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And Adjourned till ye 16 11 Mo., 83.
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At a Councill held at Philadelphia ye 16th of ye 11 month, 1693. PRESENT :
Wy. PENN, Proper and Gov'.
Chris. Taylor, Lasse Cock,
James Harrison,
Wm. Biles, Tho. Holmes,
Wm. Clayton,
Jno. Symcock.
The Proposalls of Anto. Weston wth ye rest of ye Persons names thereunto Subscribed were read; And the Gov' proposes weh way to punish him, and they thought the best way was to have him Whypt.
Paul Saunders and Tho. Stephens say that Anto. Weston tould them that Jno. Songhurst, Jno. Parsons, Tho. Ducket and Others, would stand to his paper.
Antho. Weston being Examined, saith that they mett at Tho. Hoot- ons, and there chose him to draw up Proposalls to the Gov' & Prov." Councill, weh Proposalls were mended by Tho. Winn, who was re- proved for docing of the same.
The Gov proposeth what to doc wª Anto. Weston : as many as would have him whypt, say yee. Past in the Affirmative.
John Stone and Tho. Dare his Servant, En' into a recoguizance of fifty pounds a peice for their good behaviour duering the Terme of his Serv' Servitude.
Henry Comely & Geo. Sheave his Servant, Entered into a recog- nizance of fifty pounds a peice for their good behavior duering y . terme of his Serv's Servitude.
Wm. Clayton and Tho. Stephens his Serv', Enter into a Recogni- zance of fifty pounds a peice for their good behavior to the Governm duering ye said Serv" Servitude.
The Gov" and Prov" Councill have thought fit that for the great presumption and Contempt of this Governm; and authority, that Anto. Weston be Whypt at ye Market place on Market daye three times. Each time to have Tenn Lashes, at 12 of the Clock at noone, this being ye first day.
A single recognizance of fifty pounds the freemen that Subscribed to Antho. Weston's proposalls, are to give for their good behavior to ye Governm' till such time as ye Genall Assembly shall next sett.
Ordered That Wm. Clayton build a Cage against the next Coun- cill day, 7 foot high, 7 foot Long, & 5 foot broad.
Adjourned till ye 17" 11ª Mo., 1683.
At a Councill held at Philadelphia yª 17th of ye 116 month, 1683.
PRESENT :
Wx. PENN Prop" and Gov'.
James Harrison,
Lasse Cock, Wm. Biles, Tho : Holmes.
Wm. Clayton,
John Symcock, Chris : Taylor,
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John Songhurst, and all his Serv's, Enter into a · recognizance of fifty pounds apeice, for their good behaviour to ye Governm' duering ye terme of his Serv's Servitude.
Andrew Griscome and Mathias Jewell, Enter into & recognizance of fifty pounds apeice, for their good behavior duering ye terme of his Serv's Servitude.
The Petition of Peter Cock read.
The Question was put, whether the Law of Custome doth Last but for a year, as well as Taxes, or not.
Proposed by the Gov' whether or no ye People in England should not pay towards Public Charges or not, as well as those in the Pro- vince; past in the Affirmative.
All that are of Opinion That a Levie should be Laid on ye Lott in the Citty of those psent and those absent, Say Yea ; Past in ye Affir- mative.
A Law proposed to Encourage makeing of Linnen Cloth.
A Law proposed for two Sorts of Cloaths only, for Winter and Summer Wear.
A Law proposed for Young Men's Marrieing at such an age.
A Law proposed for Making of Severall sorts of Books, for the use of Persons in this Province.
Proposed that care be Taken about the Learning and Instruction of Youth, to Witt: a Scool of Arts and Siences.
Adjourned till ye 7th 12th month, 1683.
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Att a Councill held at Philadelphia ye 7º 12 Mo., 1683.
PRESENT :
WM. PENN, Prop" & Gov".
Lasse Cock, Jno. Symcock, Tho. Holmes.
