Appropriate Mourning.Inconſequence of the late afflicting event of the death of the much lamented GeneralHamilton, TUCKER & THAYER will ſell their black ITALIAN CRAPE at the reduced price of one dollar per yard 4-4 wide:—"GOD takes theGood,too good on earth to stay,"And leaves theBad,too bad to take away!"Columbian Centinel, July 25, 1804.
Appropriate Mourning.Inconſequence of the late afflicting event of the death of the much lamented GeneralHamilton, TUCKER & THAYER will ſell their black ITALIAN CRAPE at the reduced price of one dollar per yard 4-4 wide:—"GOD takes theGood,too good on earth to stay,"And leaves theBad,too bad to take away!"
Appropriate Mourning.
Inconſequence of the late afflicting event of the death of the much lamented GeneralHamilton, TUCKER & THAYER will ſell their black ITALIAN CRAPE at the reduced price of one dollar per yard 4-4 wide:—
"GOD takes theGood,too good on earth to stay,"And leaves theBad,too bad to take away!"
"GOD takes theGood,too good on earth to stay,"And leaves theBad,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 inſultedHOUSEHOLDERS.Providence, Oct. 14, 1796.
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!TheInſpector 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.
CAUTION!
TheInſpector 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. Gilbertinforms 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 theGranary, head of theMall, Boſton.AdmittanceNine Pencefor Ladies and Gentlemen, and half price for Children.May 12.Columbian Centinel.
Curious Living Animals.
Mr. Gilbertinforms 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 theGranary, head of theMall, Boſton.AdmittanceNine Pencefor 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'sſhop 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 baſeare inſcribed in legible characters the initials of his name, and the date of his birth and death.E. Russell's Gazette, Jan. 16, 1800.
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'sſhop 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 baſeare 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 theMuseumis 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 theSiſter States(with a real Eagle hovering over) will be ſeen with ſuitable alterations:—with a variety of rural decorations ofGrovesandForeſts.Jan. 2.Boston Gazette.
Temple of Fame.
Mr. Bowen reſpectfully informs the public that theMuseumis 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 theSiſter States(with a real Eagle hovering over) will be ſeen with ſuitable alterations:—with a variety of rural decorations ofGrovesandForeſts.
Jan. 2.Boston Gazette.
Families used to live in State Street, Boston, in 1796.
☞AFamily in State-ſtreet, that does not make a buſineſs of keeping boarders, will accommodate a couple of gentlemen, who are diſpoſed tomake themſelves agreeable in a private family. Apply at the office of the Daily Advertiſer.Daily Advertiser and Polar Star, Dec. 22.
☞AFamily in State-ſtreet, that does not make a buſineſs of keeping boarders, will accommodate a couple of gentlemen, who are diſpoſed tomake 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 atRuſſell & Clap's Auction-Room,COURT STREET,A Variety of elegant paintings, &c.—principally by the ingeniousMr. Copley.—Also, an Electrical Machine, a glaſs Caſe for a ſhop, &c.Columbian Centinel, Aug. 31.
THIS DAY, (At TEN in the Morning,)Will be ſold by PUBLIC VENDUE atRuſſell & Clap's Auction-Room,COURT STREET,
A Variety of elegant paintings, &c.—principally by the ingeniousMr. 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.Whereasby 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,inCambridge-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.
To the Public.
Whereasby 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,inCambridge-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 ofEssexfor 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 timeWhen we'll launch her from the strand,And our cannon load and primeWith tribute due to Talleyrand."
"Next September is the timeWhen we'll launch her from the strand,And our cannon load and primeWith tribute due to Talleyrand."
"Next September is the timeWhen we'll launch her from the strand,And our cannon load and primeWith tribute due to Talleyrand."
The following advertisement appeared in the papers in 1798, in reference to the building of the frigate "Essex":—
THESalemSalem FrigateFrigate.TAKE NOTICE!YeSons 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 aWhite 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 andlongeſt 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.
THE
SalemSalem FrigateFrigate.
TAKE NOTICE!
YeSons 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 aWhite 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 andlongeſt 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 FOROneton COPPER, in pigs, or old COPPER—10 tons beſt old Sable or Swedes IRON. Apply to the Subſcriber.Also—WANTED,ABlackſmith, to contract for doing all the IRON WORK of theSALEM FRIGATE.***Propoſals therefor, will be received from any Smith, ſealed and directed toJOHN JENKS.Salem, Nov. 21.
CASH GIVEN FOR
Oneton COPPER, in pigs, or old COPPER—10 tons beſt old Sable or Swedes IRON. Apply to the Subſcriber.
Also—WANTED,
ABlackſmith, 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.
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.
