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February 4, 1775
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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On January 10, 1774, the New York General Assembly convened but lacked quorum until Friday, when Lt. Gov. Cadwallader Colden opened the session with a speech urging reconciliation amid tensions between Britain and the American colonies, calling for calm examination of grievances and loyalty to the crown.
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NEW YORK, January 19.
Tuesday the 10th inst. the General Assembly of this province met here agreeable to his Honour the Lieut. Governor's proclamation, but a sufficiency of members not appearing to make a House, they adjourned from day to day until Friday, when his Honour was pleased to open the sixth session with the following SPEECH:
Gentlemen of the Council, and General Assembly,
I think it unnecessary, at this time, particularly to recommend to your attention the ordinary business of the legislature; whatever may be found conducive to the dignity of his Majesty's government, or the happiness of his people in this colony, I shall cheerfully promote.
Gentlemen of the General Assembly,
The support of his Majesty's government, and other allowances for his service, I doubt not you will readily provide for.
Gentlemen of the General Assembly,
We cannot sufficiently lament the present disordered state of the colonies. The dispute between GREAT BRITAIN and her AMERICAN Dominions is now brought to the most alarming crisis, and fills every humane breast with the deepest affliction.
It is to you Gentlemen, in this anxious moment, that your country looks up for counsel; and on you it in a great measure depends to rescue her from evils of the most ruinous tendency.
Exert yourselves then with the firmness becoming your important office. If your constituents are discontented and apprehensive, examine their complaints with calmness and deliberation, and determine upon them with an honest impartiality. If you find them to be well grounded, pursue the means of redress which the constitution has pointed out: Supplicate the throne, and our most gracious Sovereign will hear and relieve you with paternal tenderness. But I entreat you, as you regard the happiness of your country, to discountenance every measure which may increase our distress: And anxious for the re-establishment of harmony, with that power with which you are connected by the ties of blood, religion, interest, and duty, prove yourselves by your conduct on this occasion, earnestly solicitous for a cordial and permanent reconciliation.
Gentlemen of the Council, and General Assembly,
In the absence of our most worthy Governor in chief, no less distinguished by his extensive abilities than his zeal for the honour of the crown and his affection to the people of this province, and at so critical a conjuncture, it gives me great consolation that I can repose the utmost confidence in your wisdom, your attachment to the constitution, and your regard for the interest of the British empire. And you may be assured that my most strenuous efforts shall be exerted to co-operate with you, in restoring that tranquility which must be the ardent desire of every wise, virtuous, and loyal subject,
CADWALLADER COLDEN.
Tuesday the 10th inst. the General Assembly of this province met here agreeable to his Honour the Lieut. Governor's proclamation, but a sufficiency of members not appearing to make a House, they adjourned from day to day until Friday, when his Honour was pleased to open the sixth session with the following SPEECH:
Gentlemen of the Council, and General Assembly,
I think it unnecessary, at this time, particularly to recommend to your attention the ordinary business of the legislature; whatever may be found conducive to the dignity of his Majesty's government, or the happiness of his people in this colony, I shall cheerfully promote.
Gentlemen of the General Assembly,
The support of his Majesty's government, and other allowances for his service, I doubt not you will readily provide for.
Gentlemen of the General Assembly,
We cannot sufficiently lament the present disordered state of the colonies. The dispute between GREAT BRITAIN and her AMERICAN Dominions is now brought to the most alarming crisis, and fills every humane breast with the deepest affliction.
It is to you Gentlemen, in this anxious moment, that your country looks up for counsel; and on you it in a great measure depends to rescue her from evils of the most ruinous tendency.
Exert yourselves then with the firmness becoming your important office. If your constituents are discontented and apprehensive, examine their complaints with calmness and deliberation, and determine upon them with an honest impartiality. If you find them to be well grounded, pursue the means of redress which the constitution has pointed out: Supplicate the throne, and our most gracious Sovereign will hear and relieve you with paternal tenderness. But I entreat you, as you regard the happiness of your country, to discountenance every measure which may increase our distress: And anxious for the re-establishment of harmony, with that power with which you are connected by the ties of blood, religion, interest, and duty, prove yourselves by your conduct on this occasion, earnestly solicitous for a cordial and permanent reconciliation.
Gentlemen of the Council, and General Assembly,
In the absence of our most worthy Governor in chief, no less distinguished by his extensive abilities than his zeal for the honour of the crown and his affection to the people of this province, and at so critical a conjuncture, it gives me great consolation that I can repose the utmost confidence in your wisdom, your attachment to the constitution, and your regard for the interest of the British empire. And you may be assured that my most strenuous efforts shall be exerted to co-operate with you, in restoring that tranquility which must be the ardent desire of every wise, virtuous, and loyal subject,
CADWALLADER COLDEN.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
General Assembly
Lieutenant Governor Speech
Colonial Dispute
Britain Reconciliation
New York Province
What entities or persons were involved?
Cadwallader Colden
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Cadwallader Colden
Location
New York
Event Date
Tuesday The 10th Inst.
Story Details
The General Assembly met on January 10 but adjourned until Friday due to lack of quorum; Lt. Gov. Colden delivered a speech opening the session, lamenting colonial disputes with Britain, urging the assembly to examine grievances impartially, seek redress through constitutional means, and promote reconciliation.