The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Dec. 14. On Thursday last at a Court of Common Council, it was carried by a Majority of 65 for returning the thanks of the Court to Brass Crosby, Esq; late Lord-Mayor of this city, for his diligent and impartial administration of justice during the whole time of his holding that high and important office: for his readiness to convene Common Halls and Common Councils: for having always presided with great candor and ability: for having as Chief Magistrate supported with spirit and dignity the privileges and immunities of this city; having refused to back press warrants, issued in violation of the rights of the subject; or having discharged a Printer and Fellow Citizen, taken into custody by an illegal warrant of the Speaker of the House of Commons: for having committed the Messengers of that House for the assault in violation of the laws: for having returned to a Court of Justice a recognizance taken before him, notwithstanding the minutes thereof by Order of the House of Commons were expunged, and that House ordered, that no other prosecution, suit, or proceeding be commenced or carried on for or on account of the said pretended assault or false imprisonment; for having maintained in Parliament the rights of the nation, as well as the chartered privileges of this metropolis; and for having preserved, through an imprisonment in the Tower, the same tenor of upright conduct with unshaken integrity, firmness, and fortitude.