19 13. We will not permit any rum, or spirituous liquors, to be brought into our towns. If strangers or traders happen to bring any. the helpers—national assistants—are to take it into their possession, and take care not to deliver it to them until they set off again. 14. None of the inhabitants shall run in debt with traders, nor receive goods on commission for traders, without, the consent of the national assistants. 15. No one is to go on a journey or long hunt without informing the minister or stewards of it. 16. Young people are not to marry without the consent of their parents, and taking their advice. 17. If the stewards or helpers apply to the inhabitants for assistance, in doing work for the benefit of the place, such as building meeting and school houses, clearing and fencing lands, &c., they are to be obeyed. 18. All necessary contributions for the public ought cheerfully to be attended'to. Tne above rules were made and adopted at a time when there was profound peace; when, however, six years afterward (during the revolutionary war) individuals of the Debt
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