Proceedings on the Resolutions Moved by Mr. Low

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The Order of the Day being read, the Congress resumed the consideration of the Resolutions moved for by Mr. Low on the 2d instant. The same were read; and being again read paragraph by paragraph, on reading the second Resolution, to wit, the last paragraph, Mr. McDougall moved that the word base be obliterated, and the word insolent inserted in its stead.

And the same being unanimously agreed to,

Ordered, That the said Amendment be made.

The last paragraph being read, Mr. McDougall then moved that the words "and enemies to their Country" be obliterated.

And debates arising thereon, and the question being put, it was carried in the affirmative in the manner following, to wit:

For the Affirmative.
2	Ulster,
2	Dutchess,
2	Orange,
3	Albany,
2	Westchester, (Morris dissenting,)
4	New-York, (Marston and Low dissenting,)
2	Tryon,
2	Suffolk.
19

For the Negative.
2	Richmond.
2

King' s County equally divided; Queen' s County has not a quorum; Charlotte County did not vote.

Ordered, therefore, That the words "and enemies to their Country," be obliterated.

Mr. Gilbert Livingston then moved, and was seconded by Mr. Melancton Smith, that the said motion and Resolutions be wholly rejected.

And the question being put thereon, it passed in the negative in manner following, to wit:

For the Resolutions.
2	King' s,
4	New-York,
3	Albany,
2	Westchester, (Morris dissenting,)
2	Charlotte,
2	Richmond.
15

Against the Resolutions.
2	Suffolk,
2	Orange,
2	Ulster,
2	Tryon.
8

Proceedings on the Resolutions moved by Mr. Low, on the 2d instant, with respect to the insult offered to this Congress, by destroying the Boat belonging to the Asia, Mr. Melancton Smith's motion to reject the Resolutions, rejected. [1775-08-05] New-York, Congress. [S4-V2-p1818] [Document Details][Complete Volume]