The Massachusetts spy, or, Thomas's Boston journal (Boston [Mass.]), 1774-12-16 00:00:00

THE Massachusetts Spy
Or Thomas's Boston Journal.
'DO THOU GREAT LIBERTY inspire our Souls—And make our Lives in thy Possession happy—Or, our Deaths glorious in thy just Defence.'
VOL. IV.) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1774. (NUMB. 202.)
JOIN OR DIE
What follows is the substance of the proceedings of the Continental Congress, extracted from their minutes, excepting what has been already published in this Paper.]
J O U R N A L, &c.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th, 1774. NUMBER of the Delegates chosen and appointed by the several colonies and Provinces in North-America, to meet and hold a Congress at Philadelphia, assembled at the Carpenters-Hall.
P R E S E N T, Forty-four DELEGATES.
The Congress proceeded to the choice of a president, when the Hon. PEYTON RANDOLPH, Esq; was unanimously elected. Mr. CHARLES THOMPSON was unanimously chosen secretary. The gentlemen from the several colonies produced their respective Credentials, which were approved, as follows.
NEW-HAMPSHIRE. } deputies appointed by the towns in this province held at Exeter, the 20th of Rockingham, 21st July, 1774. of delegates, on behalf of this province in the General Congress proposed. JOHN WENTWORTH, Esq; in the chair. At Major JOHN SULLIVAN, and NATHANIEL FOLSOM, Esqrs. be and empowered, as Delegates, on the part of this province, to attend and assist in the General Congress of Delegates from the other colonies, at such time and place as may be appointed to devise, consult and adopt measures, as may have the most likely tendency to extricate the colonies from their present difficulties, to secure and perpetuate their rights, liberties and privileges, and to restore that peace, harmony and mutual confidence, which once happily subsisted between the parent country and her colonies. J. WENTWORTH, Chairman.
[The credentials of the other delegates being nearly similar, we think it needless to insert them.]
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1774. A.M. The CONGRESS met according to adjournment. PRESENT. The same members as yesterday, and moreover from the colony of Virginia, Richard Henry Lee, Esq.
The Congress resumed the consideration of rules of conduct to be observed in debating and determining questions that come under consideration.
Resolved, That in determining questions in this Congress, each colony or province shall have one vote.—The Congress not being possessed of, or competent to procure proper materials for ascertaining the importance of each colony.
Resolved, That no person shall speak more than twice on the same point, without leave of the Congress.
Resolved, That no questions shall be determined the day on which it is agitated and debated, if any one of the colonies desire the determination to be postponed to another day.
Resolved, That the door be kept shut during the time of business, and that the members consider themselves under the strongest obligations of honour, to keep the proceedings secret, until the can be with propriety direct them to be made public.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to search the rights of the colonies in general, the several instances in which those rights are violated or infringed, and the means most proper to be pursued for obtaining a restoration of them.
Ordered, That the appointment of the committee, and the number of which it shall consist, be deferred until to-morrow.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to examine and report the several statutes which affect the trade and manufactures of the colonies.
Same order as above respecting the appointment and number of this committee.
Resolved, That the Reverend Mr. Duche be desired to open the Congress to-morrow morning with prayers, at the Carpenters-hall, at nine o'clock.
THOMAS JOHNSON, jun. Esq; one of the delegates from Maryland, attended and took his seat.
Extract from the minutes of the directors of the library company of Philadelphia, dated August 1774.—directed to the president, was read as follows:
"Upon motion ordered, That the Librarian furnish the gentlemen who are to meet in Congress, with the use of such books as they may have occasion for, during their sitting, taking a receipt for them."
Signed by order of the directors, WILLIAM ATTMORE, sec."
Ordered, That the thanks of the Congress be returned to the directors of the Library company of Philadelphia, for their obliging order.
Adjourned till nine o'clock to-morrow.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1774. A.M.
Agreeable to the resolve of yesterday, the meeting was opened with prayers by the Reverend Mr. Duche.
Voted, That the thanks of the Congress be given to Mr. Duche, by Mr. Cushing and Mr. Ward, for performing divine service, and for the excellent prayer which he composed and delivered on the occasion.
The Congress taking into consideration the appointment of the committees, a vote was taken on the number of which the first committee should consist, and by a great majority, resolved that it consist of two from each of the colonies, as follows:
 For New-Hampshire, Major Sullivan, and Col. Folsom.  Massachusetts-Bay, Mr. Samuel Adams, and Mr. John Adams.  Rhode-Island, Mr. Hopkins, and Mr. Ward.  Connecticut, Col. Dyer, and Mr. Sherman.  New-York, Mr. James Duane, and Mr. Livingston.  New-Jersey, Mr. Livingston, and Mr. Dehart.  Pennsylvania, Mr. Joseph Galloway, and Mr. Edward Biddle.  Delaware Government, Mr. Caesar Rodney, and Mr. McKean.  Maryland, Mr. Thomas Johnson, and Mr. Goldsborough.  Virginia, Mr. Lee, and Mr. Pendleton.  South-Carolina, Mr. Lynch, and Mr. J. Rutledge. 
Agreed that the second committee consist of one chosen from each colony, as follows:
 New-Hampshire, Mr. Sullivan.  Massachusetts-Bay, Mr. Cushing.  Rhode-Island, Mr. Hopkins.  Connecticut, Mr. Deane.  New-York, Mr. Lowe.  New-Jersey, Mr. Kinsey.  Pennsylvania, Mr. Mifflin.  Delaware Government, Mr. Read.  Maryland, Mr. Chase.  Virginia, Mr. Henry.  South-Carolina, Mr. Gadsden. 
Ordered, That Isaac Lefevre, and James Lynch, be employed as door-keepers and Messengers to this Congress.
Resolved, That the president may adjourn the Congress from day to day, when he finds there is no business prepared to be laid before them, and may, when he finds it necessary, call them together before the time to which they may stand adjourned.
Adjourned until to-morrow morning, Nine o'clock.
The president, agreeable to the resolve of the 7th instant, adjourned the Congress from day to day till
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1774. THE CONGRESS met.
MATTHEW TILGHMAN, Esq; one of the Delegates from Maryland, appeared and took his seat.
No business being prepared for the Congress, the president adjourned it till Tuesday, and from Tuesday till Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14. 1774. A.M.
WILLIAM HOOPER and JOSEPH HEWES, Esqrs. two of the deputies from North-Carolina, attended the Congress, and produced their credentials, which being read and approved, they took their seats.
HENRY WISNER, a delegate from the county of Orange, in the colony of New-York, appeared at Congress, and produced a certificate of his election by the said county, which being read and approved, he took his seat in Congress as a deputy for the colony of New-York.
GEORGE ROSS, one of the delegates for the Province of Pennsylvania, and JOHN ALSP, Esq; one of the delegates for the colony of New-York, appeared and took their seats in Congress.
Ordered, That William Hooper and Joseph Hewes, Esqrs. from North-Carolina, be added to the committee appointed to state the rights of the colonies.
Ordered, That William Hooper, Esq; be one of the committee appointed to report the statutes which affect the trade, &c. of the colonies.
The delegates from the province of Massachusetts-Bay, agreeable to a request from the joint committees of every town and district in the county of Middlesex, in the said province, communicated to the Congress the proceedings of those committees at Concord, on the 30th and 31st days of August last, which were read.
Adjourned till to-morrow at 9 o'clock.
No business being prepared, the Congress was adjourned from day to day, till Saturday morning, at 9 o'clock.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1774. A.M.
The Congress met according to adjournment.
RICHARD CASWELL, Esq; one of the deputies from North-Carolina, appeared and took his seat in Congress.
[Here comes in the resolves of the county of Suffolk, in the province of the Massachusetts-Bay, which have been published in most of the News-papers on this continent.]
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1774.
The committee appointed to examine and report the several statutes, which affect the trade and manufactures of the colonies, brought in their report, which was ordered to lie on the table.
Adjourned till Monday morning.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, A.M.
The Congress met according to adjournment. The report brought in on Saturday being read.
Ordered, That the same be referred to the committee appointed to state the rights of the colonies, &c. to which committee the Honourable Thomas Cushing, Esq; Patrick Henry, and Thomas Mifflin, Esqrs. were added.
Adjourned from day to day, till
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1774.
The Congress met according to adjournment. Upon motion,
Resolved unanimously, That the Congress, request the merchants and others in the several colonies, not to send to Great-Britain any orders for goods, and to direct the execution on all orders already sent, to be delayed or suspended, until the sense of the Congress on the means to be taken, for the preservation of the liberties of America is made public.
Ordered, That this resolution be made public by hand-bills, and by publishing it in the news-papers.
The committee appointed to state the rights, &c. of the colonies having brought in a report of rights, the same was read, and the consideration of it referred till Saturday next.
Ordered, That a copy of this report be made out for each colony.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1774. A.M.
The Congress entered upon the consideration of the report referred to this day, and after some debate, upon motion,
Resolved, That the Congress do confine themselves at present, to the consideration of such rights as have been infringed by acts of the British parliament, since the year 1763, postponing the consideration of the general state of American rights to a future day.
