Resolved, That no rice be exported under the exception contained in the 4th article of the association, from any of the United Colonies to Great-Britain, Ireland, or the islands of Jersey, Guernsey, Sark, Aldernay, or Man, or any other European island, or settlement within the British dominions. Resolved, That no live stock, (necessary sea-stores, at the discretion of the committees, and horses excepted) be exported from these colonies, or water borne, except in rivers, bays, and sounds. The further consideration of the report being postponed, and the order of the day renewed, Adjourned to ten o'clock to-morrow. THURSDAY, November 2, 1775. The committee of claims reported that there is due, To Daniel Smith, for expenses of guards attending governor Skene, major French and others, and the expenses of Mr. Lundy and major French, 133.3 dollars. To John Davies, for provisions and carriage to three rifle companies, 1320.9 dollars. To Simons and Henry, for sundries to rifle companies, 2313.6 dollars; of this 26.7 dollars to be charged to the continent, the remainder to several rifle companies, the money to be paid to Hugh and George Roberts, per order of said Simons and Henry. To John Montgomery, 56 dollars, of which 2.4 to be charged to the continent. To John Brewster, Zachariah Dubois, and Jon. Brooks, 61.1 dollars, to be paid per order to Henry Wisner, esq. To William Sickle, according to the prayer of his petition, 40 dollars. Resolved, That the committee appointed to carry into execution the resolves of Congress, for fitting out four armed vessels, be authorized to draw on the continental treasurers, from time to time, for as much cash as shall be necessary for the above purpose, not exceeding the sum of one hundred thousand dollars, and that the said committee have power to agree with such officers and seamen, as are proper to man and command said vessels, and that the encouragement to such officers and seamen be one half of all ships of war made prize of by them, and one-third of all transport vessels, exclusive of wages. The inhabitants of a district in Nova-Scotia, having chosen a committee of safety, and having, by their petition, applied to the Congress to be admitted into the association of the United Colonies, for the preservation of their rights and liberties, Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed to take this matter into consideration, and report what steps, in their opinion, it may be proper to take, in consequence of this application, for the preservation of the liberties of America. The members chosen, Mr. Deane, Mr. Jay, Mr. Hopkins, Mr. Langdon, and Mr. J. Adams. Resolved, That the delegates have liberty to transmit to their respective committees of safety, a copy of the resolution passed yesterday. A memorial from the committee of safety, of Pennsylvania, respecting lieutenant Symes, was read: Ordered, To lie on the table. A letter from Mr. Bedford, deputy muster-master general, with sundry muster rolls, being received, were read. The committee appointed to take into consideration the instruction to the delegates of New-Hampshire, brought in their report, which was read, Ordered, To lie on the table. A petition from John Raigs, of Bermudas, was read. Ordered, To lie on the table. The Congress, taking into consideration the letters from general Schuyler, general Montgomery, and W. Livingston, esq. Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to repair to the northward, to confer with general Schuyler, and to pursue such instructions as may be given them in charge by the Congress. The members chosen, Mr. Langdon, Mr. Paine, and Mr. Dyer. That a committee of five be appointed to prepare instructions for the foregoing committee. The members chosen, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Jay, Mr. Lee, Mr. Deane, and Mr. J. Adams. Resolved, That 3000 felt hats, 5000 worsted caps, 3000 pair of buckskin breeches, 3000 pair of shoes, 3000 pair of yarn stockings, and 3000 waistcoats, suitable for the season, be immediately purchased and sent to the army, under the command of general Schuyler, to be sold to the soldiers at prime cost, including charges of carriage, and five per cent. to the deputy quarter-master general, by whom the said goods are to be sold. Resolved, That these goods be sold to those soldiers only, who will re-inlist in the continental army, and to the new recruits. Resolved, That as much duffels or kersey, as will make three hundred watch coats, be purchased and sent to general Schuyler, with needles and thread, to be made into watch coats, and that these be charged to the continent, and kept for the use of the out centries. Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to purchase the foregoing articles. The members chosen, Mr. Alsop, Mr. Lewis, and Mr. Sherman. Ordered, That the committee apply to the committee of inspection of the city and liberties of Philadelphia, for their assistance in purchasing the above articles. The committee appointed to repair to the camp at Cambridge, being returned, made a farther report of their proceedings: Whereupon, Resolved, That Saturday next be assigned for taking into consideration the report of the committee, and the state of the army at Cambridge. Resolved, That the petition of Mr. Sears, and Mr. Randall, which was referred to this day, be postponed to Monday next. The order of the day being renewed, Adjourned to ten o'clock to-morrow. FRIDAY, November 3, 1775. The Congress, taking into consideration the report of the committee on the New-Hampshire instructions, Resolved, That it be recommended to the provincial convention of NewHampshire, to call a full and free representation of the people, and that the representatives, if they think it necessary, establish such a form of government, as, in