A letter from the committee of safety of New York dated ---- [February 4] was read, informing that General Clinton was arrived at New York, but that it was apprehended his destination was to the southward.

Ordered, That a copy of the said letter be sent to the southern colonies.

The Committee on the regulations of trade, after the first of March next, brought in their report, which was read, and referred to Thursday next, to a committee of the whole.

Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed to consider and bring in a resolution respecting the exportation of naval stores for the public service:

The members chosen, Mr. [Joseph] Hewes, Mr. [Francis] Lewis, Mr. [Samuel] ; Ward, Mr. [Robert Treat] Paine, and Mr. S[amuel] Adams.