Committee, that he has hitherto acted friendly to the American cause; the matter being debated,

Ordered, That Mr. Garretson be called in, and the two following questions proposed to him, viz:

1. Whether he professes himself a friend to the American cause ?

2. Whether he approved of the measures pursued by the American Colonies, in the present contest with the British Administration ?

The first question was answered in the affirmative.

The second, Mr. Garretson begged to be excused from answering.

The question then being put, whether Mr. Garretson should receive a Certificate from this Committee, carried in the negative.

John Warner, Captain of the Twenty-Fourth Beat, informed the Committee that one Joseph Brady had abused and damned the Congress and Committee; denied their authority; said they were a pack of damned traitors, and that he would pay no regard to any of them.

Isaac Piper's evidence corresponds with the above.

The question being put, whether Joseph Brady be apprehended immediately by an order from this Committee; carried in the affirmative.

Ordered, That the Chairman issue his order to the officer on guard, directing him to cause the said Joseph Brady to be taken and kept in custody, until further orders from this Committee.

Committee adjourned until Thursday, January 4, 1776

COMMITTEE OP MAMACOTING PRECINCT TO THE DELEGATES IN PROVINCIAL CONGRESS.

Mamacoting Precinct, December 22, 1775.

GENTLEMEN: Whereas there have been commissions granted by the Committee of Safety for the Province of New-York, for officers for the northeast division of the Precinct of Mamacoting, which officers were not legally chosen; and in order to have that affair rectified, we apply to you, being both of our delegates in Provincial Congress.

In a letter directed to us by Colonel Jacob Hornbeck, dated October the 19th, 1775, we were informed that there was a return made to Congress the 19th of August last, signed John Young, Chairman, of John Crage, Captain, John Graham, First Lieutenant, John McKinster, Second Lieutenant, and John McCrery, Ensign; which return we testify to be a counterfeit, and was countermanded in a letter by us directed to Colonel Hornbeck, who was then one of our delegates, dated October the 26th, 1775; and the officers legally elected or chosen were returned in said letter, viz: John Crage, Captain, Manuel Gunsalis, First Lieutenant, William Rose, Second Lieutenant, and Isaac Rosa, Ensign.

Whereas this mistake creates a great uneasiness in the company, we request the favour of you, or either of you, to explain the affair to Congress, and have it rectified.

As for John Crage, as he was legally chosen Captain, he has signed the Declaration; so we conclude there will be no need of another commission for him; but refer it entirely to your better judgment.

Gentlemen, your speedy compliance with our request will greatly oblige your humble servant.

By order of the Committee:

JOHN YOUNG, Chairman.

To Andreas De Witt, Esq., and Mr. Samuel Brewster, Delegates in Provincial Congress.

P. S. Whereas there is a return made to us of the officers elected for the Coshocton Company, we return them to you, in order to grant them commissions, viz: Bezaleel Tyler, Jun., Captain; Nathaniel Reves, First Lieutenant; Moses Thomas, Second Lieutenant; Nathan Mitchell, En-sign.

TO GENERAL MONTGOMERY.

Montreal, December 22, 1775.

SIR: Although we have not the honour to be known to you, we find it very necessary to acquaint you with what passes here, to the end that you may not in future fall a victim to the humanity which has been your chief guide since your arrival at this city. Humanity and generosity are qualities inestimable to men, but in certain circumstances the situation of the person ought to be considered, to the end that care may be taken that such generosity may not be used to serve other purposes. Many of the citizens are surprised that all the place-men that were made prisoners in the eleven vessels near Sorel, have not been sent down to the neighbouring Colonies, as these per-sons go in and out of almost every house in the city, holding conversations big with the most inhuman sentiments, and the most disadvantageous to the cause of liberty. There are also in town those who hold commissions under Government, who hold very indecent and very indiscreet conversations, and who grow insolent and insupportable. It is therefore to be hoped that as soon as the rivers are frozen, and that the roads are passable, that you will send all those who were taken in the eleven vessels, down to the other Colonies on the Continent. It is the only method to silence those who have any bad designs, and to procure peace and tranquillity to those who have nothing more at heart than your welfare and success; and who desire to assure you that they are, with true sincerity and respect, sir, your most humble and most obedient servant.

THE FAITHFUL UNION WITH LIBERTY.

The above is a translation of an original letter sent from Montreal to General Montgomery, at the camp before Quebeck, by some friends to the cause.

CONNECTICUT COMMITTEE OF SAFETY.

At a meeting of the Governour, &c, at New-Haven, Friday, December 22, 1775, present:

His Honour the Governour, Hon. Deputy-Governour Griswold, Jabez Huntington, Samuel Huntington, William Williams, Nathaniel Wales, and Benjamin Huntington, Esquires.

On motion, &,c, Voted, That an order be drawn on the Pay-Table in favour of Captain Robert Niles, of the armed schooner Spy, for the sum of one hundred Pounds, to be by him accounted for on settlement of his accounts, and in so far payment of the wages, &c, of his hands on board said schooner.

An Order drawn and delivered him next morning.

Messrs. Greenough, Fitch, and Austin, Committee for building field and other carriages for the cannon at New-Haven, by order laid in their account to be adjusted, and there is on examination allowed thereon the sum of one hundred and fifteen Pounds, eight Shillings, six and three-quarter Pence, for carriages, &c., built by order, and exclusive of the expense of building several of their own notion, before they had any directions about it.

An Order for the sum allowed, drawn, and delivered to Colonel Jonathan Fitch.

Captain Joseph Thompson, of the Company raised for the defence of New-Haven, moves that the season is so far advanced, and the weather so severe, that they can be little or no service in carrying on the works of defence at Black-Rock, or for any other purpose, &c.

And on consideration, Voted, That said Captain Thompson and Company be discharged from further service on their present establishment; said dismission to take place on the morrow, being the 23d.

On motion, Voted and granted, That Captain Thompson be Mowed for extra service while on the works at Black-Rock, in cold, severe weather, &c, the sum of forty Shillings per month, for one and a half months; is three Pounds in the whole.

Allowed several small bills and accounts laid in by Benjamin Huntington, Esq., for Captain John Lester, for building ship-carriages, &c, the sum of eight Pounds, fifteen Shillings, and five Pence, in the whole; and 3d of January, 1776, gave Captain Lester an order, and dismissed.

Met again at New-Haven next evening, and did several things; consulted Captain Sears, &c, about Todd's brig, &c.; and desired him to take care of the brig bought of Captain Grigg, and coming into New-Haven, &c, and prepare an estimate of stores, &c., for the same, &c.