A like resignation takes place in _New-York_, some time in August. It becomes a necessary point of prudence from the spirit which the citizens discover. The stamp act is treated with the most indignant contempt, by being printed and cried about the streets, under the title of, _The folly_ of ENGLAND _and ruin of_ AMERICA. Toward the end of October the stamp papers arrive; and Mr. M‘Evers having resigned, lieutenant governor Colden takes them into _Fort George_. Some extraordinary preparations for securing them, having displeased the inhabitants, joined to the dislike they have entertained to Colden’s political sentiments, [Nov. 1.] and its being the day for the stamp act to take place, numbers are induced to assemble in the evening. They proceed to the fort walls; break open his stable; take out his coach; and, after carrying it through the principal streets of the city in triumph, march to the common, where a gallows is erected; on one end of which they suspend his effigy, having in his right hand a stamped bill of lading, and in the other, a figure for the devil. After hanging a considerable time, they carry the whole, with the gallows entire, the coach preceding, in procession to the gate of the fort; from whence it is removed to the bowling-green, under the muzzles of the guns, where a bonfire is immediately made, and all, coach included, are consumed amid the exultations of some thousands of spectators. They go from hence to major _James’s_ house, before known by the name of _Vaux-Hall_, which is genteelly furnished, contains a valuable library, and many curiosities, and has a handsome garden belonging to it. They strip it of every article, make another bonfire, and consume the whole, beside destroying the garden; and all because of his being a friend to the stamp act.