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+The Project Gutenberg EBook of The Olden Time Series, Vol. 4: Quaint and
+Curious Advertisements, by Henry M. Brooks
+
+This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with
+almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or
+re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included
+with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org
+
+
+Title: The Olden Time Series, Vol. 4: Quaint and Curious Advertisements
+ Gleanings Chiefly from Old Newspapers of Boston and Salem, Massachusetts
+
+Author: Henry M. Brooks
+
+Release Date: June 4, 2007 [EBook #21675]
+
+Language: English
+
+Character set encoding: ASCII
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+*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK QUAINT AND CURIOUS ADVERTISEMENTS ***
+
+
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+
+Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Christine D. and the Online
+Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
+
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+
+_THE OLDEN-TIME SERIES._
+
+16mo. Per vol., 50 cents.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+There appears to be, from year to year, a growing popular taste for quaint
+and curious reminiscences of "Ye Olden Time," and to meet this, Mr. Henry
+M. Brooks has prepared a series of interesting handbooks. The materials
+have been gleaned chiefly from old newspapers of Boston and Salem, sources
+not easily accessible, and while not professing to be history, the volumes
+contain much material for history, so combined and presented as to be both
+amusing and instructive. The titles of some of the volumes indicate their
+scope and their promise of entertainment:--
+
+ CURIOSITIES OF THE OLD LOTTERY.
+ DAYS OF THE SPINNING-WHEEL.
+ SOME STRANGE AND CURIOUS PUNISHMENTS.
+ QUAINT AND CURIOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.
+ LITERARY CURIOSITIES.
+ NEW-ENGLAND SUNDAY, ETC.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+"It has been the good fortune of the writer to be allowed a peep at the
+manuscript for this series, and he can assure the lovers of the historical
+and the quaint in literature that something both valuable and pleasant is
+in store for them. In the specialties treated of in these books Mr. Brooks
+has been for many years a careful collector and student, and it is
+gratifying to learn that the material is to be committed to book
+form."--_Salem Gazette._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+_For sale by all Booksellers. Sent, post-paid, upon receipt of price.
+Catalogues of our books mailed free._
+
+TICKNOR & CO., BOSTON.
+
+
+
+
+THE OLDEN TIME SERIES
+
+ * * * * *
+
+QUAINT AND CURIOUS ADVERTISEMENTS
+
+
+
+
+_ADVERTISEMENTS._
+
+_Advertisements are sometimes very amusing. They give insights into the
+manners of the times no less interesting than authentic. Suppose the
+ancients had possessed a press, and that a volume of a Roman_ Post _or_
+Chronicle _had been dug up at Herculaneum, with what curiosity should we
+not contemplate the millinery of the Roman ladies, or, "Wanted, a
+Gladiator to fight the last new lion;" or, "Next Ides of November will be
+published the new poem of Quintus Horatius Flaccus"!_--LEIGH HUNT.
+
+
+
+
+THE OLDEN TIME SERIES.
+
+GLEANINGS CHIEFLY FROM OLD NEWSPAPERS OF BOSTON AND SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
+
+
+SELECTED AND ARRANGED, WITH BRIEF COMMENTS
+
+BY
+
+HENRY M. BROOKS
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Quaint and Curious Advertisements
+
+ "Old and new make the warp and woof of every moment. There is
+ no thread that is not a twist of these two strands. By necessity, by
+ proclivity, and by delight, we all quote."--EMERSON
+
+[Illustration: Crest]
+
+BOSTON
+
+TICKNOR AND COMPANY
+
+1886
+
+_Copyright, 1886,_
+
+BY TICKNOR AND COMPANY.
+
+_All rights reserved._
+
+University Press:
+
+JOHN WILSON AND SON, CAMBRIDGE.
+
+
+
+
+ INDEX OF NAMES.
+
+ PAGE
+
+ ABRAHAM, NATHANIEL 30
+ Adams, John 73
+ Allen, Jolley 40
+ Allen, Thomas 27
+ Amberson, William 105
+ Amory, John & Thomas, & Co. 126
+ Amory, Jonathan & John 29
+ Andrews, William, jr. 140
+ Appleton, John 46
+ Aspinwalle, G. & T. 91
+
+ BAILS, JAMES 137
+ Baker, John 21
+ Baker, Mr. 8
+ Ball, John 12
+ Barclay, Andrew 38
+ Barnard, Thomas, D.D. 45, 48
+ Barnum, P.T. 120
+ Bartlett, Keziah 136, 137
+ Bartlett, W.P. 59
+ Bathrick, Samuel 141
+ Bell, Robert 54
+ Belcher & Armstrong 91
+ Belknap, Jeremy, D.D. 44
+ Bernard, Governor Francis 14, 15
+ Billings, Mary 18, 19
+ Blake, Increase 11
+ Blanchard & Hancock 35
+ Bois, John 17
+ Bolles, E.C., D.D. 117
+ Boutineau, Deacon 3
+ Bowen, Mr. 55, 68, 92
+ Bowes, Nicholas 24
+ Bowles, William Augustus 104
+ Boyer, Daniel 31
+ Bray, George 11, 12
+ Brazer, Samuel 98, 99
+ Brewer, Jonathan 106
+ Brewer, Thomas 67
+ Briggs, Enos 70, 72, 73, 75
+ Brooks, Sarah 61
+ Brown, Charles 127
+ Brown, Mr. 120
+ Brown, William 82
+ Buffum, James R. 145
+ Bulfinch, Jeremiah 136
+ Burnham, Nathan 140
+
+ CABOT, FRANCIS 48
+ Cabot, Joseph 9, 10
+ Caines, Thomas 137
+ Callender, Joseph 35
+ Campbell, Elizabeth 3
+ Carleton, Osgood 54, 55
+ Cato 100
+ Chapman, Moses 119
+ Chase & Speakman 40
+ Chase, T. 40
+ Chase, Thomas 17
+ Choate, Thomas 140
+ Chesterfield, Lord 23
+ Clark, Dr. 20
+ Clark, W. Gaylord 7
+ Coffin, Ebenezer 34
+ Copley, John S. 69
+ Courtney, Elizabeth 8
+ Courtney, Mr. 9
+ Craigie, Andrew 25
+ Crandel, Mr. 121
+ Crombie, Mr. 145
+ Crosby, John 42
+ Curwen, George R. 117
+ Curwen, Samuel 45
+ Cushing & Appleton 78, 124
+
+ DABNEY, NATHANIEL 48
+ Daland, Benjamin 112
+ Dalgleish, Andrew 48
+ Dana, Rev. Samuel 50, 51
+ Daniell, Jesse 137
+ Davis, Caleb 17
+ Davis, Israel 127
+ Derby, E.H. 74
+ Derby, Richard, jr. 49
+ Dodd, Rev. Dr. William 23, 24
+ Dodge, John T., jr. 142
+ Don Vincent, Folch, St. Col. 104
+ Dorr, Harbottle 44
+ Dow, Enoch 89
+ Draper, Mr. 97
+ Duncan, Robert 32
+ Dupee, Isaac 25
+
+ EDES & GILL 13, 17, 19, 33
+ Elliot, Robert 105
+ Ellson, Mr. 17
+ Emerson, Bulkeley 17
+ Erving, Mr. 63
+
+ FAIRFIELD, WILLIAM 106
+ Felt, George W. 88
+ Flagg, Josiah, jr. 58
+ Franklin, Benjamin 115
+ Franklin, Mr. 121
+ Franklin, Samuel 38
+ Franklin, William Temple 116
+ Freeman, Philip 28
+ Forrest, Edwin 149
+ Foster, Hopestill 97
+ Foster, Susannah 27
+ Fowle, Daniel 17
+ Fowle, J. 50
+
+ GARDNER, SAMUEL 9, 10
+ Gay, Martin 44
+ Gray & Carter 139
+ Gray, Hon. William 74, 138
+ Gibson, Deacon 11
+ Gilbert, Mr. 67
+ Gillespie, Andrew 17
+ Glover, Jonathan 50
+ Goldthwaite, Ezekiel 6
+ Goodale, Nathan 48
+ Goodhue, William 54
+ Green & Russell 19
+ Greenleaf, J. 124, 125
+ Greenough, David S. 52
+ Greenwood, Isaac 107, 108
+ Greenwood, Isaac, jr. 53
+ Gridley, Richard 70
+ Griswold, Ezra 83
+
+ HACKET, COLONEL 73
+ Hamilton, Alexander 65
+ Hardy, Charles 82
+ Hawthorne, Nathaniel 112
+ Hendry, Widow 12
+ Hepburn, Thomas 57
+ Hewes, Daniel 109
+ Hewes, Shubael 20
+ Hodgdon, Colonel 91
+ Holden, Nathaniel J. 117
+ Holker, John 143
+ Holman, Samuel 46
+ Holyoke, Dr. E.A. 45, 48
+ Hook, E. & G., & Hastings 148
+ Hook, Elias 148
+ Hopkins, Daniel, D.D. 45
+ Hunt, Thomas F. 117
+ Hunt, William 30, 100
+ Hutchinson, Governor Thomas 46, 48, 49
+ Hudson & Goodwin 80
+
+ IRWIN, JOHN 105
+ Ives, John M. 125, 149
+
+ JACKSON, MARY & SON 42
+ Jenks, John 72
+ Johnston & Co., Nicholas 104
+ Jones, Daniel 36
+ Jones, Thomas 102
+ Jordis, Frederick 61, 62
+
+ KEITH, JOHN H. 75, 76
+ King, Major 131, 132
+ Kingsbury, Ezekiel, jr. 97
+ Kneeland, S. 44
+ Knox, Henry 24
+
+ LANG, Mr. 88
+ Lang, William 46
+ Leech, Asa 86
+ Leverett, Thomas 24
+ Lewis, Thomas 143
+ Lindal, Timothy 29
+ Loring, John 27
+ Lowell, Rev. Charles 143
+ Lynde, Chief Justice Benjamin 45
+ Lynde, Madam 45
+
+ MCALPINE, W. 2
+ McDaniel, B.F. 117
+ Mansfield, J. 3d. 64
+ Marshall, Captain 31
+ Mason, James 36
+ Mason, Jonathan 37
+ Matthews, John L. 103
+ Matthis, Edmond 106, 107
+ Mein & Flemming 42
+ Metcalf, Joseph 85
+ Moore, Rosanna 39
+ Morgan, Theodore 119
+ Morris, Robert 102
+ Morris, York 102
+ Morse, Edward S. 118
+ Mylod, Samuel 83
+
+ NAZRO, Mr. 149
+ Newell, Joseph 136
+ Newhall, J. & I. 99
+ Northey, William 46
+ Nutting, John 48
+
+ OLIVER, ANDREW 15
+ Oliver, Daniel 77
+ Osgood, Nathaniel 101
+ Otis, Samuel Allyne 45
+
+ PACKARD, ALPHEUS S. 118
+ Paddock, Adino 34
+ Paddock, Captain 40
+ Paff, Mr. 92
+ Paget, Henry 19
+ Palfrey, William 31, 32
+ Palmer, Joseph & Co. 35
+ Parker, Daniel 26
+ Payson, Jonathan 12, 13
+ Peale, Charles W. 116
+ Peck, Thomas Handasyd 28
+ Peck, William Augustus 10
+ Peters, Hugh 81
+ Peters, John 81
+ Phillips, Deacon 34
+ Phillips, Margaret 137
+ Pickman, Benjamin 45
+ Pickman, C. Gayton 48
+ Pickman, William 48
+ Pinchbeck, Mr. 86
+ Pollard, A. 123
+ Pousland, T.D. 142
+ Preble, Captain 75
+ Prentice, John 49, 50
+ Prince, Samuel 130
+ Procter, Martha 83
+ Purcell, Mary 3, 4
+ Putnam, Ebenezer 48
+ Putnam, Frederick W. 118
+ Pynchon, William 48
+
+ RANDALL, JOSEPH 23
+ Randall, Susannah 23
+ Remond, C. Lenox 151
+ Remond, John 129, 150, 151, 152, 153
+ Rengill, Emanuel 104
+ Revere, Paul 20, 77
+ Rice, Lemuel 76
+ Richards, Giles & Co. 43
+ Richardson, F.P. 117
+ Robinson, J. 79
+ Robinson, John 117, 118
+ Rogers, James 106
+ Ropes, Judge Nathaniel 46
+ Rose, Samuel 21
+ Russell, Benjamin 34, 35
+ Rust, John 89
+
+ SALISBURY, AMBROSE 150
+ Sancho 90
+ Sargent, Ignatius 91
+ Sargent, Winthrop 90, 91
+ Scott, Captain 35
+ Silhouette, M. 119
+ Skillings, Captain 32
+ Smith, Samuel 15, 16
+ Sparhawk, N. 48
+ Stetson, Prince 138
+ Stevenson, John & Thomas 29
+ Stewart, Mr. 121
+ Stickney, M.A. 117
+ Stone, John 101
+ Street & Grose 133
+ Sylvester, Richard 41
+ Symmes, John 32
+
+ TALLEYRAND 71
+ Tannebill, A. 105
+ Thaxter, Samuel 43
+ Thomas, Isaiah, jr. 84, 85
+ Tisdall, Thomas 80, 81
+ Todd, Sarah 3, 4
+ Townley, John 33
+ Trask, Jonathan 97
+ Tromelle & Girard 144
+ Tucker & Thayer 65
+ Tucker, Mr. 145
+ Turner, John 48
+ Turner, Mr. 18
+ Tyler, Joseph 98
+ Tyler, Thomas 25
+
+ URQUHART, DAVID 91
+
+ WALLACE, GEORGE 105
+ Waters, H.F. 117
+ Watt, Captain 38
+ Wheatland, Henry 118
+ Whipple, Henry 103
+ Whitaker, Nathaniel, D.D. 45
+ Whitwell, William 26
+ Wilkins, J. jr. 105
+ Williams, Jonathan 36
+ Williams, Mr. 17
+ Williams, Thomas 73
+ Woodbury, Josiah 22
+
+[Illustration]
+
+
+
+
+QUAINT
+
+AND
+
+CURIOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.
+
+AMONG the mass of advertisements that have appeared from time to time in
+newspapers are to be found some which are very quaint and curious. Such
+are not, in all cases, intended by the writers to be so; but they sound
+so, especially to those persons who have an ear for strange or humorous
+things. Sometimes, indeed, it is the intention of the writers to attract
+particular notice by the wording of the advertisement. Oftentimes the
+matter may have been dictated by illiterate persons. Frequently the nature
+of the subject is itself sufficient to excite our humorous feelings. But
+whatever may be the object of the advertiser, these productions are often
+amusing and interesting enough to be reproduced for the benefit of those
+who cannot conveniently read the originals.
+
+In 1767 "the Prince of the Power of the Air reigned with almost
+uncontrouled Restraint," according to a book published.
+
+ THIS DAY _PUBLISHED_,
+ An ADDRESS to
+ PERSONS of FASHION,
+ Concerning frequenting of
+ PLAYS, BALLS, ASSEMBLIES, CARD-TABLES, &c.
+ In which is introduced the Character of
+ _LUCINDA_.
+ Printed & Sold by _W. McAlpine_, in Marlboro'-street.
+
+ *** A Pamphlet worthy the serious Attention of every
+ Christian, especially at a Time when Vice and Immorality seems
+ to have an Ascendency over Religion, and the Prince of the
+ Power of the Air reigns with almost an uncontrouled Restraint.
+
+ _Boston Gazette_, May 21, 1767.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+In the year 1759 competition in trade had not reached the proportions that
+it has since assumed, for the "ill-natured opposition" which two women
+met with according to the "Boston Gazette" of August 13, that year, was
+probably nothing more or less than the treatment of some competitor in the
+same line,--perhaps a man mean enough to undersell. Such things have
+frequently occurred in our day,--some mammoth establishment cutting prices
+purposely, to drive some poor woman out of business whose sole dependence
+is in a small shop selling cotton, pins, needles, etc., barely making a
+living at it. "Rule or ruin" is the motto of too many in these days; and
+such men are called "smart," and if they get rich are fairly worshipped
+for their enterprise.
+
+ _Sarah Todd_ and _Mary Purcell_
+
+ Hereby inform the Publick that (notwithstanding the ill-natur'd
+ Opposition they have met with, though not from the Landlord,
+ who has fulfill'd his Engagement to them) they have remov'd
+ their Shop from opposite the Old-Brick Meeting-House in
+ Cornhill to the House lately occupied by Mrs. _Elizabeth
+ Campbell_, next Door to Deacon _Boutineau's_ in Cornhill,
+ _Boston_, where they hope their Friends and others will favour
+ them with their Custom, and whom they engage to supply with
+ the following Articles at the lowest Rate that any fair Trader
+ can afford them for Cash. _VIZ._
+
+ _India Taffities, Grograms, Persians, black and colour'd
+ Sattins, Silk, Callamancoe, Tammie, and Horse Hair quilted
+ Petticoats, a Variety of the newest fashion'd Prussian Cloaks
+ and Hatts, with figur'd Silk and Trimming for ditto, 6-4 and
+ yard-wide Muslin, Long Lawn, Cambrick, clear and flower'd
+ Lawns, Cyprus, Gauze, Tandem Holland, Damask Table Cloths,
+ India Ginghams, white Callico, Cap Lace, black Bone Lace, and
+ Trolly ditto, white and colour'd Blond Lace, Stone sett in
+ Silver Shoe Buckles, Sleeve Buttons, Stock Tape, Sattin
+ Jockeys with Feathers for Boys, brocaded silk, black Sattin
+ and Russel Shoes, black Sattin Bonnetts and Hatts, Pastboard
+ Stomachers, Cotton, Thread and Worsted Mens and Womens Hose, a
+ great Variety of Ribbons, Necklaces and Earings, black and
+ white Silk Mitts, Kid and Lamb Gloves and Mitts, French ditto,
+ Cotton, Cambrick and Scotch Threads, with a great Variety of
+ Millenary Goods, too many to enumerate. --> The said_ Todd
+ _and_ Purcell _having spare Room in said House, can
+ accommodate young Ladies with Board and Lodging at a
+ reasonable Rate._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+In 1760 the town clerk of Boston issued a notice to the public in
+reference to persons forestalling the market by falsely representing to
+farmers and others that the small-pox was prevalent in the town, which had
+so frightened the market-men that they were glad to sell outside the town
+and at lower prices than they otherwise would have done.
+
+ Boston, February 13, 1760.
+
+ WHEREAS sundry evil minded Persons in some of the neighbouring
+ Towns, to discourage the Market-People coming into this Town
+ with their Provisions, and that they may have an Opportunity
+ to purchase at low Rates, and sell them here at an exorbitant
+ Price, have industriously reported that the Small-Pox for some
+ Time past has been in this Town, and now prevails here:
+
+ THESE are to Inform the Public, that for near two Years past,
+ there has been only one Person taken down in this Town with
+ the Small-Pox, which is upwards of a Month past, who upon
+ discovery of it was immediately removed to the Hospital, and
+ there died, and no other Person has had it, or any Symptoms of
+ it since.--That Yesterday there was a general Visitation of
+ the Town by the Justices of the Peace, Selectmen and Overseers
+ of the Poor, and upon their Report last Evening of the State
+ and Circumstances of the Inhabitants, I hereby Certify that
+ there is not an Infectious Distemper of any Sort, known to be
+ in Town.--AND as the above false Reports have been Propagated
+ to the great Prejudice of this Town by those who employ
+ themselves in Engrossing Provisions and Forestalling the
+ Market, (many of whom are known to the Selectmen:) They are
+ hereby particularly Notified, That unless they desist from
+ such wicked and abusive Practices, they will be prosecuted on
+ the Act of the Province, for making and publishing such Lyes
+ and false Reports.----By Order of the Selectmen,
+
+ Ezekiel Goldthwait, Town Clerk.
+
+ Many Country-People have imagined by seeing Silks hanging on
+ Poles, that the Small-Pox is in such Houses; but their
+ Surmises are entirely groundless, they being hung out at the
+ Silk Dyers for drying.
+
+ _Boston Gazette._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+In 1760 the Committee of Tradesmen advise voters to "put on Sabbath Day
+Clothes" and "wash their Hands and Faces" before going to town meeting the
+next day. They also speak of the "New and Grand Corcas," meaning probably
+caucus. This is from the "Boston Gazette," May 12.
+
+ THE Committee of Tradesmen hereby advise their Constituents
+ and others to set apart a decent Portion of Time (at least one
+ Hour) previous to the Opening of the Town-Meeting To-Morrow to
+ shift themselves and put on their Sabbath Day Clothes, also
+ to wash their Hands and Faces, that they may appear neat and
+ cleanly; Inasmuch as it hath been reported to said Committee
+ of Tradesmen that Votes are to be GIVEN AWAY by the delicate
+ Hands of the _New and Grand Corcas_; and they would have no
+ Offence given to Turk or Jew, much less to Gentlemen who
+ attend upon so _charitable_ a design.--Nothing of the _least
+ Significancy_ was transacted at a late Meeting of the said new
+ and grand Corcas to require any further Attention of said
+ Committee.
+
+ _Boston Gazette_, May 12, 1760.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Some one is "desired to refresh his memory" in 1767. Such mistakes remind
+us of Willis Gaylord Clark's account of an announcement he once heard at a
+revival meeting somewhere in New York State. The minister said: "I would
+_ad_nounce to this _codin_gregation [through his nose] that, _pre_bably by
+mistake, there was left at this house of prayer this morning a small
+_cotting_ umbrella, very much worn and of an exceeding_lie_ pale blue
+color; in the place whereof was taken one that was new and of great
+beauty. I say, brethren and sisters, that it was _pre_bably by mistake
+that of these two articles the one was taken and the other left; but it
+was a very improper mistake, and should be discountenanced if possible.
+Blunders of this sort are getting to be a _lee_tle too common."
+
+ Taken (as is supposed by Mistake) last Wednesday from the
+ Representatives Chamber in _Boston_, a long Camblet Cloak,
+ lin'd with red Baize: Whoever has taken the same is desired to
+ refresh his Memory, and return it to Mr. _Baker_, Keeper of
+ the Court-House. _Sept. 5, 1767._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+By an advertisement in the "Boston Gazette," Oct. 19, 1767, we learn that
+the young ladies of Boston had an opportunity to learn to paint on "gauze
+and catgut," which we suppose at that time was considered "high art."
+
+ To the Young Ladies of _Boston_.