The committee appointed to state the rights, &c. brought in a report of the infringements and usurpations of American rights, which being read, upon motion,
Resolved, That the consideration of this report be referred till Monday, and that the Congress in the mean time deliberate on the means most proper to be used for a restoration of our rights. After some debate on the subject, the Congress adjourned.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1774. A.M.
The Congress entered upon a deputy from Orange county, in the colony of New-York, appeared this morning and took his seat as a delegate for that colony.
The Congress resumed the consideration of the means, &c. and after several hours spent thereon, it was referred till to-morrow, to which time the Congress was adjourned.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1774. A.M.
The Congress met according to adjournment, and resumed the consideration of the means most proper to be used for a restoration of American rights.
Resolved unanimously, That from and after the first day of December next, there be no introduction into British America from Great-Britain or Ireland, of any goods, wares or merchandise whatever, or from any other place, such goods, wares or merchandise, as has been exported from Great-Britain or Ireland, and that no such goods, wares or merchandise imported after the said first day of December next, be used or purchased.
Adjourned till to-morrow.
Wednesday and Thursday being taken for the consideration and debates on the means, the Congress met on Friday, 30th September, and upon the question,
Resolved, That from and after the 10th of September, 1775, the exportation of all merchandise and every commodity whatsoever to Great-Britain, Ireland and the West-Indies ought to cease, unless the grievances of America are redressed before that time.
Ordered, That Mr. Cushing, Mr. Low, Mr. Mifflin, Mr. Lee, and Mr. Johnson, be a committee to bring in a plan for carrying into effect the non-importation, non-consumption, and non-exportation resolved on.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1774.
SIMON BARRUM, Esq; appeared in Congress as a deputy from King's county, in the colony of New-York, and produced the credentials of his election, which being read and approved, convulsed his seat as a delegate for that colony.
The Congress resumed the consideration of the means, &c. upon motion,
Resolved unanimously, That a loyal address to his Majesty be prepared, dutifully requesting the royal attention to the grievances that alarm and distress his Majesty's faithful subjects in North-America; and entreating his Majesty's gracious interposition for the removal of such grievances, thereby to restore between Great-Britain and the colonies that harmony so necessary to the happiness of the British empire, and so ardently desired by all America.
Agreed, That Mr. Lee, Mr. J. Adams, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Henry, and Mr. Rutledge, be a committee to prepare an address to his majesty.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1774.
The Congress met according to adjournment, and after some debate,
Resolved unanimously, That it be an instruction to the committee who are appointed to draw up an address to the King,—Whereas parliamentary taxes on America have been laid, on pretence of "defraying the expences of government, and supporting the administration of justice, and defending, protecting, and securing the colonies."—That they do assure his Majesty, that the colonies have or will make ample provision for defraying all the necessary expences of supporting government, and the due administration of justice in the respective colonies; that the militia, if put on a proper footing, would be amply sufficient for their defence in time of peace, that they are desirous of putting it on such a footing immediately, and that in case of war, the colonies are ready to grant supplies for raising any further forces that may be necessary.
The remainder of this day and the day following, was taken up in deliberating and debating on matters proper to be contained in the address to his Majesty.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1774.
The Congress resumed the consideration of the subject in debate yesterday, and after some time spent thereon,
Resolved, That the committee appointed to prepare an address to his Majesty; be instructed to assure his Majesty, that in case the colonies shall be restored to the state they were in at the close of the late war, by abolishing the system of laws enacted for the trial of persons beyond sea for crimes committed in America; for affecting the colony of the Massachusetts-Bay; and for altering the government and extending the limits of Canada,—the jealousies which have been occasioned by such acts and regulations of parliament, will be removed and commerce again restored.
An address from William Goddard, to the Congress was read, and ordered to lie on the table.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 1774.
The Congress resumed the consideration of the means proper to be used for a restoration of American rights. During the debate, &c.

press from Boston arrived with a letter from the committee of correspondence dated the 29th of September, which was laid before the Congress. In this the committee of correspondence inform the Congress that they "expected some regard would have been paid to the petitions presented to their Governor, against fortifying their town in such a manner as can be accounted for only upon the supposition, that the town and country are to be treated by the soldiery as declared enemies—that the intrenchments upon the neck as nearly completed—that cannon are mounted at the entrance of the town—that it is currently reported, that fortifications are to be erected on Copp's-Hill, Bacon-Hill, Fort-Hill, &c. so that the fortifications, with the ships in the harbour may absolutely command every avenue to the town both by sea and land—that a number of cannon, the property of a private gentleman, were a few days ago seized and taken from his wharf by order of the General—that from several circumstances mentioned in the letter, there is reason to apprehend, that Boston is to be made and kept a garrisoned town;—that from all they can hear from Britain, administration is resolved to do all in their power to force them to a submission—that when the town is invested, it is apprehended the inhabitants will be held as hostages for the submission of the country, they apply therefore to the Congress for advice how to act—that if the Congress advise to quit the town—they obey—if it is judged that by maintaining their ground they can better serve the public cause, they will not shrink from hardship and danger—finally, that as the late acts of Parliament have made it impossible that there should be a due administration of justice, and all law therefore must be suspended—that as the Governor has by Proclamation prevented the meeting of the General Court—they therefore request the advice of the Congress."
Ordered, That this letter be taken into consideration to-morrow morning.
The Congress then resumed the consideration of the means, &c. Resolved, That the committee appointed to prepare the form of an association, be directed to adopt the following clause, viz.—That from and after the first day of December next, no molasses, coffee or piemento from the British plantations or from Dominica, or wines from Madeira and the western Islands, or foreign Indigo, be imported into these colonies.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7th, 1774. The Congress resumed the consideration of the letter from the committee of correspondence in and after some debate—
That a committee be appointed to his Excellency General Gage, Governor of the town of Boston and province of Massachusetts-Bay, are considered by the Congress in the common cause for the preservation of our rights and privileges.—Expressing our opinion, that, while the Congress are deliberating on the most peaceable means for restoring American liberty, and that harmony and intercourse, which subsisted between us and the parent kingdom so necessary to both, his Excellency, as they are informed, is raising fortifications round the town of Boston, thereby exciting well-grounded jealousies in the minds of his Majesty's faithful subjects therein; that he means to cut off all communication between them and their brethren in the country, and reduce them to a state of submission to his will, and that the soldiery under his Excellency's command, are frequently violating private property, and offering various insults to the people, which must irritate their minds, and if not put a stop to, involve all America in the horrors of a civil war.—To intreat his Excellency, from the assurance we have of peaceable disposition of the inhabitants of the town of Boston and the province of the Massachusetts-Bay, to discontinue his fortifications, and that a free and safe communication be restored and continued between the town of Boston and the country, and prevent all injuries on the part of the troops, until his Majesty's pleasure shall be known, after the measures now adopting shall have been laid before him.
Mr. Lynch, Mr. S. Adams and Mr. Pendleton are appointed a committee to draft a letter agreeable to the foregoing resolution.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1774. The Congress resumed the consideration of the letter from Boston, and upon motion,
Resolved, That this Congress approve the opposition of the inhabitants of the Massachusetts-Bay, to the execution of the late acts of Parliament: And if the same shall be attempted to be carried into execution by force, in such case, all America ought to support them in their opposition.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1774. The Congress resumed the consideration of the letter from Boston, and came to three Resolves thereon, (which have already been inserted in the news-papers and extracts of the Congress lately published.)
and amended, ordered to be copied, and to be sent by the President, in behalf of the Congress.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1774. A copy of the letter to General Gage was brought into Congress, and agreeable to order, signed by the President [This letter has already been published.]
As the Congress have given General Gage an assurance of the peaceable disposition of the people of Boston and the Massachusetts-Bay,
Resolved unanimously, That they be advised still to conduct themselves peaceably toward his Excellency General Gage, and his Majesty's troops now stationed in the town of Boston, as far as can possibly be consistent with their immediate safety,
and the security of the town, avoiding and discountenancing every violation of his Majesty's property, or any insult to his troops, and that they peaceably and firmly persevere in the line they are now conducting themselves, on the defensive.
Ordered, That a copy of the foregoing resolve, and of that passed on Saturday, and the three passed yesterday be made out, and that the President inclose them in a letter to the committee of correspondence for the town of Boston, being the sentiments of the Congress on the matters referred to them by the committee, in their letter of the 29th of September last.
Resolved unanimously, That a memorial be prepared to the people of British America, stating to them the necessity of a firm, united, and invariable observation of the measures recommended by the Congress, as they tender the invaluable rights and liberties derived to them from the laws and constitution of their country.
Also, that an address be prepared to the people of Great-Britain.
Ordered, That Mr. Lee, Mr. Livingston, and Mr. Jay, be a committee to prepare a draught of the memorial and address.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1774. The Congress met according to adjournment.
The committee appointed to prepare a plan for carrying into effect the non-importation, non-consumption, and non-exportation agreement, brought in a report, which was read.
Ordered, That the same lie on the table for the perusal of the members.
