on cither fide, be dismissed and permitted to go to their
rcfpe<ftive homes; and that, things being put in the filiation
they were before the late unhappy contest, they continue to
behave themfeives peaceably on their refpedtive pollutions
PHILADELPHI A.
In CONGRES S, November 4, I7H\
Ou Motion made, the Congress came to the following
Resolution.
riOHE Congress considering that the most perfect union be
-1 tween all the Colonies is effentiaby neceflary for the
preservation of the just rights of North America ; and be
ing apptehenfive that here is great danger ot hostilities being
commenced at or near Wyoming, between the inhabitants
f' the Colony of Pennsylvania and those of Connecticut.
halved, That the Affcmblies of the fa d Colonies be re
queued to,take the most speedy and effectual Reps to prevent
Inch hoftilitics.
Ordered, That Mr. M' Kean and Mr. Deane be a Commit
tee to wait upon the Hon. House of Assembly df Pcnufylva
nia, now fitting, with a copy of the above Resolution.
Ordered, That a copy of the above be transmitted by ex
press to the Magistrates and people of Pennfylvaaia and
Connecticut, on the waters of Sufquchannah.
Extra& from the minutes,
CHARLES THOMSON, Secretary.
In compliance -with the foregoing Revolution, the General Assembly
of the Colon, of Connecticut sassed the following Afi and
Reflation.
Ata General Assembly of the Governor and Company of
the English Colony of Connecticut, in New- England, iu
America, holdcn at New-Haven, by special order of the
Governor of said Colony, on Thursday the fourteenth
day of December, Anno Domini x,;§.
An AC r for altering and further afeertaining the bounds
and imits of the town of Weftmoreland, in this Colony.
Be b ena^ed, by the Governor, Council, and Representatives
in Genera: Court assembled, and by the authority of the fame,
ffbat the town of Weftmoreland, in this Colony, (hall be
Bounded east by the fiver Delaware,fouth by a line of latitude
just forty one degrees north from the equator, and extend weft
on said line to the termination of fifteen English miles, weft of
*he east branch of the river Sufquehannah, from thence to
ru northerly a freight line to the Forks of the river Tioga,
ard continuing the fame courfo to the north line of this Co
lony, which (hall be the weft line of said town and of the
county of Litchfield, and said town is bounded north by the
porrh line of this Colony, as described in the Charter from
«i7rg-Cb , Q the second, bearing date the 23 day of April,
&4nno Domini, 166 a.
And whereas part of the land contained in said charter, to
this Colony, is clamed by the Proprietors of the Colony of
Penufylvania, by virtue of a grant from King Charles the
second, made subsequent to the grant to the Governor and
Company o f this Colony, and a number of perfins are fet
tled on part of said lands under said claim; and also num
bers of perf ns are furled on other parts of said difpued
territory under the title of this Colony, which are includ d
within said town of Wiftmoreland ; and in o.der to preserve
the oeace of said inhabitants, and harmony and friendfhip
between the C Monies, pursuant to the advice of the honora
ble C mgefs of the United Colonies until the controversy
conce r ning the title of fa ; d lands can be fettled and determin
ed, either by an amicable agreement or some competent
judicature.
It is Refolded by this Assembly, that all the present inha
bitants on said difputd terrtorv shall remain qivet in their
prefen: possessions, wf bout moleQat'on from any person or
persons under the jurbd&on of this Colony, provided they
behave themfclves peaceably towards the inhabitants fettled
under the claim of his Colony; and provided rhe persons
belonging to this Colony, who have been lately apprehend
ed uaDH lands by some of the people of Pennsylvania,
b- rele-fed, and a'l the effects as well o f those who have
been alrea Iv released, as those now in custody, be restored
to Hum ; — And all persons are hereby ftri&ly forbid making
any forth r settlements on said lands, without special licence
from this assembly, or giving any interruption or disturbance
to any persons, already fettled thereon; this temporary pro
vision to remain in force during the pleasure of this Aflembly,
and shall not effect or prejudice the legal title of this Colony,
prof any particular persons, to any of said lands in con-
Toverfy.
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General Pod-Office, New-York, December %§, 1775.
WHEREAS the Provincial Convention at Annapolis has
palled a Resolve, " That the Parliamentary Post (as
they are pleased to term it) (hall not be permitted or fuffcred
to travel in, or pass through that province with any mail,
packages or letters;" and, in cmnfequance of that Resolve,
have taken his Majesty's mail from ths Post Office at Balti
more, with the letters contained therein : The Committee at
Philadelphia, having also taken the mail containing all the
last packet letters so the Southward, opened many of them,
to the great hurt of individuals; and lignified to the Post
master their intention of flopping all others for the future:
And other of his Majesty's mails having been taken and ob
ftru&ed, notice is hereby given to the public, that the Depu
ty Pelt inader General is obliged, for the present, to flop all
the pods. They are also hereby desired to take notice, that
for the fafety of the letters coming by the next or any future
Packet, they will be kept on board, and the names of those
who (hall have letters will be advertised, that they may cither
apply themselves, or write to their friends in this city, to take
them up.—An order in writing, from the person to whom any
letters may be directed, will be neceflary.
FRANCIS DASHWOOD, Secretary.
and improvements, until a legal decision can be had on said
dispute, or this Congress shall take further order jhereon;
and nothing herein done (hall be cen£trucd in prejudice of
the claims of either party.
December 23, 17,5.
Whereas the Colony of Connecticut has by a certain aft
of their Assembly resolved that no further settlements be
made on the lands disputed between them aud Pennsylvania,
without licence from the said Colony.