+
+ _ELIZABETH COURTNEY_, as several Ladies has signified of
+ having a desire to learn that most ingenious art of Painting
+ on Gauze & Catgut, proposes to open a School, and that her
+ business may be a public good, designs to teach the making all
+ sorts of French Trimmings, Flowers, and Feather Muffs and
+ Tippets. And as those arts above mentioned (the Flowers
+ excepted) are entirely unknown on the Continent, she flatters
+ herself to meet with all due encouragement; and more so, as
+ every Lady may have a power of serving herself of what she is
+ now obliged to send to England for, as the whole process is
+ attended with little or no expence. The Conditions are _Five
+ Dollars_ at entrance, to be confin'd to no particular hours or
+ time: And if they apply constant, may be compleat in six
+ weeks. And when she has fifty subscribers, school will be
+ open'd, as not being designed to open a school under that
+ number, her proposals being to each person so easy, but to
+ return to those who have subscrib'd their money again, and
+ keep the business to herself.
+
+ _N.B._ Feather Muffs and Tippets to be had; and Gauze wash'd
+ to look as well as new.
+
+ Please to inquire at Mr. _Courtney's_, Taylor, four Doors
+ below the Mill-Bridge, North-End.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Sept 14, 1761, Samuel Gardner and Joseph Cabot of Salem offer a "snow"
+(two-masted vessel) for sale, that "goeth well."
+
+
+ TO BE SOLD, by _Samuel Gardner_, _Francis_ and _Joseph Cabot_
+ of _Salem_, on reasonable Terms; a SNOW burthened about One
+ hundred and seventy Tons, well built and fitted, goeth well;
+ She has 10 Carriage and 6 Swivel Guns, belonging to her.
+
+
+ * * * * *
+
+In June, 1762, "gentleman seamen" were offered a chance to ship.
+"Post-Boy."
+
+ [Illustration]
+
+ Now bound on a CRUIZE of Six Months, Against his Majesty's
+ Enemies, The Brigantine _Tartar_, A prime Sailer, mounting
+ Fourteen Six Pounders, Twenty Co-horns, and will carry One
+ Hundred and Twenty Men, Commanded by _William Augustus Peck_.
+
+ ALL Gentlemen SEAMEN and able bodied LANDMEN, who have a Mind
+ to make their Fortunes, and are inclined to take a Cruize in
+ said Vessel, by applying to the _KING's-HEAD_ Tavern at the
+ North-End may view the Articles, which are more advantageous
+ to the Ship's Company than ever were before offered in this
+ Place.
+
+ _Boston_, _June 28, 1762._
+
+In 1762 the front part of a house is to be let near the "Orange-Tree" in
+Boston. The "Orange-Tree" was a tavern.
+
+ _TO be LETT, The front Part of the House that Deacon_ Gibson
+ _formerly liv'd in, a little below the Orange-Tree; for
+ further Information, inquire of Mr._ Increase Blake, _living
+ in the back Part of said House and know further._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+In September, 1767, those persons who were indebted to Mr. George Bray and
+who did not wish to be waited upon by a "monitor"--otherwise a
+constable--were reminded of their duty in the following quaint notice from
+the "Boston Gazette:"--
+
+ IF those who are indebted to Mr. _George Bray_ will pay what
+ they owe him to me his Attorney on or before the 26th Day of
+ next Month, they will save me the Trouble of sending, and
+ themselves of paying a MONITOR, who will at least remind them
+ that in ancient Times People were desired to "OWE NO MAN ANY
+ THING, BUT TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER": Which I believe is as
+ obligatory, I am sure as necessary, to be observed now as it
+ was then; especially considering Mr. _Bray's_ repeated Losses
+ by Fire, his having a large Family to maintain, and also being
+ a long Time out of Business.
+
+ _Boston_, _Sept. 26, 1767._ JOHN BALL.
+
+ _N.B._ Beware of suing, for no further Warning
+ will be given. J.B.
+
+
+ * * * * *
+
+In 1767 Widow Hendry had "a very chargeable family," and had suffered by a
+recent fire in "Paddy's Alley."
+
+ THIS is to give notice that the Widow _Hendry_, having had her
+ Workshop destroyed in the late Fire in Paddy's Alley, carries
+ on the Farrier's Business on Scarlet's Wharf, at the North
+ End, where she hopes her Customers will continue their Favors
+ to her, in her deplorable Circumstances, having a very
+ chargeable Family, and met with very heavy Losses by the said
+ Fire.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+After the same fire Jonathan Payson missed a pair of "Brass Doggs"
+(andirons), etc.
+
+ Sundry Things missing after the late Fire, _viz._ One Pair of
+ Brass Doggs, cast solid, very heavy and large; 22 yards of
+ Hamburgh Sheeting; one Bell metal Skillet, and one Silver
+ Spoon--The Persons that took them in not knowing who they may
+ belong to, I take this Method to inform them that they belong
+ to the Subscriber.
+
+ JONATHAN PAYSON.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Lead sashes in use in 1767.
+
+ TO BE SOLD,
+
+ A Number of Windows, set in Lead. Inquire of the Printers.
+
+ _BOSTON_, Printed by _Edes_ and _Gill_, 1767.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+In July, 1761, among the rough element, there seems to have been a "boom"
+in breaking windows and throwing stones. This state of things reached such
+a pitch that the Governor was forced to issue a Proclamation offering a
+reward for the detection of the offenders.
+
+ BY HIS EXCELLENCY
+
+ FRANCIS BERNARD, Esq;
+
+ Captain-General and Governor in Chief, in and over His
+ Majesty's Province of the _Massachusetts Bay_, in
+ _New-England_, and Vice-Admiral of the same.
+
+ A PROCLAMATION.
+
+ _WHEREAS certain Persons, who remain hitherto undiscovered,
+ have of late committed great Disorders in the Night-Time,
+ within several Towns in this Province, and particularly have
+ broke the Windows of some Meeting Houses, and of the
+ Dwelling-Houses of several Persons, by flinging thereinto
+ great Stones and Bricks, thereby indangering the Lives of the
+ Inhabitants, as well as injuring their Houses, against the
+ Peace of our Sovereign Lord the King, and in Contempt of his
+ Laws:_
+
+ I HAVE therefore thought fit, with the Advice of His Majesty's
+ Council, to issue this Proclamation, requiring all Justices of
+ the Peace, Sheriffs, Constables, and all other Officers whom
+ it may concern, and also recommending it to all other His
+ Majesty's good Subjects within this Province, to use their
+ utmost Endeavours for discovering and bringing to Justice all
+ Persons concerned in such disorderly and riotous Practices.
+
+ AND I do hereby promise, that whosoever shall discover and
+ detect all or any of the Persons concerned therein, so that
+ they or any of them may be lawfully convicted of any such
+ Offences, shall receive out of the Public Treasury of this
+ Province the Sum of _TEN POUNDS_ Lawful Money, as a Reward to
+ be paid upon the Conviction of such Offender or Offenders.
+
+ _GIVEN at the Council-Chamber in_ Boston, _the Seventh Day of_
+ July, 1761, _in the First Year of the Reign of our Sovereign
+ Lord GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of GOD, of_ Great-Britain,
+ France, _and_ Ireland, KING, _Defender of the Faith, &c._
+
+ Fr. Bernard.
+
+ By His Excellency's Command,
+ A. OLIVER, Secr.
+ GOD Save the KING.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+In the "Boston Gazette," this same year, August 10, Samuel Smith objected
+to people reporting that he "was run away."
+
+ _WHEREAS it has been falsely reported by some ill minded
+ litigious Persons that I, the Subscriber, was run away, THIS
+ is to inform the Public, and especially those that it doth
+ concern, That I have been no further than_ Philadelphia, _a
+ Trading, with a Design to return Home in about two Months, but
+ return'd Home one Week sooner; and be it KNOWN notwithstanding
+ all the false Reports about me, I am to be spoke with at my
+ Dwelling-House at the North End, or upon 'Change, every Day in
+ the Week._
+
+ Samuel Smith.
+
+ N.B. _Said_ Smith _has a House at the North End of the Town to
+ Lett; also two Rooms in another House in said Part of the
+ Town; he has likewise another House in said Part of the Town,
+ which he would be willing to exchange for one further
+ Southward_.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Quaint advertisement of a paper-maker in the "Boston Gazette," Nov. 23,
+1767.
+
+ ADVERTISEMENTS.
+
+ The Manufacturers of PAPER at Milton beg the Favor of the
+ Public to furnish them with what Linnen Rags they can spare,
+ for which the greatest possible Allowance will be given.--All
+ Persons dispos'd in this Way to encourage so useful a
+ Manufacture, are hereby acquainted that Linnen Rags and old
+ Paper (to be kept separate from each other) will be receiv'd
+ at the following Places, viz.
+
+ In Boston, at Mr. Caleb Davis's Shop near the Fortification,
+ Mr. Thomas Chase near Liberty-Tree, Mr. Andrew Gillespie,
+ Tobacconist, in Fore-Street, Mr. John Bois's House in
+ Long-Lane, and at Edes & Gill's Printing-Office in
+ Queen-Street.----At Mr. Ellson's Master of the Workhouse in
+ Salem; at Mr. Williams's Master of the Workhouse in
+ Marblehead, to each of whom we have been already much
+ oblig'd.----At Mr. Bulkeley Emerson Stationer in Newbury-Port,
+ and at Mr. Daniel Fowle's, Printer in Portsmouth.----If any
+ Person will favor us in this Way, who live near Winnisimet-Ferry,
+ or in Black Horse Lane in Boston, or in the Center of the Town
+ of Charlestown, they are desir'd to send their Names to Edes
+ and Gill's Printing-Office.----As large Quantities of Paper
+ fortunately arriv'd from Europe before the Duties could be
+ demanded, it is hoped before that can be consum'd, there will
+ be sufficient of this Country Manufacture for future Use.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ _THE_ PRINTERS _of this Paper beg Leave to Advertise their
+ Customers, that they have lately purchas'd a new Set of_
+ TYPES, _at a very great_ Expence, _which will be improved for
+ the Entertainment and Instruction of the Public. They only
+ desire that those Gentlemen who are in Arrears_ for more than
+ a Twelvemonth, _wou'd be kind enough for their Encouragement
+ to pay off their respective Balances, as soon as may be, in
+ Cash, or good clean Linnen Rags, the latter of which they
+ prefer._
+
+ *** Choice WRITING PAPER, manufactured at Milton, to be Sold
+ by the Printers hereof.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+As Mr. Turner, the dancing-master, had "suffered much by booking," we
+infer that some people had "danced without paying the fiddler."
+
+ _DANCING ACADEMY,_
+
+ CONCERT-HALL.
+
+ MR. TURNER informs the Ladies and Gentlemen in town and
+ country, that he has reduced his price for teaching, from _Six
+ Dollars_ entrance to _One Guinea_, and from _Four Dollars_ per
+ month to _Three_. Those Ladies and Gentlemen who propose
+ sending their children to be taught, will notice, that no
+ books will be kept, as Mr. T. has suffered much by booking.
+ The pupils must pay monthly, if they are desirous the School
+ should continue.
+
+ _Boston, March 29, 1788._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Mary Billings, opposite the Governor's, sold lottery tickets in 1761.
+(December 7.)
+
+ A FEW TICKETS IN _SUDBURY_--LOTTERY,
+
+ Which will certainly commence Drawing on the 22d of this
+ Month, may be had of the Managers in _Sudbury_ or of _Edes_
+ and _Gill_ and _Green_ and _Russell_, Printers in Queen-Street
+ _Boston_.
+
+ SCHEME
+ 1 of 500 Dollars. | 180 of 10 Dollars.
+ 15 of 100 | 80 of 8
+ 20 of 50 | 51 of 6
+ 20 of 40 | 1315 of 4
+ 10 of 20 |
+
+ To be Sold by _Mary Billings_, opposite the
+ GOVERNOR'S--Cardinal Silks and Trimmings, with many other
+ Articles, cheap for Cash.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+From "Boston Gazette," Sept. 8, 1760:
+
+ TO be Sold by _Henry Paget_, of _Providence_, a Tract of Land,
+ partly improved, lying in _Weyer_ River Parish, being the
+ North Part of said Parish, and joins to _Greenwich_ and
+ _Hardwick_, containing about 2400 Acres--laid out in 100 Acre
+ Lotts; to be Sold together, or in Lots. Said Land will be Sold
+ reasonable for prompt Pay; or if the Purchaser can't pay the
+ whole, good Security will be taken.
+
+ _N.B._ There's a settled Minister in said Parish much approved
+ of.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Sporting in Boston, in 1790. From the "Massachusetts Centinel," May 1.
+
+ WHEREAS great danger daily arises to the Inhabitants, from the
+ frequency of persons gunning or shooting birds, at various
+ parts of the town, in direct violation of the law; the
+ Selectmen would now acquaint the inhabitants, that they have
+ appointed Mr. SHUBAEL HEWES to take notice of all such
+ persons, who may be found shooting within the limits of the
+ town in future, and prosecute them, without exception, to the
+ utmost extent of the law.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ PAUL REVERE AS A DENTIST.
+
+In the "Boston Gazette," Dec. 19, 1768, appears the following curious
+advertisement:
+
+ WHEREAS many Persons are so unfortunate as to lose their
+ Fore-Teeth by Accident, and otherways, to their great
+ Detriment, not only in Looks, but speaking both in Public and
+ Private:--This is to inform all such, that they may have them
+ re-placed with artificial Ones, that looks as well as the
+ Natural, & answers the End of Speaking to all Intents, by
+ _PAUL REVERE_, Goldsmith, near the Head of Dr. _Clarke's_
+ Wharf, _Boston_.
+
+ *** All Persons who have had false Teeth fixt by Mr. _John
+ Baker_, Surgeon-Dentist, and they have got loose (as they will
+ in Time) may have them fastened by the above, who learnt the
+ Method of fixing them from Mr. _Baker_.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Escape of a negro man slave who "can play on a Fiddle, and loves strong
+Drink."
+
+ FIVE DOLLARS Reward.
+
+ RAN-away from his Master the 25th Day of November last, at
+ North-Kingston, in the Colony of Rhode-Island, a well-set
+ Negro Man Slave, named Isaac, about 5 Feet 6 or 7 Inches high,
+ with a Scar on his Forehead, between 30 and 40 Years old,
+ thick Beard, can play on a Fiddle, and loves strong Drink; had
+ on and carried with him a lightish-colour'd Thick-set Coat, a
+ blue Ratteen Jacket with Cuffs to the Sleeves, a blue Broad
+ Cloth Jacket without Sleeves, Flannel Shirt, stript Flannel
+ Trowsers, grey yarn Stockings, and single Channel Pumps.
+ Whoever will secure said Slave in any of his Majesty's Goals,
+ or deliver him to the Subscriber, his Master, shall have FIVE
+ DOLLARS Reward, and necessary Charges paid.
+
+ Per SAMUEL ROSE.
+
+ Masters of Vessels, and others, are hereby forbid carrying off
+ or securing said Slave, as they would avoid the Penalty of the
+ Law. December 5, 1768.
+
+ _Boston Gazette._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+The town of Beverly has always been noted for beans, and it will be seen
+that as early as 1771 Josiah Woodbury offered two bushels as a reward to
+any person who would keep his "House Plague," who had run away from him.
+The question naturally arises, Was "Old Moll" Mr. Woodbury's wife?
+
+ Beverly, Sept. 16, 1771.
+
+ RAN-AWAY from Josiah Woodbury, Cooper, his House Plague for 7
+ long Years, Masury Old Moll, alias Trial of Vengeance. He that
+ lost will never seek her; he that shall keep her, I will give
+ two Bushel of Beans. I forewarn all Persons in Town or Country
+ from trusting said Trial of Vengeance. I have hove all the old
+ Shoes I can find for Joy; and all my Neighbours rejoice with
+ me. A good Riddance of bad Ware. Amen.
+
+ Josiah Woodbury.
+
+ _Essex Gazette_, Sept. 17, 1771.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+A woman advertises and describes a run-away husband.
+
+ Curious ADVERTISEMENT.
+
+ Copied from a late Hartford Paper.
+
+ RAN away from the subscriber, on the 13th of May, one Joseph
+ Randall, a tall, trim-built fellow: Had on, when he went away,
+ a blue coat, velvet waistcoat and breeches, mixt coloured
+ stockings, and wore away two felt hats; he rode away a black
+ horse, and led a sorrel horse; he is supposed to be lurking in
+ the south part of Scantick after a strumpet that he has spent
+ the most of his time with for three years past. Whoever will
+ take up said Randall, and return him to me, shall have 3
+ coppers reward; but whoever will take the trouble to keep him
+ away shall have ten dollars reward, and all necessary charges
+ paid by me.
+
+ SUSANNAH RANDALL.
+
+ N.B. All persons are forbid harbouring him, for I am
+ determined to maintain him no longer.
+
+ _Salem Mercury_, July 1, 1785.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+In the "Massachusetts Gazette," Feb. 3, 1774, is advertised a book by the
+notorious Dr. Dodd, who was executed for the forgery of Lord
+Chesterfield's name. This book is said to be "extremely proper to be
+given at Funerals."
+
+ A Book which upon perusal recommends itself, and which it is
+ only necessary to read to approve; extremely proper to be
+ given at Funerals or any other solemn Occasion: being written
+ expressly with that intention.
+
+ _THIS DAY WAS PUBLISHED,_
+
+ (Price 2_s._ Lawful Money single and 1/8. the doz.)
+ By THOMAS LEVERETT, NICHOLAS BOWES
+ and HENRY KNOX in Cornhill,
+
+ REFLECTIONS
+ ON
+ DEATH.
+
+ By WILLIAM DODD, LL. D.
+
+ Prebendary of Brecon and Chaplain in Ordinary
+ to His MAJESTY.
+
+ IT IS APPOINTED ONCE FOR MEN TO DIE, BUT
+ AFTER THIS THE JUDGMENT, Heb. ix. 27.
+
+ THE FIFTH EDITION.
+
+ A desire of extending the very laudable Practice of giving
+ Books at Funerals, and the great propriety of the present Work
+ for that Purpose, have induced the Editors to put this
+ valuable Performance one Third cheaper than the London
+ Edition, although it is by no Means Inferior in point of
+ Elegance.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Some of the business localities of Boston in the last century were known
+by names which now strike us as very queer or quaint. We select a number
+of advertisements from the "Gazette," "Post-Boy," and "Chronicle."
+
+ Dec. 10, 1759.
+
+ Imported in the last Ships from _LONDON_.
+
+ _By_ Andrew Craigie,
+
+ And to be Sold at his Shop, right against the Old South
+ Meeting-House: by Wholesale & Retail, English Goods, suitable
+ for the Season, too many to be enumerated, At the lowest Rate,
+ for Cash, or short Credit.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ Feb. 23, 1761.
+
+ Isaac Dupee, _Carver_,
+
+ ADVERTISES his Customers and others that since the late Fire
+ (on Dock Square) he has opened a Shop the North Side of the
+ Swing-Bridge, opposite to _Thomas Tyler's_, Esq.; where
+ Business will be carried on as usual with Fidelity and
+ Dispatch.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ _Imported in the Neptune_, _Capt._ Binney, _and to be Sold by_
+
+ Daniel Parker, _Goldsmith_,
+
+ _At his Shop near the Golden-Ball_, Boston.
+
+ _AN Assortment of Articles in the Goldsmith's and Jeweller's
+ Way_, viz. _brilliant and cypher'd Button and Earing Stones of
+ all Sorts, Locket Stones, cypher'd Ring Stones, Brilliant Ring
+ Sparks, Buckle Stones, Garnetts, Emethysts, Topaz and Saphire
+ Ring Stones, neat Stone Rings sett in Gold, some with Diamond
+ Sparks, Stone Buttons in Silver, by the Card, black ditto in
+ Silver, best Sword Blades, Shoe and Knee Chapes of all Sizes,
+ Files of all Sorts, freezing Punches, Turkey Oyl Stones, red
+ and white Foyl, moulding Sand, Borax, Saltpetre, Crucibles and
+ Black Led Potts, Money Scales, large ditto to weigh Silver,
+ Piles of Ounce Weights, Penny Weights & Grains, Coral Beeds,
+ Stick ditto for Whistles, Forgeing Anvils, Spoon Teats, plain
+ ditto, small raizing Anvils for Cream Potts, fine Lancashire
+ Watch Plyers, Shears and Nippers, Birmingham ditto, with
+ sundry other Articles, cheap for Cash._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ _CHOICE Muscovado best Powder and brown Sugars, by the
+ Hogshead or Barrel, to be Sold by_ WILLIAM WHITWELL, _at the
+ Seven Stars near the Draw-Bridge, Boston. Also choice new
+ Raisins by the Cask, Philadelphia Flour and Bar Iron per
+ Quantity, Coffee by the Barrel or Hundred, Bohea Tea, &c.,
+ cheap for Cash or short Credit._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ Sept. 8, 1760.
+
+ _John Loring,_
+
+ At his Shop near The Great Trees.
+
+ A Fresh and General Assortment of Medecines both Chemical and
+ Galenical--Spices of all Sorts--Likewise Redwood, Logwood,
+ Allum, Copperas, Brimstone, &c.----_N.B._ True _Lockyer's_
+ Pills, _Bateman's_ Drops, _Stoughton's_ and _Duffy's_ Elixer,
+ _&c. &c._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ Susannah Foster
+
+ HEREBY informs her Customers, That she has removed from Queen
+ Street to Fore-Street, next Door to the Sign of the Cross,
+ where they may be supplied as usual with all Kinds of
+ Groceries at the cheapest Rates.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ Feb. 23, 1761.
+
+ Imported in the last Ship from _London_, and to be Sold
+
+ _By_ Thomas Allen.
+
+ Near _Bromfield's_ Lane, BOSTON.
+
+ Cardinal Silks and Trimmings, Prussian Cloaks, Muffs and
+ Tippets, Callimanco and Tammy quilted Coats, _Irish_ Linens,
+ Mens & Womens cotton, thread and worsted Hose; a neat
+ Assortment of Millenary Goods, &c. cheap for Cash.--
+
+ _ALSO_ a great Variety of Paper Hangings.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ Imported in Captains _Hulme_ and _Binney_ from _London_,
+
+ By _Thomas Handasyd Peck_,
+
+ And Sold by him at the Hatt & Beaver, Merchant's Row.
+
+ A _Fresh Assortment of Linnen Linings, suitable for Beaver,
+ Beaverett, Castor and Felt Hatts, Tabby ditto, Mohair Lupings,
+ Silk Braid ditto, flatt and round Silk Lace and Frogs for
+ Button Lupes, plain and sash Bands, workt & plain Buttons,
+ black Thread, Gold and Silver Chain, yellow and white Buttons,
+ hard and light Brushes, Velures, Cards, large and small
+ Bowstrings, Looping Needles, Verdigrees and Coperas, a good
+ Assortment of Mens and Boys Felt Hatts, Castor ditto.----He
+ likewise sells Logwood._
+
+ Missing since the late Fire, when the Market-House was burnt,
+ a large Folio of Mr. _Clarkson's_ Works, and twenty yards of
+ Gold and Silver Chain. If any Person has the Book or Chain,
+ they are desir'd to inform said _Peck_.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ May 11, 1761.
