Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-12
Excellent Order Maintained.

ing a population of 2,200 coo, paying
revenue of $4,000 pounds sterling.
Georgia did not send delegates. but
gave promise to concur in all de-
cisions. In general, the men We're of
uncommon ability, such as John Sui
Ivan Roger Sherman, Thomas Cush-
ing, Samuel Adams, John Adams PHI
ip Livingstone, John Jay, John Dick
inson, Joseph Galloway, Samuel Chase,
the RutleGges, Christopher Gadsden,
Richard Bland. Peyton Randolph,
Richard Henry Lee, Patrick Henry.
Washington. IT, said Patrick Henry,
you speak of solid information and
sound judgment, Washington, unques-
tionablS, is the greatest man of them
ALL"
OF Rare Ability.
john Adams wrote of them The
congress is such an assembly as never
before came together, ON sudden, in
any part of the world. Here are for
tunes abilities, learning, eloquence,
and acuteness equal to any I ever met
with in my life.
Although greatly diversified, the cry
was Union and liberty The OBJ
ject aimed at by this congress, and
especially by Massachusetts and Vir-
einia. was to obtain a redress of griev-
ances and to restore harmony between
Great Britain and America.
Randolph President.
Peyton Randolph was chosen presi-
dent and Charles Thomson of Phila-
delphia. not a member, Secretary. It
was agreed that each colony should
| have one vote. A committee was APP
pointed to state the rights of the colo
| MES, when they had been violated, and
| how to restore them. Another COM
mittee was appointed to look into the
statutes affecting the trade and man
ufacturing of the colonies.
| On.n.d NJ;rb Dr,var
| There was some objection to opening
/ the various religious sentiments among
/ the members, but Samuel Adams
moved that Rev. Jacob Duche an
| Episcopalian, might open the congress
ming word was received that the Brit
| ish sships were bombarding Boston,
and there was deep anxiety.
Business of the Congress.
| September IA, an admirable series
of resolves passed by the people of
| Middlesex county, were laid before
| congress, but no action was taken.
| September II, other resolves came
| from Suffolk county, and both re-
solves were printed
| September %, Galloway introduced
a plan that was intended t operpetu-
ate the dependence OF the colonies on
| England, but the members viewed it
with SO much disgust, that it was Or
| dered erased from the journal
| October a, the members agreed up
| on declaration of Rights. Ito en-
ter into a n-lmportation, non-con
sumption. and non eXportable associa-
| ton. 2-To prepare/an address to the
people of Great Britain, and a memo
| rial to the inhabitants of British AM
erica. 3-To prepare a loyal address
| to his majesty. The association was
signed October 20 by 81 members.
There Were IA articles forming rules
pertaining to the first article. The sig
nature of the association by the mem
bers of congress may be considered as
the commencement of the American
| union.
| Committees Named.
October II, Richard Henry Lee, Will
lam Livingstone and John jay were
lappointed to prepare the memorial and
an address to the people of Great Brit
ain. Lee prepared the memorial and
| Jay the address and they We're ap-
proved October 81. October l Richard
Henry Lee, John Adams, Thomas John
SON. Patrick Henry and Mr. Rutledge
were appointed to prepare a loyal Pc
tition to the king. Two copies of this
petition were signed by all the mem
hers, and ordered sent to the colonial
tagents in London.
| These various proceedings constitute
the most important measures of this
congress. which dissolved October 26,
after appointing May 10. 1875, for an
other congress.
I Papers Praised.
The wings Welcomed the measures
with joy, while the tories denounced
the nlan and measures. The papers OF
this congress have been uniformly
praised for their soundness, dignity,
strength and purity of style. Lord
Chatham delivered a fine tribute to
them in The house of lords. and Daniel