Extract of a Letter from New-York, to a Gentleman in Boston

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The enclosed will unriddle the joy that fills the breasts of all the friends to Government, decency, and good order. Since the glorious eleven, with Colonel Philips at their head, have carried the day, two more Members are come, both of which are of the right side, so that there is now no chance of the Assembly' s aiding or abetting the Congress. The friends to Government plume themselves on this victory, and are now open-mouthed against the proceedings of Congress, and no one dares, among gentlemen, to support them. Worthy old Silver Locks, (Lieutenant Governour Colden) when he heard that the Assembly had acted right, cried out, "Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace."