THis COURT taking into Consideration the great Disappointment the Coun­trey hath suffred by reason of non-appearance of Souldiers Impressed for several expeditions: Do judge meet that every person Impressed as a Soul­dier for the Service of the Country, and neglecting to make his appearance according to Order: every such Foot Souldier shall pay the sum of four Pounds, and every Trooper shall pay the sum of six Pounds: and if their neglects or refusal be ac­companied with Refractoriness, Reflection or Contempt upon Authority, such persons shall be punished with Death, or some other grievous punishment.

And the Committee of Militia in the several Towns where the offence is committed are hereby impowred and required to call before them all such as shall be Delinquents as is above expressed, and on Conviction of their neglect to give Warrant to the Con­stable to levy the said fines, which said fines shall be improved to purchase Arms for the Towns use; Provided it shall be in the power of the Council upon Petition of any per­son agrieved, and just reason alleadged and proved to make abatement of the said fines as in their wisdome and discretion they shall judge meet. And it is hereby Ordered that the return of all neglects and defects in the cases aforesaid, be sent to the Com­mittee of Militia in the several Towns, who are hereby required to take care for the strict Execution hereof.