their judgment, will best produce the happiness of the people, and most effectually secure peace and good order in the province, during the continuance of the present dispute between Great-Britain and the colonies, The Congress then, taking into consideration the state of South-Carolina, and sundry papers relative thereto, being read and considered, Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed to take the same into consideration, and report what, in their opinion, is necessary to be done. The members chosen, Mr. Harrison, Mr. Bullock, Mr. Hooper, Mr. Chase, and Mr. S. Adams. The committee of claims reported, that there is due to William Holiday, for goods and provisions furnished by several persons to the rifle companies of Virginia, the sum of £246 12 3 Virginia currency, 122 dollars; of which there ought to be charged to capt. Morgan, the sum of £169 1 71, and to captain Stevenson, the sum of £13 16 11, and the remainder to the conti nent. To Andrew Bonner, for goods furnished to capt. Cressop's company, by David Mitchell, the sum of £67 4 6, and for provisions to capt. Stevenson's company, the sum of £3 26, the last mentioned sum to be charged to the continent, both amounting to 187.6 dollars. Ordered, That the above accounts be paid. The Congress, taking into consideration the recommendation from the convention of New-Jersey, Resolved, That the same be referred to Monday next. SATURDAY, November 4, 1775. A letter from gen. Schuyler, with sundry enclosed papers, containing an account of the taking of fort Chambly, being received and read, Resolved, That the same be referred to the committee appointed to prepare instructions. Ordered, That gen. Montgomery's letter, and the articles of capitulation, be published by the secretary. The committee appointed on the differences between the people of Pennsylvania and Connecticut, brought in their report, which being read, Resolved, That the same be referred to Monday next. On motion made, the Congress came to the following resolution: The Congress, considering that the most perfect union between all the colonies, is essentially necessary for the preservation of the just rights of NorthAmerica, and being apprehensive that there is great danger of hostilities being commenced, at or near Wyoming, between the inhabitants of the colony of Pennsylvania, and those of Connecticut, Resolved, That the assemblies of the said colonies be requested to take the most speedy and effectual steps to prevent such hostilities. Ordered, That Mr. M'Kean and Mr. Deane, wait upon the honourable house of assembly, of Pennsylvania, now sitting, with a copy of the above resolution. Ordered, That a copy of the said resolution be transmitted by express to the magistrates, and people of Pennsylvania and Connecticut, on the waters of Susquehanna. The Congress, taking into consideration the report of the committee of conference, Resolved, That the new army, intended to lie before Boston, consist of 20,372 men, officers included. Resolved, That the pay of the officers and privates (except that of the captains, lieutenants, and ensigns in the marching regiments) be the same as in the present army. Resolved, That the pay of a captain, in the marching regiment, be 26 2-S dollars per calendar month. That the pay of a lieutenant in ditto, be 18 dollars per ditto. The pay of an ensign in ditto, be 13 1-3 dollars per ditto. Resolved, That each regiment consist of 728 men, officers included; that it be divided into eight companies, each company to consist of one captain, two lieutenants, one ensign, four serjeants, four corporals, two drums or fifes, and 76 privates. Resolved, That a ration consist of the following kind and quantity of provisions: 1 lb. beef, or 3-4lb. pork, or 1 lb. salt fish, per day. 1 lb. bread or flour per day. 3 pints of pease or beans per week, or vegetables equivalent, at one dollar per bushel for pease or beans. 1 pint of milk per man, or at the rate of 1-72 of a dollar. 1 half pint of rice, or 1 pint of Indian meal per man per week. 1 quart of spruce beer or cyder per man per day, or nine gallons of molasses per company of 100 men per week. 3 lb. candles to 100 men per week for guards. 24 lb. soft, or 8 lb hard soa for 100 men per week. Resolved, That it be recommended to the several assemblies or conventions of the colonies respectively, to set and keep their gunsmiths at work, to manufacture good firelocks, with bayonets; each firelock to be made with a good bridle lock, three-quarters of an inch bore, and of good substance at the breech, the barrel to be three feet 8 inches in length, the bayonet to be 18 inches in the blade, with a steel ramrod, the upper loop thereof to be trumpet-mouthed; that the price to be given be fixed by the assembly or convention, or committee of safety of each colony, and that until a sufficient quantity of good arms can be manufactured, they import as many as are wanted, by all the means in their power. Resolved, That the good arms of such soldiers as leave the service, be retained for the use of the new army, on a valuation made of them. Resolved, That clothing be provided for the new army by the continent, and paid for, by stoppages out of the soldiers' wages, at 1 2-3 dollars per month; that as much as possible of the cloth for this purpose be dyed brown, and the distinctions of the regiments made in the facings. That a man who brings a good new blanket into the camp, be allowed twę dollars therefor, and take it away at the end of the campaign. Resolved, That in order to supply the army with provisions, the commissarygeneral be directed to cause cattle and hogs to be driven, at proper seasons, to the camp, there to be slaughtered and cured, and as to the articles of bread and flour, that he proceed in the way that