Resolved, That it be recommended to the Colony of Con
necticut not to introduce any settlers on the said lands, till
the further order of this Congress, or until the said dispute
shall be fettled.
Extract from the minutes,
CHARLES THOMSON, Secretary.
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Extraß of a Letter from an officer under Gol, Arnold, dated at
Print aux Tremble, (in Canada) Nov. 21, 1775.
“ npHE lad letter I wrote you was from the Dead River,
Oa. 24, which tis probable you have never received.
At thattime our difficulties seemed to encreafe—We had a very
rapid river to encounter with our boats, and a thick wilderness
for those that marched by land; many places, some miles iix
length, of cedar swamps, hills &c. but all these were tolera
ble while our provisions were plenty. At the head of Chau
diere Lake, which is an hundred and some few miles from
the Canadian settlements, every man received his allowance
of flour, and there was exactly four pints to each. Meat
there was none. Upon this small supply we were obliged to
pu(h as we valued our lives, and did not know but we
ihould have a powerful army to encounter.—Then I firft
experienced the real advantage of health, being able to keep
pace with the foremoft, and reached the inhabitants, though
in a very weak half starved condition. Some dogs that had
followed us were killed and eat, even the inteftincs, (kin,
&c. Many cat their (hoes, (hot pouches, &c. and some
never reached the settlements—l believe no men ever went
through more or greater hardships. Col. E 10s, who com
manded the fourth or last division of our little army, called
a council of war at his entrance into the Dead River, and he
with his whole party, confiding @f three companies, return
ed back ; —this firft caused our distress, as chief of our pro
vifiou was in the rear under his care. From the last English
inhabitants in the province of Main#, to the Canadian settle
ments, we were thirty two days marching, and never saw
any human being but those of our party, neither do I think
it was ever puffed, except by Indians and wild beads We
were at lead one month too late for this northern climate, as
we fufTered much from rains, cold, fno% &c. but our joy
upon our arrival among the Canadians is inexprcffible, and
their kindness and hospitality soon made amends for all our
fatigue, though I am fcnfible it will never be forgotten. Frora
the fird inhabitants up Chaudicre River, to Quebec, is called
ninety miles.—We were not permitted to tarry at any plact,
but marched on as fad as our drength would permit to Point-
Levi, which is on the River St. Lawrence dirct-lly opposite to
Quebec, where we f. und a number of armed Vcffels, from
wh @ we were frequently complimented with salutes of their
cannon..
" The country we last passed through was very thick
fettled, though every where you fee marks of oppression—The
people are poor and illiterate, and appear to have no other
end in view, than keeping their fouls and bodies together,
and preparing lor tbs :next world, being exceedingly devout.
We tarried at Point Levi near a week, during which time
we were buly in preparing to cross the river, being otong d
to purahafe bitch canoes twenty miles didant and carry them
by land, the regulars at Quebec having burnt all near thim,
as soon as they heard of out coming: The men of war lay
in such a manner as they supposed would prevent our at
tempt, but on Monday the 1 flh, inst. every thing was ready for
our embarkation, and at nine o'clock in the evening being
very dark, the fird division set off, and we passed between
the Hunter of fourteen guns and Quebec, and landed fafely
at Point de Peze.—The boats were immediately sent back,
and continued palling till near day- break while the men on
this fide marched up the hill, at the fame place the immortal
Wolfe formerly did, and immediately formed. The place
we marched up is called Wolfe's Cove, and were you to fee
the hill, you would think it morally impHfibte for any thing
mortal to get heavy artillery up it. I forgot to inform you
that Wolfe had intrenched himfclf very (trongly at Point-
Levi, the remains of which are very evident, though defaced
and much filled up. Near day-break, the guard boat belong
ing to the man of war was passing from the Hunter to the
Lizard, a frigate of 28 guns, at the time some of our boats
were crossing, which made us uncafy, and as the guard boat
came near the (hore we hailed her, and then fired upon her, and
could hear diftin&ly them cry out they were wounded; they
pushed off, and the whole garrison was immediately alarmed.
After waiting some little time till all our men were over
(except a guard (tatinned at Point-Levi,) we marched aerofs
the Plains of Abraham, and at day break took poffeffioa of
some houses, one mile and an half trom Quebec; after fixing
a firing guard we retired, but were alarmed by their seizing
one of our sentinels, whom they carried off: Our army was
immediately marched iff towards the walls : They fired some
heavy shot at us, but without any execution; and our men
as usual at Cambridge, picked up a number of them, gave
them three hearty cheers and retired to their quarters. On
Tuesday they made an attempt for a second sentinel, but
wen unfuecefiful. Our little army immediately turned put,
and we took poffeffson of a nunnery in the suburbs within
point blank ihot, and fixed a strong guard there; they kept
up a pretty heavy fire, but fortunately no person received
th lead injury. We had now in a great mtafu.e c,it off all
communication between the city and cour try, and] believe
.they began to feel we were not the most agreeable neighbours.
On Wednesday we had two alarms, and expected they
would have turned out and ventured a battle, but it vanished
with the roaring -f their cann n. On Thursday evening as
a party were cioffing &. Charles (for Quebec flands on a
point between St, Lawrence aud St. Charles), one of our
men, a Pennfylvarian, and a noble foidier, w^s wounded
by a cannon ball in the leg, which was cut off as soon as
poffibic, but he had loft la much blood before the if. &or
could fee him, that he expired next morning. We buried
him on the plains of Abraham—A noble grave for a
soldier, and which his past condu&, since he has been
in this department, really merited. LirHe or nothing ma
terial passed on Saturday. On Sunday evening, about
feveu o'clock, every man received orders to parade at