A penalty of ſix pounds twelve ſhiliings is impoſed on every one, who neglects or refuſes to enliſt himſelf within the time limited; which fine is doubled every field day after, until actual appearance. A penalty alſo of ſixteen ſhillings and ſix-pence is laid for non-attendance in the field on field days, after being inrolled; and which is doubled every field day after, until the defaulter makes his appearance.
The field days were formerly the laſt Saturday in every month, but have been lately altered to the firſt Monday in each month; and ſometimes, in caſes of threatening danger, the militia meet every week, or oftener, at the diſcretion of the Legiſlature. The uniform of the militia infantry is, ſcarlet coats, with facings and cuffs of black velvet; that of the artillery, blue turned up with ſcarlet. Theſe every perſfon is obliged to furniſh himſelf with; but