The Congress then resumed the consideration of the rights and grievances of these colonies, and after deliberating on the subject this and the following day, adjourned till Friday.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1774. The Congress met according to adjournment, and resuming the consideration of the subject under debate, and made several DECLARATIONS and RESOLVES, (which have already been published,) and further DECLARE,
To these grievous acts and measures Americans cannot submit, but in hopes their fellow subjects in Great-Britain will, on a revision of them, restore us to that state, in which both countries found happiness and prosperity, we have for the present only resolved to pursue the following peaceable measures; 1. To enter into a non-importation, non-consumption, and non-exportation agreement or association. 2. To prepare an address to the people of Great-Britain, and a memorial to the inhabitants of British America. And 3. To prepare a loyal address to his Majesty, agreeable to resolutions already entered into.
A letter being received from several Gentlemen in Georgia, was read.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1774. The Congress resumed the consideration of the plan for carrying into effect the non-importation, &c. and after some time spent on that subject, adjourned till Monday.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1774. Mr. John Dickinson appeared in Congress as a Deputy for the Province of Pennsylvania, and produced his credentials, as follows:
"IN ASSEMBLY, OCTOBER 15, 1774. A.M."
"Upon motion by Mr. Potts,"
"Ordered, That Mr. Dickinson be and he is hereby added to the Committee of Deputies appointed by the late assembly of this province to attend the General Congress now sitting in the city of Philadelphia, on American grievances. By order of the House, CHA. MOORE, Clk. of the Assembly."
The same being approved, Mr. Dickinson took his seat as one of the deputies for the province of Pennsylvania.
The Congress then resumed the consideration of the plan of association, &c. and after spending the remainder of the day on that subject, adjourned till to-morrow.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1774. The Congress resumed the consideration of the plan of association, and after sundry amendments, the same was agreed to and ordered to be transcribed, that it may be signed by the several members.
The committee appointed to prepare an address to the people of Great-Britain, brought in a draught, which was read and ordered to lie on the table for the perusal of the members, and to be taken into consideration to-morrow.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1774. The Congress resumed the consideration of the address to the people of Great-Britain, and the same being debated by paragraphs and sundry amendments made, the same was committed, in order that the amendments may be taken in.
The committee appointed to prepare a memorial to the inhabitants of these colonies reported a draught, which was read and ordered to lie on the table.
Ordered, That this memorial be taken into consideration to-morrow.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1774. The association being copied, was read and signed at the table. (Which has been published in this paper.)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1774. The address to the people of Great-Britain being brought in, and the same approved. (For this we refer the reader to the extracts of the Congress.)
The Congress then resumed the consideration of the memorial to the inhabitants of the British colonies, and the same being debated by paragraphs and amended, was approved. (For this also see the Extracts of the Congress.)
Resolved, That an address be prepared to the people of Quebec, and letters to the colonies of St. Johns, Nova-Scotia, Georgia, East and West Florida, who have not deputies to represent them in this Congress.
Ordered, That Mr. Cushing, Mr. Lee, and
Mr. Dickinson, be a committee to prepare the above address and letters.
The address to the King being brought in, was read and after debate,
Ordered, That the same be re-committed, and that Mr. Dickinson be added to the committee.
Upon motion,
Resolved, That the seizing or attempting to seize any person in America, in order to transport such person beyond the sea for trial of offences, committed within the body of a county in America, being against law, will justify and ought to meet with resistance and reprisal.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1774. The hon. Peyton Randolph, Esq; being unable to attend, on account of indisposition, the hon. Henry Middleton, Esq; was chosen to supply his place as President.
An address from Christopher Tully was read, and ordered to lie on the table.
Ordered, That the journal of the proceedings of the Congress as corrected, be sent to the press, and printed under the direction of Mr. Biddle, Mr. Dickinson and the Secretary.
Resolved, As the opinion of this Congress that it will be necessary that another Congress should be held on the tenth day of May next, unless the redress of grievances, which we have desired, be obtained before that time.—And we recommend that the same be held at the city of Philadelphia, and that all the colonies in North America choose deputies, as soon as possible to attend such Congress.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1774. Resolved, That the thanks of this Congress be given to the honourable House of Representatives of the colony of Pennsylvania, for their politeness to this Congress; and that the delegates for this colony be a committee to communicate this resolution to the said honourable house.
A true Copy. CHARLES THOMPSON, Secretary.
IN PROVINCIAL CONGRESS. Cambridge, December 6, 1774.
THE operation of the cruel and iniquitous Boston-Port Bill, that instrument of ministerial vengeance, having reduced our once happy capital and the neighbouring town of Charlestown, from affluence and ease, to extreme distress; many of their inhabitants being deprived of even the means of procuring the necessaries of life: From all which they have most nobly refused to purchase an exemption, by surrendering the rights of Americans. And although the charitable donations from the other colonies, and several towns in this province, have in good measure relieved their immediate necessities, while their approbation has animated them to persevere in patient suffering for the public good; yet as the severity of winter is now approaching which must add greatly to their misery; and there has been no general collection for them in this colony, we hold ourselves obliged in justice to contribute to their support, while they under such a weight of oppression are supporting our rights and privileges.
It is therefore Resolved, That it be recommended to our constituents the inhabitants of the other towns, districts and parishes within this province, that they farther contribute liberally to alleviate the burden of those persons who are the more immediate objects of ministerial resentment, and are suffering in the common cause of their country: seriously considering how much the liberty, and consequently the happiness of ourselves and posterity, depend, under GOD, on the firmness and resolution of those worthy patriots.
And it is Ordered, That Dr. Foster, Mr. Deven, and Mr. Cheever, be a committee to transmit printed copies of the above Resolve to the ministers of the Gospel in the several towns, districts and Parishes in this province, who are desired to read the same to their several congregations, in order that their contributions of such necessaries of life as they can spare, may be forwarded as soon as possible.
Signed by Order of the Provincial Congress, JOHN HANCOCK, President.
In Provincial Congress, Cambridge, Dec. 6, 1774.
RESOLVED, That the following address be presented to the several MINISTERS of the Gospel in this province:
"REVEREND SIR, WHEN we contemplate the friendship and assistance, our ancestors the first settlers of this province, while overwhelmed with distress, received from the pious pastors of the churches of Christ, who, to enjoy the rights of conscience, fled with them into this land, then a savage wilderness, we find ourselves filled with the most grateful sensations.—And we cannot but acknowledge the goodness of heaven, in constantly supplying us with preachers of the gospel, whose concern has been the temporal and spiritual happiness of this people."
"In a day like this, when all the friends of civil and religious liberty are exerting themselves to deliver it is country from its present calamities, we cannot but place great hopes in an order of men, who have ever distinguished themselves in their country's cause: And do therefore recommend to the ministers of the gospel, in the several towns, and other places in this colony, that they assist us, in avoiding that dreadful slavery, with which we are now threatened, by advising the people of their several congregations, as they wish their prosperity, to abide by, and strictly adhere to the resolutions of the Continental Congress, as the most peaceable and probable method of preventing confusion and bloodshed, and of restoring that harmony between Great-Britain and these colonies, on which we with might be established not only the rights and liberties of America, but the opulence and lasting happiness of the whole British empire."
By Order of the Provincial Congress, JOHN HANCOCK, President."
In Provincial Congress, Cambridge, Dec. 9, 1774.
RESOLVED, That it is the clear opinion of this congress, that the first article in the association of the Continental Congress extends to all goods, wares and merchandise of the growth, production or manufacture of any part of Europe, or any other part of the world, imported from Great-Britain or Ireland, in case they have been entered and cleared in any port of either of those kingdoms, as fully as to goods, wares and merchandise of the growth, production and manufactures of Great-Britain or Ireland, and that the said first article ought to be so construed by all concerned, and in that universal sense carried strictly into execution.
Signed by order of the Provincial Congress, JOHN HANCOCK, President.
In Provincial Congress, Cambridge, Dec. 10, 1774.
WHEREAS attempts may be made by the enemies of America to excite and raise, if possible, among the Colonies, now happily united, to the association of the Continental Congress, and mode of selling goods imported after the first in any one of the first of February next, is not in the tenth article of the association particularly pointed out, and some doubts may arise relative to the same: Therefore,
Resolved, That it is hereby recommended to the committee of inspection in this colony, that in carrying the association aforesaid into execution, they be careful to connect with the utmost openness and fairness; and particularly that in selling goods imported from Great-Britain as above recited, they cause the same to be advertised in the Boston and Salem news-papers, at least ten days before they shall be sold, and that they dispose of them to such person or persons as will give the highest price.
Signed by order of the Provincial Congress, JOHN HANCOCK, President. A true Extract from the Minutes. BENJAMIN LINCOLN, Secretary.
In Provincial Congress, Cambridge, Dec. 10, 1774.
To the FREEHOLDERS and other INHABITANTS of the towns and districts of Massachusetts Bay.
