1,000 pieces vitrey.

4,000 pieces Hamburg dowlas.

20,000 stand of arms.

300 tons of lead. 1,000,000 of flints.

1,500 boxes of tin, and wire properly sorted for it.

Medicines, surgeons' instruments, lint and bandages, in the whole, to the amount of £ 2,000 sterling.

500 sheets of copper of different sorts.

Resolved, That the secret committee be empowered and directed to pursue the most effectual measures for importing the foregoing articles.

Resolved, That the farther consideration of this report be postponed.

The committee of claims reported, that there is due,

To captain Edward Motte, for expenses, &c. in conducting the prisoners taken at St. John's, from Kingston, in the colony of New-York, to Lancaster, in Pennsylvania, a balance of 367.7 dollars.

To Robert Erwin, wagon-master, for carriage of clothing and medicines to Dobb's ferry and to Cambridge, 222.6 dollars.

Ordered, That the said accounts be paid.

The committee on the state of New-York, brought in a farther report, which being taken into consideration, was agreed to as follows:

Whereas a majority of the inhabitants of Queen's county, in the colony of New-York, being incapable of resolving to live and die freemen, and being more disposed to quit their liberties than part with the little proportion of their property necessary to defend them, have deserted the American cause, by refusing to send deputies as usual to the convention of that colony; and avowing by a public declaration, an unmanly design of remaining inactive spectators of the present contest, vainly flattering themselves, perhaps, that should Providence declare for our enemies, they may purchase their mercy and favor at an easy rate; and, on the other hand, if the war should terminate in favor of America, that then they may enjoy, without expense of blood or treasure, all the blessings resulting from that liberty, which they, in the day of trial, had abandoned, and in defence of which, many of their more virtuous neighbors and countrymen had nobly died: and although the want of public spirit, observable in these men, rather excites pity than alarm, there being little danger to apprehend either from their prowess or example, yet it being reasonable, that those who refuse to defend their country, should be excluded from its protection, and prevented from doing it injury :

Resolved, That all such persons in Queen's county, aforesaid, as voted against sending deputies to the present convention of New-York, and named in a list of delinquents in Queen's county, published by the convention of New-York, be put out of the protection of the United Colonies, and that all trade and intercourse with them cease; that none of the inhabitants of that county be permitted to travel or abide in any part of these United Colonies, out of their said county, without a certificate from the convention or committee of safety of the colony of New-York, setting forth, that such inhabitant is a friend to the American cause, and not of the number of those who voted against sending deputies to the said convention; and that such of the said inhabitants as shall be found out of the said county, without such certificate, be apprehended and imprisoned three months.

Resolved, That no attorney or lawyer ought to commence, prosecute, or defend any action at law, of any kind, for any of the said inhabitants of Queen's county, who voted against sending deputies to the convention, as aforesaid; and such attorney or lawyer as shall contravene this resolution, are enemies to the American cause, and ought to be treated accordingly.

Resolved, That the convention or committee of safety of the colony of NewYork be requested to continue publishing, for a month, in all their gazettes or

newspapers, the names of all such of the inhabitants of Queen's county, as voted against sending deputies; and to give certificates, in the manner before recommended, to such others of the said inhabitants, as are friends to American liberty.

And it is recommended to all conventions, committees of safety, and others, to be diligent in executing the above resolutions.

Resolved, That colonel Nathaniel Heard, of Woodbridge, in the colony of New-Jersey, taking with him five or six hundred minute-men, under discreet officers, do march to the western part of Queen's county, and that colonel Waterbury of Stanford, in the colony of Connecticut, with the like number of minute-men, march to the eastern side of said county; that they confer together, and endeavor to enter the said county on one day; that they proceed to disarm every person in the said county, who voted against sending deputies to the said convention, and cause them to deliver up their arms and ammunition on oath, and that they take and confine in safe custody, till further orders, all such as refuse compliance.

That they apprehend and secure, till further orders, the persons named as principal men among the disaffected in the said county, in a summons for their appearance before the convention of New-York, issued the 12th of December last, viz.

Of Jamaica township, captain Benjamin Whitehead, Charles Arden, Joseph French, esq. Johannes Polhemus.

Newtown, Nathaniel Moor, John Moor, sen. Samuel Hallet, John Moor, jun. William Weyman, John Shoals, Jeromus Rapalje. Flushing, John Willet.

Hamstead, Justice Gilbert Van Wyck, Daniel Kissam, esq. of Cowneck, captain Jacob Mott, Thomas Cornhill, of Rockaway, Gabriel G. Ludlow, Richard Hewlet, captain Charles Hicks, Dr. Samuel Martin, Justice Samuel Clowes.

Oyster-Bay, Justice Thomas Smith, of Hog-island, Justice John Hewlet, captain George Weeks, Dr. David Brooks, Justice John Townsend.

And all such other persons who shall be found in arms, or who shall oppose the carrying the above resolutions into effect, as the said colonel Heard or colonel Waterbury may think prudent to detain.

