Men, in any Colony without the consent of its Legislature-- That for these purposes they have power to make Laws and makelawsdu-^^y ^^^ Icavy such general Duties, Imposts or Taxes as to ties &ca them shall appear most equal and just, Considering the Ability and other Circumstances of the Inhabitants in the several Colonies and such as may be collected with the least Inconvenience to the People, rather discourging Luxury, than loading Industry with unnecessary Burthens.

Treasurer. That they may appoint a General Treasurer, and a particular Treasurer in each Government when necessary, and from to time may order the sums in the Treasuries of each Government into the General Treasury, or draw on them for Special Payments Money how ^s they find most convenient. Yet no money to issue to issue. ^^^ ijy JQ^j^^ orders of the President General and Grand Council, Except where sums have been appropriated to particular purposes, and the President General is previously impowered by m act to draw for such sums.

vccounts. That the General accounts shall be yearly settled and •eported to the several Assembly's.

Quorum. That a Quorum of the Grand Council impowered to act mih the President General, do consist of Twenty five members imong whom, there shall be one or more from a Majority of the Colonies :

SIR WILLIAM JOHNSON. 615

Laws to be That the Laws made by them for tlrie purposes aforesaid shall not be repugnant, but as near as may be agreeable to the Laws of England, and shall be transmitted to the King in Council for approbation as soon as may be, after their passing, and if not disapproved within Three Years after presentation to remain in Force.