It was also resolved not to accept a new Charter from Parliament, for that would imply a surrender of the old.

Besides, Parliament granted none but by way of ordinance, and always made for itself an express preservation of a supreme power in all things.

The _elders_ (ministers), after a day's consultation, _confirmed the decisions_.
"The colony proceeded to exercise the _independence_ which it claimed.
The General Court replied to the petition in a State paper, written with great moderation; and the disturbers of the public security were summoned into its presence.

Robert Child and his companions appealed to the Commissioners in England.

_The appeal was not admitted._" "To the Parliament of England the Legislature remonstrated with the noblest frankness _against any assertion of permanent authority of that body_."-- Hist.