to kill such only as are least profitable to be kept.

Resolved unanimously, That the setting up and promoting Woollen, Cotton, and Linen Manufactures ought to be encouraged in as many different branches as possible, especially Coating, Flannel, Blankets, Rugs, or Coverlids, Hosiery, and coarse Cloths, both broad and narrow.

Resolved unanimously, That all persons having proper lands for the purpose, ought to cultivate and raise a quantity of Flax, Hemp, and Cotton, sufficient not only for the use of his or her own family, but also to spare to others on moderate terms.

Resolved unanimously, As Salt is a daily and indispensable necessary of life, and the making of it amongst ourselves must be deemed a valuable acquisition, it is therefore recommended that the utmost endeavours be used to establish Salt Works, and that proper encouragement be given to Mr. James Tait, who hath made proposals, and offered a scheme to the publick, for so desirable a purpose.

Resolved unanimously, That Saltpetre and Sulphur, being articles of great and necessary use, the making, collecting, and refining them to the utmost extent, be recommended, the Convention being of opinion that it may be done to great advantage.

Resolved unanimously, That the making of Gunpowder be recommended.

Resolved unanimously, That the manufacturing of iron into Nails and Wire, and other necessary articles, be recommended.

Resolved unanimously, That the making of Steel ought to be largely encouraged, as there will be a great demand for this article.

Resolved unanimously, That the making of different kinds of Paper ought to be encouraged; and as the success of this branch depends on a supply of old Linen and Woollen Rags, the inhabitants of this Colony are desired, in their, respective families, to preserve these articles.

Resolved unanimously, That whereas Wool Combs, Cotton and Wool Cards, Hemp and Flax Heckles, have been for some time made to advantage in some of the neighbouring Colonies, and are necessary for carrying on Linen and Woollen Manufactures, the establishing such Manufactures be recommended.

Resolved unanimously, That the erecting Fulling Mills and mills for breaking, swingling, and softening Hemp and Flax, and also that the making Grindstones be recommended.

Resolved unanimously, That the brewing Malt Liquors in this Colony would tend to render the consumption of foreign Liquors less necessary. It is therefore recommended that proper attention be given to the cultivation of Hops and Barley.

Resolved unanimously, That it be recommended to all the inhabitants of this Colony, that they use, as the Convention engageth to do, our own Manufactures, and those of other Colonies, in preference to all others.

Resolved unanimously, That for the more speedily and effectually carrying these Resolutions into execution, it be earnestly recommended that Societies be formed in different parts of this Colony; and it is the opinion of this Convention, that proper Premiums ought to be offered in the several Counties and Corporations, to such persons as shall excel in the several branches of Manufactures, and it is recommended to the several Committees of the different Counties and Corporations, to promote and encourage the same to the utmost of their power.

The Members of the Convention then, in order to encourage Mr. James Tait, who is about to erect Salt Works, undertook, for their respective Counties, to pay the sum of Ten Pounds to Robert Carter Nicholas, Esquire, for the use of the said James Tait, on or before the 10th day of May next.

His Excellency the Governour having, by Proclamation bearing date the 21st day of March, in the present year, declared that His Majesty hath given orders, that all vacant Lands within this Colony shall be put up in lots at publick sale, and that the highest bidder for such lots shall be the purchaser thereof, and shall hold the same subject to a reservation of one-half penny sterling per acre, by way of annual quitrent, and of all Mines of gold, silver, and precious stones, which terms are an innovation on the established usage of granting Lands within this Colony:

Resolved, That a Committee be appointed to inquire whether His Majesty may, of right, advance the terms of granting Lands in this Colony, and make report thereof to the next General Assembly or Convention; and that, in the mean time, it be recommended to all persons whatever to forbear purchasing or accepting grants of Lands on the conditions before-mentioned; and that Patrick Henry, Richard Bland, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Carter Nicholas, and Edmund Pendleton, Esquires, be appointed of the said Committee.

Resolved, That the Delegates from the several Counties in this Colony, as also from the City of Williamsburgh, and Borough of Norfolk, do, without delay apply to their respective Counties and Corporations for Fifteen Pounds, current money, and transmit the same, so soon as collected, to Robert Carter, Nicholas, Esquire, for the use of the Deputies sent from this Colony to the General Congress.

On a motion made,

Resolved, That Thomas Jefferson, Esquire, be appointed a Deputy to represent this Colony in General Congress, in the room of the Honourable Peyton Randolph, Esquire, in case of the non attendance of the said Peyton Randolph, Esquire.

Resolved, That the said Deputies, or any four of them, be a sufficient number to represent this Colony in General Congress.

Resolved, That the thanks of this Convention be presented to Rev. Mr. Selden, for performing Divine Service, and for his seasonable and excellent Sermon yesterday.

Resolved, That the thanks of this Convention are justly due to the Town; of Richmond and the neighbourhood, for their polite reception and entertainment of the Delegates.

Mr. Alexander Purdic having offered to print the proceedings of this Convention, for the use of the Members thereof, it is ordered, that the Clerk deliver him a copy of the said proceedings for that purpose.

Resolved, That this Convention doth consider the delegation of its members as now at an end; and that it be recommended to the People of this Colony to choose Delegates to represent them in Convention for one year, as soon as they conveniently can.

FIELD OFFICERS, FOR NEW-CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE.

On Monday, the 20th of March, agreeable to appointment, the Captains and Subaltern Officers of New-Castle County (Delaware) met at Christiana Bridge to choose commanders, when the following-gentlemen were chosen, viz: For the Upper Division, James McKinley, Esquire, Colonel; James Latimer, Esq., Lieutenant Colons; Thomas Duff, Esq., Major. For the Lower Division: Thomas Cooch, Esq., Colonel: Samuel Patterson, Lieutenant Colonel; Gunning Bedford, Major.

CHESTER-COUNTY (PENNSYLVANIA) COMMITTEE.

March 20, 1775.

Pursuant to adjournment, and publick notice given, the Committee of Chester County met at the house of Richard Cheyney, in East-Caln.

On motion, Ordered, That. Mr. Hockley, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Gronow, Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Frazer, Mr. Moore, and Mr. Taylor, be, and they are hereby appointed a Committee to essay a draught of a Petition to present to the General Assembly of this Province, with regard to the manumission of Slaves; especially relating to the freedom of infants hereafter born of black women within this Colony; and do make report of the same to this Committee at their next meeting.

On motion, Ordered, That each member in this Committee will use his utmost diligence in collecting the several sums of money subscribed For the use of Boston, and pay the same into the hands of Anthony Wayne, Esq., Treasurer, at the next meeting of this Committee.