AndADAMSſaid, "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 agalleyor agun boat.Salem has not been backward in this laudable deſign. Impreſſed with a due ſenſe of the importanceof 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 thisgood workwere Meſſrs.DerbyandGray, who ſet the example by ſubſcribingten thousand dollarseach. But alas! the former is no more—we truſt hisgood 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 amoment, 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 theRightsandLibertiesof 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 notgiven reſt to the ſole of his foot, ſince her keel was firſt laid.
AndADAMSſaid, "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 agalleyor agun boat.
Salem has not been backward in this laudable deſign. Impreſſed with a due ſenſe of the importanceof 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 thisgood workwere Meſſrs.DerbyandGray, who ſet the example by ſubſcribingten thousand dollarseach. But alas! the former is no more—we truſt hisgood 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 amoment, 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 theRightsandLibertiesof 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 notgiven reſt to the ſole of his foot, ſince her keel was firſt laid.
The "Massachusetts Mercury," Dec. 27, 1799, says:—
The frigateEſſex, of 32 guns, capt.Prebble, ſailed fromSalemon Sunday morning laſt forNewport. She ſalutedFort Pickering, which returned the ſalute. She ſails remarkably well.
The frigateEſſex, of 32 guns, capt.Prebble, ſailed fromSalemon Sunday morning laſt forNewport. She ſalutedFort 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. KeithInforms 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 vendingDry Goods,No 1, Honeſty Side.Conſtantly for Sale, American, French, Engliſh, Italian, Dutch and India manufactures, fromthe coarſeTow Clothto the fineCobweb Muſlin.—Said Keith will attend perſonally from theſun's oriental aſcenſionto itsoccidental declination.—To prevent a ſuperfluity ofwords, he obſerves that there will be only one price for his goods atretail, and another forwholeſale, and thatcaſhwill 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 andreſponſible men.March 24.Salem Gazette, April 3.
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, fromthe coarſeTow Clothto the fineCobweb Muſlin.—Said Keith will attend perſonally from theſun's oriental aſcenſionto itsoccidental declination.—To prevent a ſuperfluity ofwords, he obſerves that there will be only one price for his goods atretail, and another forwholeſale, and thatcaſhwill 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 andreſponſible men.
March 24.
Salem Gazette, April 3.
The "Worcester Spy" in 1797 had the following quaint advertisement:—
Honeſty is the beſt Policy.TheGentleman Night Walker, alias Night Villain, who of late has frequented the SLAUGHTER HOUSE ofLemuel 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 thatreward hisLABORS juſtlymerit.Worceſter, April 5th, 1797.
Honeſty is the beſt Policy.
TheGentleman Night Walker, alias Night Villain, who of late has frequented the SLAUGHTER HOUSE ofLemuel 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 thatreward hisLABORS juſtlymerit.
Worceſter, April 5th, 1797.
The "Grand Lodge." Paul Revere, master, has the following notice in the "Massachusetts Centinel:"—
Grand Lodge.The OfficersandMembersof 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 WorſhipfulPAUL REVERE, G. Maſter.DANIEL OLIVER, G. Secretary.Boſton, Feb. 28, 5795.
Grand Lodge.
The OfficersandMembersof 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 orexaggerated 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 Lightinghis own Lamps.By means of Typographical Cards, (in the ſame manneras 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 SAPIENT DOG.AT WASHINGTON-HALL,To-Morrow Evening.
The extraordinary sagacity of this Animal, ſupercedes the neceſſity of puffing advertiſements orexaggerated 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 Lightinghis own Lamps.By means of Typographical Cards, (in the ſame manneras 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,J. ROBINSON, Sec'y.March 7, 1795.
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,J. ROBINSON, Sec'y.
March 7, 1795.
Connecticut "Election Goods."
TheSubſcriber 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 GardenCroſs-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; alittleof which may be uſed as a cordial.9Hartford, next door ſouth of Meſſ. Hudſon}and Goodwin's Printing-Office, 1788.
TheSubſcriber 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 GardenCroſs-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; alittleof which may be uſed as a cordial.
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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.
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.Theſubſcriber 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 purchaſereal good Beef, will pleaſe to apply toWILLIAM BROWN.April 28, 1794.Connecticut Courant.
Republican BEEF.
Theſubſcriber 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 purchaſereal 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.
AGrand 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, toshaveoff excrescences, and trim into proportion the shrubbery whichnature has reared around the headpieces of mankind.—By a judicious application of thescissorsof discrimination, thesoapof good nature, thebrushof reform, and therazorof 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 thegrand contourof all who submit to his touch, that thetoute ensemblecannot fail to kindle love and command respect.
AGrand Touch. The last Nantucket Inquirer contains the following advertisement:—
At the sign of the Eastern Pine,Where the red and the white combine.
