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.
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Goods exchanged for New England rum.
Barbados Rum, | Russia Duck
and Sugars by the | Pitch, Tar,
Hogshead or Barrel, | and
Bohea Tea, | Cordage.
Cotton Wool by the Bag, | Long & short Pipes.
New Flour, | Sole Leather.
Indigo. | English Steel.
--> Dumb FISH. | With,
A General Assortment of English Goods and Hard Ware.
Many of the above Articles will be Exchang'd for New England
Rum,
_By_ Samuel Allyne Otis,
At Store No. 5, South-Side of the Town-Dock.
_Boston Gazette_, Sept. 22, 1767.
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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.
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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_.
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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.
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_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.
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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.
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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.
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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._
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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.
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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.
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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._