Wm. Clayton,
Margaret Mattson and Yeshro Hendrickson, Examined and about to be proved Witches ; whereupon, this board Ordered that Neels Matson should Enter into a Recognizance of fifty pounds for his Wiff's apearance before this board the 27" Instant, Hendrick Jacob- son doth the same for his Wife.
Adjourned till the 20th 12h Mo., 83.
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At a Councill held at Philadelphia ye 20. 12* month, 1683.
PRESENT :
Wy. PENN, Prop" and Gov'.
Tho: Holmes, Wm. Clayton, Lasse Ccck.
Wmn. Haigue,
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Wm. fframpton being Sent for before this board, his Petition was read, and it was Ordered that James Claypoole, Rob' Turner, Jno.>, Greene, Jno. Jones and Wm. fframpton, or any two of them, to have the Keys and to take into Possession the Estate in the hands of Jno. Vanburson, and to Inspect his accots in psuance of the same, and to make a returne distinktly of the said goods and acce to this board.
The Gov' & Prov" Councill have thought fitt, from the Exteriordi- nary in the Case, to place Patrick Robinson as administrator to Benj. Acrods Estate, and to have a recourse to this board from time to time.
Wheras, the Verdict of the Coroner's Jury was, that Benj. Acrod killed himselfe wh drinkc, wch might give the Province a pretence to his Estate therin. The Propor & Gov" Relinqueshed all his Claime thereunto in Councill, and desired ye Councell to take Care that some person be appoynted to take Care of ye Estate of ye sª Acrod, for y- paym' of his debts, and the remainder to be disposed of according to Law, &c.
Adjourned till the 21" 12th Mo., 83.
At a Councill held at Philadelphia ye 21th of ye 12th Mo., 1683.
PRESENT:
Wy. PENN, Propor and .Gov".
Tho . Holmes, Wm. Clayton,
Lasse Cock.
Wm. Haigue, Chr: Taylor,
James Claypoole, Jno. Joanes and Wm. fframpton, made their re- turne to this board Concerning the Estate of John Vand Borsons; Wherupon, James Claypoole & Wm. fframpton were appointed to . Inspect and make up the acc" of Jno. Vanborson, and to give an acco' of it to this board when they have made up the Cr. & Dr.
WVm. fframpton makes a report of the referance of the Councell Concerning the Estate of Jno. Vanborson, Lately deseased.
The Prov" Councell Ordered Wm. fframpton & Sam" Carpenter of this Towne, March", to administer on ye bchalfc of ye Creditors and Heirs of Jno. Vanborson, and to make report of what they doe therein to this board.
Adjourned till ye 27“ 12" Mo., 83.
At a Councill held at Philadelphia ye 27 of the 12" month, 1683.
PRESENT :
Wy. PENN, Propor and Gov'.
James Harrison,
Wm. Haiguc,
Wm. Clayton,
Wm. Biles. Chris. Taylor,
Tho: Holmes.
Lasse Cock,
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The Grand Jury being attested, The Gov' gave them their Charge, and the Atturney Genall attended them with the presentm'; their names are as followed :
Rob' Euer, foreman. Rich. Orne,
Tho : Mosse,
Sam" Carpenter,
Jno. Day,
'Tho : Ducket,
Andrew Griscom,
Jno. ffisher, Denis Lince,
Benj. Whitehead,
Jno. Barnes,
Tho : Phillyps,
Jno. Barnes,
Gunner Rambo,
Tho : Millard,
Sam" Allen,
Enock flower,
Jno. Yattman,
Jno. Parsons,
Henr : Drystreet,
Barnaby Wilcox.
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The Grand Jury made their returne, and found the Bill.
Ordered that those that were absent of the Petty Jury should be fined 40 each man.
Margarit Matson's Indictm' was read, and she pleads not Guilty, and will be tryed by the Countrey.
Lasse Cock attested Interpriter between the Propor and the Prison- er at the Barr.
