Henry Outenbergh, who was waiting at the door, being called in, informed the Committee that he carted two Rice casks from Mr. Burling's store to Mr. Thomas Grant's; that he verily believes they contained Tobacco; that he did not observe any Tea fall out of the casks; that John Van Aullen carted two casks also.

John Van Aullen informed the Committee that he carted two casks of Tobacco from Mr. Burling's store to Mr. Grant's; that he saw dust like Tea lay on the cart; that he saw some Lead round the cask; that he verily believes it was Tobacco put into a Rice cask.

Peter Myers says he carted Wine from on board Captain Mount; that he did not believe there was any Tea came in the vessel.

The sub-Committee appointed to draw up a state of the facts relating to Messrs. Grant and Fine, and Samuel Burling's violating the Association, report the same accordingly.

On motion of Mr. Sharpe,

Ordered, That the same be committed to the reconsideration of the sub-Committee.

Mr. Bonner, a prisoner, being confined in the Guard-House,

Ordered, That he be admitted to bail.

The sub-Committee appointed to draw up an advertisement to the Town, report the same accordingly; which, being read and approved of, is as follows, viz:

"Committee Chamber, Now-York, January 10, 1776.

" Whereas the business of this Committee has been much impeded by reason of the absence of many Members; and the Quorum or number constituted to form a House, being found, by long experience, to be too large: The Freemen and Freeholders of this City and County are hereby requested to attend at the City-Hall, at ten o'clock, on Wednesday, the 17th of January instant, in order to reduce the said Quorum to Twenty-One, or such other number as they think most likely to answer the end in view. By order of the Committee:

" CORNELIUS P. Low, Chairman pro tern."

Committee then adjourned to Tuesday evening next.

At a meeting of the General Committee for the City and County of New-York, on Tuesday evening, January 16, 1776. Present: C. P. Low, Chairman pro tern.

Information being given by Mr. Benjamin Seixas, that Eleazer Benzoken had acquainted him that Mr. Samuel Israel informed him (Benzoken) that he had heard Bar-rack Hays declare that be had sixteen Tories in the Company to which he belonged, (of which Company William Remsen is Captain,) who would join the King's Forces to fight against us.

Mr. John Wyley, upon his examination, further declares, that in the presence of Mr.Seixas he heard Mr.Benzoken say, that Mr. ********

MEMORIAL OF WILLIAM LEARY.

To the Committee of Safety for the Colony of NEW-YORK: The. Memorial of WILLIAM LEARY, Town-Major, humbly sheweth:

That since he has had the honour of filling the station he now occupies, by virtue of his appointment, he studiously endeavoured to preserve the peace, good order, and well being of this city, as much as was in his power; that for that purpose, he has carefully attended the regular appointment of the Nightly Guard, according to the instructions of the General Committee.

And this memorialist further sheweth, that since his said appointment, he has found the utmost remissness in duty, and the greatest disrespectfulness towards officers from the soldiers of the respective beats; that he has repeatedly complained of the same to no effect: that the few independent companies which have been raised in this city, have showed, upon many occasions, the greatest cheerfulness to render any assistance to their suffering country; but that at present he observes a great delinquency even in them.

And this memorialist further sheweth, that upon regular complaint being made to the Field-Officers of said, companies, they unanimously assign the following reason for the same: That they have been, and ever will be, willing and ready to do their part of their respective duties; but that the men over whom they have command, too justly assert that their good nature is imposed upon; that the more they do, the more seems to be required at their hands; that their interest and families have already suffered by their persisting in their former assiduity, and they are fearful that necessity will at length compel them to desist, unless their fellow-citizens will step forth and aid them in the common cause.

And this memorialist further sheweth, that the danger to which this city is nightly exposed, not only from the attacks of external and internal enemies, but from the malice and intemperance of any individual who mounts guard, he has thought it his indispensable duty to lay before this Committee particular threats which he has heard from some individuals of those unruly guards, who, he has reason to believe, wanted nothing but an opportunity of putting the same into execution, "such as firing upon His Majesty's ships, now in the harbour," an act that must unavoidably bring unspeakable distress upon the inhabitants of this city. The countersign has been divulged, and those who were appointed as guardians of our safety, have exposed, us to the greatest dangers from the common enemy. He, therefore, humbly prays that this Committee will take the matter under their serious consideration, for, if long neglected, he is fully convinced a sufficient number will soon be wanting to do the duty (though ever so badly) of this city.

WILLIAM LEARY, Town-Major.

New-York, January 16, 1776.

GENERAL LEE TO GENERAL WASHINGTON.

New-Haven, January 16, 1776.

DEAR GENERAL: We have been so baffled by the weather, that we only arrived here last night. I believe we shall find no difficulties in procuring a sufficient body of volunteers for the New-York expedition. The unhappy accounts from Canada, seem to animate these people, rather than depress. Indeed, we have now occasion for exertion and decision. I am apprehensive that the Congress must be inspired by you. They have just given a strong, and, I think, unfortunate instance of indecision. Colonel Waterbury had raised a regiment; the regiment was equipped and ready for embarkation. They were to have landed in Oyster-Bay, to have attacked the Tories in Long-Island. Lord Stirling was to have attacked them on the other side; all this by order of Congress; when suddenly, Colonel Waterbury received an order to disband his regiment, and the Tories are to remain unmolested till they are joined by the King's assassins.

Governour Trumbull, like a man of sense and spirit, has ordered this regiment to be reassembled; I believe it will be ready on Sunday, the day on which I shall march from this town. I shall send immediately an express to the Congress, informing them of my situation, and at the same time-conjuring them not to suffer the accursed Provincial Congress of New-York to defeat measures so absolutely necessary to salvation. The affairs of Canada, will, 1 suppose, very soon, if not instantly require a very considerable force from this Province; neither will the circumstances of New-York admit of its being too much stripped of men, for which reason 1 should think it advisable immediately to raise some additional regiments in Massachusetts-Bay. Adieu, dear General. God prosper you, and the arms of virtue.

Yours, most sincerely,

CHARLES LEE.

To General Washington.