black, with the Act affixed thereto; the shops in town were all shut and silent; their windows covered with black and other ensigns of distress. Towards evening, a respectable number of freeholders of the place, and others, (upon short notice) appeared at the town house, when the Act was publicly read and observed

New Haven, July 12, 1775. Last Sunday the sloop-of-war Lively chased an inward bound vessel from Connecticut, and with two of her armed boats, (while the sloop-of-war was aground on Saybrook bar) and after a short examination left the vessel, though the report of the guns had drawn many of the militia from the country to the shore, where several random shots were exchanged with the boats. The sloop-of-war King Fisher, from New York, was cruising in the Long Island sound, and on the 11th day of July, she came to anchor at Branford.

July, 1775. The regiment, quartered at Cambridge, Mass., were assembled on parade, when the Rev. Dr. Langdon read to the general officers and soldiers," a Declaration by the Representatives of the United States, in General Congress," which set forth the causes and necessity of the war, which was received with great applause by the army, and a large concourse of citizens assembled, which was evinced by three huzzas from all present. Soon after Major General Putnam, convened all the Continental troops under his immediate command, on Prospect Hill, near Boston, where the Declaration was read to them, after which a pathetic address was made by the Rev. Mr. Leonard (chaplain of Gen. Putnam's regiment) to the army, succeeded by a pertinent prayer. Gen. Putnam then gave a signal, and the whole army shouted their loud amen, by three cheers: a cannon was then fired from the fort, while the standard which had been presented to Gen. Putnam was flourishing in the air, with the motto on one side "an appeal to Heaven," on the other side, "Qui transtulit sustinet."

July 6th, 1775. A German hussar, a veteran in the wars of Germany, appeared at the door of Congress, in Philadelphia, in his uniform and on horseback, with a fortorn cap upon his head, with a streamer waving from it, half down to his waistband, with a death's head painted in front, a beautiful hussar cloak, ornamented with lace and fringe and cord of gold, a scarlet waist

upon; when the following Address was made, and Resolutions unanimously adopted:

Gentlemen, The occasion of our meeting is interesting and solemn I hope we are met together with dispositions suitable to the occasion. We are now, my brethren, to determine whether we will tamely submit to every act of cruel oppression,

coat under it, with shining yellow mettle buttons; a light gun strung over his shoulders; a turnpike sabre, much superior to an highland broad sword, very large and well fortified by his side; holsters and pistols upon his horse; indeed a most war-like and formidable figure. He reported he had fifty such men ready to enlist under him, who were used to the service as hussars in Germany, and wished immediately to visit Boston to see Burgoyne's light horse. [Connecticut Journal.]

Several towns in Connecticut sent to Boston, provisions, stockings, and other clothing.

A new plan was adopted in Connecticut as to post riders and post masters, in 1775.

The constitutional post offices on the southern road were kept by Winsley Hobby, at Middletown; Elias Beers, at New Haven; Thaddeus Burr, at Fairfield, and John Holt, Esq., (printer) at New York, who was the only person authorized to receive the eastern letters for New York, and the mails for the southern provinces.

In May, 1775, the inhabitants of New London received the information from Cambridge, that Gen. Gage intended seizing all our vessels on the sea coast, and that New London would soon be visited, which caused several persons to move their families and effects out of New London.

The congregational clergy of New England were active in the cause of liberty during the revolution, and taught the people from their pulpits, that the Christian religion was a stranger to mere despotic power, as the great Montesquieu declared. The clergy declared to the King and his tories, as did Socrates when accused by the Atheneans of corrupting and seducing the youth of Athens by his philosophy, he defended himself more like an

or indignantly reject, and with manly resolution remonstrate to, every instance of unjust power, by whatever hand attempted. Persuaded you cannot hesitate one momemt in the choice of the alternative, and will propose the following Resolutions.

That we do all at this time, heartily sympathise with our brethren of Boston, in the scenes of distress which this day opens upon them.

apostle than a philosopher, by saying "that he believed the province was committed to him by God, that he was called by him to this employment, to endeavor to`reform the world, and therefore for him to forsake his station for fear of death, or of any other temporal evil, would be a most grievous sin. I am not (said he) afraid to die; but this I am afraid of, to disobey the commands of my Superior, and to desert the station, he has placed me in, and to give over the work he has appointed me: this I must affirm to you, that I ought to obey God rather than you; and so long as I have breath, I will never give over exhorting and teaching the people."