The Petty Jury Impanneld ; their names are as followed:
Jno. Hasting, foreman. Albertus Hendrickson, Rob' Piles,
Rob Wade, Nath. Evans, Edwd Carter,
Wm. Hewes, Jer. Collet, Jno. Kinsman,
Jno. Gibbons, Walter Martin, Edwd Bezac.
Henry Drystreet attested, Saith he was tould 20 years agoe, that the prisoner at the Barr was a Witch, & that severall Cows were be. witcht by her; also, that James Saunderling's mother tould him that she bewitcht her cow, but afterwards said it was a mistake, and that her Cow should doe well againe, for it was not her Cow but an Other Person's that should dye.
Charles Ashcom attested, saith that Anthony's Wife being asked why she sould her Cattle; was because her mother had Bewitcht them, having taken the Witchcraft of of Hendrick's Cattle, and put it on their Oxon ; She myght Keep but noe Other Cattle, and also that one night the Daughter of ye Prisoner called him up hastely, and when he came she sayd there was a great Light but Just before, and an Old woman with a Knife in her hand at ye Bedd's feet, and therefore shee cryed out and desired Jno. Symcock to take away his Calves, or Else she would send them to Hell.
James Claypoole attested Interpritor betwixt the Propor and the Pris- oner.
The affidavid of Jno. Vanculin read, Charles Ashcom being a Wit- ness to it.
Annakey Coolin attested, saith her husband tooke the Heart of a Calfe that Dyed, as they thought, by Witchcraft, and Boyled it, wher- upon the Prisoner at ye Barr came in and asked them what they were doing ; they said boyling of flesh ; she said they had better they had Boyled the Bones, with severall other unscemly Expressions.
Magaret Mattson saith that she Vallues not Drystreet's Evidence; but if Sanderlin's mother had come, she would have answered her ;
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also denyeth Charles Ashcom's Attestation at her Soul, and Saith where is my Daughter ; let her come and say so.
Annakey Cooling's attestation concerning the Gees, she denyeth, saying she was never out of her Conoo, and also that she never said any such things Concerning the Calve's heart.
Jno. Cock attested, sayth he Knows nothing of the matter.
Tho: Balding's attestation was read, and Tho : Bracy attested, saith it is a True Coppy.
The Prisoner denyeth all things, and saith that ye Wittnesses speake only by hear say.
After wch ye Gov' gave the Jury their Charge concerning ye Pris- oner at ye Barr.
The Jury went forth, and upon their Returne Brought her in Guilty of haveing the Comon fame of a Witch, but not Guilty in man- ner and forme as Shee Stands Indicted.
Neels Mattson and Antho. Neelson Enters into a Recognizance of fifty pounds apeice, for the good behavior of Margaret Matson for six months.
Jacob Hendrickson-Enters into the Recognizance of fifty pounds for the good behavior of Getro Hendrickson for six months.
Adjourned till ye 20th day of ye first Mo., 1684.
At a Councill held at Philadelphia The 20" day of the 1" month, 1684.
PRESENT:
Wx. PENN, Propor and Gov'.
Jam. Harrison, John Cann,
Wm. Welch,
Thomas Janney, Tho. Holmes, Tho. Lloyd,
Chris. Taylor. Jno. Symcock, Wm. Clayton,
Wm. Wood.
Tho. Lloyd, Wm. Clayton, Tho. Janney, Wm. Welch, Jno. Cann and Wm. Wood, attested to Keep Secret the Debates in Coun- cil, &c.
Complaint being made to this board of a Notorious Robery comit- ted on the goods of hannah Saulter, this board was pleased to Issue out a Proclamation for apprehending & Secureing of Such Persons if found in this Province or Territories, or Elsewhere.
Ordered that ye first thing to be done to-morrow be the Running over the Old Laws.
Adjourned till yª 21* 1* Mo. 84.
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At a Councill held at Philadelphia the 21% of ye 1* Mo, 1694.
PRESENT :
Wx. PENN, Propor and Gov'.
Win. Welch, Tho. Holmes,
James Harrison,
Tho. Lloyd, Jno. Symcock, Chr. Taylor,
Tho. Janney, John Can,
Wm. Clayton,
Win. Wood.