FRIENDS AND BRETHREN,
AT a time when the good people of this colony were deprived of their laws, and the Administration of Justice, civil and criminal; when the cruel oppressions brought on their capital had stagnated almost all their commerce, when a standing army was illegally posted among us for the express purpose of enforcing submission to a system of tyranny; and when the General Court was with the same design prohibited to sit; we were chosen and empowered by you to assemble and consult upon measures necessary for our common safety and defence.
With much anxiety for the common welfare we have attended this service; and upon the coolest deliberation have adopted the measures recommended to you.
We have still confidence in the wisdom, justice and goodness of our Sovereign, as well as the integrity, humanity and good sense of the nation: And if we had a reasonable expectation that the truth of facts would be made known in England, we should entertain the most pleasing hopes that the measures concerted by the colonies, jointly and severally, would procure a full redress of our grievances: But we are constrained in justice to you, to ourselves and posterity, to say, that the incessant and unrelenting malice of our enemies, has been so successful as to fill the court and Kingdom of Great-Britain with false and calumnies concerning us, and to excite most bitter and groundless prejudices against that the sudden dissolution of parliament, and that summons for a new election, gives us reason to apprehend that a majority of the house of commons will be again elected under the influence of an arbitrary ministry! and that the general tenor of our intelligence from Great-Britain, with the frequent reinforcements of the army and navy at Boston, excites the strongest jealousy that the system of colony administration, unfriendly to the protestant religion, and destructive of American liberty, is still to be pursued and attempted with force to be carried into execution.
You are placed by providence in the position of honor, because it is a post of danger—And struggling for the noble objects, the liberties of your country, the happiness of posterity, and rights of human nature, the eyes not only of North-America and the whole British empire, but of all Europe, are upon you.—Let us be therefore altogether solicitous, that no disorderly behaviour, nothing unbecoming our characters as Americans, as citizens, and christians, be justly chargeable to us.
Whoever with a small degree of attention, contemplates the commerce between Great-Britain and America, will be convinced that a total stoppage thereof will soon produce in Great-Britain such dangerous effects, as cannot fail to convince the ministry, Parliament and people. That it is, their Interest and duty to grant us relief.—Whoever considers the number of brave men inhabiting North-America will know, that a general attention to military discipline, must so establish their rights and liberties, as under God, render it impossible for an arbitrary ministry to destroy them. These are facts our enemies are apprised of, and if they be influenced by principles of justice, to avoid cruel measures towards America, these ought to lead them thereto. They however hope to effect by stratagem what they may not obtain by power, and are using arts, by assistance of base scribblers, who undoubtedly receive their bribes and by many other means, to raise doubts and divisions throughout the colonies. To defeat their iniquitous designs, we think it necessary for each town to be particularly careful strictly to execute the part of the Continental and Provincial Congress, and while it censors its own individuals, coacting these plans, that it be not deceived or diverted from its duty by rumours, should any place, to the prejudice of other communities.
Your Provincial Congresses we have reason to hope will HOLD UP the towns, if any should be so lost as not to act their parts, and no doubt the Continental Congresses will rectify errors and any take place in any colony through the facility of our enemies—Surely no arguments can be necessary to excite you to the most strict adherence to the American association, since the minutest deviation in one colony, especially in this, will probably be misrepresented in the others, to discourage their general zeal and perseverance, which however we assure ourselves cannot be affected.
Whilst the British ministry are suffered with high a hand to tyrannize over America, and if we presume can be neglected in our regard against the ravages threatened by the army now in Boston; these troops will undoubtedly be employed in attempts to defeat the

not but fear will be so sanguinary a reason to think, that innocent people, their rights, that we have an unpardonable neglect of your danger, which is imminently great, and ought atten- tion to be guarded against. The improvement of the militia in general in the art military has therefore thought necessary and strongly re- commended by this Congress. We now think particular care should be taken by the towns and districts in this colony, that each of the mi- litia-men not already provided therewith, should be immediately provided therewith, should be immediately equipped with an effective fire-arm, bayonet, pouch, knapsack, thirty rounds of car- tridges and ball and that they be disciplined twice a week, and oftner as opportunity may be—to encourage these our worthy countrymen in the skill of compleat soldiers, we recom- mend to the towns and districts forthwith to pay their own minute men a reasonable considera- tion for their services—And in case of a gene- ral muster, their farther services must be recom- pensed by the province—an attention to discip- line the militia in general is however by no means to be omitted. The utmost cheerfulness we assure you of in the determination to stand or fall with the liber- ty of America; and while we humbly implore the Sovereign disposer of all things, to whose di- cay I was providence the rights of his creatures cannot be living a different, to correct the errors, and after the time in aires of an infatuated ministry, we cannot A c, of his support even in the extream diffi- culty which we may all have to encounter.— Let all means devised for our safety by the ge- neral Congresses of America and assemblies or colonial conventions of the colonies, be resolutely execut- ed and happily succeeded; and may this injured people be reinitiated in the full exercise of their rights without the evils and devastations of a civil war. Signed by order of the Provincial Congress.
JOHN HANCOCK, President. A true extract from the minutes, BENJAMIN LINCOLN, Secretary. Provincial Congress, Cambridge, Dec. 10. UCH as many states have been taught by experience, that powers delegated by the peo- ple for long periods have been abused to the endan- gering of the public rights and liberties: And this gives us good reason to suppose, that their delegates in the good people of this province, when elected their present delegates, were not ap- pointed for the business necessary to be done would require their attendance for any long time. That the adjournment of this Congress on the ninth day of October last, was ordered verbally by them a due consideration of the pressing exi- gencies of the public affairs, and the pressing necessity Provided no occasion thereon. Evidence appears for the reason first mentioned it is not withstanding that there should be a further adjournment at the next Congress; therefore resolved, that after the adjournment of this Congress it shall be immediately dispatched shall be be a further Congress be dissolved. That whereas Congress being deeply impressed with a be incurred increasing dangers which threaten the liberties of the people of this province with our adversaries being still indefatigable attempts to carry into execution their deep-laid wicked purpose: And considering the necessity that an assembly of the province frequently sitting, to consult and devise their common safety; therefore, That it be, and it is hereby earnestly to the several towns and districts in this that each of them forthwith elect and de- members as to them shall seem necessary to represent them in a Provincial be held at Cambridge on the first day of next ensuing; to be chosen by such only as by law to vote for representatives in the assembly, and be continued by adjournments, until see cause, until the Tuesday next, pre- last Wednesday in May next, and no long- er, deliberate and resolve upon such sur- vival, as under God, shall be effectual to save us from impending ruin, and to secure those liberties, derived to us from our ancestors, which it is our duty to preserve for posterity. Considering the great uncertainty of the pre- cious time, and that unexpected important events may arise from whence it may be absolutely necessary to elect delegates who may be elected as above pro- vided sooner than the day afore mentioned, recommended to the several towns and districts, to instruct and authorize their said delegates, to be at Cambridge aforesaid, or any other place, on notice given them of the necessity thereof, by the majority of them, in such way as they shall be deemed proper. And it is further recommended to be elected, that they conform them- selves to the instructions. Also to direct by order of the Provincial Congress. JOHN HANCOCK, President.
L O N D O N. Printed at ST. JAMES'S the 19th day of October, 1774. P R E S E N T, BY HIS MAJESTY'S most excellent MAJESTY in Council, at the Rochford, Lord Viscount Townshend, Lisbon, Dartmouth, Lord Mansfield, Nazareth, Lord North. WHEREAS an act of parliament was certified in the twenty-ninth year of the reign of late Majesty King George the fe-
cond, intituled, "An act to impower his Ma- jesty to prohibit the exportation of saltpetre, and to enforce the law for impowering his Majesty to prohibit the exportation of gunpowder, or any sort of arms or ammunition, and also to impow- er his Majesty to restrain the carrying coastwise of saltpetre, gunpowder, or any sort of arms or ammunition:" And his Majesty judging it ne- cessary to prohibit the exportation of gunpowder, or any sort of arms or ammunition, out of this kingdom, or carrying the same coastwise, for some time, doth therefore, with the advice of his privy council, hereby order, require, prohi- bit and command, that no person or persons whatsoever (except the master-general of the ord- nance for his Majesty's service) do, at any time during the space of six months from the date of this order in council, presume to transport into any parts out of this kingdom, or carry coastwise, any gunpowder, or any sort of arms or ammu- nition, or ship or lade any gunpowder, or any sort of arms or ammunition, on board any ship or vessel, in order to transporting the same into any parts beyond the seas, or carrying the same coastwise, without leave and permission in that behalf first obtained from his Majesty or his pri- vy council, upon pain of incurring and suffering the respective forfeitures and penalties inflicted by the aforementioned act. And the Lords com- missioners of his Majesty's treasury, the commis- sioners for executing the office of Lord High ad- miral of Great-Britain, the Lord Warden of the Cinque-ports, the master-general of the ord- nance, and his Majesty's secretary at war, are to give the necessary directions herein, as to them may respectively appertain.
FRIDAY, December 16. B O S T O N. Yesterday was observed, agreeable to the recommendation of the Provincial Congress, as a day of public Thanksgiving throughout this province. On Saturday last, the Provincial Congress at Cambridge, having finished the business necessary to be immediately despatched, dissolved themselves.
