The Journal of the Commons House of Assembly

522 COMMONS JOURNAL, FEBRUARY 4, 1760–AUGUST 6, 1760122. William Shorey, four Certificates in his favour by Captain Demeréfor 17 Month’s Pay as Public Interpreter at Fort Loudoun from 14th August1758 to 14th January 1760, £315. The Committee observe that this House cameto a Resolution on the 22d March last, to allow no fixed Salary for an Interpreterat Fort Prince George, for which reason the Committee cannot thinkof making such an Allowance for Fort Loudoun, but recommend this matterto the consideration of the House.123. Henry Beacon, two Certificates in his favour drawn by Paul Demeréfor £120 for 6 Months Service in keeping the Glacis in repair from 1st August1758 to 1st February 1759. The Committee think that fixed Salaries for suchServices are improper, and therefore do not allow these Certificates.124. Thomas Smith, three Certificates in his favour by Paul Demeré £180,for a Salary as Whitesmith at £15 per Month; the Committee observe that only£10 per Month for this Service was formerly allowed, and have reduced thisSum to £120.125. Robert Fairweather, a Petition to be paid an Account for the boardof Officers. This Account has been twice brought in and as often rejectedby the House, therefore the Committee cannot allow it without infringingthe Resolutions of the House, but beg leave to recommend it to the reconsiderationof the House.126. Church-Wardens of St. Philip’s Parish, for invalid Soldiers Wivesand Children £973:18:7 3 /4 allowed.127. Fire Master’s Account, vizt. Barnard Beckman for Pumps &c. forthe Wells in Charles-Town £52:12:6, and for working the Engines &c. £101:14,making £154:6:6 to be allowed.George Sheed for the Engines £48:10 to be allowed.Richard Muncrief for the Engines £66:10 to be allowed.James Verree for the Engines £56:10, for Buckets £13:12:6, making £70:2:6to be allowed: Which Sums are directed by Law to be paid by the Inhabitantsof Charles-Town.128. James Wright Esqr., Agent, for Disbursments, amounting to £105:16:9Sterling, in currency £740:17:3, to be allowed. The Committee recommendthe Treasurer may be directed to remit this Money, and also the Salary, inBills of Exchange, free of all Charge.129. Robert Boyd, for freight of Gun Carriages, Shot &c. in 1758 & 1759,£63:10, allowed.130. John Kesson for supplying Catawba Indians to and from Townamounting to £46, to be allowed.131. John Kesson, Constable, Fees amounting to £8:18:9 (an overchargeof £1 being deducted), the Balance £7:3:9 to be allowed.132. John Kesson, Constable, for Fees £8:10, allowed £6:7:6.