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ter, who'd sacrifice the Kingdom to gratify a cursed revenge. A more convincing proof we can'l have than in the present Act for blocking up our Port, which could not have Keen more severely and strongly express'd it' all the Devils in the infernal regions had had a hand in the draughting it.

Shall endeavor to content myself to stay here till I see what turn affairs will take. If to my liking, well : if not, shall look out for some other place of residence, as I sincerely believe they intend to put their tin-eat- in execution ; which is. to make the town a desolate wilderness, and the grass to grow in our streets.

Our Militia was yesterday muster'd for the reception of General Gage, who was proclaim'd Governor, amid the acclamations of the people. lie express'd himself as sensible of the unwelcome errand he came upon, hut as a servant of the Crown, he was obliged to see the Act put in execution: but would do all in his power to serve us. Whether they were only words of course or not, can't say ; am a little doubtfull. There was an elegant entertainment provided for him at Faneuil Hall, and after a number of toasts gave by him, in which the prosperity of the town of Boston was included, he gave Governor Hutchinson, which was received by a general hiss. Such is the detestation in which that tool of tyrants is held among us.

May Gage be both impower'd, ami inclin'd to close The wounds now opening by our cruel foes!

May N h repent for his obdurate heart!

Deep feel the stings of an avenging dart: And ere his impious wishes shall be sped, May he be nuraber'd with the guilty dead! And while fresh lawrells shall adorn the brave, May noisome weeds grow thick upon his grave! Till his ill /, sti </ name be known no more. And we forget the woes we now implore !

• • • The damn'd arch traitor, as he is call'd, is very much cha- grin'd at being superseded, as its only last Thursday when he gave orders for repairs to his houses in town and country, and upon v' workman's suggestions that he wotdd he succeeded soon, he said it was like many other reports that prevail'd, for that he had all y". satis- faction he could wish for or expect from home, and every pari of his conduct was entirely approv'd of. and left to his option whether to enjoy y*; Government or go to England. But now a guilty con- science has indue'd him to take refuge at y. Castle. It> reported here that your Government, as well as New York, is to be chang'd

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