+
+ A few Firkins of Choice Butter, to be Sold by _PHILIP
+ FREEMAN_, at the Blue Glove, facing the Sign of the
+ Cornfields.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ May 11, 1761.
+
+ Jonathan & John Amory
+
+ In _King-Street_, just below the Town-House in _Boston_, and
+ at _Salem_, in the House where the Honourable _Timothy
+ Lindal_, Esq; deceas'd, lately dwelt, near the Friends Meeting
+ House, Have lately open'd a very large Assortment of English
+ Goods, of almost every Kind, for Men's and Women's wear,
+ consisting of too many Articles to be compriz'd in an
+ Advertisement, which they will sell at either Place, by
+ Wholesale or Retail, at very low Prices for Cash or
+ Treasurer's Notes, and allow the Interest thereon.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ May 11, 1761.
+
+ Imported by
+
+ John and Thomas Stevenson, And to be Sold at their Shop, at
+ the Sign of the Stays, opposite the South Side of the
+ Town-House, _Boston_, at the very lowest Prices, _Viz._
+
+ Lawns of all Sorts, strip'd and flower'd kenting Handkerchiefs;
+ cotton and linnen ditto; silk and gause ditto; Cambricks,
+ Calicoes and printed Linnens--white and colour'd Threads;--silk,
+ worsted, cotton and thread Stockings--Women's silk and worsted
+ Mitts--Broad-Cloths; German Serges--Thicksets; Fustians; Jeans;
+ Pillows and Dimities--Broglios; Dorsateens; Venetian Poplins;
+ flower'd and plain Damasks; Prussianets; Serpentines; Tammies;
+ strip'd Stuffs; Camblets; Callimancoes; Shalloons and
+ Buckrams,--worsted Caps; Garters; Needles and Pins--white, brown
+ and striped Hollands--white and check'd Linnen; Diaper;
+ Bed-Ticks; Tartans; Plaids; Breeches and Jacket Stocking
+ Patterns; cotton & silk and cotton Gowns--Stock Tapes--Leather
+ Breeches; Men's and Women's Leather Shoes, _&c. &c._
+
+ _N. B. Kippen's_ and _Tilloch's_ Snuff; Scotch Barley and
+ Carpeting and Porter by the Dozen; With a great Number of
+ other Articles.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ Jan. 9, 1764.
+
+ A Few Hogsheads of choice _Barbadoes_ RUM to be sold: Inquire
+ _Nathaniel Abraham_, at the Golden Key.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ TO BE LETT,
+
+ _And enter'd upon the 25th of_ March, _in good tenable
+ Repair._
+
+ The Five Grist-Mills at the North Part of the Town of
+ _Boston_, with Stabling for Horses, Stores for Grain, &c. Any
+ Person inclining to Hire, may apply to _William Hunt_, in
+ Hanover-Street, whom the Proprietors hath empowered to Let the
+ same. Feb. 23, 1767.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ May 4, 1767.
+
+ Just Imported from _London_, and to be Sold by
+ Daniel Boyer, _Jeweller_,
+ At his Shop opposite the Governor's in _Boston_,
+
+ Best Brilliant and * Binding Wire
+ Cypher Earing & Button * Brass and Iron ditto
+ Stones * Brass stamps
+ Brilliant & cypher ring * Buckle & ring brushes
+ stones * Money scales & weights
+ Garnets, amethysts, and * Small sheers & plyers
+ topaz * Screw dividers
+ Ring and buckle sparks * Blow pipes
+ Locket stones & cyphers * Draw plates
+ Ruby and white foyle * Moulding sand
+ Coral beeds * Crucibles & black pots
+ Coral for whistles * Borax & Salt-Petre
+ Shoe and knee chapes * Pommice and Rottenstone,
+ Rough and smooth files * &c.
+
+ Where also may be had, most sorts of Jewellers
+ and Goldsmith Work, cheap for Cash.
+
+
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ William Palfrey
+
+ HEREBY informs his Customers and others, That he has just
+ opened a fresh Assortment of Goods suitable for the Season,
+ which were imported in the Ship _Boston-Packet_, Capt.
+ _Marshall_.
+
+ _ALSO_, A Variety of Stone, China and Glass Ware, which will
+ be sold very low at his Shop next Door North of the Heart and
+ Crown in Cornhill, _Boston_.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ Imported in Captain _Skillings_ from _London_, and to be Sold
+
+ _By_ John Symmes, _Goldsmith_,
+
+ Near the Golden Ball, _Boston, viz._
+
+ BEST Shoe and Knee Buckles Fluke and Tongs, ruff and smooth
+ Files, Bone Buckle Brushes, Freezing Punches, Binding Wire,
+ Steel Top Thimbles, Cypher and Brilliant Button Stones, Cypher
+ and Brilliant Ring Stones, Ring Sparks, Motto Ring Stones,
+ Amethysts, Garnetts, Brilliant and Cypher Earing Stones,
+ Amethysts Foyle, red & white do. Stone Bosom Buckles,
+ Crusables, and Black Lead Melting Pots, &c. all cheap for
+ Cash.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ November, 1767.
+
+ Robert Duncan
+
+ Begs Leave to inform his Customers and Others, That he has
+ removed from the Store on the Town Dock to the Shop lately
+ improved by Mr. _William Palfrey_, next Door Northward of the
+ Sign of the HEART and CROWN in Cornhill.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ A House to Lett in _Hawkins's_-Street, near the Sign of the
+ Parrot. Inquire of Edes and Gill.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ No. 1. A House at the North-End of the Town, the Corner of
+ Winnisimett Ferry.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ No. 4. One large double House at New-Boston, near the Sign of
+ the Ship. Boston, 21st Nov. 1767.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ Aug. 13, 1759.
+
+ Imported in the last Ships from London, and to be Sold
+
+ By John Townley,
+
+ At the Sign of the _Wheat Sheaff_, the Corner of _Wing's
+ Lane_, very cheap for Cash;
+
+ BROAD cloths, _Yorkshire_ plains, cotton velvets and
+ cut-velvet shapes, thicksetts, fustians, white jeans, figured
+ and corded dimothys, silk and cotton gowns, stript linnens,
+ _Manchester_ checks, ruffells, calimancoes, tammys, durants,
+ yard wide & prussian poplins, cross-bar'd stuffs, rich
+ brunets, broglios, stript & plain camblets & cambleteens,
+ lastings of all colours, bombazine, a fine assortment of
+ _Irish_ linnens, _English_ oznabrigs.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ _Imported in the last Ships from_ LONDON, _by_
+
+ =Ebenezer Coffin=,
+
+ _And to be Sold at the_ Crown _and_ Bee-Hive, _opposite
+ Deacon_ Phillips's _in_ Cornhill, Boston, _very cheap for
+ ready Cash, or on short Credit_,
+
+ A Large assortment of best london, hard-metal and common
+ pewter dishes, plates, basons, porringers, quart-pots,
+ tankards, soup-kettles, communion flaggons and cups,
+ christening basons, tea-pots and spoons, bed and close stool
+ pans, measures, &c.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ Aug. 27, 1759.
+
+ _Adino Paddock_ Chaise-Maker, near the Granary, has six
+ second-hand Chaises to sell; and as they take up much Storage,
+ he will sell them under their Value.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ Aug. 22, 1763.
+
+ =Benjamin Russell=
+
+ INFORMS his Customers and others, that he Undertakes PAPERING
+ ROOMS and Stair-Cases in the best Manner, at a reasonable
+ Rate.--Any Gentleman that has a mind to Employ him in the
+ neighbouring Towns, may be serv'd by him (paying his
+ Travelling Charges) at the same Rate as those in
+ _Boston_.--Said _Russell_ has a number of Window SASHES 10 by
+ 8, 24 Lights in a Window, to Sell reasonably for Cash,--they
+ are made of the best of PINE.
+
+ --> Said _Russell_ lives the North-side of Bacon-Hill in
+ _Boston_, opposite to Mr. _Joseph Callender's_, Baker.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ Jan. 12, 1767.
+
+ TO BE SOLD BY
+
+ Joseph Palmer & Co.,
+
+ At their Store on _Minot's_ T,
+
+ Spermaceti Candles, _warranted_ _Pure_--Spermaceti in
+ Cakes--Strain'd Spermaceti Oyl, by the Quantity or
+ Cask--_Philadelphia_ Flour--English Duck, Cordage, &c.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ A few Firkins of choice good Irish BUTTER, to be Sold by
+ _BLANCHARD_ & _HANCOCK_, opposite the Conduit.----Likewise a
+ large and good assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery and Pewter
+ Wares, just imported in the _Lydia_, Captain _Scott_, from
+ _London_--Also, Philadelphia and Russia Barr Iron, &c. all at
+ the very lowest Rates for Cash.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ June 14, 1762.
+
+ GOOD CYDER to be Sold by the Barrel, or otherwise, at the
+ _Black Boy & But_, by JONATHAN WILLIAMS.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ Daniel Jones,
+
+ _At the_ HAT _and_ HELMIT, _South-End_, BOSTON, MAKES Beaver
+ and Beaveret HATS; has also English Beaveret & Castor, English
+ and French Felt Hats, Hat Trimmings; an Assortment of English
+ GOODS suitable for all Seasons of the Year; a few Boxes of
+ Looking-Glasses; which he will sell by Wholesale or Retail at
+ a moderate Rate for Cash, Treasurer's Notes, or short Credit.
+
+ _N.B._ Said _Jones_ desires those Persons who have far
+ exceeded their Contracts either on Book or Notes of Hand, to
+ be very speedy in settling the same, or they will oblige him
+ to the disagreeable Necessity of putting them to Trouble.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ ALL Persons that are indebted to the Estate of _James Mason_,
+ late of _Boston_, Merchant, Deceas'd, are desired to Pay the
+ same without Delay to _Jonathan Mason_, Executor to his
+ Will;--and those who have any Demands on said Estate, are
+ desired to bring in their Accompts to said Executor, who has
+ to Sell at his House next Door to the Sign of the Three Kings
+ in Cornhill, the following GOODS belonging to the Estate of
+ the Deceased, which will be Sold at the first Cost and
+ Charges, Viz.
+
+ Broad Cloths, German Serges, Bearskins, Beaver Coating,
+ Half-Thick, red Shagg, Bayes, 8 qr. and 9 qr. Blankets,
+ Shalloons, Tammies, Durants, Calimancoes, worsted Damasks,
+ strip'd and plain Camblets, strip'd Swanskins, Flannell,
+ Manchester Velvet, Womens ditto, Bombazeen, Allopeen, colour'd
+ Ruffells, Hungarians, Dimothy, Crimson and green China, 7-8th,
+ yard wide and 6 qr. cotton Check, worsted and Hair Plush,
+ Men's and Women's Hose, worsted Caps, mill'd ditto, black
+ Tiffany, Women's and Children's Stays, cotton Romalls, printed
+ Linnen Handkerchiefs, black Gauze ditto, Bandanoes, Silk
+ Lungee Romalls, Cambricks, Lawns, Muslins, Callicoes, Chints,
+ Buckrams, Gulick Irish and Tandem Holland, Mens and Womens Kid
+ and Lamb Gloves, black and white Bone Lace, Capuchin Silk, and
+ Fringe, Gartering, Silk and Cotton Laces, stript Gingham,
+ yellow Canvas, Diaper, Damask Table Cloths and Napkins,
+ Bedtick, 7-8th Garlix, Soletare Necklaces and Earings, Tapes,
+ Womens Russel Shoes, sewing Silk, Nutmegs, Pepper, Looking
+ Glasses, Ticklinburg, English and Russia Duck, Allum, Copperas
+ and Brimstone, German Steel, Bar Lead, English and India
+ Taffety, Grograms, English and India Damasks, Padusoys,
+ Lutestrings, black and white Sattin, rich Brocade, Gauze Caps,
+ and Ruffles, Shades and handsome Silk Cloaks, &.c. &c. &c.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ Aug. 22, 1763.
+
+ _Andrew Barclay_,
+
+ AT his House opposite the Golden Cock in Marlborough-Street,
+ _Boston_, Binds Books of all kinds, Gilt and Plain, in the
+ neatest and best Manner. Gentlemen in Town or Country may
+ depend upon having their Work done with Fidelity and Dispatch.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ 1768. Nov. 21.----Nov. 28.
+
+ _Just imported in the Ship_ Thames, _Captain_ Watt,
+ _from_ London, _by_
+
+ Samuel Franklin,
+
+ _At the Sign of the_ Crown and Razor, _South-End_, Boston:
+
+ BEST Razors, Pen-knives, scissars, shears, shoe-knives, shoe
+ tacks and stampt awl blades, teeth instruments, lancets, white
+ and yellow swords, and sword belts; case-knives and forks;
+ ink powder and sealing-wax, files and rasps; horse sleams;
+ hones and curling tongs; brass ink-pots, horn and ivory combs;
+ white, yellow and steel shoe and knee buckles; gilt, lackered
+ and plated coat and breast buttons, snuff boxes, and a few
+ second hand hats, &c. all very cheap.
+
+ N.B. Razors, penknives and scissars ground, scabbards made for
+ swords and bayonets, caseknife and fork blades made at said
+ Shop.
+
+ _Boston Chronicle._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ 1769. June 1.----June 5.
+
+ WINE
+ TO BE SOLD _by_
+ ROSANNA MOORE,
+ By wholesale and retail, at her WINE CELLAR
+ near LIBERTY TREE, Boston, viz.
+
+ OLD Sterling MADEIRA, LISBON, Teneriff, Claret, Port, Canary,
+ Malaga, Tent, sweet and other WINES, all in their original
+ purity, and as cheap as any in town.
+
+ _Boston Chronicle_, June 1, 1769.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ _Just imported from_ LONDON, _by_
+
+ _Jolley Allen,_
+
+ At his Shop about Midway between the Governor's and the
+ Town-House, and almost Opposite the _Heart_ and _Crown_ in
+ Cornhill,
+
+ _BOSTON._
+
+ A very large Assortment of English and India GOODS, fit for
+ all Seasons, too many to be enumerated separately in an
+ Advertisement.----
+
+ _Boston Gazette_, Feb. 20, 1767.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ WHEREAS the CO-PARTNERSHIP of Chase & Speakman is mutually
+ dissolved, this is to desire all persons who are indebted to
+ them to make speedy payment, and likewise all those who have
+ any demands on said company, to call and receive their
+ respective dues of T. Chase, at the venerable LIBERTY-ELM.
+
+ _Boston Chronicle_, May 22, 1769
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ BOSTON.
+
+ This morning arrived here Captain Paddock, in a schooner from
+ London, after a long passage.
+
+ ***_The_ BOSTONIAN _came too late for this day's Paper._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ STOLEN,
+
+ FROM the side of the house, belonging to _Richard Silvester_,
+ now the Sign of the
+
+ BROKEN POST,
+
+ _Newbury street_, Boston, about half an hour past one o'clock
+ in the morning of the 24th ult.
+
+ A Black and White Horse, with a Bridle, without a Saddle.----The
+ Persons concerned in this Frolick, who were seen and known,
+ are desired to replace the said Horse, in the manner and form
+ they found him. And it is hoped, as he is a young creature,
+ they will not corrupt his morals, by teaching him any of their
+ bad tricks, but return him soon, as the owner will not allow
+ any thing for his keeping.
+
+ N.B. If he should bite or kick any that have him in
+ possession; his former master now declares, he will not be
+ answerable for the damages.----He was not imported from
+ England, but manufactured in this land of liberty.
+
+ _Query._ Whether the persons who knocked at said SILVESTER'S
+ door, past three o'clock the same morning, in their return
+ home, and cried THIEVES, were not accomplices in this
+ _glorious_ exploit.
+
+ _Boston Chronicle_, March 1, 1770.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ _TO BE SOLD
+ By_ Mary Jackson & Son,
+ _At the Brazen-Head in Cornhill,
+ A few Firkins of good Butter, at
+ 4s. 6d. per Pound; also choice_ Connecticut _Pork, Hogs Fat,
+ and Cheese._
+
+ N.B. _All Kind of Braziers, Cutlers, Pewterers and Ironmongery
+ Goods, Wholesale and Retail._
+
+ July 13, 1761.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ _WANTED_ for a _HOUSE-KEEPER,_ A Discreet elderly WOMAN that
+ can be well recommended, who understands dressing victuals,
+ and the oeconomy of a large family where there are no
+ children.--Such a person will meet with _good_ encouragement,
+ by applying to MEIN and FLEEMING.
+
+ _Boston Chronicle_, Dec. 19, 1768.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ To be SOLD by
+ JOHN CROSBY,
+ LEMMON-TRADER, at the Sign of the _Basket of LEMMONS_, at the
+ South-End, Choice good and fresh LISBON LEMMONS, equal to any
+ in Town for goodness, and as large in general as Lemmons
+ commonly are, at _Four Pounds_ O.T. _per_ Hundred, and _Ten
+ Shillings per_ single Dozen.
+
+ Dec. 19, 1768.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ TO BE LET,
+ A Handsome square SHOP, in _Marshall's-Lane_, near
+ Boston-stone, suitable either for a Grocery, West-India or
+ Dry-Goods Shop--it will also accommodate any person in the
+ Mechanical Line. Inquire of the Printer, or of GILES RICHARDS
+ and Co. near the _Mill-Bridge_.
+
+ March 12, 1791.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Picture of a Boston mariner in 1799.
+
+
+
+ _TO BE SOLD_,
+
+ [Illustration]
+
+ _By_ Samuel Thaxter, MATHEMATICAL _Instrument Maker_, No. 49
+ STATE-STREET, 1 best brass Sextant, latest improvement;
+ Hadley's Quadrants, Davis' do. Brass Azimuth Amplitude and
+ Steering Compas; Brass Surveying Compas, Wood, do. Spy
+ Glasses; Sea Books, and Charts; Scales and Dividers; Surveying
+ Chains, &c.
+
+ N.B. Quadrants and Compasses carefully repaired;--where
+ Gentlemen may depend on reasonableness and punctuality.
+
+ March 30.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ FOR SALE,
+
+ A Small HOUSE-LOT, in Sisters-lane, very near the Rev. Dr.
+ Belknap's Meeting-house. Inquire of the Printer. March 30.
+ 1799.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ Just Imported, and to be Sold by
+ Harbottle Dorr,
+ At his Shop (adjoining to the House of Mr. _Martin Gay_)
+ almost opposite to the Cornfields in Union-Street, Boston,
+
+ A Fine Assortment of Braziery, Ironmongery, and Cutlery Ware,
+ by Wholesale or Retail, cheap for Cash.
+
+ _Boston Gazette_, July 13, 1767.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+A sermon suitable to distribute among tenants and servants:--
+
+ THIS DAY PUBLISHED,
+ (_And Sold by_ S. Kneeland, _in Queen-Street_;)
+ THE CARE of the SOUL, urged as the ONE THING NEEDFUL. A SERMON
+ first preached at the Funeral of a young Person, and
+ afterwards before some worthy and excellent Persons, who
+ desired some printed Copies of it, to disperse among their
+ Tenants and Servants.
+
+ _Boston Gazette_, Nov. 2, 1761.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Goods exchanged for New England rum.
+
+
+ Barbados Rum, | Russia Duck
+ and Sugars by the | Pitch, Tar,
+ Hogshead or Barrel, | and
+ Bohea Tea, | Cordage.
+ Cotton Wool by the Bag, | Long & short Pipes.
+ New Flour, | Sole Leather.
+ Indigo. | English Steel.
+ --> Dumb FISH. | With,
+
+ A General Assortment of English Goods and Hard Ware.
+
+ Many of the above Articles will be Exchang'd for New England
+ Rum,
+
+ _By_ Samuel Allyne Otis,
+
+ At Store No. 5, South-Side of the Town-Dock.
+
+ _Boston Gazette_, Sept. 22, 1767.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Wigs advertised in Salem, suitable to "grace and become Judges, Divines,
+Lawyers, or Physicians," and "Rolls to raise the Heads" of ladies "to any
+Pitch they desire." This shop was probably patronized by Judge and Madam
+Lynde, Colonel Pickman, Dr. Holyoke, Dr. Barnard, Dr. Hopkins, Dr.
+Whitaker, Samuel Curwen, Judge Ropes, John Appleton, Deacon Holman,
+Friend Northey, and others.
+
+ =William Lang,=
+
+ _Wig-Maker and Hair-Dresser,_
+
+ HEREBY informs the Public, that he has hired a Person from
+ EUROPE, by whose Assistance he is now enabled, in the several
+ Branches of his Business, to serve his good Customers, and all
+ others, in the most genteel and polite Tastes that are at
+ present in Fashion in England and America.----In particular,
+ WIGS made in any Mode whatever, such as may grace and become
+ the most important Heads, whether those of Judges, Divines,
+ Lawyers or Physicians; together with all those of an inferior
+ Kind, so as exactly to suit their respective Occupations and
+ Inclinations.----HAIR-DRESSING, for Ladies and Gentlemen,
+ performed in the most elegant and newest Taste.----Ladies, in
+ a particular Manner, shall be attended to, in the nice, easy,
+ genteel and polite Construction of ROLLS, such as may tend to
+ raise their Heads to any Pitch they desire,----also French
+ Curls, made in the neatest Manner. He gives Cash for Hair.
+
+ _Essex Gazette_, Feb. 9, 1773.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+On the departure of Governor Hutchinson from the Province of Massachusetts
+in 1774, a hundred and twenty-three citizens of Boston, together with
+sundry citizens of Salem, Marblehead, and other places, signed a
+complimentary address to him, "lamenting the loss of so good a Governor,"
+and praising him for his character and conduct. Most of these persons
+belonged to the better classes; but their action was judged to be, to say
+the least, hasty. Shortly after this, these "addressors" were "hauled over
+the coals" by the patriots and forced to retract. The following cards from
+some of these gentlemen we take from the "Essex Gazette," a newspaper
+circulating in Salem and Cambridge. From the known character and standing
+of many of these persons, it is believed that they were glad of an
+opportunity of thus expressing their patriotism. The first blood of the
+Revolution had not been shed when they signed this address to the
+Governor, who they had hoped would be able to influence the British
+ministry so that war could be averted. But after the battles of Lexington
+and Concord there was no longer any hope of a reconciliation, and the
+"Committee of Safety," naturally wishing to be sure as to who were
+friends and who were enemies, took this method of ascertaining the fact
+and thereby satisfying the community.
+
+ Salem, May 30, 1775.
