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shore of the river, at an elevation of about fifteen feet, ap- 

 proached by a railed stair way. 



It was this season declared, that "every person who 

 shall hereafter become a member of this Colony, shall not 

 be admitted, but by and with consent of the Governor, 

 with the assent of a majority of the assembly, and upon 

 payment of forty-five shillings, for the use of the Colony." 

 And it is minuted, that his Excellency received 11-6 for 

 fines, from sundry members, for not appearing on duty, so 

 early as eight o'clock in the morning, in the year 1 766. 



The legislative March meeting, 1768, was called at 

 Captain Stiles', all accounts of the preceeding year, in- 

 cluding the treasurer's, were as usual adjusted, and a com- 

 mittee appointed to have the boats moored at Humphrey's 

 ferry, (the upper ferry,) and there painted and equipped 

 for service. 



The company regularly met, and annually repaired their 

 Navy, levied and collected their taxes, and progressed in 

 a flourishing state; but a period was approaching, destined 

 to interrupt their harmonious intercourse for a long time. 



The reason may be found in domestic dissention. In 

 the political horizon a portentous storm was fast gather- 

 ing, which was destined to spread its ravages over the 

 North American Continent. 



Accident has thrown in our way, a file of the London 

 Chronicle of this year, 1768. 



Thursday, July 21st, contains the following: 



''It is said, that some disagreeable accounts are re- 



