the privileges of pleading; and that an end may be put to such complaints in future, it is to be wished the Judges, at their Circuit or Term Courts, would cause publick outcry to be made, that if any of the King's subjects are aggrieved by any of the bar, they shall have a fair hearing, and their proofs examined; and in case of malfeasance, the person shall be dismissed and disrobed with disgrace. This summary way of proceeding will totally discourage unjust practices in future. Others of the people complain of Taxation without Representation. I acknowledge there is too much reason for this complaint, upon which the whole American dispute with Britain is supported. Much may be said on this head; but as it is probable the people will soon be quieted on this matter, I shall waive it at present. There are many other complaints too trifling to be canvassed. But does not the King complain also, that we have dismantled his Fort, carried away his Ammunition; and who appears to redress him? Is it not our incumbent duty to do justice to him as well as ourselves? And here I leave the matter to be considered of by the Legislature, what ought to be done by us to be reinstated in that favourable view which we should ever wish to be seen by him, as the person to whom we have sworn, avowed, and openly professed the strictest allegiance. There is only a short time left us for consideration; as we are hurried into the late measures by distressing reports, we may be considered more favourably than if we had meditated and planned the attempt, and more easily forgiven, especially if we discover a contrition for the offence.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY (VIRGINIA) COMMITTEE.

At a Committee held for Cumberland County, Virginia, on Saturday, the 18th of February, 1775; Present, George Carrington, Chairman, William Fleming, John Mayo, Littleberry Mosby, Joseph Carrington, Richard James, Carter H. Harrison, George Carrington, Junior, John Netherland, Robert Smith, Maurice Langhorne, Benjamin Wilson, Joseph Calland, Frederick Hatcher, Edward Carrington, John Woodson, the Reverend John H. Samiders, and Charles Woodson, Junior.

Resolved, That the members of the Committee now present, will give a premium of three Shillings per pound to the first person, or company of persons, who shall, within eight months from the date hereof, produce to the said Committee, or the Chairman thereof, fifty pounds weight of good Gunpowder, manufactured in America, on due proof that the same was made wholly of American materials.

Resolved, That whenever a suspicion shall arise of any Merchant in this County having infringed the Association of the late Continental Congress, the person or persons suspecting such infringement, do make information thereof to any three or more members of this Committee; and if, upon inquiry, they think the same well grounded, they shall forthwith inform the Chairman, and he call a meeting of the Committee to take it under consideration.

GEORGE CARRINGTON, Chairman.

At a Committee held for Cumberland County, on Friday, the 10th of March, 1775; Present, George Carrington, Chairman, William Fleming, John Mayo, Joseph Carrington, Littleberry Mosby, Carter H. Harrison, James Pleasants, George Carrington, Junior, William Smith, Robert Smith, Maurice Langhorne, Benjamin Wilson, Richard Eggleston, Frederick Hatcher, Edward Haskins, Edward Carrington, John Woodson, Henry Macon, and Charles Woodson, Junior.

Resolved, That the following Address of Thanks be presented, to the Delegates who represented this Colony in the late Continental Congress:

To the Honourable PEYTON RANDOLPH, Esquire, RICH ARD HENRY LEE, GEORGE WASHINGTON, PATRICK HENRY, Junior, RICHARD BLAND, BENJAMIN HARRISON, and EDMUND PENDLETON, Esquires.

GENTLEMEN: Permit us, in behalf of ourselves and of our constituents, to acknowledge our grateful sense of your faithful discharge of the trust reposed in you by the un-bought suffrages of your countrymen, in the important services you have rendered them at the present alarming crisis of affairs.

We beg leave to declare our full approbation of, and hearty concurrence in, the prudent and pacifick measures adopted by the late Continental Congress, of which you formed so respectable a part, and to assure you that we will exert our utmost diligence and zeal to carry the same into effect. At the same time, when we reflect on the manner in which the schemes agitated against the Colonies for their destruction, have been conducted, we should be greatly wanting in our duty and prudence, did we not extend our views to the most unhappy events, and endeavour, as far as circumstances will permit, to prepare for every contingency.

With hearts deeply impressed with the pleasure of handing down to posterity your names, and those of your worthy brethren of the Congress, as the friends and guardians of your country; of beholding your wise measures applauded and adopted by every City, Town, and County, throughout British America, and overflowing with the warmest wishes for every blessing on you and your posterity, we beg leave to assure you that we shall be ready to risk our lives and fortunes in your defence, when any personal insult shall be offered you by the tools of an incensed and corrupt Administration, and that we are your affectionate countrymen, and much obliged humble servants.

GEORGE CARRINGTON, Chairman.

EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM BOSTON, TO A GENTLEMAN OF NEW-YORK, DATED FEBRUARY 19, 1775.

The Republican leaders will, in the next Provincial Congress, once more try their efforts to levy a sum of money for raising, clothing, and paying an Army to take the field against the King's Troops in the ensuing Spring; the moneyed men are convinced that acts of rebellion will be punished with confiscation of their estates, and that is a penalty they do not feel bold enough to experience. The late Provincial Congress, distracted and divided by a variety of views and opinions, separated without doing any thing more than you see in their Resolves; the principal object of their meeting was to cajole the men of property, but no impression could be made on them; yet, as I have already intimated, another attempt is to be made to fill a Treasury to be under Henry Gardner's care, for the above purpose at their next meeting. Their dupes drop from them very fast, and it is expected the few demagogues will be soon left alone.

HANOVER (VIRGINIA) COMMITTEE.

At a Meeting of the Freeholders of Hanover County, after due notice, at the Court House, on Monday, the 20th of February, 1775. Mr. Bartlett Anderson being chosen Clerk of the said meeting, they proceeded to the choice of Delegates to represent them in the Colony Convention at the Town of Richmond, in Henrico County, the 20th of next month, when Patrick Henry, Jun., and John Syme, Esquires, were unanimously chosen; and on the 4th of March, at the place aforesaid, a fuller meeting of Freeholders appeared, when the following Resolves were voted:

Resolved, That the thanks of this meeting be given to our worthy Representatives for their faithful discharge of the trust reposed in them, at a Colony Convention held at Williamsburg in August last.

Resolved, That Colonel John Syme do present the thanks of this County, in the most respectful manner, to the honourable the Delegates that represented this Colony in the late Continental Congress, in Philadelphia, for the prudent, just, and well concerted measures adopted by the said Congress, and to assure them that we will exert our utmost endeavours to carry those measures into execution.

Resolved, That it is just and reasonable that the Delegates that attend Colony Conventions should be reimbursed their expenses, as well as the Delegates that attend the Continental Congress. We do therefore recommend to our Delegates that they use their influence to have the same taxed on the Colony by the Convention.

Resolved, That it would be unjust, as well as unnatural, to keep our countrymen that nobly fought and defended our country against a savage enemy, out of their pay; as