A Debate was held Concerning ye Genall Assembly Sitting at the Towne of New Castle : at Last the Result was that they should Sitt there.
Ordered that two Letters be sent to Kent & Sussex Countyes, Con- cerning the meeting of ye Genall Assembly, to be held at New-Castle on the 10th 34 Mo., 84.
Wm. Clayton desireing Leave to goe to upland & returne on second day, it was granted him.
Adjourned till ye 24" 1* Mo. 84.
At a Councill held at Philadelphia ye 24th of ye 1+ Mo. 1634.
PRESENT:
Wy. PENN, Prop" and Gov' ..
Win. Clark, Wm. Clayton, Luke Watson.
Tho. Janney, John Cann, Jno. Svmcock.
Tho. Lloyd, Wm. Welch, Chr. Taylor,
The : Holmes, Ja. Harrison; W'm. Wood.
They procceded to have ye Old Laws read Over, and to make re- markes on them.
A Comittee was appointed to Inspect the Margenall notes upon the Old Laws, Viz': Tho: Holmes, Wm. Welch, Tho: Lloyd; which Un- mittre will make their report to morrow morning.
The Laws Ordered to be drawn Out w" the reasons & Preamble, And then they peceded to make an Inspection into ye bills made at Upland.
The Comittee brought in a Bill for Constituteing an Other Council !! for State's Matters.
U'pon weh there was a great debate, & at Last it fell.
The Same Comittee Appointed to draw up all the Laws as amend- ed and agreed ; also to draw up these news Laws.
Adjourned till ye 26" 1" Mo., 94.
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At a Councill held at Philadelphia The 26th day of ye 1" month, 1684.
PRESENT :
War. PENN, Propor & Gov".
Wm. Clarke. Tho : Janney, Chr. Taylor,
Tho. Holmes, Luke Watson, Tho. Lloyd,
Wm. Welch, Wm. Clayton, Jno. Cann,
Jno. Symcock, Ja : Harrison, Wm. Wood.
A Bill read Concerning the Laws made at Upland, alias Chester, to be Continued with ye Preamble to ye sª Laws ..
A Bill read Concerning repealing or Varring any of the those Laws made at Upland & Philadelphia.
A Debate was held when the Laws should be in force.
Resolved, till 20 days after the riseing of ye genall Assembly, by Publishing them the first Court day after ye Riseing of ye sd Assem- bly, Except those that have not times Set them.
A Bill read Concerning fines & measures, Printing, Promulgateing of the Laws, web are repealed.
A Bill read where in Cases requires Strypes, and they r x not men. tioned, that they shall not Exceed One and twenty Strypes.
A Bill was read, that it should be Left to ye Gov' and Prov" Coun- cill to discourse wth ye Indians concerning an agreem' w" them about letting them have Rum.
The Gov' put ye Quest: All That are of Opinion that ye foregoeing. - Bills should pass, say Yee; Past in ye Affirmative.
A Bill was read Concerning Strong & Small Beer, mixt or unmixt,. Bottled or not Bottled.
The Quest. being put, past in ye Affirmative.
A Bill read Concerning registring of Freemen and Serv", being put to ye Quest ; past in ye Affirmative.
A Bill read against Bargains made when People are in Drinke : ye Question being put, past in ye Affirmative.
A Bill read Concerning Marriage, w" amendm & additions : put to ye Quest., was past in ye Affirmative.
A Bill read Concerning Arests, Speciall Courts, and arresting any psons in any County where he shall be found: Quest: being put, past in ye Affirmative.
A Bill was read Concerning causes to be Tryed by ye County Sessions : Quest : being put, was past in Affirmative.
A Bill was read for Three appraisers, to be chose by the County Court upon Severall occasions, and ye Goods not to be sould under seaven dayes after appraism', and that they shall be publicly sould : Quest : being put, past in ye Affirmative.
A Bill read to Suppres Ordinary Keepers : Quest : put ; past in Affirma.
