stated that Ferry was Granted for one half Mile above, & the same length below the Mill, so that there was not any right to build a Mill without the privilege of the owner of the Ferry.

Colr J. Smith moved, & it was seconded, & carried, that the be permitted to state his knowledge of the Claims upon this Ground, & he did so.

Colr. stated his knowledge respecting the Ground having been made over in Trust, (or as Agent) to .

Colr J. Smith moved that a further time <​of Ten days​> be extended to for removing the obstruction upon the Street, seconded, & Carried.—

moved that the Labour Tax for the Citizens of for this year, be fixed at three Days.

Aldmn. spoke as to the necessity of making Roads & Lanes good, at <​the​> present time.

stated that there was much other Labour to be done by the Citizens this Year, & Recommended to not go to the greatest extent of Taxation.—

Colr. J. Smith spoke in support of the Motion.

spoke in support of the Motion.

spoke to same Effect.

Seconded, & Carried by Vote. —

moved that a Committee of four (one for each Ward) be appointed to ascertain where Work is most needed & to report accordingly.

First Ward— Col <​Aldmn​> .

Second Ward— .

Third Ward— Colr .

Fourth Ward— [p. 11]