Benjamin Waldo, late a mariner and carpenter on board of the armed schooner Schuyler, James Smith commander, was admitted, he complains in substance,

1st. That Capt. Smith having discharged him, and knowing that he had refused to go to sea with him, Capt. Smith had prevented him from being employed as a carpenter on board of the armed vessel, commanded by Capt. Rodgers.

2d. That Capt. Smith had violently beat and abused him very much, without any just provocation. Ordered, That the doorkeeper summon Capt. Smith to attend at 5 o'clock, and the complainant attend at that time. 2

A draft of instructions to Capt. William Rodgers, commander of the armed sloop Montgomery, was reported by Mr.[Thomas] Randall, and read a°'d approved, and is in the words following, to wit:

Sir ー As the armed Sloop Montgomerie, whereof you are commander, is now completely fitted in a warlike manner, our orders are that you repair on board with your officers and men, and proceed to sea and act against the enemies of the United Colonies, agreeable to your instructions from the Congress.

You are to cruise along shore on our coasts, any where between Sandy Hook and Cape May, or from Sandy Hook to the east end of Long island. You are allways too keep some inlet under your lee, so that you may secure a retreat from a superior force. Be careful to send such prizes as you may take, into some place of safety in the United Colonies. It is very necessary to have a good pilot on board, and also that you make yourself well acquainted on the coast. You are to assist any of the friends of the United Colonies by every means in your power, and assist to carry them in some place of safety; and where different objects for assistance offer at the same time, you are to give the preference to the vessels and inhabitants of this Colony. You are always and by every opportunity, to advise the Provincial Congress, or Committee of Safety of this Colony, of your proceedings.

We wish you success, and remain [&c.]

Ordered, That a copy thereof be engrossed, and signed by the Chairman, and delivered to the said Wm. Rogers.