The governor's invective against their whole conduct.
He passes the militia bill, under the specific declaration that it was an improper one.
He communicates to the assembly a discussion of Indian affairs, as prepared by his council; calls upon them to provide for a swarm of French banished out of Nova Scotia; and signifies, that the proprietaries had sent an order upon their receiver-general, for 5000l. as a free gift to the public.
Another remonstrance from the mayor of Philadelphia and his posse.
The assembly's reply to the governor's invective, which for the present they declined making use of.
The answer they did make use of.
Parley between the speaker and twenty-nine petitioners, or rather prescribers to the assembly.
Unanimous resolutions concerning the right of granting supplies to the crown; and a new money bill, out of which the proprietary estate was excepted, in consideration of the late grant of 5000l.
The assembly's message to the governor, explaining the use and pressing the dispatch of the Indian trade bill.
The governor's evasive answer.