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, toshaveoff excrescences, and trim into proportion the shrubbery whichnature has reared around the headpieces of mankind.—By a judicious application of thescissorsof discrimination, thesoapof good nature, thebrushof reform, and therazorof 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 thegrand contourof all who submit to his touch, that thetoute ensemblecannot fail to kindle love and command respect.
CHARLES HARDY,STREET SWEEPER,Takesthis 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 althoughhe is an African, he will not be guilty of theblackestof 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 employmentfails) 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.
CHARLES HARDY,
STREET SWEEPER,
Takesthis 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 althoughhe is an African, he will not be guilty of theblackestof 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 employmentfails) 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.
Theſubſcriber 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.
Theſubſcriber 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.
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 thePrinterwithoutMoney—or a Final Hint toDelinquent CuſtomersandPoſtriders!☜TheSubſcriber has frequentlygivenHintsto hisDelinquent CuſtomersandPoſtriders, 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 anyextra coſt—he now, for the laſt time, informs all that are indebted to him forNewſpapers,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 FIRSTof JANUARY, 1803, viz.Corn,Rye,Wheat,Oats, andWood—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 inThree Months, provided they are given previous to theSecond WedneſdayinMarchnext.ISAIAH THOMAS, Jun.Worceſter, November 17, 1802.
To Delinquent Cuſtomers.
☞Serious Times—or thePrinterwithoutMoney—or a Final Hint toDelinquent CuſtomersandPoſtriders!☜
TheSubſcriber has frequentlygiven
Hintsto hisDelinquent CuſtomersandPoſtriders, 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 anyextra coſt—he now, for the laſt time, informs all that are indebted to him forNewſpapers,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 FIRSTof JANUARY, 1803, viz.Corn,Rye,Wheat,Oats, andWood—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 inThree Months, provided they are given previous to theSecond WedneſdayinMarchnext.
ISAIAH THOMAS, Jun.
Worceſter, November 17, 1802.
To be SOLD,And entered upon next April,TheHouſe 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.
To be SOLD,
And entered upon next April,
TheHouſe 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:—
Oneevening 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.
Oneevening 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. PINCHBECKRespectfullyinforms the Inhabitants of SALEM, that he has juſt arrived in this town with that great natural curioſity, thePig of Knowledge,And flatters himſelf, after exhibiting before the Preſidentof the United States with unbounded applauſe,and in every principal City in the Union,to have the honour of gratifyingſuch Ladies and Gentlemenin this place, as mayfavour him with theirCompany.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.
For ten days only.
Mr. PINCHBECK
Respectfullyinforms 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 Preſidentof the United States with unbounded applauſe,and in every principal City in the Union,to have the honour of gratifyingſuch Ladies and Gentlemenin this place, as mayfavour him with theirCompany.
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.Langwould thank the person that took aCamblet Cloakfrom his entry the last summer to return it, as he expects to want it the approaching cold weather.
☞ Mr.Langwould thank the person that took aCamblet Cloakfrom 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 takingAPPLESfrom 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.
WHEREAS two GIRLS were seen takingAPPLESfrom 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.
☞TheFEMALE,who a few days since took4Pair ofSLIPPERSfrom a shop in old Paved Street, isrequestedto 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.
☞TheFEMALE,who a few days since took4Pair ofSLIPPERSfrom a shop in old Paved Street, isrequestedto 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:—
A GOODLIKENESSOFSANCHO, 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 & afaſt 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 tohim, hismiſtreſs, and his ownwifeandchildren, as well as the numerous blacks of his Maſter's Plantations, by long, affectionate, and faithful ſervices, and ere thisſolitaryinſtance 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 DOLLARSſhall be paid to any perſon who will apprehend and deliver him to his Maſter, or in his abſence to Mr.Ignatius Sargent, inBoſton; to Meſſrs. G. &T. Aspinwalle, inNew-York; or Col.Hodgdon, inPhiladelphia;—or the ſum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for delivering him to Mr.David Urquhart, Merchant,New-Orleans.WINTHROP SARGENT.
A GOODLIKENESSOFSANCHO, 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 & afaſt 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 tohim, hismiſtreſs, and his ownwifeandchildren, as well as the numerous blacks of his Maſter's Plantations, by long, affectionate, and faithful ſervices, and ere thisſolitaryinſtance 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 DOLLARSſhall be paid to any perſon who will apprehend and deliver him to his Maſter, or in his abſence to Mr.Ignatius Sargent, inBoſton; to Meſſrs. G. &T. Aspinwalle, inNew-York; or Col.Hodgdon, inPhiladelphia;—or the ſum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for delivering him to Mr.David Urquhart, Merchant,New-Orleans.
WINTHROP SARGENT.