+
+ Whereas we the Subscribers did some time since sign an Address
+ to Governor Hutchinson, which, though prompted to by the best
+ Intentions, has nevertheless given great Offence to our
+ Country; We do now declare that we were so far from designing
+ by that Action to show our Acquiescence in those Acts of
+ Parliament so universally and justly odious to all America,
+ that on the contrary we hoped we might in that Way contribute
+ to their Repeal, though now to our sorrow we find ourselves
+ mistaken.--And we do now further declare that we never
+ intended the Offense which this Address has occasioned, that
+ if we had foreseen such an Event, we should never have signed
+ it; as it always has been and now is our Wish to live in
+ Harmony with our Neighbors, and our serious Determination to
+ promote to the utmost of our Power, the Liberty, the Welfare
+ and Happiness of our Country, which is inseparably connected
+ with our own.
+
+ JOHN NUTTING, ANDREW DALGLEISH,
+ N. GOODALE, THOMAS BARNARD,
+ E.A. HOLYOKE, NATH. DABNEY,
+ WM. PYNCHON, WILLIAM PICKMAN,
+ EBEN'R PUTNAM, C. GAYTON PICKMAN,
+ FRANCIS CABOT, JOHN TURNER,
+ N. SPARHAWK.
+
+ In Committee of Safety, Salem, 30th May, 1775.
+
+ The Declaration of which the above is a copy, being presented
+ and read, it was voted unanimously that the same was
+ satisfactory, and that the said Gentlemen ought to be received
+ and treated as real Friends to this Country.
+
+ By order of the Committee,
+ RICHARD DERBY, _jun., Chairman_.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ Whereas I the Subscriber was so unfortunate (some Time since)
+ as to sign an Address to the late Governor Hutchinson, so
+ universally, and so justly, deemed an Enemy to American
+ Liberty and Freedom, I hereby in this public Manner declare
+ that at the Time I signed the said Address, I intended the
+ Good of my Country, and that only; but finding in my Sorrow it
+ had not that but quite a contrary Effect, I hereby renounce
+ the same Address in every Part, and hope my injured and
+ afflicted Fellow-Countrymen will overlook my past Misconduct,
+ as I am ready to assist them in their Struggles for Liberty
+ and Freedom in whatever Way I shall be called upon by them.
+
+ Londonderry, June 6, 1775. JOHN PRENTICE.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ _To the Publick_:
+
+ Whereas I the Subscriber signed an Address to the late
+ Governor Hutchinson, upon his leaving this Province: I now
+ declare my doing so was without any View of injuring the
+ Liberties of my Country, which I ever held sacred; nor had I
+ the least Design of giving Offence to any Individual within
+ the Circle of my Acquaintance, and had I conceived such an
+ Address would have been so generally disapproved of, I should
+ by no Means have signed it; and hope the Publick will freely
+ forgive this Error in their humble Servant. JONATHAN GLOVER.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ Whereas I, the Subscriber, signed an Address to the late
+ Governor Hutchinson,--_I wish the Devil had had said Address
+ before I had seen it._
+
+ Marblehead, October 24, 1774. J. FOWLE.
+
+John Prentice, of Marblehead, signed a similar card the same day.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+We have room but for one more of these political cards. The Rev. Samuel
+Dana, of Groton, appears to have been suspected of "Toryism," and prints
+the following in the "Essex Gazette":--
+
+ "I, the Subscriber, being deeply affected with the Miseries
+ bro't on this Country by a horrid Thirst for ill-got Wealth
+ and unconstitutional Power,--and lamenting my Unhappiness in
+ being left to adopt Principles in Politics different from the
+ Generality of my Countrymen; and thence to conduct in a
+ Manner that has but too justly excited the Jealousy and
+ Resentment of the true Sons of Liberty against me, earnestly
+ desirous, at the same Time, to give them all the Satisfaction
+ in my Power; do hereby Sincerely ask Forgiveness of all such
+ for whatever I have said or done, that had the least Tendency
+ to the Injury of my Country, assuring them that it is my full
+ Purpose, in my proper Sphere, to unite with them in all those
+ laudable and fit Measures that have been recommended by the
+ Continental and Provincial Congresses for the Salvation of
+ this Country, hoping my future Conversation and Conduct will
+ fully prove the up-rightness of my present Professions.
+
+ Groton, May 22, 1775. SAMUEL DANA.
+
+The town of Groton voted that the above was satisfactory to the
+inhabitants, and that Mr. Dana "ought to enjoy the Privileges of Society,"
+etc.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+East Boston, to be let, in the year 1800.
+
+ _Noddle's Island._
+
+ TO BE LET, (for the term of one or more years, and entered
+ upon, the 25th March next,)
+
+ THAT valuable Estate in the Harbour of Boston, known by the
+ name of NODDLE'S Island. The advantages of its situation,
+ soil, &c. &c. are so well known, as to render a detail
+ thereof unnecessary.--For particulars, inquire of the Printer,
+ or of DAVID S. GREENOUGH, at Roxbury.
+
+ Feb. 15.
+
+ _Columbian Centinel._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ GENTLEMEN and LADIES.
+
+ [Illustration]
+
+ ISAAC GREENWOOD, jun., takes this opportunity to inform you,
+ that at his Shop opposite the Town-House, in Salem, Gentlemen
+ may be supplyed with neat walking Sticks; and Ladies with
+ Umbrellas, neater and cheaper than those imported: He makes
+ and mends Umbrella Sticks in the best Manner.
+
+ He earnestly wishes, for his Profit and their Good, that they
+ would apply to him for Teeth-Brushes, and Teeth-Powder, which
+ when used will recommend itself.
+
+ Said Greenwood performs all kinds of turned Work, in Silver,
+ such as Tankards, Cans, &c. also in Brass, Iron, Ivory,
+ Turtle-Shell, Bone, Horn, and Wood of any sort or bigness.
+ Repairs Violins; makes Flutes, Fifes, Hoboys, Clarinets,
+ Chaise-Whips, Tea-Boards, Bottle-Stands, Tamboy Frames,
+ Back-Gammon Boxes Men and Dies, Chess men, Billiard-Balls,
+ Maces, Lemon Squeezers, Serenges, Hydrometers, Shaving Boxes
+ and Brushes, Buckle-Brushes, Ink-Stands, Paper-Folders,
+ Sand-Boxes, Bannisters for Stair-Cases, &c. &c. &c.
+
+ _Salem Gazette_, July 3, 1781.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+An appeal to "the Sentimentalists of the Town of Salem," from the
+"Gazette" of June 19, 1781. "Sentimentalists" would in these days be
+called book-buyers.
+
+ By AUTHORITY.
+
+ _JEWELS and DIAMONDS for_ SENTIMENTALISTS.
+
+ THE Sentimentalists of the Town of Salem, and all Voluntiers,
+ who are pleased to encourage the extensive Propagation of
+ polite Literature, by the Business of Book Auctioniering,
+ which in all free States hath always been highly favoured with
+ peculiar Privileges, because it is the sublimest Auxiliary
+ which Science, Commerce, and Arts either has, or perhaps ever
+ will possess, are requested to observe, that _On Thursday
+ Evening June 21st, 1781, and for_ two more Evenings
+ successively, The following curious Collection of valuable and
+ scarce BOOKS, containing History, Biography, Voyages, Travels,
+ Philosophy, Mathematics, Periodical Papers, Letters, Essays,
+ Arts, Sciences, Novels and Adventures, with Poetic and
+ Dramatic Entertainment, by the most celebrated ancient and
+ modern Authors, who have explored, investigated, and attempted
+ to illuminate the human Understanding with the god-like
+ Attribute of knowledge,
+
+ _Will be exhibited by AUCTION, at Mr._ GOODHUE'S Tavern in the
+ Town of _SALEM_,
+
+ _By_ ROBERT BELL, _Bookseller, Provedore_ to the
+ Sentimentalists, and Professor of Book-Auctioniering, who is
+ just arrived from _Philadelphia_, and will return thither in a
+ few days.
+
+ Hours of Exhibition by Auction from Six to Ten each Evening;
+ when the Jewels and Diamonds will, instantaneously, either be
+ sold or sacrificed, according to the Taste of the Company.
+
+ Printed CATALOGUES of the Books to be had at the Time and
+ Place.
+
+ N.B. On Tuesday, or Wednesday next Week, the Book-Auctionier
+ intends also to exhibit a Collection of Books by Auction in
+ the town of Newbury-Port; and sometime in the Week after, he
+ intends to exhibit another Collection of Books by Auction in
+ the Town of Portsmouth, the Capital of the State of
+ New-Hampshire.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+In the "Herald of Freedom," published in Boston, is the following singular
+notice from Osgood Carleton:--
+
+ =Osgood Carleton,=
+
+ HAVING been frequently applied to for a decision of disputes,
+ and sometimes wagers,[A] respecting the place of his nativity,
+ and finding they sometimes operate to his disadvantage: Begs
+ leave to give this public information--that he was born in
+ Nottingham-west, in the State of New-Hampshire--in which state
+ he resided until sixteen years old; after which time, he
+ traveled by sea and land to various parts, and being (while
+ young) mostly conversant with the English, he lost some of the
+ country dialect, which gives rise to the above disputes.
+
+ [A] _Several Englishmen have disputed his being born in America._
+
+ BOSTON, AUGUST 20, 1790.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+The singular taste for wax-work exhibitions which used formerly to prevail
+is shown in the following announcement from the "Salem Gazette," Oct. 18,
+1791:--
+
+ WAX-WORK.
+
+ _Mr. BOWEN_
+
+ RESPECTFULLY acquaints the Ladies and Gentlemen of Salem and
+ its vicinity, that he has removed his Exhibition from Boston,
+ where it met with universal applause.
+
+ To-Morrow Evening at 7 o'clock the door will be opened, and
+ commence one of the most pleasing & innocent amusements,
+
+ At the Assembly Room, _Salem_.
+
+ The numerous attractions of this admired Collection having
+ lately been increased by adding several excellent new Figures,
+ it is recommended to be worthy of the patronage and attention
+ of a liberal public. Mr. BOWEN, wishing immediately to gratify
+ the inhabitants of this town and vicinity, begs leave to
+ inform them that his residence here will be but a few days.
+
+ It would be unnecessary to give a particular description of
+ all the Figures in this large Exhibition; but among the most
+ admired, we may enumerate, an excellent likeness of the
+ PRESIDENT of the United States and his amiable Lady, with a
+ representation of the President supporting the Union of
+ Liberty, Justice, Peace, and Plenty. His Excellency Gov.
+ HANCOCK, who was one of the first of the patriotic members
+ that signed the Declaration of American Independence--a
+ sincere Friend to his Country. The celebrated _Hamilton_,
+ Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. Three
+ beautiful female Figures, representing a _Boston, Rhodeisland,
+ and Philadelphia_ Beauty. The unfortunate _Baron_ TRENCK in
+ real chains. Doctor FRANKLIN, dressed in a suit of his own
+ clothes, with about _Twenty_ other Figures in full stature.
+
+ The Exhibition will be open every day (except Saturday
+ evenings and Sundays) from 10 o'clock in the morning until 9
+ in the evening.
+
+ --> Tickets of admission, at _one shilling and six pence_ for
+ Ladies and Gentlemen, and _nine-pence_ for Children under 10
+ years of age, may be had at the door.
+
+ _No reduction of the price will take place._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Wine advertised in a Baltimore paper in 1788.
+
+ "--> _In good Wine there is truth._"
+
+ "THE ROSY GOD, ever attentive to the wants and wishes of his
+ votaries here below, has for their use deposited in the hands
+ of the subscriber (one of his _oldest Tapsters_) some of his
+ CHOICEST GIFTS, the best Produce of various Vintages. Such
+ exhilarating Beverage as, of old, cheered the Hearts of GODS
+ and Men.--A strict Observance of the _Seventh Commandment_ is
+ enjoined in the Distribution. The Fiat shall be obeyed, by the
+ Publick's most obliged and devoted Servant,
+
+ "THOMAS HEPBURN.
+ _"Baltimore, April 11, 1788."_
+
+ * * * * *
+
+In the "Boston Columbian Centinel" Josiah Flagg, jun., advertises for
+"live teeth."
+
+
+
+ [Illustration]
+
+ _JOSIAH FLAGG_, jun.
+ SURGEON DENTIST:
+ AT THE STONE-HOUSE, BEACON-STREET,
+ _BOSTON--_
+
+ CONTINUES his practise with useful improvements.
+ Assistance to the poor gratis.
+
+ --> CASH given for live Teeth, and
+ Gold Cobbs, or Dust. May 26, 1792.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+It is curious to see how in "old times" things "got mixed up." The
+incongruity of putting together whalebone, Bibles, and chip hats is only
+exceeded by a later advertisement we have seen of Scott's Bible sold at a
+lottery-office. This is from the "Salem Mercury" of 1788:--
+
+ _NEXT FRIDAY,_
+ AT
+ W.P. Bartlett's Office,
+ Will be Sold at Publick Auction,
+ A variety of Shop Goods and
+ other articles:
+
+ _Among which are,_
+
+ A Few pieces best India BANDANNOES----BROADCLOTHS in
+ patterns--twill'd & plain CORDUROY--few doz. purple & white
+ SHAWLS--Hair Ribbons--coloured Threads--N^o 4 Pins--Irish
+ LINENS--yellow SERGE--black LASTINGS--WHALEBONE--large and
+ small BIBLES--Chip Hats--Watch Chains--Bottled
+ Mustard--Playing Cards--Green Chairs--few pounds of
+ NUTMEGS--Men's Worsted STOCKINGS, &c.--_Sale to begin at 11
+ o'clock_, A.M.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+The following notice of the Bradford Academy from the "Salem Gazette"
+reminds us of the days of small prices,--"Tuition $3," or "$3.50 to those
+who paint and embroider"!
+
+ _Bradford Academy._
+
+ THE Female Apartment in Bradford Academy, half a mile from
+ Haverhill Bridge, will be opened the first Wednesday in May,
+ under the direction of approved instructors. The Male
+ Apartment will be continued as usual. Young Masters and Misses
+ will be instructed by such as are assigned to their respective
+ Apartments, in all the branches hitherto taught in that or in
+ any other Academy. The preceptor will spend less time than
+ usual in the female apartment, and the preceptress will have
+ an assistant. The price of tuition, except those who paint and
+ embroider, will be three dollars a quarter. To those who paint
+ and embroider, three dollars and fifty cents. Very particular
+ attention will be paid to inculcate virtuous sentiments and
+ preserve the moral character of the scholars.
+
+ Bradford, April 9, 1805.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Husbands often advertise wives, but it is seldom that a wife publicly
+refuses to pay her husband's debts, as according to the following
+announcement from the "Salem Gazette," Mistress Sarah Brooks did. This
+was before the days of "women's rights," too.
+
+ THE Subscriber being apprehensive that her Husband, JOHN
+ BROOKS, will contract debts on her account--this is to forbid
+ any person trusting him on her account, as she will not
+ satisfy any debt so contracted after this date--altho my
+ compassion for him is such, that he shall not want for any
+ thing I can help him to--knowing him to be a poor, forlorn
+ young man. I cannot but pity his condition, and sincerely hope
+ he will alter his way of life for the better--tear jealousy
+ from his heart--bury in oblivion his unhappy temper--and take
+ up a firm resolution, that he will turn from the error of his
+ ways, to a better course of life, become a good citizen, a
+ friend to his wife and children, and not hearken any more to
+ his supposed friends (tho greatest enemies)--this is the
+ sincere wish of the Subscriber.
+
+ SARAH BROOKS.
+
+ _Marblehead, March 27, 1793._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+In the "Salem Gazette," Oct. 8, 1793, Frederick Jordis complains of "a
+certain greedy worshipper of Plutus."
+
+ WHEREAS a certain greedy worshipper of Plutus has attempted
+ (canker worm like) to blast the tender bloom of my reputation,
+ by misrepresenting an occurrence that took place between us
+ on the third inst.--I take this method, as the most salutary
+ remedy, to put a stop to its dangerous ravages. I will confess
+ candidly every particular. Sometime since, this man came to me
+ with an account I had in vain demanded of him 4 months ago for
+ horse-hire; having compared it with my own memorandum, I found
+ three charges over and above what I owed him, and the
+ remainder a third higher than usual; finding him unwilling to
+ diminish his unjust claim, I repaired to his house last
+ Thursday to settle with him, and paid him in full the amount
+ of his bill, subtraction made of his three charges: Perceiving
+ his intention was to make me pay them again, I pocketed the
+ bill; his pugilistick arguments to get it back again made me
+ obstinately refuse it; and thanks to a gentleman then present,
+ I escaped his dirty hands. Unwilling to enter the field of
+ Themis with such an antagonist, I will place his receipted
+ account into any impartial man's hands, and submit cheerfully
+ to his decision.
+
+ FREDERICK JORDIS.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+To show how factories were supplied with operatives in the early days of
+manufacturing in New England, we copy an advertisement from the "Columbian
+Centinel," March 4, 1795. This is addressed especially to those parents
+"who can ill afford to maintain their children." How much better off our
+manufacturing towns would be if such a system were practicable now!
+
+ _An exceeding good opportunity for parents_ (in these very
+ expensive times for every necessary of life) _to provide their
+ children with good and comfortable maintenance, cloathing,
+ schooling, and a trade, but little known and understood in
+ this country._
+
+ MR. ERVING proposes to receive as Apprentices to the Cotton &
+ Woolen Manufactory (now going on at New-Haven) any number of
+ Boys or Girls, from the age of ten to fourteen. They will be
+ instructed in all the various branches of the factory, well
+ cloathed and fed, and taught to read, write and cypher; and
+ parents may be assured that the most particular attention will
+ be paid to the morals, as well as to the education, of their
+ children.
+
+ Those who can but ill afford to maintain their children, have
+ now an opportunity of binding them to a trade which must, in a
+ few years, be peculiarly beneficial to them and advantageous
+ to their country.
+
+ MR. ERVING will thank those that have an inclination to put
+ their children out, to call on him, at his house, No. 42
+ Marlborough-street, Boston, where they can be more
+ particularly informed of the nature of the factory, and the
+ advantages which must eventually accrue to their children from
+ a general knowledge of this useful branch of business.
+
+ March 4, 1795.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ _THE following lines were written in the Shop of the
+ Subscriber, by a son of St. Crispin, viewing with contempt the
+ tyrannical and oppressive disposition of a Man who has
+ threat'ned vengeance on his neighbour's business, because the
+ article he deals in is_ SHOES.
+
+ Salem, 9th Mo. 6th, 1801.
+
+ Oh Shame! that Man a Dog should imitate,
+ And only live, his fellow Man to hate.
+ An envious Dog, once in a manger lay,
+ And starv'd himself, to keep an Ox from hay,
+ Altho' thereof he could not eat--
+ Yet if the Ox was starv'd, to him 'twas sweet.
+ His neighbor's comfort thus for to annoy,
+ Altho' thereby he did his own destroy.
+ Oh! Man, such actions from the page erase,
+ And from thy breast malicious envy CHACE.
+
+ -->_Twenty per Cent was struck off at one clip, from those
+ kind of Shoes, which are mostly worn. It is fifteen months
+ since the Shoe War commenced._
+
+ J. MANSFIELD, 3d.
+
+ A general Assortment of Shoes for Sale as usual, at a living
+ profit.
+
+ _Salem Register._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ _Appropriate Mourning._
+
+ IN consequence of the late afflicting event of the death of
+ the much lamented General _Hamilton_, TUCKER & THAYER will
+ sell their black ITALIAN CRAPE at the reduced price of one
+ dollar per yard 4-4 wide:--
+
+ "_GOD takes the_ Good, _too good on earth to stay_,
+ "_And leaves the_ Bad, _too bad to take away!_"
+
+ _Columbian Centinel_, July 25, 1804.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Bad effects of the abolition of slavery in Providence, R.I.
+
+ _From the Providence Gazette._
+
+ Messrs. Printers,
+
+ You will oblige a number of your customers, by publishing the
+ following advertisement in the next Gazette.
+
+ _Five Hundred Dollars Reward._
+
+ Was mislaid, or taken away by mistake (soon after the
+ formation of the Abolition Society) from the Servant Girls of
+ this town, all inclination to do any kind of work;--and left
+ in lieu thereof, an impudent appearance, a strong and
+ continued thirst for high wages, a gossiping disposition for
+ all sorts of amusement, a leering and hankering after persons
+ of the other sex, a desire of finery and fashion, a never
+ ceasing trot after new places more advantageous for
+ stealing--with number of contingent accomplishments that do
+ not suit the wearers. Now if any person or persons will
+ restore to the owners that degree of Honesty and Industry,
+ which has been for some time missing, he or they shall receive
+ the reward of Five Hundred Dollars, beside the warmest
+ blessings of many abused and insulted
+
+ HOUSEHOLDERS.
+ _Providence, Oct. 14, 1796._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Parents in Boston cautioned against thorn-apples in "Columbian Centinel,"
+Oct. 26, 1793.
+
+ _CAUTION!_
+
+ THE Inspector of Police, respectfully makes known to Parents
+ and others, that of late, several children have very much
+ injured themselves, by eating the seeds of Stramonium, or
+ Thorn-Apple, commonly called Devil's Apple; who must
+ inevitably have died, had they not been speedily relieved by
+ Emetics, &c. As those bushes are in several parts of the town,
+ it would be well, if they were destroyed.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Rabbits a curiosity in 1798.
+
+ _Curious Living Animals._
+
+ MR. GILBERT informs the Public that he has purchased, at
+ considerable expense, a Collection of Living Animals, harmless
+ and playful.
+
+ A large Baboon, which is allowed to be the most curious Animal
+ of its kind, ever seen in America.
+
+ A Porcupine, Bear, Rackoon and Rabbit, which are also very
+ great curiosities.
+
+ --> The Collection may be seen every day (except Sundays) from
+ 4 o'clock in the afternoon until sunset, at the _Granary_,
+ head of the _Mall, Boston_. _Admittance_ Nine Pence _for
+ Ladies and Gentlemen, and half price for Children._
+
+ May 12.
+ _Columbian Centinel._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Mourning badge for Washington.
+
+ A very ingenious and elegant mourning Vignette, stamped on
+ sattin ribbon, for the purpose of being worn by the Ladies on
+ public occasions, is for sale at Mr. _Thomas Brewer's_ shop in
+ Cornhill. The device contains a profile bust of the deceased
+ WASHINGTON in an obelisk, with the trophies of war, and the
+ arms of the U.S.; round the monument are nymphs in the posture
+ of mourning; and on the base are inscribed in legible
+ characters the initials of his name, and the date of his birth
+ and death.
+
+ _E. Russell's Gazette, Jan. 16, 1800._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Temple of Fame in Boston, with a real eagle, in 1800.
+
+ _Temple of Fame._
+
+ MR. Bowen respectfully informs the public that the MUSEUM is
+ again opened, with additions and improvements. An excellent
+ figure of GEN. WASHINGTON will appear in a Temple of Fame,
+ expressive of the late melancholy event.--The Young Ladies
+ which represent the _Sister States_ (with a real Eagle
+ hovering over) will be seen with suitable alterations:--with a
+ variety of rural decorations of _Groves_ and _Forests_.