Since our last arrived the Boyne man of war, of 70 guns, from England. The marines, 500 in number, who arrived in the Asia man of war, from England, are to land and go into barracks, in this town, now preparing for their reception. We are told, that the military and naval expenditures at the town of Boston, since the blocking up the harbour, amounts to fifty thousand pounds sterling every three months. We hear that a powerful fleet of the navy of Spain, with a well appointed array of land forces, are assembled at the Havana, which occasions very serious apprehensions. We hear the Glasgow man of war from Halifax, is ashore on the rocks, near the Light-house. We learn from undoubted authority, that Lord Dartmouth Secretary of State, has wrote a circular letter to the Governors upon this continent, informing them that his Majesty has thought fit by his order in council, dated the 18th of October, to prohibit the exportation from Great Britain of gun-powder or any sort of arms and ammunition; and has signified to them his Majesty's command that they do take the most effectual measures for arresting, detaining and seizing any gun powder, or any sort of arms or ammunition, which may be attempted to be imported into the province over which they respectively preside, unless the master of the ship, having such military stores on board, shall produce a license from his Majesty or the Privy Council for the exportation of the same from some of the ports of Great-Britain. MARRIED. ] Capt. Job Prince, jun. to Miss Elizabeth Cutler.—Dr. Peter Oliver, to Miss Frye. DIED. ] Mrs. Elizabeth Storer, the amiable consort of Mr. Ebenezer Storer, merchant.—Mr. William Hickling, a noted distiller. Mrs. Hannah Winter, a noted school-mistress in Winter-street.—In the Alms-house, Mr. Robert Hill, late a Carter.—Mr. Boken, a seafaring man. SALEM, December, 13. At a town meeting held here yesterday, by adjournment, it was unanimously voted, that the collectors of taxes for this town pay the public monies to Henry Gardner, Esq; of Stow. Care has been and is now taking that the goods imported into this place from London since the first instant, be disposed of agreeable to the association; and we hear that the principal importers very cheerfully acquiesce in the same. Custom-House, Port of Salem and Marblehead, Dec. 12. INWARD ENTRIES.
By Captain Blaney, who arrived at Marblehead last Thursday, in 33 days from Falmouth, we have the following advices, viz.
THIS day came on at Brentford, the election of Knights of the Shire for the county of Middlesex, Mr. Wilkes and Serjeant Glynn, the two avowed Candidates, set off about 8 in the morning in the Lord Mayor's coach and six, accompanied by his lordship and a very large train of voters in carriages and on horseback. No other candidates appearing to oppose them, the Sheriff declared them duly elected. General Gage's line of conduct is now most plainly discovered, and proves how unfit he is for the exalted and powerful situation of a commander in chief: In his answers to the various addresses presented him by the colonists he enters into illiberal inuendoes, and condescends to stoop to individuals in his replies, by which means he loses all the dignity of the legislator. Yesterday in the afternoon Lord North waited on his Majesty at Kew, and had a conference, said to be on the subject of some dispatches received from North-America. OCT. 22. The marines under orders for Boston are to be disembarked there, and to act in conjunction with the land forces. Yesterday morning early, four waggons loaded with military stores set out from the tower to Portsmouth, destined against the unhappy people of Boston. With such alacrity and cruelty of purpose do the Ministry pursue this bloody unconstitutional business, that the persons employed as above were up all Tuesday night forwarding the same.
SALMON TWINE. JEREMIAH ALLEN , has for sale, at his shop, in Anne-Street, a little north of the Draw-Bridge, A quantity of the best three thread Salmon Twine. New-Auction Room Cornhill. On TUESDAY next, at Ten o'Clock, in the Morning, and three in the Afternoon, Will be sold by PUBLIC VENDUE , At GREENLEAF's Auction-Room , In Cornhill, A GREAT variety of valuable GOODS. The Particulars in Monday's Papers. W. GREENLEAF, Auctioneer.
 To be SOLD, Agreeable to the AMERICAN CONGRESS ASSOCIATION, On MONDAY, the 26th of December in st , At PUBLIC AUCTION, And at the House of Mr. BENJAMIN BURDICK, innholder In MARBLEHEAD; SUCH a part of the CARGO of the Ship CHAMPION, Capt. NATHANIEL FELLOWS, ar- rived from LONDON, since the first day of December, afore- said, as has been already delivered to the Committee of In- spection of said town. The Goods will be put up according to the Invoices, and sold to the highest bidder. Invoice, No. 1. Contains Russia Duck, Osnaburghs, Tick- enburghs, Ravens Duck, Baizes and Hemp, amounting to a- bout 670 l. sterling. No. 2. contains Hemp only, and amounts to about 130 l. sterling. No. 3. contains Russia and Ravens Duck, Hemp and Tick- enburgh, amounting to about 210 l. sterling. No. 4. Osnaburghs, Romals, Steel Scones, Irish Linnens, Checks, Women's Hose, Broom Heads, Tallow Brushes, Tar and Hearth do. White Lead, boxes of Tin-Plates, Shot, Sail- or's Caps, Men's Hats, Linings and Loops for Hats, stained Paper and Borders, Baizes, Bound Books, Quills, Mariner's Compasses, &c. &c. amount about 290 l. sterl. No. 5. contains 5 inch and 4 and an half inch Deck Nails, Sheathing, drawing, 20d. 10d. 6d. 4d. and 3d. Nails, Sail Needles, Pump, Clapper and Scupper Nails, Lead, and Hemp, amount about 330 l. sterling. No. 6. contains Irish Linen, Pins, gilt Trunks, Ticklen- burgh, Velvets, Sewing Silks, Twist, Bonnet Boards, Quali- ties, Skeleton Wire, Worsted, black and white Lace, brown Threads, Death-head buttons, Persians, Damasks and Lute- strings, &c. Serge-denims and Everlastings, Calicoes, Mullins, Nankeens, Dowlas, Russia Diaper, Italian Crapes, Chints, Silk Handkerchiefs, patches, &c. &c. amount about 710 l. ster. No. 7. containing sundry Medicinal Drugs, amount about 60 l. sterling. At the same time and place will be also sold, The whole Cargo of the Brigantine Polly, Capt. STEPHEN BLANEY, arrived from FALMOUTH, In Great-Britain since the first day of December aforesaid. Invoice, No 1. containing 160 boxes of Lemmons, 222 casks of Raisins, 39 quarter casks of Wine, 30 casks of Figs. No. 2. contains 32 casks of Raisins. No. 3. 30 boxes of Lemmons, 16 casks of Raisins, 2 quar- ter casks of Wine. No. 4. 6 casks Raisins, one quarter cask of Wine. No. 5. 10 boxes of Lemmons, 15 casks of Raisins, 8 quar- ter casks of Wine, 30 casks of Figs. N. B. Each Invoice will be put up at the sterling cost and charges, and 1 per cent advance, and half per cent for each bid- der. The Sale to begin at 11 o'clock, A. M. 
   This day was published, [The SECOND EDITION.] And to be sold either by the Thousand, Hundred, Gross or Dozen, or Single, [Embellished with two plates, one representing an Antient As- trologer, the other a FEMALE SOLDIER.]   T H O M A S's   NEW-ENGLAND   A L M A N A C K,   OR THE   MASSACHUSETTS CALENDAR,   For the Year of our Lord Christ, 1775 ;   Being the Third after Bissextile, or Leap-Year.   From the Creation of the World, according to   the best of Prophane History, 5724   But by the Account of Holy Scriptures, 5737   Julian Period, 6488   From Noah's Flood, 4069   From the Destruction of Sodom, 3677   From the building of Rome, 2926   From the building of London, 2882   From the Destruction of Troy, 2657   Higaria, or the Flight of Mahomet, 1184   New-England first planted, 166   Planting the Massachusetts-Bay, 147   Building of Boston, the Capital of N. E. 145   Founding of Harvard College, 136   Of King George the II's. Reign, 15   C O N T A I N I N G,   Eclipses. Names of the Twelve Signs, and the Parts they govern. Names of the Planets and Aspects. Vulgar Notes. Friends Yearly Meetings. Sun's rising and setting. Full and Change of the Moon. Moon's rising and setting. Moon's Place. Time of High Water. Festivals of the Church of England, and other remarkable Days. Judgment of the Weather. Time of the Superior and Inferior Courts sitting in the four Governments of New-England. Select Maxims.  