UNGUIOLOGY.JustReceived, 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 DoctorGaſper Gall La'Veytur'sUNGUIOLOGY, or the doctrine ofToe-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 DoctorGaſper Gall La'Veytur'sUnguiological 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 thisindex has over physiognomy and craniology are made moſt incontrovertibly evident to the moſt common comprehenſion."Price32-1/2cents. auguſt 27.Centinel, 1806.
UNGUIOLOGY.
JustReceived, 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 DoctorGaſper Gall La'Veytur'sUNGUIOLOGY, or the doctrine ofToe-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 DoctorGaſper Gall La'Veytur'sUnguiological 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 thisindex has over physiognomy and craniology are made moſt incontrovertibly evident to the moſt common comprehenſion."Price32-1/2cents. auguſt 27.
Centinel, 1806.
The really curious collection of the Columbian Museum is advertised in the "Boston Chronicle," Dec. 19, 1797.
LATE ADDITIONS TO THECOLUMBIAN MUSEUM,At the Head of the MALL,Boston.Mr. BOWEN informs the Public, that he has purchaſed Mr. PAFF's much admired Exhibition ofCONCERT CLOCKS,Which are placed at the head of theMuſeum 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 ofAutomatum 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 Harpſichordand 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 ofELEGANT 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 of50 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 beautifulWax 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. TheNew-York Beauty. TheSleeping Nymph. A Tea Party of Young Ladies, with a Servant Negro Girl. TheSalem Beauty.Maternal Affection, or a Lady with two beautiful Children. TheBoston Beauty.Sir Charles GrandiſonandMiſs Harriet Byron.Charlotteweeping at the Tomb ofWerter.—HumphreysandMendoza, the celebrated Engliſh Boxers. The domeſtic Cottager, at the ſpinning wheel. The venerableJohn 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 withlarge 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 ofNatural and Artificial Curioſities;Among which are a great variety ofBirds,live Owls,Beaſts,Reptiles,Serpents, (one of which is aRattle-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.TheMUSEUMhas lately received the principal Additions for this ſeaſon—It is Opened Every Day, (except Sundays) and ILLUMINATED everyTueſday,Thurſday, andFridayEvenings.
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 theMuſeum 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 ofAutomatum 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 Harpſichordand 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 beautifulWax 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. TheNew-York Beauty. TheSleeping Nymph. A Tea Party of Young Ladies, with a Servant Negro Girl. TheSalem Beauty.Maternal Affection, or a Lady with two beautiful Children. TheBoston Beauty.Sir Charles GrandiſonandMiſs Harriet Byron.Charlotteweeping at the Tomb ofWerter.—HumphreysandMendoza, the celebrated Engliſh Boxers. The domeſtic Cottager, at the ſpinning wheel. The venerableJohn 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 withlarge 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 ofBirds,live Owls,Beaſts,Reptiles,Serpents, (one of which is aRattle-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.
TheMUSEUMhas lately received the principal Additions for this ſeaſon—It is Opened Every Day, (except Sundays) and ILLUMINATED every
Tueſday,Thurſday, andFridayEvenings.
Notice to the economical, from the "Salem Mercury," July 8, 1788.
☞ Save your Rags!Andſend them to the Printing Office; you will there receive for what you think of no ſervice, moneyenough, which, in effect, is the ſame as havingmoney for nothing, and is certainly better than to be at the trouble of ſweeping Rags away. If thisbelovedargument is thought inſufficient to procure them, then only think of the virtue of ſerving your country!
☞ Save your Rags!
Andſend them to the Printing Office; you will there receive for what you think of no ſervice, moneyenough, which, in effect, is the ſame as havingmoney for nothing, and is certainly better than to be at the trouble of ſweeping Rags away. If thisbelovedargument 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 theMarket, has lately received many very valuable additions, among which areThePhiladelphia,New-York, andSalemBeauties, and a number of other Figures.—Alſo, a variety of natural curioſities, among which are the ſkin of theSea-Elephant, in natural preſervation, which meaſures 8 feet in length, and 6 feet round the body, &c. The ſkin of the AfricanLion, aCalfwith 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.
New Additions.
The BOSTON MUSEUM, North ſide theMarket, has lately received many very valuable additions, among which are
ThePhiladelphia,New-York, andSalemBeauties, and a number of other Figures.—Alſo, a variety of natural curioſities, among which are the ſkin of theSea-Elephant, in natural preſervation, which meaſures 8 feet in length, and 6 feet round the body, &c. The ſkin of the AfricanLion, aCalfwith 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 cameEzekiel 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'scorner, 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 ofDraper, of ſaid town. He accordingly came to me and told me of it. I went in purſuit ofKingſbury, 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.
Mr. RUSSELL,
THIS day cameEzekiel 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'scorner, 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 ofDraper, of ſaid town. He accordingly came to me and told me of it. I went in purſuit ofKingſbury, 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."