+
+ _Jan. 2._
+ _Boston Gazette._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Families used to live in State Street, Boston, in 1796.
+
+ --> _A_ Family in State-street, that does not make a business
+ of keeping boarders, will accommodate a couple of gentlemen,
+ who are disposed to make themselves agreeable in a private
+ family. Apply at the office of the Daily Advertiser.
+
+ _Daily Advertiser and Polar Star_, Dec. 22.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Copley's paintings at auction in 1790.
+
+ THIS DAY, (_At TEN in the Morning_,)
+ Will be sold by PUBLIC VENDUE at
+ Russell & Clap's Auction-Room,
+ _COURT STREET_,
+
+ A Variety of elegant paintings, &c.--principally by the
+ ingenious MR. COPLEY.--ALSO, an Electrical Machine, a glass
+ Case for a shop, &c.
+
+ _Columbian Centinel_, Aug. 31.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+The way they compromised with creditors in 1806.
+
+ _To the Public._
+
+ WHEREAS by misfortunes, together with expenses of law suits,
+ with honest pride I acknowledge I am not worth one cent in the
+ world, and of course cannot pay my debts. But through the
+ assistance of friends, I am now accommodated with a Shop, and
+ necessary Tools to carry on my business, in _Cambridge-Port_;
+ where I shall be happy to execute any kind of work for those I
+ am indebted to, at the lowest cash price, on this
+ condition--that I am paid one half of what the work comes to,
+ in cash, when delivered. But if my creditors will allow me
+ time, and my health is spared, I have no doubt I shall soon be
+ able to pay twenty shillings on the pound to them, in cash.
+
+ To those gentlemen I am not indebted to, I solicit of them a
+ share of their work, assuring them, that whatever engagements
+ I make, shall be executed punctually, and in a workmanlike
+ manner, by their humble servant,
+
+ RICHARD GRIDLEY.
+ _Cambridge-Port_, sept. 10, 1806.
+
+ --> The Printers of Newspapers in Boston are requested to
+ publish the above, provided they will receive their pay in
+ Smith's work.
+
+ _Columbian Centinel._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+On the 11th of January, 1799, Mr. Briggs advertises in the "Salem Gazette"
+and thanks "the good people of the County of _Essex_ for their spirited
+exertions in bringing down the trees of the forest for building the
+frigate. In the short space of four weeks, the full complement of timber
+has been furnished." He ends by saying:--
+
+ "Next September is the time
+ When we'll launch her from the strand,
+ And our cannon load and prime
+ With tribute due to Talleyrand."
+
+ * * * * *
+
+The following advertisement appeared in the papers in 1798, in reference
+to the building of the frigate "Essex":--
+
+ The _Salem Frigate_.
+
+ [Illustration]
+
+ TAKE NOTICE!
+
+ YE Sons of Freedom! all true lovers of the Liberty of your
+ Country! step forth, and give your assistance in building the
+ Frigate, to oppose French insolence and piracy. Let every man
+ in possession of a _White Oak Tree_, be ambitious to be
+ foremost in hurrying down the timber to Salem, and fill the
+ complement wanting, where the noble structure is to be
+ fabricated, to maintain your rights upon the Seas, and make
+ the name of America respected among the nations of the world.
+ Your largest and longest trees are wanted, and the arms of
+ them for Knees and Rising Timber. Four trees are wanted for
+ the Keel, which all together will measure 146 feet in length,
+ and hew 16 inches square. Please to call on the Subscriber,
+ who wants to make contracts for large or small quantities, as
+ may suit best, and will pay the READY CASH.
+
+ _ENOS BRIGGS._
+ SALEM, Nov. 23, 1798.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ CASH GIVEN FOR
+
+ ONE ton COPPER, in pigs, or old COPPER--10 tons best old Sable
+ or Swedes IRON. Apply to the Subscriber.
+
+ ALSO--_WANTED_,
+
+ A _Blacksmith_, to contract for doing all the IRON WORK of the
+
+ _SALEM FRIGATE_.
+
+ *** Proposals therefor, will be received from any Smith,
+ sealed and directed to
+
+ JOHN JENKS.
+ _Salem, Nov. 21._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+In the "Gazette" of Oct. 1, 1799, appears the following brief account of
+the launching of the "Essex;" also a communication in reference to the
+frigate.
+
+ Salem,
+
+ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1799.
+
+ Yesterday the FRIGATE ESSEX, of 32 guns, was launched from the
+ stocks, in this town. She went into the water with the most
+ easy and graceful motion, amidst the acclamations of thousands
+ of spectators, and a federal salute from her guns on the hill,
+ returned by an armed ship in the harbour, commanded by Capt.
+ Thomas Williams. The Committee acting for the subscribers,
+ Col. Hacket, the superintendant, and Mr. Briggs, the master
+ builder, have thus the satisfaction of producing to their
+ country as fine a ship, of her size, as graces the American
+ Navy. It is not yet known who will command her; but it is on
+ all hands agreed that she is well calculated to do essential
+ service to her country.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ _COMMUNICATION._
+
+ _And_ ADAMS _said_, "LET THERE BE A NAVY!"
+ _and there was a Navy._
+
+ To build a Navy was the advice of our venerable sage. How far
+ it has been adhered to, is demonstrated by almost every town
+ in the United States, that is capable of floating a _galley_
+ or a _gun boat_.
+
+ Salem has not been backward in this laudable design. Impressed
+ with a due sense of the importance of a Navy, the patriotic
+ citizens of this town put out a subscription, and thereby
+ obtained an equivalent for building a vessel of force. Among
+ the foremost in this _good work_ were Messrs. DERBY and GRAY,
+ who set the example by subscribing TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS each.
+ But alas! the former is no more--we trust his _good deeds
+ follow him_.
+
+ Such was the patriotic zeal with which our citizens were
+ impressed, that in the short space of SIX MONTHS they
+ contracted for the materials and equipment of a Frigate of 32
+ guns, and had her completed yesterday for launching. The chief
+ part of the timber was standing but six months ago--and in a
+ _moment_, as it were, "_every Grove descended_," to put in
+ force the patriotic intentions of those at whose expense she
+ was built.
+
+ Yesterday the Stars and Stripes were unfurled on board the
+ Frigate ESSEX, and at 12 o'clock she made a majestic movement
+ into her destined element, there to join her sister craft in
+ repelling foreign aggressions, and maintaining the _Rights_
+ and _Liberties_ of a "GREAT, FREE, POWERFUL & INDEPENDENT
+ NATION."
+
+ The concourse of spectators was immense; and the averted face
+ of jacobinism was not seen depicted on the countenance of a
+ single one;--but on the contrary, the heart-felt satisfaction
+ of the beholders of this magnificent spectacle, was evinced by
+ the concording shouts and huzzas of thousands, which
+ reiterated from every quarter.
+
+ The unremitting zeal of Mr. BRIGGS, the Architect of this
+ beautiful ship, cannot be too highly applauded. His assiduity,
+ in bringing her into a state of such perfection, in so short a
+ time, entitles him to the grateful thanks of his country; and
+ we fondly hope that his labours have not been spent in vain,
+ for we may truly say that he has not _given rest to the sole
+ of his foot_, since her keel was first laid.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+The "Massachusetts Mercury," Dec. 27, 1799, says:--
+
+ The frigate _Essex_, of 32 guns, capt. PREBBLE, sailed from
+ _Salem_ on Sunday morning last for _Newport_. She saluted
+ _Fort Pickering_, which returned the salute. She sails
+ remarkably well.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+At "No. 1, Honesty Side," Salem, dry goods were to be had in 1807.
+
+ _John H. Keith_
+
+ Informs the inhabitants of Salem and its environs, that on the
+ 15th day of April next ensuing, he intends opening a Shop for
+ the purpose of vending
+
+ Dry Goods,
+
+ _No 1, Honesty Side_.
+
+ Constantly for Sale, American, French, English, Italian, Dutch
+ and India manufactures, from the coarse _Tow Cloth_ to the
+ fine _Cobweb Muslin_.--Said Keith will attend personally from
+ the _sun's oriental ascension_ to its _occidental
+ declination_.--To prevent a superfluity of _words_, he
+ observes that there will be only one price for his goods at
+ _retail_, and another for _wholesale_, and that _cash_ will be
+ the staple commodity receivable at his bank. Bills of any of
+ the States will be received, provided the stockholders are
+ known to be good and _responsible men_. March 24.
+
+ _Salem Gazette_, April 3.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+The "Worcester Spy" in 1797 had the following quaint advertisement:--
+
+ _Honesty is the best Policy._
+
+ THE Gentleman Night Walker, alias Night Villain, who of late
+ has frequented the SLAUGHTER HOUSE of LEMUEL RICE, and taken
+ therefrom a considerable quantity of FRESH BEEF, is informed,
+ that if he comes forward, in a gentleman like manner, and
+ settles for the same, his name shall not be exposed; but, if
+ he neglects this friendly hint, he must shortly expect to be
+ complimented by a WARRANT, which will give him that _reward
+ his_ LABORS justly _merit_.
+
+ _Worcester, April 5th, 1797._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+The "Grand Lodge." Paul Revere, master, has the following notice in the
+"Massachusetts Centinel:"--
+
+ _Grand Lodge._
+
+ [Illustration]
+
+ THE OFFICERS and MEMBERS of the GRAND LODGE, and the
+ Representatives of Lodges, are hereby requested to attend a
+ Quarterly Communication at Concert-Hall in Boston, on the
+ evening of Monday, the 9th March, at 7 o'clock.
+
+ By order of the Most Worshipful
+
+ PAUL REVERE, G. Master.
+
+ DANIEL OLIVER, G. Secretary.
+
+ Boston, Feb. 28, 5795.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+A remarkable dog is on exhibition in Salem, March 24, 1807.
+
+ THE SAPIENT DOG.
+ _AT WASHINGTON-HALL_,
+ TO-MORROW EVENING.
+
+ The extraordinary sagacity of this Animal, supercedes the
+ necessity of puffing advertisements or exaggerated
+ bills--that the Sapient Dog is a great curiosity, the
+ Proprietor feels no hesitation in affirming, that his feats of
+ activity are more various and pleasing than any preceding
+ exhibition of a similar nature, all of which will be made
+ manifest to every spectator, by his dexterity and precision in
+ exhibiting the following performances--viz.
+
+ _He illuminates the Exhibition Room, himself, by Lighting
+ his own Lamps._
+ By means of Typographical Cards, (in the same manner
+ as a Printer composes,)
+ _He Spells, and Reads Print or Writing._
+ By any person's watch in the company,
+ _Tells the time of the Day,_
+ Both the hour and minutes--the date of the year,
+ day of the month, and week, and distinguishes colours.
+
+ As an Arithmetician,
+ _He Adds, Subtracts, Divides and Multiplies,_
+ Tells how many persons there are present,
+ _Discharges a loaded Cannon, and jumps through a Hoop._
+
+ To conclude--the proprietor will suffer any Lady
+ or Gentleman in the company, to make choice of a
+ card, and the Dog, notwithstanding the face of both
+ packs are concealed from him, will discover the card
+ so drawn.
+
+ --> Tickets at 25 cents, to be sold at Cushing &
+ Appleton's Book-Store, children half price.--No
+ money received at the door.
+
+ _Gazette._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+The "Shaksperian Society" of Boston has "new revised" articles in 1795,
+according to the following notice to members:--
+
+ Shaksperian Society.
+
+ TAKE NOTICE--All persons who have regularly been balloted for,
+ as Members of the above Society, who have not yet signed the
+ Articles, since their being new revised, must attend this
+ Evening, and execute the same, or they will not be admitted as
+ Members thereof. Members of the above society are requested to
+ attend early on particular business. By Order,
+ March 7, 1795. J. ROBINSON, Sec'y.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Connecticut "Election Goods."
+
+ THE Subscriber refers the generous Public to his late
+ advertisements to be informed of the articles he still
+ continues to sell by wholesale and retail; and also
+ respectfully informs them, that he has just come to hand, a
+ fresh assortment of Chintzes and Callicoes, Gentlemen's fancy
+ Waistcoating, silk Romal, buff and other Shawls, printed
+ Jeans, cotton and linen Handkerchiefs, a variety of Ribbons,
+ all of a late importation; Nankeens of a superior quality, and
+ cheaper by nine pence in the single piece than can be
+ purchased in New-York by the quantity. Among his fancy
+ patterns for ladies are, the Covent Garden Cross-bar, the
+ Renelagh full moon, the Prussian stormont, Harlequin's motto,
+ and an olive check inclosing four lions rampant and three
+ flours de Luce; and for gentlemen's waistcoating, the
+ Sportsman's fancy, the Prince of Wales's New-Market jockey,
+ and the modest pale blue. He doubts not in the least, but that
+ among the great variety of figures he has, every fancy may be
+ suited; and as for the prices, he makes not the least
+ hesitation to assert, they will be approved.--He also has
+ taken the greatest pains to procure for young masters and
+ misses such cloths and figures as will be durable, pleasing,
+ and well suited to the approaching general election.
+
+ THOMAS TISDALL.
+
+ N.B. A few pair of gentlemen's doe skin hunting Gloves, and
+ choice old Spirits by the gallon; a _little_ of which may be
+ used as a cordial. 9
+
+ _Hartford, next door south of Mess. Hudson_ }
+ _and Goodwin's Printing-Office, 1788._ }
+
+ _The crooked Staff of Life._
+
+ PURE, mild and unadulterated St. CROIX RUM, to be sold by the
+ hogshead, barrel or lesser quantity, on pleasing terms, for
+ one of the great essentials, _Solid Coin_, by the public's
+ very humble servant, next door to Hudson and Goodwin's
+ Printing-Office.
+
+ THOMAS TISDALE.
+ _Connecticut Courant_, May 19, 1788.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ _Republican BEEF._
+
+ THE subscriber respectfully informs the citizens of Hartford,
+ that he has purchased the fattest OX and COW perhaps in
+ Connecticut, which will be killed and ready for sale for the
+ ensuing Election, at a low price for the times. Those who wish
+ to purchase _real good Beef_, will please to apply to
+
+ WILLIAM BROWN.
+ April 28, 1794.
+ _Connecticut Courant._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Nantucket wit and humor on the 4th of July, in the year 1829.
+
+ A GRAND TOUCH. The last Nantucket Inquirer contains the
+ following advertisement:--
+
+ At the sign of the Eastern Pine,
+ Where the red and the white combine.
+
+ JOHN PETERS, a descendant of the famous English Divine, Hugh
+ Peters, informs all the tidy citizens of Nantucket, that
+ Apollo and the Graces came over in the last packet, and have
+ taken up their abode at the corner of Pearl and Water streets.
+ He officiates as high Priest in their temple, where it is his
+ delightful task to adorn the outward man, to _shave_ off
+ excrescences, and trim into proportion the shrubbery which
+ nature has reared around the headpieces of mankind.--By a
+ judicious application of the _scissors_ of discrimination, the
+ _soap_ of good nature, the _brush_ of reform, and the _razor_
+ of decision, he expects to bring about results which, like
+ powers of the Steam Engine are, as yet, only dreamed of. The
+ grace of the Athenian beau and the dignity of the Roman
+ senator shall be so intermingled in the _grand contour_ of all
+ who submit to his touch, that the _toute ensemble_ cannot fail
+ to kindle love and command respect.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ CHARLES HARDY,
+
+ _STREET SWEEPER_,
+
+ TAKES this method publicly to return his grateful thanks to
+ his friends of Marlborough street, Cornhill, &c. for their
+ kindness to him during the past season; not only in
+ patronizing him while able to perform his usual labors, but in
+ assisting him while under the influence of a distressing and
+ debilitating disease. He has grown old in the service of the
+ inhabitants of Boston, and they do not forget him--they do not
+ cast him off, or suffer him to become an inmate of the
+ Alms-house; and although _he is an African_, he will not be
+ guilty of the _blackest_ of sins--that of ingratitude. He
+ humbly solicits a continuance of their favors, to enable him
+ to buffet the inclemency of the approaching season, (when his
+ regular employment fails) and flatters himself he shall still
+ be able to sustain that character of fidelity which the
+ partiality of his friends has bestowed upon him.
+
+ BOSTON, _Nov. 28, 1815._
+
+ _Columbian Centinel._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ THE subscriber wishes to notify his old honourable customers,
+ who practise stealing and destroying his fruit every year,
+ that his Water Mellons are now almost ripe; and if they do not
+ as usual destroy the fruit and vines immediately, they will
+ get entirely ripe; and then some body or other will be the
+ better for them, which will be a grievous mortification to
+ those manly gentlemen.
+
+ EZRA GRISWOLD.
+ Simsbury, August 4, 1794.
+ _Connecticut Courant._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ Removal.
+
+ SAMUEL MYLOD informs his friends and the public that he has
+ removed from Danvers to the building belonging to Mrs. _Martha
+ Procter_, near Buffum's corner, Salem, where he colours all
+ kinds of wearing apparel. Silks cleansed from spots or injury
+ from sea. N.B. Pickles that will keep the longest voyage, for
+ Sale. Oct. 11.
+
+ _Salem Gazette, 1805._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+In "old times" even publishers were sometimes short of money, and ready to
+barter with their subscribers. So celebrated a character as Isaiah Thomas,
+of the "Worcester Spy," was occasionally obliged to give "hints" to his
+"Delinquent Customers and Postriders." The latter were distributers of
+papers to country customers.
+
+ _To Delinquent Customers._
+
+ -->_Serious Times--or the_ PRINTER _without_ Money--_or a
+ Final Hint to_ Delinquent Customers _and_ Postriders!<--
+
+ THE Subscriber has frequently given _Hints_ to his _Delinquent
+ Customers_ and _Postriders_, that he was in want of Cash and
+ has repeatedly invited all indebted to him to come forward and
+ make an immediate settlement, without being put to any _extra
+ cost_--he now, for the last time, informs all that are
+ indebted to him for _Newspapers_, _Advertisements_, _&c. &c._
+ that an immediate settlement must be made, and all who
+ disregard this notice, may depend upon having their Notes and
+ Accounts put into the hands of an Attorney.
+
+ To accommodate those who cannot pay money, the following
+ articles will be received until the FIRST of JANUARY, 1803,
+ viz. _Corn_, _Rye_, _Wheat_, _Oats_, and _Wood_--Those who
+ have not the above articles, and who cannot make it convenient
+ to pay the money at present, their NOTES will be received,
+ payable in _Three Months_, provided they are given previous to
+ the _Second Wednesday_ in _March_ next.
+
+ ISAIAH THOMAS, Jun.
+
+ _Worcester_, November 17, 1802.
+
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ _To be SOLD_,
+
+ _And entered upon next April,_
+
+ THE House and Land now occupied by the subscriber, pleasently
+ situated at a very public corner, in the main street, at the
+ West part of the town.----After serving the public faithfully,
+ for several years, as a private soldier in the army, and
+ suffering most intolerable hardships, I am now, on account of
+ my country's unfaithfulness, in not paying what they owe me,
+ obliged to sell the house which belonged to my ancestors, in
+ order to pay my debts, and to retire to an obscure hut at some
+ distance from the town.
+
+ JOSEPH METCALF.
+
+ _Salem Gazette_, 1784.
+
+
+ * * * * *
+
+An advertisement like the following is not only "quaint or curious," but
+it is also rare:--
+
+ ONE evening last week, a piece of Gold was passed, through
+ mistake, at Beverly Ferry, to Asa Leech's Ferryman, with
+ coppers, for a copper.----The owner may have it again,
+ applying to said Leech, telling the marks, and paying the
+ charges.
+
+ _Beverly, Sept. 20, 1784._
+
+ _Salem Gazette._
+
+
+ * * * * *
+
+In 1798 a "Learned Pig" was in Salem, and we notice that about the same
+time a learned dog was exhibited.
+
+
+ _For ten days only._
+
+ Mr. PINCHBECK
+
+ RESPECTFULLY informs the Inhabitants of SALEM, that he has
+ just arrived in this town with that great natural curiosity,
+ the
+
+ Pig of Knowledge,
+ And flatters himself, after exhibiting before the President
+ of the United States with unbounded applause,
+ and in every principal City in the
+ Union, to have the honour of gratifying
+ such Ladies and Gentlemen
+ in this place, as may
+ favour him with their
+ Company.
+
+ _This extraordinary Animal will actually perform the following
+ surprising particulars, viz._
+
+ He reads print or writing, spells, tells the time of day, both
+ the hours and minutes, by any person's watch in the company,
+ the date of the year, the day of the month, distinguishes
+ colours, how many persons there are present, ladies or
+ gentlemen, and to the astonishment of every spectator, will
+ answer any question in the four first rules of Arithmetick. To
+ conclude, any Lady or Gentleman may draw a card from a pack,
+ and keep it concealed, and the PIG without hesitation will
+ discover the card when drawn.
+
+ Those who doubt the truth of the above are informed in case it
+ don't answer every expectation the advertisement can excite,
+ and prove a real living Animal, shall have the Money returned,
+ or be at liberty to pay after they have convinced themselves
+ by seeing him perform.
+
+ To be seen in a convenient room under the western side of
+ Concert-Hall, Market-Street.
+
+ _Admittance, for grown persons, one Quarter of a
+ Dollar.----Children half price._
+
+ N.B. Strict attention paid to keep the place fit for the
+ reception of Ladies.
+
+ MAY 4, 1798.
+
+ _Salem Gazette._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+This is a quiet way of asking a favor; taken from a paper of 1811:--
+
+ --> Mr. LANG would thank the person that took a _Camblet
+ Cloak_ from his entry the last summer to return it, as he
+ expects to want it the approaching cold weather.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Mr. George W. Felt seems not to have been accustomed to show much
+gallantry, judging from his notice in the "Salem Gazette," Sept. 4, 1804.
+
+ _WHEREAS two GIRLS were seen taking_ APPLES _from the
+ Subscriber's Field, on Sunday last, in North Fields, so
+ called, if they will call and settle for the same, THIS DAY,
+ they will avoid further trouble!_
+
+ GEORGE W. FELT.
+
+ _Salem, Sept. 4, 1804._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Females seem to have been often in difficulty in "old times," as appears
+from some of the advertisements, of which we give a few specimens. But
+perhaps this was due in part, at least, to "kleptomania,"--a disease then
+but little understood.
+
+ --> _The_ FEMALE, _who a few days since took_ 4 _Pair of_
+ SLIPPERS _from a shop in old Paved Street, is_ requested _to
+ return them, and no questions will be asked; if she does not
+ return them in 6 days she will hear from the owner another
+ way._
+
+ Jan. 5, 1792.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ _The Female who offered a Counterfeit Seven Dollar Bill at Mr.