A Bill read Impowring the Justices of Each County Court to set ye Wages of Workmen & Serv", wth a Penalty : Quest: put ; past in Affirma.
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A Bill read for hemp & flax, Linnen & Wool, on Cloth. Lingen & Woollen Cloth to have a price set upon it by ye County Court, ye hempt at 5ª the pound, and ye flax at 8ª p pound : Quest : put; past in yª Affirma.
A Bill read for Every man That is three years Seated to Sow a Bushell of Barley : Quest : put, Past in the Affirmative.
A Bill for a Prov" Court, Consisting of five Judges, to goe two Cirquits Yearly. Quest : put; past in the Affirmative.
A Bill read for ye Conclusion of y Laws. Quest put; past in Af- firma.
A Bill read that noe Person depart this Province if arrested, till Bail be given. Quest : put; past in ye Affirmative.
The Gov" desired to have ye Councill always w" him, wch is nine. The Gov" also desired that a Bill may be drawn up that this Towne of Philadelphia might Chose One more Councellor, Bucks One, & Chester One; Otherwise that ye Councill must be Constant, Or make a Bill to allow the Gov' to Chuse him a Councill upon all oc- casions, it being also a great Kindness to ye Countrey.
A Bill also to be drawn to Enlarge ye Councill; that is, to double the number in the Town & County of Philadelphia, made soe as ac- cording to Letters Pattents.
Put to ye Quest; past in ye Affirmative.
Tho : Lloyd appoynted to Draw the Bill.
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Adjourned to 'ye 27" 1" Mo., 84.
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At a Councill held at Philadelphia yº 27th 1* Mo., 1684.
PRESENT :
Wn. PENN, Propor and Gov'.
Tho: Holmes,
Chr : Taylour, Jno. Cann,
Wm. Clark, Luke Watson, Tho: Janney,
Jno. Symcock, Jam. Harrison, Wm. Wood,
Wm. Welch, Wm. Clayton, Tho : Lloyd.
Wm. Welch proposed a Bill to be drawn to defray the Gov" Table. Put to ye Question: All that are of Opinion that ye Charges of ys Governm' shall be defrayed by ye People of ye Governm' say yee. Past in the Affirmative.
ADJOURNED INTO A COMITTEE.
THO. LLOYD, Chairman.
Proposed whether the Law weh was made for yo raising of a Tax should be Continued, or the Method of it for Import or Export.
Put to the Vote, & past in the Affirmative.
And whether ye sª Customs shall be a part of ye Money raised to- wards the Suporting ye Governm.
Past in y Affirmative.
Ordered That a Pole Proportionably Layd, be debated yª first thing to morrow, for defraying the rest of ye Charges of y' Governm'.
Adjourned till ye 28º 1" Mo., 84.
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At a Councill held at Philadelphia ye 28ª 14 Mo., 1684. PRESENT :
Ny. PENN, Prop' and Gov'.
Vın. Welch, Tho : Holmes.
James Harrison,
uke Watson, Wm. Clark, John Symcock,
Vm. Clayton,
Chr: Taylor,
Wm. Wood,
no. Cann, Tho. Lloyd,
Tho: Janney.
Wm. Welch Ordered to bring a Bill for the raising of a Tax for he Support of ye Governm', and returne it to this board.
Tho: Lloyd makes a report to ve Gov" Councill, that y Comittee ich he was of had finished that wch they were about, and intend to ring in a Bill to morrow Morning; also, they have agreed that Tho. loyd should draw up the remainder of ye Bills and make a returne hereof.
A Bill was read Concerning Three Members to be Chose for ve Councill, & Six for the Assembly, for ye Citty of Philadelphia. Question put; past in ye Affirmative.
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Sam" Carpenter's Judgm' towards rayseing of a Tax upon Liquors. Tiz': upon Brandy 124 ye Gall; Beer, Ale, Mum, Spanish Wine, 5- . Gall; Medera, Each Pipe 50s; french Wine 4L. p. Tunn, & Give im this way 1000L. by way of Customs upon goods, is his best ad- ise.
