The Massachusetts spy, or, Thomas's Boston journal. [volume] (Boston [Mass.]) 1772-1775, 1774-10-06
Eriloi County Reiolves.
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TAUNTON, V''V9T -~' AfIf'
Mr.. THOMAS, -,
pLo % pe zoe fssqviay Pias yaay next, ard ob!ss
re COUNTY IF BRlSTO L.
A r meeting Of the Gentlemen, Delegates from the
~ following towns in the county OF Is 10 l., VIZ
Taunton dartmouth, Rehoboth, freeto"n, Dighton,
Eaton held at the Court Houe, in Taunton, on the
aSth and .h days of September, I774, to eonut upon
meaures 10 be taken the preent alarming cribs
of our public AFFAIRS -, -.
ZEpHENiAH LEONARD, Efa; eholen Chairman;
After having read the act Of parliament for regulating the
government of this province, and the reo've OF te .o-
ties of Suffolk, Middlelex, &c inc io"o""s NS'
were unanimouly adopted.
wuFREA s our ancenors, Of bleGed memory, from
prudent care for themielve and tender concern iof e
defendants did through. ferries OF unparalleled dangers anu
diReles purchae valuable Inheritance IN TINS "e'en
yod and carefully traninted the fame to US their pol
terty and whereas for many years patti we nave qoe'y
enoyed certain rights and privileges, stipulated by eharte
and repeatedly confirmed by royal engagements WHICH
,i,bts and privileges are ursty invaded BY the pre-
tended authority Of Btih parliament, under p'e'e A'
!, oexoedient for us any longer enjoy them and as
the fame perons which found out this Inexpaeney WI"
m dubr in time, diEover that inexPedent tor US 70
enoy any rights and any property at all we cannot
10 ae to owielyes and Poey and IN gratitude 10 our
determined, he Tque of fortunes and lives to defend
our natural and eompa6ed rights, and oppoe 10 our
NOT all illegal and unconstitutional mesiure which have
been or may be hereafter adopted by Bth parliament,
or Britih mniitry And though deprcate the evils
which naturally conequent upon breach of chat
tual affection and confidence which has iubied betwixt
Great Britain and her colonies yet think il bester
fuer thoe evils than voluntarily fubmit perpetual ayey.
We are f.nbe that the important crs before demands
the exerce of much wdom, prudence and fortude, and
we Gncerely hope that all deliberations and actions will
be guided by the principles of found realon, and hearty
deire to promote the nere Of the Bitih empire
Accordingly, we refoye in the following MANNER viz.
Reloived That We freely recognize George the Third,
King of Gleat-Brain, Sc. rghtul Sovereign and
allegiance and protection reciprocal, deernin
cdfathfuly to yield the former long allowed
the enjoyment of the latter.
Reaiged That the late acts Of the Britih parliament,
relating to the continent in general, and this province in
particular, contrary to reaion and the ipit of the
Eng contribution, and if complied with, will reduce US
to the mOa abeet fate of (ervtude.
ResEyed, That all civil Officers in this provinces conf
dered as holding their REFLECTIVE Offices by the peci-
fed in late act of the Brth parament deeve neither
obedience refpea bur we will fuppor all fuch civil
authority that is agreeable the charter of the province,
granted by King William and Queen Mary.
ReoIved, That it is opinion, that the eyeral towns
of this county ould regulate hemyes in all their public
proceedings, agreeable to the laws of this province.
RefalUed, That We will ufe utmot endeayous DIFF
countenanee and fuppre all MODS, riots and breaches of
the rcace and will afford all the protection power
che perions and properties of loyal fellow ubcets
ReSIveS, That IN all things, we will regulate onrielvcs
by the opinion and advice Of the continental Congc,
6rng at Philadelphia; and place great confidence in
the abilities of the gentlemen, members Of that Congre,
we will ehearfully fubcbe to their determinations.
Ra:ived, That brethren Of the Of Bottom, who
ffering under the cruel hand of power in the
mon caue of America, juy entitled to all that uPPort
and relief which can, and ready afford them.
Reaized, That whereas brethren sf the county Of
Suffolk have by their fprited and noble ieloluons, fully
made known fentiments therefore think il
ceay for us to be particular, we mott ehearfay
adopt their mcaiures and reoluions.
E6fed, That the above proceedings be inherited in the
public papers.
Yefed, That the Committee for the town of Taunton,
be Empowered sail meeting of this body, whenever they
think il neceiiary.
pcfeA That the thanks of this body be given to the
Chairman for his faithful ervices
Ycfcd, That this ademby be adjourned, and it
Cordinsly Adjourned.
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Atf1e. ID AVID coBB, Clerk.