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our Hopes, that unless in Cases in which that Law, if it were in Force,
would compel them, they will not be marched any where.
That we are most sincerely desirous of a Place among his Majesty's
dutiful and loyal Subjects, we are well satisfied all our Proceedings
will evince; and that we would most willingly point out the very
considerable Number that we apprehend there is in this Province
who are not.
That we have the Ease, Welfare and Security of the People we
represent, most warmly at Heart, we are well assured they must be
convinced, from our Steadiness (against the strongest Opposition)
in endeavouring to make necessary Provision for their Defence, Pro-
tection and Quiet, in a Mode most just, most equitable, and least
burthensome, to their common Interest: And since there is not the
least Probability that our most hearty Wishes and Endeavours for
that Purpose, can, at this Time, have their desired Effect, nothing
remains on our Parts to be done, but to trouble your Excellency with
a Repetition of our Request, to return to our private Concerns,
since no good End can be obtained by our longer Attendance at
present upon our Public Duty.
Which was Read and Assented to, and Signed, by Order of the
House, by the Honourable Speaker.
Ordered, That Mr. Lloyd and Mr. James John Mackall do acquaint
his Excellency the Governor, That this House hath prepared an Ad-
dress, to be presented to him, and desires to know when and where
he will please to receive it. They return and acquaint Mr. Speaker,
That the Governor signified he would receive the Address in Half
an Hour's Time in the Conference Chamber.
Ordered, That Mr. Govane, with Three more, do present the Ad-
dress.
By the Upper House of Assembly, May 10, 1758.
Gentlemen,
As we are extremely anxious to bring about the Passage of a Bill,
to answer the important Purposes which occasioned our Meeting at
this Time, and as you give us some Room to hope, in your Message
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Liber No. 50
May 10
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communicated to us by his Excellency the Governor, that you are
inclined to agree to a general and free Conference with us upon the
whole Bill, we are willing to observe, and do propose, this Course to
bring about an Agreement between the Two Houses, upon which the
Honour and Credit of the Province, and the Ease and Tranquility
of the People, particularly at this Crisis, so much depend. If there-
fore, Gentlemen, you'll agree to this Proposition, name your Con-
ferees, and acquaint us therewith, we will without Delay name ours.
Signed p Order, J. Ross, Cl. Up. Ho.
The House adjourns till the Morrow Morning at 8 of the Clock.
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