Observations on each Month in the Year. A Fragment of antient Poetry, collected in the Highlands of Scotland, and translated from the Gallic or Erse Language. The Athenian Orator, a Fable, in Verse. The Difference between To-Day and To Morrow. Also, The LIFE and ADVENTURES of A FEMALE SOLDIER. To the whole is added, The ASSOCIATION of the Grand AMERI- CAN CONGRESS, which is absolutely necessary for eve- ry American to be acquainted with. (Price only Six Coppers single.) Very great Allowances are made to those who buy to sell again. Printed and sold by ISAIAH THOMAS, at his Printing-Office, near the MILL-BRIDGE. /
On WEDNESDAY next, 21st December, At TEN in the Morning, Will be sold by PUBLIC VENDUE, At RUSSELL's Auction-Room, In Queen-Street, A large and valuable Collection of genteel House Furniture, Belonging to a Gentleman who is out of the Province, Among which are, MAHOGONY dining Tables, Tea Ta- bles, Dressing Tables and Card Tables, Chests of Draws and Bureaus, Hair bottom, Leather bottom, and com- mon Chairs, one crimson worsted harrateen Bed and Easy Chair, two blue and white Calico Beds with Window Cur- tains, Four Post and other Bedsteads, Sheets, Table Linnen and fine Blankets, Carpets, Looking Glasses, one neat eight- day Clock, Feather-Beds, all kinds of Kitchen Furniture in Pewter, Brass, Copper, Iron-ware, and a variety of Plate. J. RUSSELL, Auctioneer.
 For Charlestown, (So. Carolina) The BRIGANTINE, H A R M O N Y, WILLIAM SHAYLER, master, Now-lyng at Salem, will sail by the first of next month. For Freight or Passage, apply to GEORGE ERVING, Esq; in Boston, or to the master on board said brigantine. Boston, Dec. 14. 
 For the MASSACHUSETTS SPY.  Mr. THOMAS, is pleased to insert in your next paper, the following Extract of a letter from London, dated October 8th, wrote by one of the first characters, especially for knowledge, respecting the national interest, as connected with that of America .  Never did I feel myself so anxious about public affairs as at this moment. Our own interest intimately connected with the perseverance of our American brethren in their opposition to the tyranny of our government. Should they continue firm, it will be scarcely possible that they would not succeed in preserving their liberties; and the preservation of their liberty ought to be an object of the last concern to all in this country; for it is only in them we can hope to find, after luxury, dissipation, a servile parliament, and an overwhelming load of debts and taxes have compleated its ruin here.—I cannot help believing that this will be the last struggle which America will have with us. If they are now ready and succeed, they will have no reason to fear any future attempts to enslave them. But if they now submit, they will be subdued forever, and the only nursery of freemen now in the world will be lost. May Heaven avert such a calamity!—I cannot indeed imagine a state of worse slavery than that of which the colonies would be, were they on this occasion to submit—to be not only subject to many hard restraints in acquiring their property, but to hold it, after being acquired, at the discretion of our rulers: to have no constitutions of government of their own, but to have their laws made and their governments modelled by a legislature on the other side the Atlantic, which cannot judge of their circumstances, in which they have no voice, and whose acts are but little more than echoes to the will of the fool or the tyrant who happens to be Minister in this country.—What an abject condition would this be!—The present state of our parliament is such, that it is our own greatest calamity to be governed by it. How safe would it be to with the Americans involved in the same calamity?—The mode of opposition which the Americans are likely to adopt must do them the greatest service, by checking luxury among them, and obliging them to save the money they now spend among us in purchasing superfluities. At the same time it must essentially injure us; for such are our present circumstances, that we hang upon the American trade; and the loss of it would sink the revenue, and soon bring on riots and insurrections, and a public bankruptcy. But I am not frightened by these consequences. The preservation of American liberty I think of unspeakably more importance than any temporary sufferings which can come upon us. I also consider our present state as so corrupt, and our excellent constitution of government as so entirely subverted by the unbounded influence of the Crown, that my only hope arises from the prospect of a convulsion (dreadful while it lasts) which shall destroy artificial wealth and all the means of corruption, reduce us to poverty and simplicity, overturn the whole present system of policy, and be followed by the re-establishment of public liberty and virtue. 
" I have been concerned to see in the Pennsyl- ania instructions to their deputies a proposal that, previous to any other measures, a memorial remonstrance should be presented to our Go- vernment. The colonies have, I think, alrea- dy sufficiently tried such methods as these. Our government, if consistent, would not receive any memorial from an assembly which they consider illegal.—It is now too late for negotiation, nor can it issue in any good to the American cause. Vigorous measures alone can be success- ful. And some think, that had the Americans resorted immediately to the last resource, the quarrel might by this time have been almost decided; or the present ministry could not have found supplies for so horrid a service, and a change of men and of measures must have soon taken place.— " The sentiments I have expressed, are those of the greatest part of my acquaintance; some of whom are persons of the first weight. I chose to mention this, because I wish the Americans not to direct their resentment against all indiscrimi- nately in this country. They may be assured, that they have a large body of friends here, who, from a sense of the rights of humane nature, de- test what has been done against them.—Per- haps the most provoking and mean of all the measures against them is the Quebec bill, the design of which is to fix a body of Popish lay behind them, subject to the King's will, which may serve as a curb upon them.— " P. S. The Scarborough , I find, is arrived from Boston, with accounts of a very inter- esting nature. Nothing that has happened at Boston since the 2d of September has yet transpired; and the government takes par- ticular care to keep the accounts they have received of what passed on and after that day, a profound secret, by not suffering any of the crew to see any vents.—In the mean time, the parliament, which would have expired necessarily in the Spring, has been suddenly dissolved; and the whole na- tion is now in a great ferment about electi- oneering. It is suspected that the design of government, in this case, is to get a new parliament returned as soon as possible.
A QUANTITY of new Flour to be sold Cheap. Enquire of JOHN CUSHING , at his Sugar- house in Brattle-street, near Dr. Cooper's Meeting House often. Where also may be had as usual, Loaf and browns sugar, Molasses, &c.

Parnassian Packet.
The ROAST BEEF of OLD ENGLAND. WHEN mighty Roast beef was the Englishman's food, It ennobled our veins, and enliven'd our blood; Our soldiers were brave, and our courtiers were good.
When good Queen Elizabeth sat on the throne, Her coffee and tea, and such flip-flops were known, The world was in terror ere she did frown.
Our lawyers were virtuous, ne'er sought for applause, By contounding with purport and renege the laws, Nor framing of bills against liberty's cause.
Our Bishops were zealous, religion their care, And honestly spoke when in lenate they were, That no Traitor dar'd offer a Popish bill there.
They boldly asserted, the Prince on the Throne, If he broke through the oath that he took with the Crown, 'Twas no act of justice, but one of his own.
Our nobles had honour in records of fame; Their sons are but shadows, and know but the name, Their fathers eat beef, their sons whore and game.
With beef and their charters, how happy and free! Their sons, if they're charters, must live upon tea, And cringe to a venal majority.
The seasons, that once were inured to fight, Now tamely sit down their petitions to write; Which serve for a laugh, and the boys for a kite.
The return of the seasons are settled by fate, The Tories may tremble, though now is elate, And freedom revive with the new eighty-eight.
** The last Chance.
A few ENGLISH GOODS, now remaining in the Store of DUNCAN INGRAHAM, jun.
In Union-street, Boston, may be purchased, on terms wholly to the advantage of the purchaser, they are as follows, viz. PINT and half pint China Bowls, Cups and Saucers; 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 how skeletonizing wires, broad black bone laces; a few blond laces and thread edgings, fine chip hats, braid cord and strapping for trays; all wide in- dia Perfans, sorted colours, 2 each silver handle knives and forks very neat for 20s. O. T. the case; two pieces of white calicoes; yellow and striped holland, Milles court-heel Mor- roco pumps, infants red and green do. a variety of silk mitts and gloves; random, black, and white silk hose; children's cotton thread and worsted hose, table cloths from 6-4 to 10-4 some very elegant; half yard and half ell carpeting, scarlet and crimson plushes, worsted caps, brollos, &c. &c. They who design purchasing must apply immediately.
FRESH Raisins, Currants, and Spices of
all sorts, to be sold exceedingly cheap, by JOSHUA BLANCHARD, jun.
At his store opposite Mr. William Scott's, in Ann-street, and fronting the north-side of Faneuil-Hall Market. Also, West-India and New-England Rum, old Jamaica Spirit and Brandy;
Lilbeck, Teneriffe, Fyall, Claret, Red Port, Malaga, and Caleavilla
W I N E S,
by the Pipe, Quarter Cask, or less, or in Bottles, by the gross or dozen. N. B. The above Wines will be warranted neat and ge- nuine, and delivered at any part of the town. Constant attendance early and late.
B R I C K S.
Four Hundred Thousand Bricks, manu- factured by the distressed, industrious Poor of the town of Boston, utilised by the generous donations of our benevolent and sympathizing brethren of this and the other colonies, and are to be sold for the further relief and employment by THOMAS CRAFTS, jun. near Liberty-Tree.
THE Subscriber begs leave through the
Channel of your paper, to rectify a mistake made in the list of addressees. Thinks it a sufficient proof of his being en- tirely unacquainted with the matter, when he affixes the Pub- lic, that he was at Charlestown, South-Carolina, when the address was signed. JOHN GRAY.
WHEREAS I the subscriber, of Char-
leton, in the county of Worcester, did on the four- teenth instant give DANIEL CONVERS of said Charlton a note of hand of the following tenor and date, viz.
