. New Jersey as a colony and as a state : one of the original thirteen . the first Legislature in 1681, weremarred by but few disturbances, the most note-worthy being between West Jersey and the newPennsylvania government concerning the owner-ship of islands in the Delaware River. Burlingtonwas made the capital of the province, with courtsthere established and at Salem. Deputy GovernorSamuel Jenings, representing Edward Byllynge,the proprietary governor, arrived in September,1681, and with his council and Assembly formedthe General Assembly of West Jersey. The oldquestion of title and governme
. New Jersey as a colony and as a state : one of the original thirteen . the first Legislature in 1681, weremarred by but few disturbances, the most note-worthy being between West Jersey and the newPennsylvania government concerning the owner-ship of islands in the Delaware River. Burlingtonwas made the capital of the province, with courtsthere established and at Salem. Deputy GovernorSamuel Jenings, representing Edward Byllynge,the proprietary governor, arrived in September,1681, and with his council and Assembly formedthe General Assembly of West Jersey. The oldquestion of title and government having been pre-sented to the Assembly in May, 1683, it was de-cided that both were purchased by William Pennand his associates, whereupon the Assembly, fear-ing that Byllynge might remove his deputy gov-ernor, elected Jenings to that position, renewingthe assertion of popular rights. To confirm hiselection and consult with Byllynge Governor Jen- __ ings and associates were sent to ffigland, while ->-. bThomas Ollive, speaker of the first House .pfA;^^^^^-**^-*. GOVERNOR DONGANs HOUSE ON8TATKN ISLAND. 164 NEW JERSEY AS A COL
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