+ Dow's Shop, on Wednesday afternoon, and afterwards passed it
+ upon a small Lad at another shop, is desired to call and
+ exchange the same, if she wishes to avoid trouble, as her name
+ is known._
+
+ _Nov. 1, 1805._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ The Female that took from the Shop of the subscriber on
+ Monday, 19th of June, four pair COTTON HOSE, is requested to
+ return them to prevent further exposure.
+
+ June 20, 1815. JOHN RUST.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+An indiscreet and ungrateful servant advertised as missing. We take the
+following from the "Columbian Centinel," Sept. 30, 1807:--
+
+ [Illustration]
+
+ A GOOD _LIKENESS_ OF _SANCHO_, A NEGRO MAN,
+ thirty years of age, about 5 feet high, very black complexion,
+ good teeth, not corpulent, but well formed, and of erect
+ position of body & a _fast walker_, WHO absented himself
+ (supposed to have been inveigled away by some artful villains
+ for their own use and benefit) upon the Evening of the 17th
+ inst. from his Master, WINTHROP SARGENT, late Governor of the
+ Missisippi Territory. He had learned the trade of a Barber,
+ and is in every respect a most accomplished servant for a
+ gentleman or a family; was born and educated in his Master's
+ house; endeared to _him_, his _mistress_, and his own _wife_
+ and _children_, as well as the numerous blacks of his Master's
+ Plantations, by long, affectionate, and faithful services, and
+ ere this _solitary_ instance of malconduct, there was not a
+ single doubt entertained that the attachments were mutual and
+ inviolable. If he voluntarily returns to the service of his
+ Master, he shall be received with wonted kindness and
+ affection, but no expense will be spared to punish to the
+ utmost limits of the law, all persons who may be accessory in
+ harboring or concealing him, and the sum of FIFTY DOLLARS
+ shall be paid to any person who will apprehend and deliver him
+ to his Master, or in his absence to Mr. IGNATIUS SARGENT, in
+ _Boston_; to Messrs. G. & T. ASPINWALLE, in _New-York_; or
+ Col. HODGDON, in _Philadelphia_;--or the sum of ONE HUNDRED
+ DOLLARS for delivering him to Mr. DAVID URQUHART, Merchant,
+ _New-Orleans_.
+
+ WINTHROP SARGENT.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ _UNGUIOLOGY._
+
+ JUST Received, and for Sale at the Printing-Office of BELCHER
+ & ARMSTRONG, No. 79, _State-street_, and at the several
+ Bookstores--a few copies of that rare and valuable work, "A
+ Translation of Doctor _Gasper Gall La'Veytur's_ UNGUIOLOGY, or
+ the doctrine of _Toe-Nails_." The various editions, languages,
+ and countries, through which this publication has passed
+ almost in rapid succession, exceed calculation. Gentlemen of
+ literature are invited to apply in season, as the work is
+ under restriction and cannot be reprinted in this country.
+ Foreign reviews speaking of it say, "The ingenuity of Doctor
+ _Gasper Gall La'Veytur's_ Unguiological system exceeds the
+ capacity of our praise. It is impossible for any one of
+ judgment and penetration to read this work without being
+ convinced that the seat of the soul is in the toe-nails; the
+ superior advantages which this index has over physiognomy and
+ craniology are made most incontrovertibly evident to the most
+ common comprehension." _Price_ 32-1/2 _cents_. august 27.
+
+ _Centinel_, 1806.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+The really curious collection of the Columbian Museum is advertised in the
+"Boston Chronicle," Dec. 19, 1797.
+
+ LATE ADDITIONS TO THE
+
+ COLUMBIAN MUSEUM,
+
+ _At the Head of the MALL_, BOSTON.
+
+ Mr. BOWEN informs the Public, that he has purchased Mr. PAFF's
+ much admired Exhibition of
+
+ _CONCERT CLOCKS_,
+
+ _Which are placed at the head of the_ Museum Hall, _as a
+ valuable and pleasing addition to that very extensive
+ repository of CURIOSITIES._
+
+ 1. A CANARY BIRD, which sings a variety of beautiful songs,
+ minuets, marches, &c. natural as life. 2. A company of
+ _Automatum Figures_, which dance to the Music of an
+ Harpsichord. 3. Three Figures, which play the Organ and
+ Clarinet in concert. 4. Three Figures, which play the
+ Harpsichord and Hautboys, in concert. 5. King Herod beheading
+ John the Baptist, and his Daughter holding a charger to
+ receive the head. 6. A Chimney Sweep and his boy on the top of
+ a chimney. 7. Three Figures which strike the hours and
+ quarters. 8. A Butcher killing an Ox.
+
+ _The above CONCERT CLOCKS have been exhibited in New-York,
+ with universal applause, and are well worthy the attention of
+ the Citizens of Boston and the Public in general._
+
+ The Musuem also contains the most extensive Collection of
+
+ _ELEGANT PAINTINGS_,
+
+ That ever was exhibited in the United States, some of which
+ are 10 by 12 feet, elegantly framed, and valued from 500 to
+ 1000 dols.
+
+ ALSO--_A Collection of upwards of_
+
+ 50 elegant Figures of WAXWORK, Large as Life, among which are
+ the following (the most interesting) viz.
+
+ The late King of France, taking an affectionate leave of his
+ family just before he suffered under the guillotine: The Queen
+ appears in a rage of distraction--the King's Sister deeply
+ affected--the young Princess is fainting--and the Dauphin is
+ embracing his unhappy Father--the Queen's Maid of Honor also
+ appears in great distress. A guard of Soldiers are waiting to
+ conduct him to the place of execution. This is an affecting
+ scene which appears as natural as the life, and is the most
+ interesting group of WAX FIGURES that ever was exhibited to
+ the United States.
+
+ GEORGE WASHINGTON, late President of the United States, is
+ elegantly situated in the centre of the Museum Hall,
+ surrounded by four beautiful _Wax Figures_, representing
+ LIBERTY, with the staff and cap--JUSTICE, with the sword and
+ balance--PEACE, with the olive branch extended and PLENTY,
+ with a cornucopia, or horn of plenty, loaded with fruit.
+
+ Dr. FRANKLIN, sitting at a table, with the late Dr. STILES,
+ President of Yale College, Connecticut. The _New-York Beauty_.
+ The _Sleeping Nymph_. A Tea Party of Young Ladies, with a
+ Servant Negro Girl. The _Salem Beauty_. _Maternal Affection_,
+ or a Lady with two beautiful Children. The _Boston Beauty_.
+ _Sir Charles Grandison_ and _Miss Harriet Byron_. _Charlotte_
+ weeping at the Tomb of _Werter_.--_Humphreys_ and _Mendoza_,
+ the celebrated English Boxers. The domestic Cottager, at the
+ spinning wheel. The venerable _John S. Hutton_, who lately
+ died in Philadelphia, aged 108 years and 4 months, drest with
+ the same cloathes which he wore when living, with his own
+ cane, pipe, tobacco-box, &c. The assassination of MARAT, by
+ the beautiful Miss CHARLOTTE CORDE, in France. Two Greenwich
+ Pensioners. The late unfortunate Baron TRENCK, loaded with
+ large iron chains in a real Prison. An Indian Warrior, with
+ his tomahawk, belts of wampum, &c. Two Chinese Mandarines,
+ drest in the modern stile of that country. Also, two
+ Mandarines, deposited in the Museum, For Sale.
+
+ _With a great variety of_
+
+ Natural and Artificial Curiosities;
+
+ Among which are a great variety of _Birds_, _live Owls_,
+ _Beasts_, _Reptiles_, _Serpents_, (one of which is a
+ RATTLE-SNAKE, 9 years of age, and 4 feet in length,)
+ _Insects_, _Diamond Beetle_, _Glass Frigates_, two feet in
+ length, compleatly rigged and mounted with Glass Guns, &c.
+
+ The _MUSEUM_ has lately received the principal Additions for
+ this season--It is Opened Every Day, (except Sundays) and
+ ILLUMINATED every
+
+ _Tuesday_, _Thursday_, and _Friday_ Evenings.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Notice to the economical, from the "Salem Mercury," July 8, 1788.
+
+ --> Save your Rags!
+
+ AND send them to the Printing Office; you will there receive
+ for what you think of no service, money _enough_, which, in
+ effect, is the same as having money for nothing, and is
+ certainly better than to be at the trouble of sweeping Rags
+ away. If this _beloved_ argument is thought insufficient to
+ procure them, then only think of the virtue of serving your
+ country!
+
+ * * * * *
+
+"Beauties" to be seen.
+
+ New Additions.
+
+ The BOSTON MUSEUM, North side the _Market_, has lately
+ received many very valuable additions, among which are
+
+ The _Philadelphia_, _New-York_, and _Salem_ Beauties, and a
+ number of other Figures.--_Also_, a variety of natural
+ curiosities, among which are the skin of the _Sea-Elephant_,
+ in natural preservation, which measures 8 feet in length, and
+ 6 feet round the body, &c. The skin of the African _Lion_, a
+ _Calf_ with 8 legs, 2 bodies, and one head, in natural
+ preservation, &c. &c.
+
+ Museum opened every day and evening, Saturdays and Sundays
+ excepted.
+
+ --> _Admittance to the Museum, 25 Cents._
+
+ The Invisible Lady, and Acoustic Temple, continues to be
+ exhibited among the other curiosities, at 25 Cents admittance.
+
+ June 29.
+
+ _Columbian Centinel_, 1805.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+A case of short weight of a load of hay is gravely advertised in the
+"Columbian Centinel" by the town-weigher
+
+ Mr. RUSSELL,
+
+ THIS day came EZEKIEL KINGSBURY, jun., of Dedham, with a Load
+ of Hay to be weighed, which was accordingly done. After it was
+ weighed, he drove it off round Mr. _Greenleaf's_ corner, where
+ he stopped. Mr. _Jonathan Trask_, truckman, wanted to purchase
+ a load of hay--went and tried to bargain with him for it, and
+ as he was going towards the hay, he perceived a man raise his
+ head on the top of the load, by the name of _Draper_, of said
+ town. He accordingly came to me and told me of it. I went in
+ pursuit of _Kingsbury_, and overtook him just before he got to
+ the Granary, and ordered him back to the scales to have his
+ load weighed again, which weighed one hundred and an half less
+ that it did before.--The several printers are requested to
+ insert the above, to prevent further impositions on the
+ publick.
+
+ HOPESTILL FOSTER, Hay-weigher.
+
+ _Boston, Dec. 15, 1789._
+
+
+ * * * * *
+
+It seems to have been the fashion in "old times" with people who had
+articles stolen from them to advertise in the papers, requesting the thief
+or thieves to make restitution. Probably this was the surest method of
+recovery, in the absence of the detective system. Joseph Tyler in the
+"Boston Gazette," Nov. 21, 1761, is inclined to be sarcastic, and Samuel
+Brazer, of Worcester, in 1802, is witty, but modest. As to stealing
+psalm-books, no one would dream of doing such a thing in these days. Our
+modern thieves are not interested in devotional books; they prefer
+"yellow-covered literature."
+
+ Joseph Tyler _desires the Person that borrowed his Surtout to
+ return it, if it is not worn out_. 1767.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ Taken out of the Pew, No. 59, in the Rev'd Mr. Barnard, senior's
+ Meeting-House, about a Month since, a PSALM-BOOK. The Person is
+ desired to return it, otherwise may depend upon being exposed.
+
+ _Essex Gazette_, Sept. 28, 1773.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ _A MODEST REQUEST!_
+
+ THE two obliging _Ladies_, who on the night of Monday, the
+ 29th ultimo, between six and seven o'clock in the evening,
+ took from the Store of the Subscriber (_not by mistake_) FIVE
+ BARCELONA HANDKERCHIEFS, are desired to return them
+ immediately, _with satisfactory remuneration_, or the next
+ notice they receive will come "_GREETING_."
+
+ SAMUEL BRAZER.
+
+ _Worcester_, December 8, 1802.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ THE person who took six pair of SHOES, one day last week,
+ under a false name, from a shop in Essex Street, would do
+ well, if they wish to avoid difficulties, to return them
+ immediately.
+
+ Salem, July 22.
+ _Salem Gazette_, 1800.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ _The Person who yesterday, at dusk, took a piece of black_
+ VELVET _from the shop board of the Subscribers, is well known.
+ He has now an opportunity of returning it, and if not
+ immediately done, shall suffer the penalty of the Law._
+
+ J. & I. NEWHALL.
+
+ Salem, Nov. 5, 1805.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Pictures like the following could be seen in the "Essex Gazette" in 1771
+(May 14).
+
+ [Illustration]
+
+ Ran away from the Subscriber, on the 4th of May, a Negro Man
+ named _Cato_, of a middling Stature, has lost the Sight of his
+ left Eye, had on a kersey Jacket and leather Breeches. Whoever
+ shall take up said Negro, and bring him to his Master in
+ Salem, shall have Two Dollars Reward, and all Charges paid, by
+
+ _William Hunt._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Vessels were accommodated at "Rotting Row," in Salem, in 1812, and we
+presume there is room for some now.
+
+ SEVERAL BIRTHS for VESSELS are vacant at Rotting Row, the
+ tides are favorable and the Dockage so extremely low, good and
+ safe, as to make it an object for any one to haul his vessel
+ there to winter. Salem, Nov. 20.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+It used to be common in the early part of this century to see such goods
+as "Mamoodies," "Chittabully Baftas," etc., advertised in the Salem and
+Boston papers.
+
+ JOHN STONE,
+
+ _Has for sale,_ _Front street,_
+ ONE bale MUGGA MAMOODIES;
+ 1 do. MADRAS PAT HANDKERCHIEFS;
+ 1 do. ALEABAD MOWSANNAS;
+ 1 do. do. MAMODIES;
+ 1 do. CHITTABULLY BAFTAS;
+ 1 do. JOLLOPOUR SANNAS;
+ 1 do. BANDANNAS;
+
+ Imported in the ship Union, Capt. Osgood, from Calcutta, and
+ of the first chop. _Sept. 24, 1811._
+
+In another advertisement we notice "Guzzenahs, Allebad Emerty, Taundah
+Khassah, Mahge Gunge." These are all India cottons.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+It seems strange to us now, when we see so many boot-blacks everywhere, to
+learn that in 1815 the "craft" advertised in the papers, as did
+"wood-sawyers," too, about the same time. As coal had not then been
+introduced into Salem, everybody burned wood, so that wood-sawing was an
+occupation of considerable importance. During the war of 1813 wood became
+rather scarce, and some people used dried turf, or peat, as it was called,
+for fuel.
+
+
+ Boots and Shoes Cleaned.
+
+ YORK MORRIS respectfully informs the Gentlemen of Salem, that
+ he has taken the Shop one door west of the Sun Tavern, where
+ he will be happy to clean their Boots and Shoes in the best
+ manner, and at the shortest notice.----He will keep constantly
+ for sale _LIQUID BLACKING_ of a very superior quality, in jugs
+ and bottles. Also, a Composition, with which he cleans
+ _Ladies'_ Walking Shoes. April 18.
+
+This York Morris was father of the Boston colored lawyer, Robert Morris.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ _Boots and Shoes Cleaned._
+
+ THOMAS JONES respectfully informs the Gentlemen of Salem, that
+ he has taken the Shop (recently occupied by York Morris) two
+ doors west of the Sun Tavern, where he will be happy to clean
+ their BOOTS and SHOES in the best manner, and at the shortest
+ notice.
+
+ Salem, June 13.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ Wood-Sawing.
+
+ THE Subscriber, being under the interdict of a Non-Intercourse
+ law, his horses and waggons hauled into dry dock, will no
+ longer carry freight between Salem and Boston; but,
+ "abandoning the ocean altogether," he respectfully offers his
+ services to his federal friends, with his saw and wooden
+ horse, and shall be obliged to them to call upon him when they
+ have any wood to cut. Orders will be received at his dwelling,
+ near the Court-house.
+
+ JOHN L. MATTHEWS.
+
+ --> Wanted to hire--two smart men. June 11 [1811].
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Specific for a "religious hydrophobia" in 1819.
+
+ _Cochranism Delineated,_
+
+ Or a description of, and specific for, a religious Hydrophobia,
+ which has spread & is still spreading in a number of towns in
+ the counties of York and Cumberland, District of Maine--price
+ 12 1.2 cents--for sale at the Bookstore of
+
+ June 12. HENRY WHIPPLE.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+The following is printed in the "Massachusetts Mercury:"--
+
+ From the GEORGIA GAZETTE.
+
+ _Vice Consulship of Spain for the States of North Carolina,
+ South Carolina, and Georgia._
+
+ Messrs. Nicholas Johnston and Co.
+
+ _Gentlemen,_
+
+ His Excellency Lieut. Colonel Don Vincent Folch, Governor of
+ the Province of West Florida, in a letter, dated Panzacola,
+ 1st August, has been pleased to communicate to me the
+ following:
+
+ "I have issued a proclamation, offering FOUR THOUSAND FIVE
+ HUNDRED DOLLARS to any person who will deliver here, or in
+ _Apalache_, the body of WILLIAM AUGUSTUS BOWLES, or else
+ produce sufficient proof of having killed him; which
+ information I will thank you to make public, in order that
+ some clever fellow, at the cheap rate of one gun shot, will
+ place in his pocket the said sum, which shall be paid, with
+ the greatest acknowledgment of gratitude, in good Spanish
+ dollars, without the least delay."
+
+ Therefore I request you to give this a conspicuous place in
+ your paper. It is, doubtless, a very interesting subject to
+ _Spain_, _America_ and the Indians, that they be rid of this
+ noted vagabond.
+
+ I remain, with respect,
+ Your obedient servant,
+ EMANUEL RENGILL.
+
+ _Savannah, 25th August, 1800._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ _Progress of Refinement in America._
+
+ =INDIANS' SCALPS.=
+
+ _Pittsburg, May 17, 1791._
+
+ WE the subscribers, encouraged by a large subscription, do
+ promise to pay One Hundred Dollars for every hostile Indian's
+ scalp, with both ears to it,[B] taken between this date and
+ the 15th day of June next, by any inhabitant of Alleghany
+ county.
+
+ _George Wallace,_ _Robert Elliot,_
+ _Wm. Amberson,_ _A. Tannehill,_
+ _J. Wilkins, jun._ _John Irwin._
+
+ [B] The shape of the ears, we suppose, is to determine the
+ enmity of the Indian.
+
+ _Salem Gazette._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+A negro "pretends to be very religious." From the "Boston Gazette."
+
+ RAN away from me the Subscriber at _Londonderry_, in the
+ Province of _New-Hampshire_, on the 28th of _September_, a
+ Negro Man Servant named _Prince_, about Forty Years of Age,
+ about five Feet five Inches high, speaks good _English_, had
+ on when he went away a green Coat, blue plush Breeches, diaper
+ Jacket, several pair of thread Stockings with him; he looks
+ very serious and grave, and pretends to be very religious: He
+ is the property of Major _Rogers_, and has been several Years
+ in the Service to the Westward, and pretends to be free.
+
+ Whoever will take up said Slave and bring him to me, or to
+ Capt. _Jonathan Brewer_ at _Framingham_, shall have FIVE
+ DOLLARS Reward and all necessary Charges paid by me,
+
+ _James Rogers._
+
+ _Dated at Londonderry, October 8, 1762._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+In the "Boston Gazette," Oct. 8, 1759, some servants are advertised who
+among other accomplishments speak high & low Dutch. At this time two
+dollars and a half was the value of a pound in New York currency, while
+the New England currency was three dollars and thirty-three cents to a
+pound. To this day a shilling is 12-1/2 cents in New York, and in New
+England 16-2/3 cents.
+
+ _RUN away from Major_ Edmond Matthis _of_ Albany, _in the
+ Province of_ New-York, _the following People, viz. A Servant
+ Man named_ William Fairfield, _of a dark Complection, down
+ look, black Hair, and of a middling Stature. Also a Negro Man
+ and Woman, and a white Girl with them, about_ 14 _Years of
+ Age, who talks good English, high and low Dutch; the Negro
+ Man is much pitted with the Small Pox, and speaks good
+ English; tis suppos'd they are all together: They took with
+ them a great many Cloaths, and its probable they will often
+ alter their Dress. Whoever takes up said Run-aways, and safely
+ conveys them to their abovesaid Master, shall have_ Ten Pounds
+ (25 Dollars) New-York _Currency Reward, and all necessary
+ Charges paid._
+
+ Albany, Octob. 1, 1759. EDMOND MATTHIS.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Dr. Greenwood, of Boston, in 1788 offered his services to "give a youthful
+air to the countenance," and was ready to "electerise" any persons who
+stood "in need of that almost universal remedy."
+
+ _ISAAC GREENWOOD,_
+
+ DENTIST,
+
+ ACQUAINTS the publick, that he has REMOVED from N^o. 49 to
+ N^o. 19, Marlborough Street, opposite Messrs. AMORYS' Store,
+ where he continues to perform the necessary branches of that
+ art, carefully and faithfully. Removing every substance
+ tending to destroy the Teeth and Gums. Cures the Scurvy in the
+ Gums, makes the Teeth white, &c. Sells BRUSHES that are
+ suitable for the Teeth, with a POWDER that never fails to
+ recommend itself, at 1/4 per box. Fixes NATURAL TEETH on
+ plates of gold or silver, with gold springs, if wanted.
+ _Also_, substitutes ARTIFICIAL TEETH, of different substances,
+ from 2_s._ to 6_s._ each--that give a youthful air to the
+ countenance, and render pronunciation more agreeable and
+ distinct--In a word, both natural and artificial are of such
+ real service, as are worthy the attention of every one. He
+ with pleasure attends on those who may incline to employ him,
+ provided they cannot conveniently attend on him, at his HOUSE,
+ where he has every accommodation necessary for their
+ reception.
+
+ _At the same place may be had_,
+
+ [Illustration]
+
+ Oil, Silk, and Ladies' UMBRELLAS, cheap. Old Umbrellas
+ repaired, oiled, newly covered, &c. Oil Silk CAPS for bathing,
+ German Flutes, Fifes, Violins, and Strings for ditto, Reeds
+ for hautboys, Men, Boxes and Dice for back-gammon, Chess men,
+ Billiard Balls, Ivory Combs, a variety of Canes, by wholesale
+ and retail. Cane Strings, Whips, electrical Machines with
+ apparatus for experiments and medical use--artificial Magnets,
+ &c. &c. &c.
+
+ N.B. Said GREENWOOD offers his service to electerise those who
+ stand in need of that almost universal remedy, at 1/6 each
+ time, at his House.
