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Title: The Olden Time Series, Vol. 4: Quaint and Curious Advertisements - Gleanings Chiefly from Old Newspapers of Boston and Salem, Massachusetts
Author: Brooks, Henry M. (Henry Mason), 1822-1898
Language: English
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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

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_.

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.

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 _à 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,

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.

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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."

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The "draisena" was the forerunner of the velocipede and bicycle.

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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.

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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].

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