Major Skeen had a commission appointing him Governor of Ticonderoga, Crown Point, and Montreal, with orders to raise a regiment of Canadians to join Gen. Gage against the Americans.

On the 16th of July, an express passed through Hartford from Crown Point to Governor Trumbull.

The camp distemper raged at Boston, not only in the army, but among the citizens.

On the 19th of July, a company of riflemen arrived in Hartford from Philadelphia, of one hundred and seven men, the next day they proceeded on their march to join the army.

On the 23d of July, the Derby company passed through Hartford from their station at New Haven, on their way to Cambridge.

On the 25th of July, his majesty's ships of war, the Rose, commanded by Wallace; the Swan, commanded by James Ascough; the King Fisher, commanded by Montague, with a small tender, arrived in New London harbor and cast their anchors.

On Tuesday preceding the 27th day of July, about one thou

That we view with the utmost indignation, the cruel act of unjust power which introduces this distress.

That we consider them as suffering under the hand of ministerial vengeance for their noble exertions in the cause of liberty; the common cause of all America.

sand men under Col. Waterbury, of Connecticut, marched from the camp at Harlaem for Albany.

Among the many who signalized themselves by heir gallantand intrepid conduct in the battle at Bunker Hill, from Connecticut, were Maj. Gen. Putnam, whose capacity to plan and execute great designs, and whose undaunted courage on that occasion, raised him to an enviable height in the estimation of the Americans; Maj. John Chester, of Wethersfield, captain of a company in Gen. Spencer's regiment; Lieut. Col. S. Webb, who marched up to the lines with their men and reinforced the troops, by their undaunted courage, were justly entitled to the grateful acknowledgment of their country; Lieut. John Keyes, in Capt. Knowlton's company, of Ashford, was on the left wing in the action, and fought with invincible resolution; Lieut. Thomas Grosvenor, of Thompson, charged the enemy closely and maintained his ground like a hero, until wounded in his hand; Lieut. Bingham, of Norwich, and Ensign Bill, of Lebanon, gave full proof of their courage; Capt. Knowlton, Capt. Coit, Lieuts. Dana and Hide, and many other officers and soldiers, who distinguished themselves by their courage and merit, deserve recording in the history of their country.

August 7, 1775. General Putnam who commanded the Connecticut troops at Boston, was esteemed as a veteran soldier; he had served during the whole of the (then) last war against the French; he was wounded fifteen times in the service of his country; he was once taken prisoner by the Indians, who first attempted to scalp him, then tied him to a tree, and when about to set fire to the combustibles thrown around him, a French officer happening at the instant to pass by, saved his life. Such a man was qualified to command the virtuous provincials of Connecticut; one who was noticed for his undoubted bravery, good sense, honor, and patriotism.

And that we are heartily willing and desirous to unite our little powers in whatever general measure shall be thought best for the security and permanency of the just rights and privileges of our country. Being determined, as far as we are able, to stand fast in the liberties wherewith God has made them free. And at

The Continental Congress established a continental post office, and appointed Dr. Benjamin Franklin, post master, with a salary of $1,000 per annum.

About sixty aged gentlemen at Middletown, (as was the case in other towns in Connecticut) formed themselves into a company to attain the military art, with a determination of preserving the liberty of their country; the drummer of said company was over eighty years of age, and was as much engaged and alert as in his younger days.

Nine companies of riflemen from Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, passed through Hartford, on their way to Head Quarters at Cambridge, commanded by able and spirited officers; even the soldiers were many of them gentlemen of fortune.

Three companies raised in Connecticut, passed through Hartford, to join the army at Cambridge.

Col. Thompson, colonel of the Pennsylvania first regiment of riflemen, with a number of young gentlemen volunteers, passed through Hartford for the camp at Cambridge.

About the 6th day of August, nine ships, one brig, one scow, one schooner, and two sloops, were discovered beating up New London harbor, which alarmed the people of the town; they immediately sent out expresses to alarm the neighboring towns. But it was discovered they were bound for Fisher's Island to take off stock, which they effected by the next morning, viz.: 1,130 sheep, 3 milch cows, 1 pair of working oxen, 25 young cattle, and 10 hogs, (the fat beef had been carried off the day before). On Tuesday morning, they anchored on the east side of Gardner's Island, where they took off the stock.

News was received from Westmoreland, in the west part of the colony of Connecticut, that about fifty Indians of the Six