Mr. Rittenhouse, on the part of Pennsylvania, in fixing the beginning of the forty-third degree of latitude, upon the River Delaware, as per account, the sum of two hundred and two Pounds, thirteen Shillings, and six Pence.

Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Committee, that the foregoing several allowances be made payable out of the moneys arisen, or which may arise by virtue of the following Acts, viz: the Act entitled "An Act farther to continue an Act entitled An Act for granting to his Majesty the several Duties and Impositions on Goods, Wares, and Merchandise imported into this Colony, therein mentioned;'" the Act entitled "An Act to continue an Act entitled An Act to regulate the sale of Goods at publick Vendue, Auction, or Outcry, within this Colony;" and the Act entitled "An Act to revive an Act entitled An Act to restrain Hawkers and Pedlars within this Colony, from selling without license, with an addition thereto.'"

Mr. Kissam then also reported, that he was directed by the Committee to move for leave to sit again; which Report he read in his place, and afterwards delivered it, with the said Resolutions, in at the table, where the same were again read, and agreed to by the House.

Ordered, That a Bill be brought in, pursuant to the said Resolutions, and that Mr. Kissam and Mr. Walton prepare and bring in the same.

Resolved, That his Honour's Speech, and the several matters referred to the Committee thereupon, be taken into further consideration to-morrow.

Die Jovis, 10 ho., A. M., the l6th March, 1775.

Mr. Wilkins, from the Committee appointed to prepare the draught of a Petition to the King, laid before the House a draught accordingly.

Mr. Brush, from the Committee appointed to prepare a draught of a Memorial to the Lords; and

Mr. De Lancey, from the Committee appointed to prepare the draught of a Representation and Remonstrance to the Commons of Great Britain, laid before the House the said draughts accordingly; and the said three draughts being severally read,

Ordered, That the said three draughts be referred to the consideration of a Committee of the Whole House.

Resolved, That his Honour's Speech, and the several matters referred to the Committee thereupon, be taken into further consideration on Tuesday next.

Die Martis, 10 ho., A. M., the 21st March, 1775.

Resolved, That his Honour's Speech, and the several matters referred to the Committee thereupon, be taken into further consideration to-morrow.

Die Mercurij, 4 ho., P. M., the 22d March, 1775.

The Order of the Day being read, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House upon his Honour's Speech, Messages, &c. After some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair, and Mr. Kissam reported that he was directed by the Committee to make the following Report to the House, to wit:

That after reading his Honour's Message of the 7th ultimo, wherein he recommends to the House to take into consideration the opening an easy communication by Great Roads to Albany, from the Northeastern part of this Colony, the Committee were of opinion that the consideration of the said Message be postponed till the next session.

That he then read his Honour's Message of the 9th ultimo, wherein he recommends to the House to make provision for an annual salary to the Honourable James Jauncey, Junior, Esquire, Master of the Rolls.

On the question, Whether provision be made, pursuant to the said motion? debates arose, the Committee divided, and it passed in the affirmative, in manner following, viz:

That it was then proposed the sum of two hundred and fifty Pounds, per annum, be allowed to the said Master of the Rolls; on which debates arose, the Committee divided, and it passed in the affirmative, in manner following, viz:

Resolved therefore, That it is the opinion of this Committee, that there be allowed unto the Honourable James Jauncey, Junior, Esquire, Master of the Rolls of this Colony, for his services in that station from the 24th day of March, 1774, to the 1st day of September, 1775, after the rate of two hundred and fifty Pounds per annum; and that a Committee be appointed to draw up an humble Address to his Honour the Lieutenant-Governour, requesting that the commission for that important office may be granted during good behaviour.

Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Committee, that there be allowed unto his Excellency Governour Tryon, or his order, for the moneys advanced by him for repairs in Fort George, and on the Battery, as per account, the sum of sixty-four Pounds, sixteen Shillings, and four Pence.

Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Committee, that there be allowed unto Theophilus Hardenbrook, for sundry repairs on the Battery, and the Garden at Fort George, as per account, the sum of nine Pounds, eleven Shillings, and one Penny.

Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Committee, that there be allowed unto Gerard Bancker, a sum not exceeding forty Pounds, to be laid out by him in repairing the Secretary's office of this Colony.

Which Report he read in his place, and afterwards delivered it, with the foregoing Resolutions, in at the table, where the same were again read, and agreed to by the House.

Ordered, That Mr. Clinton and Mr. Brush be a Committee to prepare and bring in the draught of an humble Address to be presented to his Honour the Lieutenant-Governour, agreeable to the first Resolution.

Die Jovis, 10 ho., A. M., the 23d March, 1775

A Message from his Honour the Lieutenant-Governour, by Mr. Bayard, Deputy Secretary, which being read, is in the words following, viz:

GENTLEMEN: You will see, with just indignation, from the Papers I have ordered to be laid before you, the dangerous state of anarchy and confusion which has lately arisen in Cumberland County, as well as the little respect which has been paid to the provisions of the Legislature, at their last sessions, for suppressing the disorders which have for some time greatly disturbed the Northeastern Districts of the County of Albany, and part of the County of Charlotte.

You are called upon, gentlemen, by every motive of duty, prudence, policy, and humanity, to assist me in applying the remedy proper for a case so dangerous and alarming.

The negligence of Government will ever produce a contempt of authority, and by fostering a spirit of disobedience, compel, in the sequel, to greater severity. It will therefore be found to be not only true benevolence, but also real frugality, to resist those enormities at their commencement; and I am persuaded, from your known regard to the dignity of Government, and your humanity to the distressed, that you will readily strengthen the hands of civil authority, and enable me to extend the succour and support which are necessary for the relief and protection of his Majesty's suffering and obedient subjects, the vindication of the honour, and the promotion of the peace and felicity of the Colony.

CADWALLADER COLDEN.

New-York, March 23, 1775.

Ordered, That the said Message, and the Papers attending the same, be referred to the consideration of a Committee of the Whole House.