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Establishment for the Train

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The Committee who were appointed to consider the form of an Establishment for the Train, reported verbally, that the pay was, in their opinion, reasonable; but as to the number of Matrosses, they were not proper judges. The Establishment was accepted, and is as follows, viz:

An Establishment for the Company of Train, as fixed upon by the Committee of Safety.
    Per month.
1 Captain, £6 10
2 Lieutenants, each 4 10
1 Lieutenant Fire-Worker, 3 10
4 Sergeants, each 2 10
4 Corporals, each 2 06
32 Matrosses, each 2 03
1 Drummer, 2 06
1 Fifer, 2 06

46 men, officers included, in each Company of Matrosses; a blanket and coat, as for rest of the Army.

WILLIAM COOPER, Secretary.

Adjourned until to-morrow morning, eight o' clock.

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