"For value received, I promise to pay, to DANIEL CON- VERS, or his order, the sum of three hundred and twelve shillings, in three months, with interest until paid, witness my hand." SAMUEL ROBINSON.
Charleton, November 14th, 1774.
Which note was in lieu of one received from said CON- VERS, given by ISAAC MOORE, (of Worcester, as said CONVERS declared) payable to EDWARD BOND, or order, which was negotiated until said CONVERS became the proprietor thereof: And as upon application to said MOORE for payment, I perceived that said note was never given by said MOORE, as CONVERS af- firmed. Therefore I forewarn all persons from purchasing the note I gave to CONVERS, as before described, being deter- mined not to pay said note, as it was obtained in a frau- dulent manner. SAMUEL ROBINSON. Charleton, November 23rd, 1774.
JOHN WHITE,
GARDENER and SEEDS-MAN, acquaints his customers, that he is removed from Seven-Star Lane, to the house on the north side Mr. LUCAS's, near the Fortification, and has for sale a large assortment of SEEDS, cheaper than usual.
To be SOLD, cheap for Cash in hand,
A Convenient and well-finished Dwelling HOUSE, in Hanover-street. For further particulars in- quire at the store No. 5, south-side of Town-dock.
WANTED a pair of live wild and a few dozen of live QUAILS, or live DUCKS.
Post-Office, Boston, December 31st, 1774.
THIS is to inform the Public, that it is the Post Master General's positive orders, that the Post-Rider leaves this Office on Monday Mornings, precisely at 9 o'Clock, and proceed immediately out of town with the Mail, of which all concerned will please to take notice.
This day was published, Price Half a Crown. And sold at JOHN BOYLE's Printing-Office, next door to the Three Doves in Marlborough-street.
THE WONDER of WONDERS!
On the WONDERFUL APPEARANCE of an An- gel, Devil and Ghost, to a Gentleman in the town of Boston, in the nights of the 14th, 15th, and 16th of October last: To whom in some measure may be attributed the Distresses that have of late fallen upon that unhappy Metropolis. Re- lated to one of his neighbours the morning after the last vi- sitation, who wrote down the narrative from the Gentleman's own mouth; and it is now made public at his desire, as a solemn warning to all those, who for the sake of aggrandiz- ing themselves and their families, would entail the most abject wretchedness upon MILLIONS of their fellow-creatures. Adorned with four plates, viz. 1. The Devil. 2. An Angel, with a sword in one hand, a pair of scales in the other, 3. Belzebub, holding in his right hand a folio book, and in his left a halter. 4. A ghost, Having on a white gown, his hair much dishevelled.
To be SOLD, for want of employ,
A LIKELY healthy strong NEGRO
BOY, between 14 and 15 years of age. Enquire of the Printer.
To be LET,
A STORE, opposite the east end of Fa-
neuill Hall, well situated for business. Enquire at Mr. Daniel Bell's store, near the above.
To be SOLD,
A Convenient DWELLING-HOUSE,
situated near St. Peter's Church, three stories high, with a good garden, well of water and outhouse, fit to accommo- date any gentleman. Enquire of THOMAS FRYE, living in the Long-wharf-lane, in Salem.
WANTED TO HIRE, ONE HUN-
DRED POUNDS, Lawful Money, for which good security will be given. Enquire of the Printer.
THERE is exposed to sale, the homestead
FARM of CONSIDER DREW, lying in Duxborough, at a place called the Captain's Nook, consisting of between 20 or 30 acres of good land, with a large low Dwelling-house, a Barn, Work-house, a good Well, a good spring a little below high-water mark, well fenced. The westerly end of said farm butts upon the salt bay, a good channel that comes within 30 or 40 rods of the house, as good a harbour, and building yard, with a good and convenient place to make Fish as any in the county of Plymouth; and all the appurtenances thereunto be- longing, together with a small wharf, are in good repair; ex- cepting a widow's right of dower, or thirds thereon, during her natural life. November 10th, 1774.
RAN away from the subscriber, the 26th
inst. an apprentice lad, named NATHANIEL BEN- NET, about nineteen years of age, about five feet, six inches high, had on a chocolate coloured coat, striped jacket, and blue breeches. Whoever will take up said Run-a-way, and confine and secure him, or return him to his Master at Glou- cester, shall have THREE DOLLARS reward, and all ne- cessary charges paid. SOLomon PARSONS, jun. All Masters of vessels and others, are hereby cautioned a- gainst concealing, carrying off, or employing said Run-a-way, as they would avoid the penalty of the law. Gloucester, Novem. 28th, 1774.
RAN away from the subscriber, the 26th
inst. an apprentice lad, named ELISHA PERKINS GOULD, between seventeen and eighteen years of age, about five feet, four inches high, light complexion, long, light com- plexion, had on when he went away, a blue robbin, and green jacket, light breeches and yarn stockings. He carried away with him, a blue coat and jacket. Whoever will take up said Run-a-way and convey him to his master in Gloucester, shall have THREE DOLLARS Reward, and all necessary charges paid by JOHN GIDDINGS. All masters of vessels and others, are hereby cautioned a- gainst concealing, carrying off, or employing said Run-a-way, as they would avoid the penalty of the law. Gloucester, Nov. 26, 1774.
RAN away from his master, the 26th inst.
A servant lad, named JOHN TUCKER, about 19 years of age, about five feet high, of a dark complexion, short black curled hair, is thick set. Carried with him, a blue ferge coat, light ferge jacket, with brass buttons, crimson plush breeches, with white buttons. Whoever shall take up said run-a-way, and convey him to the subscriber shall have TWO DOLLARS reward and all necessary charges paid by JOHN DANE. All persons are cautioned against concealing or carrying a- way said servant, as they would avoid the penalty of the law. Gloucester, November 26, 1774.
AS the Times are threatening, it be-
hoves one and all, to go into the most frugal Methods of encourage our own Manufactures, and as there is a great Consumption of Gloves in this large Country, we can manu- facture enough here, to supply the whole Continent, which will employ our own people, and keep a large Sum of Money here, which is annually sent to England for Gloves, and which are better and cheaper than can be imported from England; it is hoped therefore, that all true Patriots will encourage it.
These may certify, that PHILIP FREEMAN, will supply Funerals, and Merchants and Shopkeepers, with the Sorts following, viz. Buck-Skin Gloves, Norway Doe, ditto Purple, ditto Cloth-Colour, ditto Wash-Leather ditto, and Mock-Beaver ditto, at the most reasonable Terms, at the BLUE GLASS, in Union-Street, facing the Sign of the Cornfields, near the Dock, Boston.
TEN DOLLARS Reward.
WHEREAS in the night of the eighth Inst. a SHEETED BOX, Marked D.B. containing several pieces of Lawn, was stolen off a Cart be- tween Salem and Myrick. Whoever shall apprehend the fary Charge by applying to the P.M. reward and all nece- ssary.
To be SOLD,
A FEW Chaldrons of choice smiths COAL,
at eight dollars the Chaldron. Enquire of JOHN HOOTON, Oar-maker, in Fifth-Street, near Dr. Clark's.
To be SOLD, On Mr. John Preston's Wharf, near Bull's wharf,
BARNABY PITT COALS, Cheshire
CHEESE, and Welsh BUTTER. N. B. The above Coals are the best in all England for Blacksmiths.
ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of the
late Mr. WILLIAM MOLINEUX, deceased: Also all Persons who had Demands on, or were indebted to him as Attorney to others, are desired to make them known, and to pay their respective dues to the subscriber, who is fully em- powered to adjust and receive the same. THOMAS APTHROP.
STRAYED away from the owner, Robert
Davis, Leather-Dresser, the beginning of last June, a dark brown COW, the tip of her right Ear cut off, and one Horn a little shorter than the other, both short and bending inwards. Whoever shall give information of said Cow, that the owner may have her again, shall be handsomely rewarded, and all ne- cessary charges paid by R. DAVIS.
ENGLISH GRAMMAR.
WHOEVER considers the inconveniencies to which young persons must be subject through life, where a proper acquaintance with letters, and language is wanting; and the great advantages which must arise to those who are designed to act any considerable part in life, from a thorough knowledge of the use of letters, and propriety of language, especially of that, which they have by far the most occasion to use—must, undoubtedly, be sensible, that the study of English Grammar, or the Art of Reading, Speaking and Writing the English Language with strict propriety, and ele- gance, is well worthy the attention of youth, as a material part of their education.
Such parents, or guardians, as are disposed to have their children instructed in this important branch, or rather founda- tion of Science, may be faithfully served for that purpose, at the English Grammar School, in Milk-Street, by WILLIAM PAYNE.
LADIES who chuse to be instructed at
home, may be waited on with the utmost complaisance, and strictest attention, as often as the nature of the business requires, and at such hours as shall be most convenient. Writing and Arithmetic will be taught to such as desire it, and letter-writing in form. He will receive the commands of such as shall please to favour him therewith, at his school in Milk-Street, or at his lodgings at Mr. Benjamin Gray's in King-Street.
C A N D L E S.