he has done for some time past. Resolved, That such officers as have served in the present army to approbation, and are willing to stay, be preferred, and if there are more of these than are necessary for the new army, that the general distinguish such as he deems best qualified. Resolved, That it be recommended to the several legislatures of NewEngland to empower the general to impress carriages, vessels, horses, and other things necessary, at a reasonable rate, for the transportation or march of the army, or any part of it, or on any other emergency, and that this power may be deputed in writing, under the hand of the general to the quarter-master general, or to any inferior officer, who are to be accountable for any abuse thereof. Resolved, That the general be directed to propose to the officers now serving in the present army, that they signify in writing, as soon as possible, which of them will continue to serve and defend their country, and which of them will retire, and that such officers as propose to continue in the service, and are approved by the general, proceed to inlist their men into the continental service, upon the same pay and allowance of provisions as is now given, their service to continue to the last day of December, 1776, subject to be discharged at any time by the continental Congress. Resolved, That if, upon trial, the number of men before resolved on, cannot be raised out of the present army, then the officers appointed for the new army, recruit their several regiments and companies to their full complement; and, in case the necessity of the service requires it, that the general be empowered to call forth the minute-men or militia of Massachusetts-Bay, or the neighboring colonies, according to the nature and exigence of the service. Resolved, That it be recommended to the several legislatures, assemblies, or conventions of the colonies, to enact a law or pass an ordinance, inflicting the following punishments upon such as harbor deserters, knowing them to be such, viz: a fine upon all such offenders, not less than thirty, nor more than fifty dollars; and in case of inability to pay the fine, to be punished with whipping, not exceeding thirty-nine lashes for each offence: also, that they empower the commander in chief, or the officer commanding a detachment or any out-post, to administer an oath, and swear any person or persons to the truth of any information or intelligence, or any other matter relative to the public service. Resolved, That any person who shall apprehend a deserter, and bring him to the regiment to which he belongs, upon certificate thereof by the colonel.or commanding officer of such regiment, shall be entitled to receive five dollars and all reasonable expenses from the pay-master general, or deputy pay-master, which is to be deducted from the pay of such soldier. Resolved, That the farther consideration of the report be referred to Monday next. The committee appointed to take into consideration the state of SouthCarolina, brought in their report, which being read, Resolved, That for the defence of South-Carolina, there be kept up in that colony, at the continental expense, three battalions of foot, each battalion to consist of the same number of men and officers, and be upon the same pay, and under the same regulations, as the continental army. Resolved, That for the defence of the colony of Georgia, there be one battalion kept up there at the continental expense, to be composed as the battalions of South-Carolina. Resolved, That the said troops be inlisted to the 31st day of December, 1776, subject, however, to be discharged sooner if the continental Congress shall think proper. Resolved, That the president sign blank commissions, and that the conventions, or, in their recess, the councils of safety for South-Carolina and Georgia respectively, fill them up with the names of such officers as they may think proper, and return a list thereof to the Congress. Resolved, That in case of a vacancy occasioned by the death or removal of a colonel or inferior officer, the said conventions or, in their recess, the said councils of safety, appoint another person to fill up such vacancy, until a commission shall issue from the Congress, and that they return to the Congress a list of the names of the person or persons so appointed. Resolved, That the officers on the continental establishment shall, when acting in conjunction with officers of equal rank on the provincial establishment, take command of the latter, and also of the militia; and the officers of the troops on the provincial establishment shall, when acting in conjunction with the officers of the militia, take command and precedence of the latter of equal rank, notwithstanding prior dates of commissions. Resolved, That if the convention, or, in their recess, the council of safety of South-Carolina, shall think it expedient for the security of that colony, to seize or destroy, and shall seize or destroy, any ship or vessel of war, this Congress will approve of such proceeding. Resolved, That the town of Charleston ought to be defended against any attempts that may be made to take possession thereof by the enemies of America, and that the convention or council of safety of the colony of SouthCarolina, ought to pursue such measures, as to them shall seem most efficacious for that purpose, and that they proceed immediately to erect such fortifications and batteries in or near Charleston, as will best conduce to promote its security, the expense to be paid by the said colony. Resolved, That if the convention of South Carolina shall find it necessary to establish a form of government in that colony, it be recommended to that convention to call a full and free representation of the people, and that the said |