Mr. James Randle brought up a vote from the House of Representatives, relating that the Indians hence forward be at no time suffered to come within the body of any of the towns within this Province; but whereas some of them profess subjection to the Crown of England, that so long they be supplied with suitable necessaries at some frontier places, according to the direction of the Honble the Govern and Council, and that effectual care be taken for repairing the several garrisons, and maintaining constant watch in every respective town, was read at this Board. Samuel Penhallow, Esq., Treasurer, came to this Board and desired an order of Council for 50, which he disbursed towards building a Goal, there being a rate made for 460; wherein is expressed for payment [P. 39.] of the Province debts, building a Goal, &c. Ordered, that the said 50 be allowed, and an order accordingly granted for paymt of the same, out of the last 460 Rate. lbs Mr. Charles Story was sent to call the House of Representatives to this Board, who accordingly came. The L' Govern acquainted them of the Reports that is abroad about the Indians, and that Mr. Addington, the Secretary at Boston, had wrote a Letter concerning them, which part relating to the Indians was sent down to them; and likewise thought the vote that they had sent to this Board might be too severe to consent to, by reason of debarring the Indians from trading or coming to the towns, &c., with several other arguments of discourse; and after a conference of about a quarter of an hour his Honor the L' Govern' was pleased to desire the gentlemen of the House of Representatives to consider of what had been said. Whereas, there is cause of suspicion that the Indians are designing mischief agst us, Ordered, that Major Wm Vaughan do forthwith send out his commands to the Captains and committee of the Militia in the respective towns within this Province, to take care that the several Garrisons be put in repair, and to order such watches and wards as may prevent a surprise in case the Indian should break out into a new war, and that the Secretary give him notice accordingly. Mr. James Randle brought up a vote to this Board from the House of Representatives, relating that the estimate made of the cost of the several materials necessary for the building a fort on Great Island, according to Col. Romer's computation, amounting to six thousand one hundred and five pounds, fourteen shillings and eight pence, be inclosed in a letter to his Excellency the Earl of Bellomont our Governor, to signify the incapacity for raising so great sum; as also to pray his Excellency's favor in giving orders for relief and assistance to be afforded us from our neighbors. of the Massachusetts, in case of a new Indian war; was read (as on file). Then the L' Governor adjourned the Council and Assembly till Thursday next, the 18th of July, instant, at 12 of the clock. [P. 40.] Province of New Hampshire. At a Council and Gen" Assembly, held at Portsm° on Thursday, the 18th of July, Anno Dmi., 1700, by adjournment. Present, The Honble Wm Partridge, Esq., Lt Govern', John Hincks, Esqrs. Peter Coffin, Robert Elliott, Esqrs. Richard Waldron, Esq. Pursuant to a vote sent up to this House last Assembly relating to write a letter to my Lord, with an estimate of Col. Romer's computation of the materials for building a fort at Great Island, Richard Waldron, Esq., was sent as a message to the House of Representatives to signify the concurrence of the Council with them in this matter. Adjourned till 9 o'clock to-morrow morning. Province of New Hampshire. At a Council and Gen" Assembly held at Present, The Honble Wm Partridge, Esq., Lt Govern', John Hinkes, 1 } Esqs. Robert Elliott, Esqs. John Gerrish, f Richard Waldron, Esq. Mr. John Plaisted brought up the Letter from the House of Representatives, to be sent to his Excellency Richard, Earle of Bellomont, about an estimate of Col. Romer's computation of materials for the building a fort at Great Istand, which is as follows, and was signed by the Govern' and Council, and Representatives: Portsm°, 18th July, 1700. May it please your Excellency,-We have received Col. Romer's computation of the materials necessary for the building of a fort at the Great Island; and made the lowest estimate of what the same will cost [P. 41] to be provided, and brought in place, which comes here inclosed and amounts to six thousand one hundred and five pounds, fourteen shillings and eight pence, a sum so much beyond the capacity of the poor people of this small and inconsiderable Province that we know not what to say to it; in our great straits and utmost necessity for raising money to defray the charge arising by reason of the late war, which lay hard upon us, both by sea and Land, we never could advance one thousand pound in one year, though our lives and estates lay at stake. And now having been necessitated to make a considerable rate and assessment this year to bring the Province out of debt; considering also the present danger of another war with the Indians, for that we have just cause by the carriage of the Pennicook Indians when last here, to suspect they design mischief against us; which gives occasion to be at a great expense in Garrisoning our frontiers, and providing for our own defense, so as to prevent a surprise; we shall be wholly uncapable of doing any thing towards the fort at Great Island this year. We are so sensible of your Excellency's care for and favor towards us, that were your Excellency thoroughly acquainted with our miserable, poor and mean circumstances, we should readily submit to what your Excellency should think us capable of doing in this matter. We heartily lament your Excellency's removal so far from us, especially at such a time as this; but most humbly pray your Excellency to give such orders as that we may have some relief and assistance from our neighbors of the Massachusetts, in case the Indian War should break forth again. We will give your Excellency no further trouble at present, but crave leave to subscribe, May it please your Excellency, Your most faithful and obedient serv's, [P. 42.] A vote was sent up by the House of Representatives, that an act be passed that all ships and other vessels above twelve tons, not belonging to this Province, coming into any Harbour within the same to trade or traffic, pay as tonnage duty to his Maj'ty, every voyage they make, twelve pence, or one pound of good new Gun Powder per ton; The same to be applied for defraying the publick charge of the Province, which was read by this Board, and agreed to by the Council, and ordered that a Bill be drawn accordingly, and that Mr. Charles Story and Mr. Theodore Attkinson prepare said Bill. A vote was sent up by the House of Representatives to this Board, that an Act be passed for the better observation of the Lord's day; and that a Bill be drawn up accordingly, was read and agreed to by the Council, and ordered that Mr. Charles Story, secretary, prepare the said Bill. A Bill for the better observation and keeping the Lord's day was three times read at this Board and past by the Council to be enacted, and afterwards sent down to the House of Representatives by Mr. Charles Story, Secretary, for their concurrence. This Bill having past both Houses, was consented to by the Honble the Lt. Govern', and by him signed accordingly. Mr. Charles Story was sent to call the House of Representatives to this Board, who accordingly came. Then the Lt. Governor was pleased to adjourn the Council and Assembly till Tuesday, the 20th of August next, at twelve of the clock. 26th July, 1700. To this time all Minutes of Council sent to the Earl of Bellomont, in order to be sent to England. [P. 43.] Province of New Hampshire. At a Council and Gene" Assembly, held at Portsm° by adjournment, the 20th of August, Anno Dmi., 1700. Present, The Lt Govern', William Partridge, Esq., John Hinkes, Esqs. Nath' Fryer, S There not being a full Council, the Lt Govern' was pleased to adjourn this Board till to morrow morning, at 9 of the clock. Province of New Hampshire. At a Council and Gen" Assembly, held at Portsm° by adjournment, the 21st of August, Anno Dmi., 1700 (1). Present, Peter Coffin, ) The Honble William Partridge, Esq., Lt Gov., } Esqs. John Gerrish, Esqs. Richard Waldron, Esq. [Copied from MS. Minutes of Assembly.] (1) Aug. 20, 1700. Capt. Pickerin & Mr. Moses Leavet being absent last meeting of this House, gave satisfaction for the same. Aug. 21, 1700. Theodore Attkinson & John Plaisted paid each 12d for their being absent yesterday. |