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."

JAMES FERRIS, Chairman."

Upon the 6th of April, 1775, appeared the following pubhc notice, addressed to the freeholders and inhabitants of the county of Westchester:--

"You are earnestly desired to attend a general meeting of the county to be held at ^Vhit^ I'lains, on Tuesday next, the 11th inst., to give your votes upon the question: -- Whether you are inclined to choose deputies to meet at the city of New York, in the Provincial Convention? or, whether you are determined to abide by the loyal and judicious measures already taken by your own worthy Representatives in the General Assembly of this Province, for a redress of American grievances ? The consequcnc:es that may arise from neglecting to attend at White Plains on Tuesday next, to declare 3'onr sentiments relative to the appointment of deputies to meet in Provincial Congress, may bo ver}- fatal to th.is country. The friends of government and our h;ippy constitution are therefore earnestly invited in person, to oppose a measure so replete with ruin and misery.