Captain CARLISLE'S Company.

Captain WAIT'S Company.

Captain EASTABROOKS'S Company.

Train of Artillery.

The first party (five boats) were landed at Chateauguai, and the remainder at Fort Ann.

The prisoners mentioned in these papers are all I recéived at Caughnawaga.

JAMES OSGOOD, Captain.

Montreal, June 2, 1776.

Montreal, June 2, 1776.

The annexed schedule contains a true and just account of the prisoners which were taken at the Cedars, and some at Caughnawaga, amounting to one Major, four Captains, sixteen Subalterns, and three hundred and fifty-five Privates; most of them were set at liberty at Quinze Chiens.

JAMES OSGOOD, Captain.

Captain Osgood, who was appointed and sent to Caughnawaga to receive the prisoners according to articles entered into with Captain Forster, personally appeared before me, and made solemn oath to the truth of the above account.

B. ARNOLD, Brigadier-General.

CÆSAR RODNEY TO THOMAS RODNEY.

Philadelphia, July 10, 1776.

SIR: You mention in your last that Mr. Wells is discharged the service. Colonel Haslett has not as yet reported that matter to Congress. When he does, I shall attend to what you have said on that head.

With respect to the other matters you sent me, I am of opinion that any good effect that might flow from them must be local—I mean, that it would be confined principally to the inhabitants of that County; and, on the other hand—at a time of such imminent danger, when powerful armies are actually knocking at our gates, and the serious attention of every friend to American liberty is employed in giving that manly opposition to those vile invaders of their just rights, privileges, and property—whether it would be prudent to hold out to the world such numbers of internal enemies, especially as, by the manly and determined spirit prevailing in the Congress, their wings must and will be clipped. The Declaration has laid the foundation, and will be followed by laws fixing the degree of offence and punishment suitable. Some people have done things which, if done in future, nothing less than life will be sufficient to atone for. These enemies to our righteous cause will (I apprehend) be less on their guard, if they are not held up in that publick way, than if they are, and will undoubtedly meet their due reward, provided you pursue steadily your line of patriotism, and at the same time keep a watchful eye toward their conduct in the politicks of your country. These things must and will be inquired into. But, sir, now is the time and season that our open and avowed enemies are pressing hard. They call forth the attention and utmost vigilance of the Congress to that point. They well know they have internal enemies in disguise; and whenever, by the blessing of God, their virtuous efforts shall be crowned with success, they will immediately turn their thoughts toward, those sappers of the rights of mankind. It is also the business of every Government, so soon as formed, to take in hand that business. South-Carolina has already set them a good example. I have sent you a pamphlet, called Observations on the nature of Civil Liberty, &c., written by Doctor Price, in England. It is an excellent piece, and I do not doubt (properly used) will tend to strengthen your patriotick, or, in other words, independent party. I have also directed one to Doctor McCall as a present.

The Militia of Pennsylvania are beginning their march this day towards New-York; and I do suppose that by the last of this week General Washington will be thirty thousand strong at least. Colonel Haslett's battalion (except one company, which is to stay at Lewis) is ordered up to Wilmington, as a security to Philadelphia in the absence of their Militia, as well as to the lower Counties, and hopes, for this reason, the Committee of Safety will permit them to retain (while thus employed) the Militia arms belonging to the publick.

Neither Betsey's nor Sally's shoes are yet done, though the measures were sent as soon as I got to town. I am glad to find that you are of opinion my harvest will be down by the last of this week. Pray do attend to it. Perhaps wheat will bring something next year.

I am yours, &c.,

CÆSAR RODNEY.

To Captain Thomas Rodney, Esq., at Dover.

JOHN ADAMS TO MRS. ADAMS.

Philadelphia, July 10, 1776.

You will see by the newspapers which I from time to time enclose, with what rapidity the Colonies proceed in their political manœuvres. How many calamities might have been avoided, if these measures had been taken twelve months ago, or even no longer ago than last December.

The Colonies to the South are pursuing the same maxims which have heretofore governed those to the North. In constituting their new Governments, their plans are remarkably popular, more so than I could ever have imagined; even more popular than the "Thoughts on Government;" and in the choice of their rulers, capacity, spirit, and zeal in the cause, supply the place of fortune, family, and every other consideration which used to have weight with mankind. My friend Archibald Bulloch, Esq., is Governour of Georgia; John Rutledge, Esq., is Governour of South-Carolina; Patrick Henry, Esq., is Governour of Virginia, &c; Dr. Franklin will be Governour of Pennsylvania. The new Members of this city are all in this taste, chosen because of their inflexible zeal for Independence. All the old Members left out because they opposed Independence, or at least were lukewarm about it. Dickinson, Morris, Allen, all fallen, like grass before the scythe, notwithstanding all their vast advantages in point of fortune, family, and abilities. I am inclined to think, however, and to wish that these gentlemen may be restored at a fresh election, because, although mistaken in some points, they are good characters, and their great wealth and numerous connexions will contribute to strengthen America, and cement her Union.

I wish I were at perfect liberty to portray before you all these characters in their genuine lights, and to explain to you the course of political changes in this Province. It would give you a great idea of the spirit and resolution of the people, and show you, in a striking point of view, the deep roots of American Independence in all the Colonies. But it is not prudent to commit to writing such free speculations in the present state of things. Time, which takes away the veil, may lay open the secret springs of this surprising Revolution. But I find, although the Colonies have differed in religion, laws, customs, and manners, yet in the great essentials of society and government, they are all alike.

ADDRESS TO GENERAL ROBERDEAU.

To the Hon. DANIEL ROBERDEAU, Esq., First Brigadier-General for the Province of PENNSYLVANIA:

SIR: We are desired by the Board of Officers of the Second Battalion to inform you that they are fully sensible of the great attention and zeal with which, you have conducted yourself while in the station of their Colonel, not only for the general and important interest of our bleeding country, but for those of the battalion in particular. Nothing but the consideration of your being advanced to a situation