DIPPED Tallow CANDLES, by the box, at 5s. doi tenor the pound, or 8d. lawful money, or 6d. sterling; Mould Tallow Candles, PURE Bayberry Wax Candles, and Sperma-Ceti Candles. Tallow by the Barrel, refined Sperma- Ceti Oil, and Hogs-Fat. Sold by JOHN LANGDON, In FLEET-STREET, near the Old-North Meeting-House, at the lowest Rates for Cash.
ELIAS THOMAS, jun. informs his
Friends and customers, that he has REMOVED his SAIL-LOFT To that which was formerly occupied by Mr. ALEXANDER CHAMBERLAIN, at the head of Dr. Clark's Wharf, North End; where he carries on the business in all its branches as usual. Those who please to favour him with their custom may rely on their being served with Fidelity and Dispatch.
MILLS and HICKS,
RETURN their Thanks to such Gen- tlemen as furnished them with Lists for their REGI- STER last Fall, and obligingly offered to assist in correcting the same for the ensuing Year (if published) and as the ge- nerous Reception it then met with has encouraged them to put to the Press their REGISTER, for 1775, they hope that Gentlemen (both in this and the neighbouring Go- vernments) that have been appointed into Office, either Ci- vil, Military or Ecclesiastical, will give the Editors immediate Notice, that their Names may be inserted in the same.
B A C K S W O R D.
To all Lovers of the Noble SCIENCE of DEFENCE. GENTLEMEN who chuse to be instructed in the Art commonly called the BACK SWORD, are desired to apply to DONALD M'ALPINE, who will reach them said Science to their entire Satisfaction, at the Room in King-Street, near the State-House, lately occupied as a Writing-School: The Hours of Attendance are from 7 till 9 o'Clock in the Morning, from Noon till 1 o'Clock, and from 3 till 5 o'Clock in the afternoon.—Any Gentlemen that choose to be taught privately, shall be waited upon at such Seasons as are convenient for them, either at the School or their Lodgings. Said M'ALPINE opened an EVENING SCHOOL, on Tuesday the 1st inst. at the place aforesaid. To begin at 6 o'clock and con- tinue 'till nine each evening, for the benefit of such as cannot conveniently attend in the Day Time.
WHITE Flint Glass Ware, by the box,
To be SOLD for CASH, Common sorted Crewets and Salts, } 25 to the Doz. at 4s. 6d. Do. Tumblers, } sterling the Dozen. Do. Wine Glasses, Ditto Mustard Pots, 25 to the doz. at 6s. 6d. the doz. By the Crate, Apothecaries green glass Vials sorted, at 10s. 6d. sterling the Gross. Brass Kettles at 16 3/4 sterling the pound, Broad Cloths and Worsted Hair Plush, blue, green and scarlet, at the sterling Cost. Enquire of the Printer.
CHOICE RAISINS by the Cask, Cur-
rants, and all sorts of SPICES, to be sold at THOMAS WALLEY's Store, Butler's-Row, No. 1. Old Jamaica and Common West-India Rum, Teneriffe Wine by the pipe, hoghead or Quarter Cask, also, genuine Lisbon Wine, excellent Dumb Fish, Citron, Figs, Bolting Cloths, Dutch Looking Glasses. All sorts of Groceries as usual. All at the lowest prices for Cash. N. B. A Quantity of Mustard Seed, and Snuff Bottles, to be sold very cheap.
ALL Persons that are indebted to the estate
of JOHN BOX, late of Boston, deceased, are re- quested to discharge the same; and all those who have demands upon the deceased's estate, are desired to produce their claims to LYDIA BOX, JOHN BOX, WILLIAM HOSKINS, } Executors.
A QUANTITY of
of a superior quality, rem- BEAN's Variety N. B. The above Candles have Land, and warranted free from crack- Carriage.
ALL Persons indebted to the
WILLIAM WHITE, Esq. late of Br- are desired to pay the same to PHILIP WHITE, Hampton, in the province of New-Hampshire, Exe- the last Will and Testament of the said WILLIAM W- and those to whom said Estate is indebted, are desired in their Demands to said Executor.
For the Convenience of many concerned, he purpo- se at Boston from the Sixth Day of December next Days; from the Fifth Day of February—Six Days; from the Twentieth Day of March—Six Days. Enquire for the said WHITE, at the Shop of Mrs. MA- GARET PHILLIPS, in Cornhill.
To be sold, Part of the Estate of above said WILLIAM WHITE, at Public Vendue, to highest Bidder, on Thursday the Eighth Day of Decem- next, viz. The House where the said Deceased lately d- pleasantly situated at the North-End of Boston, with a Store, Stable, Wood-Howse, &c. Three beautiful Gar- adjoining, &c. &c. and a small piece of Land near Ch- town-Ferry. Also a small Dwelling-House in Hull-S- and a large Store in Queen-Street. The Vendue will the last mentioned Store, at Ten o'Clock in the Foren- said Day.—The Conditions of Sale to be seen at the and Place of Sale. N. B. The Premises may be viewed on T- Wednesday preceding the Day of Sale.
To be SOLD, and entered upon immediately
A SMALL FARM, in Watertown, containing about forty acres of good Land, and a good improvement, with a good House and Barn For further particulars enquire of JOHN STARTTON ving on the Premises.
HANDSOME Wages are offered
capable active WOMAN of a good Character, the derlands COOKING and other Family business. None apply but such an one, to leave their names with the Prin-
THE Copartnership of BOX
AUSTIN, being dissolved, by the death of BOX. This is to desire all persons who have any d- on said Company, to bring in and settle their account the surviving partner BENJAMIN AUSTIN all those who are indebted to the late company, are to make immediate payment. N. B. The business of ROPEMAKING is still can- said AUSTIN.
PUBLIC VENDUE
DAM KERR, hereby informs his Friends Public, that he has
Opened a Vendue Room,
North-side of the Town-Dock, (the same which M- bald Bowman formerly occupied in that business) now ready for the Reception of Household Furniture & etc. dize. All those who are pleased to favour him wi- ployment, either at public or private Sale, shall fi- will act in that integrity, fidelity station and dispa-
This day was published, by J. GREENLE,
THE Royal American Magazine,
for NOVEMBER, 1774.
Just imported in the late ships from Am- Choice Cheshire and Gloucester
(Which will suit the nicest taste) And to be SOLD by CHARLES LOWE. Opposite the Boston Stone, in Marshall's-Lane, 1 Mill-Bridge.
This quantity of Cheese is equal in goodness, if rior, to that imported and sold by him last spring Afo, excellent FLORENCE OY
Flasks, warranted good, and the best English Mustard, by the bottle pound, or less.
OATMEAL by the Bushel, or smaller qn
JOSEPH PEIRCE
HEREBY informs his good Customers that he has removed to a new Shop, Corner, northerly of the Old-Brick Meeting- fronting the West End of the State-House, in Where he has for Sale, A very large Assortment of EN- us, and other GOODS; he hopes for a Con- Favours, which he will endeavour to them on the best Terms.
S I L K S
And Superfine BROAD CL
A PRIME assortment of Pa-
capes, Lutrings; plain and figured, in- masks, Sarfnet, &c.—superfine fashionable cl- Cloths, with suitable Linings and Trimmings. To be Sold at an exceeding low rate! JOHN BARRETT and S At their shop near the Mill-Bridge, Boston
Where may be had, all kinds of English, Scotch, India, Hard-W
and Cutlery GOODS,
By Wholesale or Retail, Extremely cheap for Cash or short Credit
JOHN MAUD, Tailors,
BEGS Leave to acquaints his Cuiny
and others, that he carries on the Business at North Side of the Town-House, King-street; we- the various Branches of the Tailor's Business are ex- the most elegant Manner, with Fidelity and Di- He does not aim at being pompous in his E- nor to detract from any Man's Merit in ag- yet he flatters himself that no one can find with greater Elegance and Taste. Regiment and Navy Uniforms, he is well used to, hav- ployed these many Years by the Gentlemen of and Navy. Any Cloaths which may happen to will take back according to his former Adven to He sincerely thanks his Friends and Custom- Encouragement they have shown him it will make it his Study to deserve their future Fa-
BOSTON: Printed by ISAIAH THOMAS,
At the South Corner of MARSHAL'S LANE, leading from the MILL-BRIDGE into UNION-STREET, where all Persons may be supplied with this Paper at the rate of Eight Pence Lawful Money, per Annum, unsealed, and Eight Shillings sealed and directed; and where Articles of Intelligence, &c. are thankfully received, ADVERTISEMENTS taken in.—PRINTING in its various Branches, performed in a neat Manner, with the greatest Care and Dispatch, on the most reasonable Terms. AND-BILLS at an Hour's Notice. SUBSCRIPTIONS for the S P Y are also taken in by J. Larkin, Chairmaker, and Mr. W. Calder, Painter, in Charlestown; M. Watch maker, in Salem; Mr. B. Emeron, Bookseller, in Newbury-Port; Mr. M. Belcher, in Bridgewater; and by Dr. Elijah Hewins, in Scituate.
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