+
+ --> _Advise with your physicians._ MAY 3, 1788.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ _REMOVAL._
+
+ _Boston Umbrella Manufactury._
+
+ DANIEL HEWES,
+
+ [Illustration]
+
+ UMBRELLA Manufacturer; takes this early opportunity to inform
+ his friends and the Public in general, that he has Removed
+ from the North-Square, to
+
+ _No. 55, Marlborough-Street,_
+
+ at the sign of the UMBRELLA----where may be had any quantity,
+ quality, or sized UMBRELLAS, at the shortest notice, made of
+ better materials, cheaper, and more durable than can be
+ imported.
+
+ _Also,_
+
+ Turned Work in Ivory, hard Woods, and Metals, executed in the
+ best stile of workmanship.
+
+ --> _Cash given for_ Ivory, Sea-horse, _and_ Sea-cows TEETH.
+ (8w) March 14 [1798].
+
+ * * * * *
+
+The following--supposed to be--attempt at wit appeared in the
+"Massachusetts Centinel" in 1789.
+
+ _ADVERTISEMENTS EXTRA._
+
+ IMPORTED in the last vessels from Europe, A treatise on
+ ogling, simpering, flirting, gigling, painting, patching,
+ perfuming, &c. very useful to every _Lady_--and much in
+ demand. Also, The Art of burning dimples in ladies' cheeks and
+ chins--of repairing female tongues that wear with using--of
+ setting eyes _fashionably_ in their sockets--of giving the
+ face a _beautiful pale_, deathlike aspect--and of acquiring
+ the elegant hysterick and other fits.
+
+ _TO BE SOLD_--Many elegant and beautiful copies of a most
+ scarce and valuable work, called "_The Virtue of the Times_."
+ Inquire any where.
+
+ _LOST_--Through carelessness, _thirty good years of life_--of
+ a gentleman--ALSO, _forty-two years of a lady_--the latter,
+ from a desire to appear _beautifully_ slim. Whoever can inform
+ the losers how they can be redeemed, shall be handsomely
+ rewarded.
+
+ _EXTRA--BUT SERIOUS._
+
+ WANTED--much _wanted_--several _small sums of money_--say,
+ from 4/6. to Ten Dollars--for which _obligations_, which have
+ frequently been _offered_, will be _given_. Inquire of the
+ _Printer_.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+A Boston paper of 1789 prints the following unique production, copied from
+a late London paper. It was probably designed as a "take-off" to some of
+the humbugs of the day.
+
+ THOMAS TOUCHWOOD, GENT.,
+
+ Proposes, on the last day of the present month, to shoot
+ himself by subscription. His life being of no farther use to
+ himself or his friends, he takes this method of endeavouring
+ to turn his death to some account; and the novelty of the
+ performance, he hopes, will merit the attention and patronage
+ of the publick.
+
+ He will perform with two pistols, the first shot to be
+ directed through his _abdomen_, to which will be added another
+ through his brain, the whole to conclude with staggering
+ convulsions, grinning, &c., in a manner never before publickly
+ attempted.
+
+ The doors to be opened at eight, and the exhibition to begin
+ precisely at nine. Particular places, for that night only,
+ reserved for the ladies. No money to be returned, nor half
+ price taken. _Vivant Rex et Regina._
+
+ _N.B._ Beware of counterfeits and impostors.--The person who
+ advertises to hang himself the same night, in opposition to
+ Mr. Touchwood, is a taylor, who intends only to give the
+ representation of death by dancing in a collar, an attempt
+ infinitely inferior to Mr. T.'s original and authentic
+ performance.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Probably camels were not seen in America before 1789. Increased interest
+attaches to the following advertisement from the fact that the exhibition
+was held near the very pump which Hawthorne commemorates in "Twice-Told
+Tales." This notice is taken from the "Salem Mercury," Aug. 4, 1789.
+
+ TO THE CURIOUS.
+
+ _To be seen at Mr. BENJAMIN DALAND'S, near the town-pump,
+ Salem._
+
+ TWO CAMELS,
+
+ _Male and Female, imported from Arabia._
+
+ THESE stupenduous Animals are most deserving the attention of
+ the curious, being the greatest natural curiosity ever
+ exhibited to the publick on this continent. They are 19 hands
+ high--have necks near 4 feet long--have a large bunch on their
+ backs, & another under their breasts, in the form of a
+ pedestal, on which they support themselves when lying
+ down--they have 4 joints in their hind legs, and will travel
+ 12 or 14 days without drinking, and carry a burthen of 1500
+ wt.--they are remarkably harmless and docile, and will lie
+ down and rise at command.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ _Abraham was old and well stricken in age: And the Lord had
+ blessed Abraham in all things. And Abraham said unto his
+ eldest Servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had,
+ Thou shalt go unto my Country, and to my Kindred, and take a
+ Wife unto my Son Isaac. And the Servant took ten Camels, of
+ the Camels of his Master, and departed; and went to
+ Mesopotamia, unto the city Nahor. And he made his Camels to
+ kneel down without the city, by a well of water, at the time
+ of the evening, even the time that Women go out to draw water.
+ Pure wisdom directed the Servant, and succeeded him in
+ obtaining the consent of the Parents, Brethren and Kindred of
+ Rebeccah, that she should go to the Land of Canaan, and become
+ the Wife of Isaac. And they sent away Rebeccah, their Sister,
+ with her Damsels and her Nurse, & Abraham's Servant, & his
+ men, and they rode upon the Camels._--Gen. XXIV.
+
+ N.B.--The CAMELS will go from this town this evening.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+In 1796 a mermaid was exhibited in Salem, and in 1800 a cassowary bird.
+The admission fee to the latter curiosity was for "grown persons" 12-1/2
+cents, and for children 6-1/4 cents. The exact change could then be easily
+made, as the Spanish silver ninepences (12-1/2 cents) and fourpence
+halfpence (6-1/4 cents) were more common than any other silver pieces. The
+American dimes and half-dimes had not at that time got much into
+circulation in New England.
+
+
+ NATURAL CURIOSITY.
+
+ [Illustration]
+
+ _To be seen at Washington Hall, for this day only,_
+
+ THE CASSOWARY,
+
+ _A Bird, from the East Indies._
+
+ ITS height is 5 feet, weighs near 100 pounds; it will eat half
+ a peck of apples at a meal, swallow whole eggs, also stones
+ and apples as large as eggs, and jump to a great
+ height.--Goldsmith says, in his history of Animated Nature, it
+ has the head of a Warrior, the eye of a Lion, the defence of a
+ Porcupine, and the swiftness of a Courser.
+
+ It is fond of all kinds of vegetables and fruits. It will pick
+ a pea out of a Child's hand without injury. Many that have
+ seen it, say it is the greatest curiosity of the kind ever
+ exhibited here. Children of seven years old can ride
+ it.--Admittance for grown persons 9 pence--Children half
+ price.
+
+ * * *
+
+ --> _The remarkable bird, called the_ CASSOWARY, _now
+ exhibiting in this town, is described by Goldsmith in his 3d
+ volume of Animated Nature, page 39, American edition.--After
+ describing him, the Doctor observes, that "the southern parts
+ of the most eastern Indies seem to be its natural climate. His
+ domain, if we may so call it, begins where that of the ostrich
+ terminates. The latter has never been found beyond the Ganges;
+ while the Cassowary is never seen nearer than the islands of
+ Banda, Sumatra, Java, the Molucca islands, and the
+ corresponding parts of the continent. Yet even here this
+ animal seems not to have multiplied in any considerable
+ degree, as we find one of the kings of Java making a present
+ of one of these birds to the captain of a Dutch ship,
+ considering it as a very great rarity."_
+
+ _Gazette_, August 8, 1800.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+The following notice, taken from the "Salem Gazette," July 13, 1790, has
+an interest to us from what it says of the likenesses "produced from a
+Spark of Electricity." It is difficult to conjecture what this means;
+though additional interest is derived from the fact of these likenesses
+having been presented by Dr. Franklin's grandson.
+
+ AMERICAN MUSEUM.
+
+ MR. PEALE, of Philadelphia, has lately received a number of
+ donations for his Cabinet of Curiosities. Among them were
+
+ Likenesses of the King and Queen of France, executed on white
+ satin, and each produced by a single spark of
+ electricity.--Presented by WM. TEMPLE FRANKLIN, Esq.----And
+
+ The Finger of Mr. Broliman (a provincial officer in the
+ British service, in the war before the last) who was executed
+ at Philadelphia for the murder of a Mr. Scull. This
+ unfortunate gentleman, soured by some disgust, became weary of
+ life. In this temper of mind, he one morning rose earlier than
+ usual, and walked out upon the common of the city, with his
+ fusee in hand, determined to shoot the first person he should
+ meet. The first person he saw was a very pretty young girl,
+ whose beauty disarmed him. The next presented was the late Dr.
+ Cadwallader--The Doctor, bowing politely to Mr. Broliman (who,
+ though unknown to him, had the garb and appearance of a
+ gentleman) accosted him with "Good morning, Sir! What sport?"
+ The Officer answered the Doctor very civilly; and was so
+ struck with his gentlemanly manner and pleasing address, that
+ he forebore to execute his desperate resolution: Impelled,
+ however, by the same gloominess of disposition which actuated
+ him when he first set out, he repaired to the Centre house,
+ where some gentlemen were engaged at billiards--The tack of
+ one of the players happening to strike his hat, the wretched
+ man, eager for an opportunity of accomplishing his desire to
+ leave the world, instantly shot Mr. Scull, one of the company,
+ who died of the wound.
+
+ This little story affords a striking proof, that amiableness
+ and politeness of manners are not only pleasing, but useful,
+ in our commerce with the world.
+
+Salem always was famous for its collections of natural and historical
+curiosities, and many of its houses are now well stocked with such things.
+Among these collections we may mention Mr. Geo. R. Curwen's antique family
+portraits, china, clothing, and furniture; Mr. M.A. Stickney's rare coins,
+old paper money, and books, autographs, etc.; Mr. H.F. Waters's rare
+ancient furniture (Mr. Waters is now in London, engaged in historical
+research in reference to American families); Mr. John Robinson's
+remarkable collection of Chinese coins, and scarce views of old houses of
+Salem; Mr. T.F. Hunt's valuable collection of Chinese books and pictures;
+Rev. Dr. Bolles's fine collection of works on London; Rev. B.F. McDaniel's
+collection of engravings, etc.; Mr. N.J. Holden's and Mr. F.P.
+Richardson's collections of illustrated books, autographs, etc.; besides
+numerous minor collections. It is not too much to say that Professor E.S.
+Morse's collection of Japanese pottery is certainly not surpassed in the
+world; the South Kensington collection in London, which is the best in
+Europe, does not approach it in size or importance. One of the best
+museums of our country was started in Salem in the latter part of the last
+century, and that collection is now, as is well known, in charge of the
+Peabody Academy of Science. Its objects of natural history have in recent
+years been carefully classified and arranged under the direction of Dr.
+Henry Wheatland, Professors Morse, Putnam, Packard, and Robinson; and its
+cabinets, together with those of the Essex Institute, now contain probably
+more unique and valuable specimens than are to be found elsewhere in this
+country.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+The "silhouette," or cheap portrait cut in black paper, was much in vogue
+in New England some seventy or eighty years ago. The process was named
+from M. Silhouette, an honest French minister who about 1759 was noted for
+his advocacy of economy in everything relating to the public welfare. He
+received a great deal of ridicule, and hence all inexpensive things were
+said to be _a la Silhouette_. At the rooms of the Essex Institute, and in
+many houses in Salem, there are numerous silhouettes of former citizens of
+the place. Those who remember the originals consider the likenesses often
+very striking.
+
+ _CORRECT PROFILE LIKENESSES._
+
+ MOSES CHAPMAN
+
+ [Illustration]
+
+ Informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Salem that he has taken a
+ shop next to Mr. Morgan's, in North street, _Salem_, where he
+ will take PROFILES in the newest and most elegant style: two
+ of one person for 25 cents, or if desired, will paint and
+ shade them for 75 cents.
+
+ --> FRAMES, of different kinds and prices, for the Profiles
+ may be had at the above place.
+
+ Salem, January 23, 1808.
+
+ _Salem Register._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ [Illustration]
+
+ MR. BROWN
+
+ RESPECTFULLY informs the Public that having met with so
+ extensive encouragement, he is induced to continue to cut and
+ frame Profiles at Morse's Inn, opposite Boylston Market. Price
+ for cutting 12-1/2 cents.
+
+ N.B. His customers are requested to apply in the morning, noon
+ or evening, on account of his absence at other times. Oct. 15.
+
+ _N. E. Palladium_, 1819.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+In September, 1808, we have a notice of a circus, in which the
+horsemanship, according to the representations, must have equalled that of
+Barnum's people. It is not common to find much editorial comment in the
+papers of the time on such exhibitions, from which we judge that they were
+not considered first-class entertainments, and were not as much patronized
+by the clergy as at the present day.
+
+ AT THE
+ CIRCUS
+ IN BROAD-STREET, SALEM,
+ _WILL BE EXHIBITED,_
+ This Evening,
+ (_If the weather permit; if not, the first fair evening_)
+
+ A GRAND SCENE OF
+
+ Horsemanship,
+
+ Consisting of a number of HORNPIPES, danced by the Company on
+ different Horses, while in full speed.
+
+ Mr. CRANDEL Dances the Hornpipe and Jumps the Whip.
+
+ Mr. FRANKLIN Dances the Hornpipe; Rides with his Toe in his
+ Mouth; he also Leaps from the Ground to his Horse in various
+ ways.
+
+ Mr. STEWART Dances the Hornpipe; Jumps a great height from his
+ Horse, and with surprising agility throws himself into
+ different attitudes while his horse is in full speed.
+
+ PETER dances the Hornpipe and Jumps the Whip; also, standing
+ erect on his toes, rides in full speed once round the Circus.
+
+ Mr. STEWART performs the picking up of four Handkerchiefs from
+ the ground; he also stands erect on his horse, while his horse
+ leaps a board 3 feet from the ground.
+
+ PETER, the young African, riding backwards, dances a hornpipe;
+ changes his position in a number of extraordinary leaps; jumps
+ out of one hoop into another; and also, with one leap, jumps
+ twice through a hoop; in once round the Circus leaps 4
+ quarters; and rides two Horses, one forward of the other.
+
+ The Horse _Phoenix_ lies down, sits up, and eats from the
+ table with his master.
+
+ The Grand Still Vaulting, by the Company.
+
+ Many other Extraordinary Feats performed during the
+ Exhibition.
+
+ The performance to conclude with the Brother Miller.
+
+ _The Doors opened at 5 o'clock in the Evening. The Performance
+ begins at 6._
+
+ _Price, Boxes 1 Dollar, Pit 50 Cents.----Tickets to be had at
+ the Circus and at the Salem Hotel._
+
+ Those who please to favor the performers with their presence,
+ are requested to take Tickets before the exhibition
+ commences.--No pains will be spared to render the
+ Entertainment as agreeable as possible.
+
+ Sept. 27, 1808.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ Monstrous Sight!
+
+ TO be seen at A. POLLARD's Tavern, Elm Street--A white
+ Greenland Sea BEAR, which was taken at sea, weighing 1000 wt.
+ This animal lives either in the sea or on the land. They have
+ been seen several leagues at sea, and sometimes floating on
+ cakes of ice.--This animal displays a great natural
+ curiosity.--Admittance 12 1-2 cts. ... children half price.
+ april 28.
+
+ [Boston] _Columbian Centinel_, 1810.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Just before the declaration of the last war against Great Britain
+"Non-Intercourse Quills" were for sale. This reminds us that most young
+people know but little about quills of any kind, and probably not one in a
+hundred knows, in these days, how to make a quill pen. Quills were in
+pretty general use for writing until about 1835 or 1836, when steel pens
+took their place to some extent, although quill pens were used by many
+down to a comparatively recent period, and occasionally a person may now
+be seen using one. Steel and silver pens were made by Shakers as early as
+1824, and Cushing & Appleton had steel pens as early as 1811, according to
+an advertisement in the "Salem Gazette."
+
+ =STEEL PENS=
+
+ JUST received for sale by
+
+ _CUSHING & APPLETON,_
+ Oct. 6th, 1811.
+
+ NON-INTERCOURSE QUILLS.
+
+ CUSHING & APPLETON have still on hand a few thousand _English_
+ QUILLS, which for a short time will be sold at the present low
+ rate, for specie, or bills of any of the banks in Essex or
+ Boston.---- --> Persons in want of Quills will please to
+ recollect, that in about _two or three weeks_ the
+ NON-INTERCOURSE with _Great Britain_ takes place, which in all
+ probability will continue during the short time that Nation
+ may exist, at least. Such another opportunity for purchasing
+ can therefore never occur. Jan. 14, 1811.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+J. Greenleaf sold steel pens in Boston in 1812.
+
+ Steel Pens,
+
+ [Illustration]
+
+ A FURTHER supply of the celebrated STEEL PENS is received by
+ J. GREENLEAF, No. 49, Cornhill.
+
+ march 11 [1812].
+
+ SUPERIOR DESK KNIVES,
+
+ MANUFACTURED in Paris of Damascus Steel and warranted.
+
+ _Also_--an assortment of Steel & Silver Pens, from the Shaker
+ Village. For sale by
+
+ JOHN M. IVES,
+
+ Dec. 11 [1824]. _Essex street._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Many young people do not know that in old times blotting-paper of the kind
+now in use had not been introduced. Black sand was used altogether for
+drying the ink on freshly written letters or ordinary writing, except in
+books, when the writers either waited for the ink to dry, or made China
+paper, taken from the inside of tea-chests, a blotter. Black sand was in
+general use until within thirty years or thereabouts. We have seen the
+sand adhering to writing which had been done more than a century. No
+writing-desk was complete without a sand-box.
+
+ BLACK SAND,
+
+ WHICH is so useful to all who have any thing to do with
+ penmanship--for sale, at No. 34, opposite the
+ Treasurer's-Office, in _Marlborough-Street_.
+
+ --> BOOKS and STATIONARY, as usual. _Boston, May 29, 1790._
+
+ _Columbian Centinel._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ _Country Traders_,
+
+ Who are in search of penny-worths, are invited to the STORE of
+
+ John & Tho's Amory & Co.
+
+ No. 41, _Marlborough-Street_.
+
+ _Columbian Centinel_, 1790.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ --> _IF the Small Pox should be allowed to spread in this
+ town_ [Boston], _the Editor assures his country customers that
+ every precaution in his power shall be taken, that no part of
+ his papers shall convey the infection into the country.--But
+ it is his belief that it will not be permitted to spread--and
+ his wishes accord with his belief, having never had the
+ infection. Should he be necessitated to innoculate, he shall
+ withdraw himself from his office and leave the business in the
+ care of a person who will use every caution necessary for the
+ purpose._
+
+ _Columbian Centinel_, Aug. 29, 1792.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ WHEREAS a Person who called himself by the Name of _Charles
+ Brown_, did on the 29th of _June_ last, hire a Chaise of
+ _Israel Davis_, of _Danvers_, to go to _Boston;_ since which
+ the said Chaise has not been returned: This is to give Notice
+ to any one who will discover the said _Brown_ or Chaise, and
+ leave Word with the Printers hereof, a Reward of Ten Dollars
+ for each, will be given by
+
+ _Israel Davis._
+
+ The said _Brown_ is of a middling Stature, thin, looked sickly
+ and very poor, as if he had had the yellow Fever: He is about
+ 30 Years of Age; wears short black Hair, tied with a black
+ Ribbon; has a blue German Serge Surtout Coat, faced with blue
+ Calamancoe, yellow Buttons; a whitish Coat and Breeches; blue
+ Sattin Jacket, with a narrow scollop'd Silver Lace: He has
+ also a yellowish Thicksett Coat, blue Plush Waistcoat, yellow
+ Leather Breeches, a laced Hat, and ruffled Shirts; appears and
+ pretends to be a Gentleman, and has a Person with him as a
+ Waiter, who calls himself Capt _Stutson_.
+
+ The Chaise has standing Posts with a Canvass Top, the Lining
+ is cloth coloured Broad-Cloth; the back is warped by the Sun
+ and cracked; the Leather at the Bottom of the Floor old; large
+ Brass Nails on the Foot Board; the Door of the Box is pricked
+ with Awl-Holes; one of the Staples thro' which the Reins go on
+ the Saddle is loose; The off-wheel has two Gripes thereon.
+
+ _Danvers, July 10, 1762._
+
+ _Boston Gazette._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ THIS DAY PUBLISHED,
+
+ And to be Sold at the New Printing Office in Cornhill (Price
+ four Coppers),
+
+ THE TWO MOTHERS; or The History of _Antigone_ and _Phronissa_;
+ Shewing how _Antigone_ laughed at her good old Grandmother,
+ and married her Daughters, before Sixteen, to a laced Coat and
+ a fashionable Wig,----and how the wiser _Phronissa_ instructed
+ her Daughters in Reading, Dressing, Singing, Dancing,
+ Visiting, &c. in order to make them happy and useful in the
+ rising Age.
+
+ _Boston Gazette_, Oct. 8, 1759.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ _New Establishment._
+
+ THE Subscriber, desirous of doing all in his power whereby he
+ can serve the public, and at the same time benefit himself, is
+ induced to give this public notice, that he has removed to the
+ New Assembly House, Chestnut Street, where he proposes opening
+ a
+ RESTORATOR,
+ for the accommodation of all who may honor him with their
+ calls. Ample arrangements have been made and he flatters
+ himself that superior cooking and good attendance will secure
+ the patronage of a liberal public.
+
+ --> SOUP will be served up at 11 A.M. on Mondays, Tuesdays,
+ Thursdays and Fridays during the winter.
+
+ All kinds of Cakes, Wafers, French Rolls, &c. furnished at the
+ shortest notice.
+
+ JOHN REMOND.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ _TURTLE SOUP._
+
+ Two GREEN TURTLES will be served up, as above, _This Day_, at
+ 11 and 1 o'clock. Families supplied by immediate application.
+
+ Salem, Oct. 24 [1815].
+
+ _Salem Gazette._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ _Speaking Figure._
+
+ THE Proprietor respectfully informs the publick that his
+ exhibition will remain in _Boston_ until sold or removed to
+ _New-York_. More fully to gratify the curiosity of the
+ publick, the Speaking Figure is moved to a part of the room
+ which intirely removes the suspicion of any one being
+ concealed in the chimney.--Those who wish to see this most
+ pleasing phenomenon of art will please to call soon, as this
+ will positively be the last day.
+
+ Those who have viewed the exhibition in its former situation
+ will be charged half price for re-admission--those who have
+ not, are admitted at 1_s_6. each, from 3 o'clock in the
+ afternoon until 9 in the evening, by the Publick's most
+ obedient,
+
+ SAMUEL PRINCE.
+
+ _Boston, Oct. 16, 1790._
+
+ _Columbian Centinel._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+We frequently find in old Boston papers advertisements of rare beasts to
+be exhibited,--in December, 1800, a "Beautiful Moose," and in August,
+1801, a "Beautiful Lion."
