The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-03

tea in America. being forced TO sell their commodi-
ties at public sale in Britain, that other merchants
might reap a profit from retailing them at other
markets THAT they procured an act Of PaIliament
Tor the very purpose Of sending this tea that
they were enireated by the American agents 70
forbear. and ye, persisted in sending it :A-These
things, together with the severe acts of Parliament
against Boston. which so rapidly followed The de-
s,ruc'ion nf The tea. leave no room TO doubt but the
plan was preconceried between the Ministry and
me Com pany. To force submission TO the tax:
and, IN that view the destroying of the tea was
NOT only justifable, but a meritorious act. The
inhabitants OF Boston. therefore, are suffering in
The common cause Of al America. left to strug-
Tile alone. they may fall, and the other colonies.
one after another: whereas. their united wisdom
aud Efforts may save the whole to collect which,
we Judge /, essential that a Congress of Repre-
senta'ives from all shonld meet at Philadelphia,
ana have appoinied seven deputies on tho part of
this colony tn ACT therein. Their appointment
and general instructions will be laid before Won,
and hope meet yonr appreciation.
Great numbers of merchants. manufacturers and
others In Britain. being deeply Interested in the
American trade, in order TO stimulate their en-
deavors with their Parliament to procure us re-
dress, we Judged it would be Of the greatest utll-
y TO stop all imports from Britain after the first
oi November next and permit me to
this measure TO you with that energy which your
most important concerns require. Some incon-
veniences you will no doubt be subject In, hut
they are temporary and small, when compared
with the great question, whether we shall bs
ireemen or slaves; 10 obtain a favorable determi-
nation OF which, we ought to make much greater
sacrifices, if necessary. '
The stopping Of our exports, a necessary part
OF the same plan, could moi be adopted al so early
a period without injustice to our British creditors.
and great injury To the tobacco planters. II is,
therefore, postponed To the l0lh of August next,
to afford an opportunity Of disposing Of the grow
ing crops. 1t will he our true interest hereafter
To cultivate grain and such articles as will make
the basis of manufactures. The association will
be lad before you. and as unanimity alone will Sc
cure lis success. it will give me pleasure to see it
signed by every man in the county.
lhese measures, 1t is strongly hoped, may re-
lieve Boston and all America from their present
distress and dreadful apprehensions, but as their
operation cannot be Immediate, and the poorer in
habiiants of Boston, whose bread depended ON
their daily labor, now stopped, may, in the mean
time. if not relieved. be starved into compliance:
POLICY as well as CHARITY,
call on MS To assis. them. A subscription for this
purpose will now be offered you with the alterna-
i've OF grain or money. will not presume to saw
how much ought TO be done by any. Let every
mans ability, and the feelings of his own heart
Tor brethren in distress, be his guide on the &C.
casion.
Finally laying aside all contentious among our
selves. let us cordially unite in the practice of
frngality, industry, and every virtue on this great
occasion. Particularly as there appears to be a
suspension of the Courts of Justice, let us become
a law to ourselves, and pay our just debts 10 the
utmost of our abilities. would have waited on
you, but am preparing for my journey 10 the Con.
gress. "
iam with great respect, gentlemen,
. HOur afToctinnata apb fa;,bc,l zoxv.
EDMUND PENDLETON.
August 18th, 1774.