Resolved, That it be recommended to the said colonel Heard and colonel Waterbury, to execute the business entrusted to them by the foregoing resolutions, with all possible despatch, secrecy, order, and humanity.

Resolved, That the sum of 500 dollars be forthwith-transmitted, with certified copies of these resolutions, to each of them, the said colonel Heard and colonel Waterbury, and that they, on their return, report to this Congress, a true state of their expenditure and proceedings.

A letter from the committee of Frederick, in Maryland, brought by the officer who had the charge of bringing down Connolly and his associates, was laid before Congress and read.

Resolved, That it be recommended to the committee of safety of Pennsylvania, to carry into execution the resolution of Congress for confining said Connolly, and his associates, in the gaol of Philadelphia, and that they take their examination.

Adjourned to ten o'clock to-morrow.

THURSDAY, January 4, 1776.

Resolved, That an additional battalion be raised in the county of Cumberland, in the colony of Pennsylvania, to consist of the same number of men and officers, and to have the same pay and allowance, as the others raised in said colony.

Resolved, That one company of each of the five battalions last ordered to be raised in Pennsylvania, consist of expert riflemen.

Resolved, That it be recommended to the committee of safety of Pennsylvania, to see the foregoing resolutions carried into execution.

Resolved, That, in all elections of officers by Congress, where more than one are elected on the same day, to commands of the same. rank, they shall take rank of each other according to their election, and the entry of their names in the minutes, and their commissions shall be numbered to shew their priority.

The Congress then proceeded to the election of other field officers of the four battalions ordered to be raised in Pennsylvania, and the ballots being taken and examined, the following gentlemen were chosen :

Lieutenant-colonels: Lambert Cadwallader, William Allen, jun. Francis Johnson, Joseph Penrose, esqrs.

Majors: Joseph Wood, George Nagle, Henry Bicker, Nicholas Hausicker,

esqrs.

The committee of claims report, that there is due,

To James Whitehead, for provisions for the prisoners taken on board the Rebecca and Mary, the sum of 64 dollars.

To the committee of New-Brunswick, per account rendered, the sum of 214.9 dollars, to be paid to William Livingston, esq. and by him forwarded to the said committee.

To Furman and Hunt, of Trenton, for provisions, horse hire, &c. the sum of 68.2 dollars.

To the committee of inspection and observation of the city and liberties of Philadelphia, for 187,046 flints, by them purchased, agreeable to the order of Congress, the sum of 737 dollars.

To sundry persons, per list, for signing the continental bills of credit, the sum of 1165.7 dollars, and that an order be given to the treasurers for the payment of the same, agreeable to the said list.

To the committee of Frederick-Town, Maryland, for expenses incurred by Connolly, Cameron and Smith, during their confinement, the sum of 74 dollars, and that the same be paid to the delegates of Maryland.

Ordered, That the said accounts be paid accordingly.

Resolved, That a commissary be appointed to provide the three companies. ordered to Northampton, in Virginia, with rations while on their march, and during their stay in that country.

That the appointment of said commissary be deferred till to-morrow.

The Congress resumed the consideration of the report of the committee on the state of New-York: Whereupon,

Resolved, That the same be postponed till to-morrow, and that the delegates of New-York be desired to request the attendance of the gentlemen sent to Congress by the convention of their colony.

Resolved, That major Preston have liberty to chuse the place of his residence, consistent with former resolutions of Congress, and that the president take his parole.

The committee appointed to consider what allowance ought to be made to officers who are prisoners, brought in their report:

Ordered, That the same be taken into consideration on Saturday next.
Adjourned to ten o'clock to-morrow.

There being a vacancy in the first of the Pennsylvania battalions, by the promotion of captain Allen, the Congress proceeded to the election of a person to supply said vacancy, and the ballots being taken, Benjamin Davis, oldest lientenant in said battalion, was elected.

Resolved, That the sum of ten thousand dollars, be struck, for the purpose of exchanging ragged and torn bills of the continental currency; that the bills, making this sum, be of the same denominations, printed under the inspection of the same persons, and signed and numbered by the same signers, as the last emission, and that they be lodged in the treasury, to be applied to the sole purpose aforesaid.

Resolved, That all committees, and others, who have had public money put into their hands, lay upon the table, an account of the expenditure of the same. The committee appointed to consider the letter of general Washington, dated the 18th of December, and the enclosed papers, brought in a report upon that part, which relates to James Lovell, who has long been, and still is, detained a close prisoner in Boston, by order of general Howe, which being taken into consideration, was agreed to, and is as follows:

That it appears to your committee, that the said Mr. Lovell hath, for years past, been an able advocate for the liberties of America and mankind; that by his letter to general Washington, which is a part of said enclosed papers, he exhibits so striking an instance of disinterested patriotism, as strongly recommends him to the particular notice of this continent.

