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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.
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_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._
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_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.
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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._
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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.
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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._
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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._
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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._
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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.
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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.
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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._
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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."
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The following advertisement appeared in the papers in 1798, in reference
to the building of the frigate "Essex":--
The _Salem Frigate_.
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