The Convention on information that the soundings of Hudson's river, at and about Fort Washington, is not accurately sounded, and thereupon came to the following resolutions.

Whereas, there is reason to apprehend that the channel of Hudson's river opposite to Fort Washington is not yet sufficiently obstructed; And Whereas it is of the utmost importance to the safety of this State, and the general cause of America, that the navigation of that river should not be occupied by the enemy's ships: Therefore,

Resolved, That Captain Thos. Greenhill be, and he is, hereby requested and authorized to proceed with all possible dispatch to Mount. Washington, in order to take an accurate survey of the landings of that part of Hudson's river, and that he report his proceedings to the Convention of this State with all possible despatch.

Resolved, That the commanding officer of Fort Washington be applied to by Captain Greenhill for his permission to sound the river, and for his assistance in carrying the above resolution into execution.

Resolved, That General James Clinton be requested to furnish Captain Greenhill with a whale boat, and a sufficient number of hands whose attachment to the American cause may be relied on, in order to assist in carrying this measure into execution, that General Clinton and Captain Greenhill be earnestly requested to conduct this matter with all the secrecy possible.

A letter from Gilbert Livingston, Esquire, at Poughkeepsie, was read. He therein informs that the chain intended to obstruct the navigation of Hudson's river, has been delayed for want of iron. He requests that one of the other members of the committee may come to him to assist him, and bring with him two thousand pounds, as their treasury is nearly exhausted; and informs that he expects to go to the fort to see that the apparatus is ready to fasten and stretch the chain.

Ordered, That the secret committee for obstructing the navigation of Hudson's river, have permission to go to the fortifications in the Highlands to-morrow morning.