Whereupon, Resolved, That Mr. James Lovell, an inhabitant of Boston, now held a close prisoner there, by order of general Howe, has discovered, under the severest trials, the warmest attachment to public liberty, an inflexible fidelity to his country; that by his late letter to general Washington, he has given the strongest evidence of disinterested public affection, in refusing to listen to terms offered for his relief, till he could be informed by his countrymen that they were compatible with their safety and honor.

Resolved, That it is deeply to be regretted that a British general can be found degenerate enough so ignominiously and cruelly to treat a citizen, who is so eminently virtuous :

Resolved, That it be an instruction to general Washington to make an offer of governor Skene in exchange for the said Mr. Lovell and his family.

Resolved, That general Washington be desired to embrace the first opportunity which may offer, of giving some office to Mr. Lovell equal to his abilities, and which the public service may require.

Ordered, That a copy of the foregoing resolutions be transmitted to the gene ral as speedily as possible.

Resolved, That the president write to general Washington, and desire him to inform Congress, what rank the aids-de-camp of the general officer should have in the army of the United Colonies.

The committee of claims reported, that there is due to Adam Fisher, for expenses attending his conducting Connolly and Cameron from Frederick, in Maryland, to Philadelphia, and his charges back again for himself and the men, the sum of 156.dollars.

Ordered, That the same be paid.

The Congress having conferred with the gentlemen sent by the convention of New-York, resumed the consideration of the report of the committee on the state of that colony, and the same was agreed to:

Whereupon, Resolved, That no farther fortifications be erected at Martler's Rock, on Hudson's river, and that a point of land at Puplopen's kill, on the said river, be without delay effectually fortified.

Resolved, That it be recommended to the convention, or in their recess, to the committee of safety, of New-York, to carry into execution the above resolution.

Resolved, That the delegates of New-Jersey and Connecticut be directed to take the necessary steps for carrying into execution the resolutions of Congress passed on Wednesday last, respecting the inhabitants of Queen's county.

A memorial from the inhabitants of the town of Newport was presented to Congress, and read:

Ordered, That the same be referred for consideration till to-morrow. Resolved, That Mr. Paine be added to the committee on general Schuyler's letters.

Adjourned to ten o'clock to-morrow.

SATURDAY, January 6, 1776.

Information being given to Congress, that a quantity of powder was arrived at Great-Egg Harbour; of which a part was addressed to Congress by Mr. Parsons, a part consigned to Mr. Webster, of Philadelphia, and a part to another gentleman in said city:

Resolved, That the secret committee be directed to get the powder addressed to Congress, removed to Philadelphia, and to purchase, for the use of the United Colonies, the other parcels of powder.

Resolved, That one ton of the powder arrived, be delivered to the committee for fitting out armed vessels, for the use of said armed vessels.

A letter from the committee of Lancaster, dated the 3d of January, was received, and read:

Also, a letter from an officer in Lisbon, dated the 23d of October last:

Resolved, That these letters, as well as the last received from Lancaster, and those formerly received from Lisbon, be referred to the committee of correspondence.

The Congress resumed the consideration of the memorial from the inhabitants of Newport, and the papers accompanying it; and, thereupon, came to the following resolution:

Resolved, That the said memorial bè referred to the consideration of the general assembly of the colony of Rhode-Island.

The committee, to whom it was referred to consider how the share of prizes, allotted to the captors, ought to be divided between the officers and men, brought in their report, which, being taken into consideration, was agreed to as follows:

Resolved, That the commander in chief have one-twentieth part of the said allotted prize-money, taken by any ship or ships, armed vessel or vessels, under his orders and command.

That the captain of any single ship or armed vessel, have two-twentieth parts of his share, but, if more ships or armed vessels be in company when a prize is taken, then the two-twentieth parts to be divided amongst all the said captains.

That the captains of marines, lieutenants of the ships or armed vessels, and masters thereof, share together, and have three twentieth parts divided amongst them equally, of all prizes taken when they are in company.

That the lieutenants of marines, surgeons, chaplains, pursers, boatswain, gunners, carpenters, the masters' mates, and the secretary of the fleet, share together, and have two-twentieth parts and one-half of a twentieth part divided among them, equally of all prizes taken when they are in company.

That the following petty warrant and petty officers, viz. (allowing for each ship, six midshipmen; for each brig, four midshipmen, and each sloop, two midshipmen, one captain's clerk, one surgeon's mate, one steward, one sailmaker, one cooper, one armorer, two boatswain's mates, two gunner's mates, two carpenter's mates, one cook, one cockswain, two serjeants of marines for each ship, and one serjeant for each brig and sloop) have three-twentieth parts divided among them equally, and when a prize is taken by any ship or vessel on board or in company of which the commander in chief is, then the commander in chief's cook or cockswain to be added to this allotment, and have their shares with these last mentioned.

That the remaining eight-twentieth parts, and one-half of the twentieth part, be divided among the rest of the ship or ship's companies, as it may happen, share and share alike.