"2udly, That we conincide jn opinion with our friends in New York and every other Colony, that all acts of the British ParHament imposing taxes on the Colonies without their consent or by their representatives, are arbitrary and opnressivc, and should meet ths abhorence and detestation of all good men: that they are replete with the purpose of creating animosities and dissensions between tiio mother country and the colonies, or thereby tend to destroy that harmony and iimtual agreement which is so much the interest of both to cherish and maintain.

"3rd. That we esteem it our duty, and think it incumbent on all the colonies in America, to contribute towards the relief of the poor and distressed people of Boston ; and that a person of this Borough be appointed to collect such charitable donations, witliin the same, as may be offered for their support.

"4th. That as a division in the colonies would be a sure means to counteract the the present intention of the Americans, in their endeavors to preserve their rights and liberties from the invasi(jn that is threatened, we do most heartily' I'ecommend a steadiness and a unanimity in their measures, as they will have the happy effects of averting the calamity that the late tyrauical act of the British Parliament would otherwise most assuredly involve us in.

"5th. That to obtain a redress of our grievances, it has been thought most adviseable in the Colonies to appoint a General Congress; we will take shelter under the wisdom of those gentlemen who may be chosen to represent us, and cheerfully acquiesce in any measures they may judge shall be proper in this very alarmiug and critical occasion."