Some seasonable remarks.
The governor's verbal answer to the assembly's message concerning the money-bill, adhering to his amendment.
He contends for a militia.
The assembly order 1,000l. if so much remain in their treasury, to arm the Back-inhabitants.
They signify their purpose to adjourn, and refer the affair of a militia-bill to a new assembly.
Their proceedings at the next meeting: the governor demands an additional supply of provision to be sent to Albany, at the requisition of governor Phipps, for the use of the forces of Massachusett's Bay: and another supply for the provisional troops of Connecticut and Rhode Island, which he was informed were raised in addition to those already employed in the reduction of Crown-Point.
The assembly apply for a sight of Phipps's letter, which is refused.
The old controversy renewed.
A new one concerning the roads opened at the expence of the province for the convenience of the king's forces, which is carried on with much acrimony on both sides.
As a last effort for the public service the assembly authorize by vote a loan, or voluntary subscription, of 10,000l. to be raised in a fortnight, and refer the lenders to the next assembly for payment.