+
+ [Illustration]
+
+ _TO THE CURIOUS._
+
+ A beautiful African LION,
+
+ To be seen every day in the week (Sundays excepted) in
+ _Brattle-street_, next to Major KING'S, near the _Market_,
+ where a very convenient situation is provided for those Ladies
+ and Gentlemen who may please to favor the proprietor with
+ their presence.
+
+ THIS noble Animal is between three and four feet high,
+ measures eight feet from nostrils to tail, and a beautiful dun
+ colour; 11 years old, and weighs near 500 wt.--His legs and
+ tail are as thick as those of a common size ox. He was caught
+ in the woods of Goree, in Africa, when a whelp; and brought
+ from thence to New-York. Great attention has been paid in
+ providing a strong substantial Cage, and to have the Lion
+ under very good command. The person who has the care of him
+ can comb his mane, make him lie down and get up at any time;
+ and it is said by those who have seen Lions in the Tower of
+ London, and many parts, that he is really worth the
+ contemplation of the curious.
+
+ --> _Admittance 25 Cents.--Children half price._
+
+ Aug. 13 [1801].
+
+ _Boston Gazette._
+
+ [Illustration]
+
+ _A Beautiful MOOSE._
+
+ THE curious in Natural History are invited to Major KING'S
+ Tavern, where is to be seen a fine young MOOSE of sixteen
+ hands in height, and well proportioned. The properties of this
+ fleet and tractable Animal are such as will give pleasure and
+ satisfaction to every beholder.
+
+ _Price of admittance, Nine Pence._ _Dec. 9, 1800._
+
+ _Massachusetts Mercury._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+We have before noticed the tastes of the people formerly for wax-work. In
+1805 there was another curious collection in Salem.
+
+ WAX-WORK.
+
+ STREET and GROSE respectfully acquaint the Ladies and
+ Gentlemen of Salem that there is now exhibiting at Washington
+ Hall a new and elegant collection of well executed WAX
+ FIGURES, (large as life,) consisting of the following
+ characters, viz.
+
+ A striking representation of the late unfortunate
+ DUEL between
+
+ General Hamilton, and
+ Colonel Burr.
+
+ In this interesting scene the General is represented
+ as supported by his Second, after receiving the
+ fatal wound, while the Second of Colonel Burr
+ urges him to retire from the field.
+ An excellent likeness of the
+ Marquis De La Fayette.
+
+ The Austere Father
+
+ Frowning upon his DAUGHTER, finding her
+ with her Gallant.
+
+ The handsome Coquette.
+
+ PROSPERO and CALABAN, a scene from the Tempest.
+
+ OTHELLO and DESDEMONA: this scene is taken from Shakespeare's
+ celebrated play of the Moor of Venice. Othello is represented
+ as meditating on the murder of his amiable and beautiful wife.
+ The curtains that surround the bed of Desdemona are superb,
+ and formerly encircled that of the Queen of France. The scene
+ of Othello is an object of admiration.
+
+ The SALEM BEAUTY.
+
+ The FEMALE ECONOMIST, a Lady giving instructions to her
+ Daughter.
+
+ TIANA, Prince of Atooi.
+
+ CALICUM, a Chief of Nookta Sound.
+
+ WYNEE, a native of Owyhee.
+
+ LIBERTY and JUSTICE supporting a portrait of Gen. WASHINGTON.
+
+ A BUST of General BONAPARTE, in Plaster of Paris, said to be a
+ correct likeness.
+
+ A GLASS SHIP.
+
+ A Likeness of
+ A Child
+
+ Now living in Newhaven, which at its birth weighed only two
+ pounds and fourteen ounces.
+
+ The Grecian Daughter,
+
+ Nourishing her Father in prison.
+
+ A striking likeness of
+
+ Jason Fairbanks,
+
+ Who was executed at Dedham, and of the beautiful
+
+ Eliza Fales:
+
+ He is dressed in the same Clothes that he wore at the time of
+ his trial.
+
+ Also--Sundry other interesting Figures.
+
+ Music on the Organ.
+
+ The Exhibition will be open from nine o'clock in the morning
+ until nine in the evening, (Saturday evening and Sunday
+ excepted,) and will be removed from this town shortly.
+
+ _Admittance 25 Cents--Children half price._
+
+ --> No person will be allowed to touch any of the figures
+ above mentioned.
+
+ Salem, June 14.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Our grandfathers and grandmothers sometimes had dealings with large sums
+of money.
+
+ To the CURIOUS
+
+ [Illustration]
+
+ TO be seen at _Jeremiah Bulfinch's_, near the Mill-Bridge, a
+ live
+
+ HOG,
+
+ That is thought to be the biggest ever raised in this Country,
+ weighing upwards of 1000 weight. The price for viewing of said
+ quadruped is 4 pence. _March 2 [1791]._
+
+ _Herald of Freedom._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ To Widow _Keziah Bartlett_.
+
+ YOUR Tax for 1810, committed to J. NEWELL
+
+ for Collection, is _d.c._
+
+ State Tax 0 3
+
+ County and Town 0 14
+ ----
+ $0 17
+
+ JOSEPH NEWELL.
+
+ Feb. 24, 1813. _Collector of Needham._
+
+ _Boston Patriot._
+
+ To Widow _Keziah Bartlett_.
+
+ YOUR Tax for 1811, committed to JESSE DANIELL for Collection,
+ is
+
+ _d.c._
+ State Tax-- 0 3
+ County and Town-- 0 13
+ ----
+ $0.16
+
+ JESSE DANIELL,
+
+ Feb. 24, 1813. _Collector of Needham._
+
+ _Boston Patriot._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ _NOTICE._
+
+ THE Annual Meeting of the _Boston Cent Society_ will be holden
+ at the House of Mrs. MARGARET PHILLIPS, Walnut street, on
+ Tuesday, April 8th, at 11 o'clock A.M. The subscribers are
+ requested to attend.
+
+ Per Order April 5.
+
+ _Columbian Centinel_, 1817.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ _ONE MILL REWARD._
+
+ RAN away from the subscriber, an indented Apprentice, of the
+ name of JAMES BAILS. All persons are hereby forbidden to trust
+ or harbor him on my account. (_Signed_)
+
+ THOMAS CAINES.
+
+ _South-Boston, August 8, 1817._
+
+ _Columbian Centinel._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+The "Jews-Harp Club" indicates the state of music in Salem in 1815.
+
+ _Jews-Harp Club._
+
+ THE first meeting of this Society will be holden at the Essex
+ Coffee House, _This Evening_ at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of
+ electing Officers and organizing the Society.
+ _April 25, 1815._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+In 1814 the Essex Coffee House in Salem, formerly the residence of the
+Hon. William Gray (Lieutenant-Governor of Massachusetts), was opened by
+Prince Stetson, as the following advertisements show.
+
+ _ESSEX COFFEE-HOUSE._
+
+ PRINCE STETSON informs the public that he has closed the doors
+ of the SALEM HOTEL and taken that spacious and elegant brick
+ house, (the late mansion of the Hon. _Wm. Gray_,) in
+ ESSEX-STREET, a few rods west of the Sun Tavern, now known by
+ the name of the ESSEX COFFEE-HOUSE; where he will be happy to
+ accommodate Travellers, Parties, Fire Clubs, and all other
+ guests who may honor him with their company.
+
+ He rests his claims for patronage on a Larder well supplied
+ with the choicest viands which the markets afford--a cellar
+ stocked with the best Wines and other Liquors which can be
+ procured--and the assiduous attention of civil and capable
+ Servants, together with his own personal exertions to give
+ every satisfaction to his guests. [6w] _Salem, July 4, 1814._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ THE CLOSED DOOR--OPEN.
+
+ THAT Mr. _Stetson_, on leaving the SALEM HOTEL, shut the door
+ after him, is probable enough: it is what is expected of every
+ well-bred man on leaving any house; but
+
+ _GRAY & CARTER_
+
+ beg leave to inform the public that the _door_ is now _opened_
+ again, and though the Hotel is not so spacious as the
+ _Prince_-ly Mansion of their neighbour, yet being an old and
+ well accustomed Stand, they flatter themselves that those
+ gentlemen who have long frequented it, will not discontinue
+ their custom, as no pains will be spared to accommodate
+ Parties--Fire Clubs--steady Boarders, and all who may honor
+ the house with their company. --> Particular attention will be
+ paid to Gentlemen's Horses and Carriages.
+
+ July 13 [1814].
+
+ * * * * *
+
+We seldom hear nowadays of so scandalous an act as is here set forth;
+although there was a time in England when it was proved that murders were
+committed solely for the purpose of selling the bodies of the victims to
+surgeons for dissection.
+
+ 500 Dollars Reward.
+
+ _Most daring and sacrilegious Robbery._
+
+ STOLEN, from the grave yard in Chebacco Parish in Ipswich, the
+ bodies of eight persons, seven of whom were interred since the
+ 13th of October last; the other, a coloured man, about six
+ years ago. As without doubt they have all, ere this time,
+ passed under the dissecting knife of the anatomist, either of
+ the rude novice in the art or of the skilful professor, little
+ hope is entertained of recovering any relict of them for the
+ consolation of the deeply afflicted friends. But whoever will
+ give any information of this atrocious villainy, so as to
+ detect and bring to justice, either the traders in this
+ abominable traffic, or their inhuman employers, shall receive
+ the above reward; and the thanks of an afflicted and
+ distressed people.
+
+ WILLIAM ANDREWS jun.
+ THOMAS CHOATE
+ NATHAN BURNHAM
+
+ _Ipswich, Chebacco Parish,_ } _Committee._
+ _April 25th, 1818._ }
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Business in "Knocker's Hole" must have been brisker in 1811 than it has
+been of late years. Old Salem people will remember "Roast Meat Hill."
+
+ _Distress in the Baking Business!_
+
+ CASH spoiling for want of good labor, as my brethren have
+ distressed me so by giving all the workmen in this town steady
+ employ, so that I have not bread to oblige my good customers
+ in season. To relieve myself, I offer to six Journeymen Bakers
+ of other towns, who can recommend themselves by good and quick
+ dispatch in that line of business, $15 per month for this
+ season.----_Wanted_, two LABORERS about the yard, two months
+ or more; 8 in all more than my present number may have good
+ employ by calling on
+
+ SAMUEL BATHRICK,
+
+ _Baker, Mill-street, Salem, Massachusetts, easily found by
+ inquiry._ July 12 [1811].
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Sport in 1821.
+
+ _TO SPORTSMEN._
+
+ THE Subscriber, intending to give a grand treat to _Sportsmen_
+ and _Sharp Shooters_, purposes to set up a number of fine
+ TURKEYS to be fired at on _FRIDAY, the 7th day of December
+ next_, and invites all who are disposed for this purpose to
+ attend.
+
+ Good accommodations will be found at his house.
+
+ JOHN T. DODGE, jr.
+ Wenham, Nov. 23, 1821.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ _Sharp Shooting._
+
+ THOMAS D. POUSLAND informs his friends and the friends of
+ _Sport_ that he will, on FRIDAY, the 7th day of December next,
+ set up for SHOOTING a number of
+
+ Fine Fat TURKEYS,
+
+ and invites all the _gunners_ and others, who would wish to
+ recreate themselves, to call on _the day after Thanksgiving at
+ the Old Baker's Tavern, Upper Parish, Beverly_, where every
+ accommodation can be afforded.
+
+ Nov. 23.
+ _Salem Gazette._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+What was expected of a governess in 1817.
+
+ _WANTED._
+
+ WANTED, an intelligent and well informed LADY, above or about
+ forty years of age, as a governess, capable of instructing
+ four young Children of her own sex in all the early branches,
+ to reside in the family of their father, a gentleman of high
+ respectability in every sense of the word, and of considerable
+ fortune and estate, upon which he dwells, in the vicinity of
+ Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia. It will be expected
+ that she understands and will undertake at same time the
+ management and direction of the household and family concerns.
+ For further information, application may be made to the
+ subscriber, now residing for a short time at the house of Mr.
+ Thomas Lewis, Cambridge-street, Boston, near Mr. Lowell's
+ Meeting-house.
+
+ august 13. ep3t JOHN HOLKER.
+ _Columbian Centinel._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ BULL-FIGHT IN NEW ENGLAND!
+
+Many persons have supposed that bull-fights were never to be seen except
+in Spain; but it appears that in June, 1809, according to an advertisement
+in the "Essex Register," there was to be a bull-fight on the Salem
+turnpike, near the "Half-way House" (to Boston). As there were no
+reporters in those days, we are unable to give an account of the
+exhibition.
+
+
+ _Sportsmen, Attend!_
+
+ THE gentlemen SPORTSMEN of this town and its vicinity are
+ informed that a Grand Combat will take place between the URUS,
+ ZEBU, and Spanish BULL, on the 4th of July, if fair weather,
+ if not, the next fair day, at the HALF-WAY HOUSE on the _Salem
+ Turnpike_. There will also be exposed at the Circus, other
+ ANIMALS, which, for courage, strength and sagacity are
+ inferior to none. No danger need be apprehended during the
+ performance, as the Circus is very convenient.
+
+ Doors opened at 3, performance to begin at 4. Tickets 50
+ cents.
+
+ After the performance there will be a grand FOX CHASE on the
+ Marshes near the Circus, to start precisely at 6 o'clock.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ General Fencing Exhibition.
+
+ MESSRS. TROMELLE & GIRARD, Fencing-Masters of the Military
+ School of Col. de la Croix, respectfully inform the Gentlemen
+ of Salem and its vicinity that they propose a
+
+ FENCING EXHIBITION,
+
+ at which several amateurs will be present, and during which
+ they will play the Small-Sword, Cut-and-Thrust, Broad-Sword,
+ and Cudgel or Cane Fighting; to close with a Duel between
+ Messrs. T. & G., who will at first fight with Sabres, and
+ afterwards with Small-Swords, until one of the parties falls
+ weltering in blood.
+
+ The Exhibition will be on FRIDAY, the 30th inst., at 7
+ o'clock P.M., at the Military School, Washington Hall, Court
+ street.
+
+ _Terms of admission, One Dollar._
+
+ Tickets to be had at Mr. Crombie's Salem Hotel, and at Mr.
+ Tucker's Sun-Tavern. June 23.
+
+ _Essex Register._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Something like the stylographic pen was advertised in 1825 in Salem.
+
+ _The self-supplying_
+
+ Pocket Writing Instrument,
+
+ OR
+
+ Scheffer's Patent Penograph.
+
+ [Illustration]
+
+ THE merit of this Instrument is that it contains Ink, and
+ supplies itself as required, by which means the writer is
+ enabled to use it for 10 or 12 hours with the same ease as
+ with a pencil, without the aid of an Inkstand; and is
+ manufactured in Gold or Silver, either with or without a
+ pencil case, and so constructed that either a Metallic or
+ Quill Nib may be applied. For sale by
+
+ June 24 [1825]. J.R. BUFFUM.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+A "caravan" of 1824.
+
+ [Illustration]
+
+ A CARAVAN OF
+
+ LIVING ANIMALS
+
+ Is now exhibiting at the Essex Coffee House, in this town.
+
+ AMONG the Animals are the following:--
+
+ The African Lion.
+
+ The beautiful spotted Lama, from the Coast of Peru.
+
+ The Mammoth Ox, 6 years old, 18 hands high, 16 feet in
+ length, and raised in Chenango county, State of New York. He
+ is well worthy the attention of the public.
+
+ The Dwarf Cow, 7 years old, 2 feet 4 inches in height, and is
+ handsomely proportioned. This most extraordinary and wonderful
+ production of nature has been visited by a large number of
+ persons, in different cities, and is pronounced a complete
+ model in miniature of her kind; she is so short that she can
+ pass under the belly of the large Ox.
+
+ The Heifer, 3 years old, having 6 legs, and is very active.
+
+ Two large Bears, very tractable and docile.
+
+ Dandy Jack.
+
+ Saucy Jack.
+
+ The Great Ribbed Nose Baboon.
+
+ The beautiful Deer, 2 years old.
+
+ The Ichneumon, an animal famous for destroying reptiles' eggs,
+ and is worshipped by the Egyptians.
+
+ Also, a variety of other Animals, Birds, &c.
+
+ --> Admittance 12 1-2 cents; Children under 12 years of age,
+ half price. Open from 9 A.M. till 9 P.M., Saturday evenings
+ excepted. The room is conveniently fitted, so that Ladies and
+ Gentlemen can view the animals with perfect safety.
+
+ This Exhibition is attended with good Music on different
+ instruments. Also, Music on the Leaf. The sounds produced by
+ the Leaf are admired by the lovers of Music. Jan. 30.
+
+ _Salem Gazette._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+It may be interesting to some of our readers to see what piano music was
+popular in 1827-1829.
+
+Elias Hook, the celebrated organ-builder, of the firm of E. & G.G. Hook &
+Hastings, was a native of Salem and kept a music-store there, moving to
+Boston about 1830.
+
+ =NEW=
+
+ Piano Forte Music.
+
+ JUST published, and for sale by
+ ELIAS HOOK,
+ The Maltese Boat Song; Polly Hopkins and Tommy Tompkins; The
+ Soldier's last Sigh; 'Tis sweet to take the bonnie Lake; When
+ I left thy shores, O Naxos; The merry Flageolet; When young
+ men come a sighing; Comin' thro' the Rye; Love was once a
+ little Boy; I've been Roaming; My Heart and Lute; Draw the
+ Sword, Scotland; Adventures of Paul Pry; I have Fruit and I
+ have Flowers; The Washing Day; The Light Guitar, and Answer;
+ Long Summers have smiled--&c. &c. [1827].
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ New Piano Music.
+
+ YON ROSE TREE. The Rock of our Salvation. Thou art my only
+ Love. The days of good Queen Bess. Gipsey Rondo. Oh, 'tis
+ Love. As the evening Appearing. The cup of Love. The Bells of
+ St. Andrew's Tower. By murmuring brook. The Banner of Battle.
+ A fragrant Rose there grew. My country no more. To live and
+ Love. My own native Isle. Mild is thine eye of blue, sweet
+ maid. Mary of the Ferry. Look you now. Love thee, yes, too
+ fondly, truly. Lovely Mary. Love in the Barn. Bolivar's
+ Peruvian Battle Song. There is a Love. The Glasses sparkle on
+ the Board. St. Patrick was a Gentleman. The winter it is past.
+ With Instructions--for the Piano &c. just received by
+
+ March 29 [1829]. J.M. IVES.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+In February, 1829, Mr. Nazro, of the Roundhill School (Northampton?), made
+the following singular challenge to Edwin Forrest, the tragedian. We do
+not know whether or not it was accepted.
+
+ The Boston Evening Bulletin of Wednesday last contains the
+ following:--
+
+ "A CARD. If Mr. Edwin Forrest, the Tragedian, thinks that more
+ effect can be produced by reading Tragedy than can be by
+ reading from Scripture, Mr. Nazro, Instructor of Elocution,
+ from Roundhill School, would deny it fully, and offers to meet
+ him, Mr. Forrest, in any town in the United States, and read
+ from Scripture, and Mr. Forrest shall read from Tragedy.
+
+ _Boston_, 25th Feb., 1829."
+
+ * * * * *
+
+The "draisena" was the forerunner of the velocipede and bicycle.
+
+ [Illustration]
+
+ THE DRAISENA.
+
+ AMBROSE SALISBURY, Wheelwright and Chaise-Maker, first
+ introduced into this town [Boston] Machines similar to the one
+ described below, and of which the plate will convey some idea;
+ he has manufactured two, which may be examined at his Shop in
+ Water-street, where the manner of using them will be
+ explained. It is called Draisena, from the name of the
+ Inventor. May 7.
+
+ _N. E. Palladium_, 1819.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+Advertisements of John Remond, for many years well known in Salem as a
+caterer. He used to advertise very freely. He was the father of Charles
+Lenox Remond, the famous colored lecturer.
+
+ =Salem=,
+
+ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1820.
+
+ TURTLE SOUP
+
+ The subscriber will issue from his house in Chesnut-street, on
+ Tuesday & Wednesday next, at from 12 to 1 o'clock, SOUP made
+ from a superior fat Turtle, weighing over 200 wt.
+
+ His old customers and the public will be supplied as usual at
+ 50 cts per quart.
+
+ _J. REMOND._
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ NOTICE.
+
+ THE subscriber informs his customers that notwithstanding he
+ has publicly discontinued the sale of OYSTERS, in consequence
+ of their being in an unhealthy state during the months of July
+ and August, still he is ready to supply them as usual, if
+ called upon; he would observe, however, that he cannot hold
+ himself responsible for the injurious effects they may produce
+ on the system when eaten at this season of the year.
+ JOHN REMOND.
+
+ July 16 [1831].
+
+ * * * * *
+
+ HAMILTON HALL,
+
+ CHESTNUT STREET.
+
+ THIS Establishment having been purchased by a New Company, and
+ undergone repairs, the interior of the same is so far
+ completed that the subscriber is ready for the reception of
+ GENTEEL PARTIES. The repairs and improvements already made;
+ the furnace which heats the entire Dancing portion of the
+ building,--entries, Supper Hall, etc.; the improved
+ Chandelier, new Sofas, Ladies' drawing-room new carpeted and
+ furnished in a comfortable manner; a reduction of former price
+ of Hall; strict adherence to a uniform price of Help, and
+ every care taken to select and furnish the most careful and
+ obliging attendants, with the enchanting music of the SALEM
+ QUADRILLE BAND, cannot fail to secure the patronage of a
+ generous public. Did I say above, "enchanting music"? Yes.
+ Without the fear of contradiction, during thirty years and
+ upwards that it has been my privilege to conduct the affairs
+ of Hamilton Hall, I have never heard from five instruments
+ richer music sent forth than I did on the evening of the 27th
+ November, ultimo.--There is one fact that should be known, and
+ which is acknowledged by all who have performed there, that
+ five pieces of music are better in Hamilton Hall than seven in
+ any other Hall in the city.
+
+ As respects the subscriber, who is still to conduct the
+ affairs of the establishment, suffice it to say that those
+ who have had the pleasure, for a long series of years, to
+ participate in such matters, are the best judges of the style,
+ comfort, etc.
+
+ REMOND.
+
+ N.B. With the extensive cooking apparatus and other advantages
+ of the premises, Families who do not wish to disarrange their
+ houses, or single gentlemen who are not at House-keeping,
+ wishing to entertain their friends, can be accommodated at
+ reasonable prices, and everything conducted in true family
+ style. J.R.
+
+ Salem, Dec. 16 [1844].
+
+[Illustration]
+
+ Transcriber's note:
+ Text version
+ *** Represents Inverted Asterism
+ --> Represents Right Index
+ <-- Represents Left Index
+
+
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