The Gov' put ye Quest : all that are of Opinion that Customs shall e put upon Liquors, and that all Rum, Brandy, Wines, & all sorts of trong Liquors & Spirits under ye same head, Imported, shall pay 2d. p Gall, say Yee. Past in Affirmative.
All that are of Opinion that all Strong beer & Cyder shall pay 24 . Gall, Imported, say yee. Past in Affirmative.
All that are of Opinion that for not due Entry, that ye Law for Ab- ogateing of ye Law shall make all the Goods a forfeiture, say yee. Past in the Affirmative.
Adjourned till y^ 29* 1" Mo., 84.
At a Council held at Philadelphia ye 29 of ye 1* Mo., 1684.
PRESENT:
Wx. PENN, Prop" and Gov'.
Nm. Welch,
Luke Watson, Wm. Clark.
no. Cann, Jno. Symcock, Tho. Lloyd,
Tho. Janney, Chr. Taylor, Ja. Harrison,
Cho : Holmes, Wm. Wood, Wm. Clayton,
A Bill was read Concerning Members to be Chosen for ye Citty of Philadelphia ; read a Second reading.
A Bill read that Councellors neglecting their duty, that Others may e Chose to serve in their roome. Read a first reading.
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Ordered that ye Bill of Customs be read on ye second day next ; referred to Wm. Welch to draw up.
Adjourned till 31th 1st Mo., 84.
At a Councill held at Philadelphia The 31th day of ye 1" month, 1684.
PRESENT:
WM. PENN, Propor and Gov".
Wm. Welch, Jno. Cann,
Jam: Harrison,
Wm. Clayton, Luke Watson,
Tho. Janncy,
Wm. Clark, Chr : Taylor,
Tho. Holmes,
Tho. Lloyd.
Wm. Welch Brought in ye Bill of Custom; which was read & first reading.
Ordered a Second reading this night.
A Bill read Concerning Bargains made in Drinke.
Read a Second reading.
A Bill Concerning Steeling Cattle, good, or Rayment, Ordered to be drawn by Tho. Lloyd.
A Bill read Concerning Exportation of deer Skinns; read a Second reading.
Ordered that yª Last reading of the Bill of Customs be read to- morrow morning.
The Petition of Sam" Hersent was read, Concerning ye finishing of ye Prison.
He is referred to ye Justices of ye County Court.
A Bill Concerning Steeling of Cattle read a first reading; past in the Affirmative.
A Bill was drawn Concerning Our Governm' Joyning wth West Jarsey, for all Warrants to apprehend all Persons by Law punisha- ble. Ordered to be read to-morrow morning.
Tho. Lloyd & Wm. Welch Ordered to draw two Bills into One, Concerning the Preservation of ye Propor & Gov", & his houshold.
Adjourned till 1" 2' Mo., 84.
At a Councill held at Philadelphia ye 1" of ye 2ª Mo., 84.
PRESENT:
WH. PENN, Propor and Gov'.
Wm. Welch, Tho. Lloyd, Wm. Clayton,
Tho: Holmes, Chr: Taylor, Wm. Wood,
Jno. Cann, Jam : Harrison, Wm. Clarke,
Lu: Watson, Tho. Janney, Jno. Symcock,
Charles Pickerin being Sent for before this Board, Declares he heard most of ye People of yª County of Kent's Passages, and read the
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Answers which they gave to Baltemore People: Also, he Suspect most of them are resolved to revalt, because Gov' Penn hath broken his Promise, by not Entring and Clearing ye Vessells at New Castle: Also, if they doe it, Baltemore will Stand by them.
Jno. Richardson, Tho. Heather & Tho. Wilson, made a Complaint against this Governm', & made their address to ye Ld Baltemore, that they were Taxt to much ; he Thinks francis Whitwell and Jno. Hil- liard are psuaded to the rest.
Jno. Richardson's Land was sued for in Maryland.
The Bill Concerning the Union between us and West Jarsey, to have Liberty to psecute Offenders in ye sª West Jarsey, was read and Left to a Treaty with Them.
A Bill to Prosecute Persons That put Water into Rum, &c., was read, & past ye first reading in ye Affirmative.
A Bill read Concerning Persons Chose to serve in Prov" Councill, v' if they doc not serve in their Stations, or Persons of Ill fame, to be fined forty Shillings a day.
Read a Last reading; past Nemine Contradicente.
The Preamble read, with The additionall Laws.
Three Bills read a Last reading and past Unanimously.
A Bill read Concerning ye Price of all Beer ; past the Last reading Unanimously.
A Bill of Registrey read a Last reading and Past Unanimously.
A Bill about Drunken Bargains being made Voyd, past ye Last reading Unanimously.
A Bill about Steeling Liveing or dead goods past a Last reading Unanimously.
A Bill about Marriage past a Last reading Unanimously.
A Bill about arests, by proveing his debt and takeing him in any County, and Concerning Members of Prov" Councill and Assembly not to be arested before such time allowed them ; Past a Last read- ing Unanimously.
A Bill that all fines & Taxes to be Assessed by distress of goods ; also, the Court to Set Workmen's Wages; Past a Last reading Unanimously.
A Bill that flax, hempt, Linnen & Woolen Cloth, of ye Produce of this Countrey, to goe as Currant pay ; Past a Last reading Unani- mously.
A Bill for sowing Barley past a Last Reading Unanimously.
A Bill that Every Court of Justice shall be.a Court of Equity as well as Law; also, a Prov" Court for Quarter Sessions ; past a Last reading Unanimously.
Put to ye Question: All that are of Opinion that there shall be a Prov" Court, Consisting of five Judges, to Try all Criminalls & Titles of Land, and to be a Court of Equity, to deside all Differences upon appeals from the County Courts, say yee. Past in ye Affirm: Ne- mine Contradicente.
A Bill to Establish Apraisers in Each County, Past a Last reading Unanimously.
A Bill about Ordinary Keepers &c., past a Last reading Unani- mously.
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A Bill about Decr Skins not to be Exported till first put to Saie ; Past a Last Reading Unanimously.
A Bill for ye Continuance of ye Laws ; past a last reading Unani- mously.
A Bill of Customs read a Last reading; past Unanimously.
A Bill for the Preservation of ye Gov" Person ; past a last reading Unanimously.
Ordered that the seeing to the Bills fairly to be transcribed and Ex- amined by the Originalls, be referred to Tho: Lloyd, Wm. Welch, Tho: Holmes, and Wm. Clark. The same Comittee to draw up Or- ders for this board for preparing, proposing & Resolving, against their next Meeting.
Put to ye Question : all that are of Opinion that ye Genall Assem- bly shall mect at New Castle for this time, say yee; past in the Affir- mative.
Adjourned till ye 2ª 2ª Mo., 1684.
At a Councill held at Philadelphia The 24 of ye 21 month, 1684. -
PRESENT:
WM. PENN, Propor and Gov'.
Wm. Welch, Jno. Symcock, Tho. Janney,
Tho: Holmes, Wm. Wood, Wm. Clayton,
Jam. Harrison, Jno. Cann, Tho: Lloyd,
Wm. Clarke, Luke Watson,
Chr : Taylor.
· A Bill Concerning Lands, Corne, beef, Pork, Tabacco, Hides, &c. to goe for Currant pay ; past Nemine Contradicente.
Ordered that there be an exact Acc' Kept of the members of Prov" Councill, that yearly goe of and Yearly are Chosen to serve there in.
Quest put : all that are of opinion that halfe of an Intestate's Estate shall goe to ye Wife, say yee.
Past in ye Affirmative, that she shall have no more.
All that are for having Intestate's Estates devided Equally, provi- ded the Eldest Sonn shall have halfe of ye reall and Personall Estate, and ye rest to be devided Equally amongst the rest of the Children, say yee: past in Affirmative.
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