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In the same paper is an auction advertisement, showing how they mixed
the different kinds of _property_.
TO be Sold by publick Vendue on _Scarlet's_ Wharff, at the
North End of _Boston_, THIS AFTERNOON, at IV o'Clock, Sundry
Hogsheads of Sugar, four likely Negro Men, and a Parcel of
old Copper; Prize Goods lately brought into this Port.
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On the 19th November we are shown how remittances were made in those
days.
We hear that the Treasurer of this Province has received a
Bill of Lading for two Boxes of Portugal Gold, ship'd by Mr.
Agent Bollan, on board the Mercury Man of War, amounting to
Twenty thousand six hundred and eighty Pounds, seventeen
shillings and six Pence; being Part of the £27,000 granted
by Parliament in 1757, to this Province, to recompence them
for the Expences they were at in the Expedition in
1756.--Said Ship may be daily expected.
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And here is a description of a vessel of the time.
Mr. James Hudson came Passenger in the Vessel that arriv'd
at Cape-Ann, mention'd in our last, which saw a Wreck in
Lat: 36, he says, she was a Frigate built Ship of about 200
Tons burthen, had a Lion Head painted yellow, a short Topgal
on Quarter-Deck, a small Tafrail painted yellow, Quarters
and Stern painted blue, had a large Trophies painted on her
Stern and gilt, full of Water, and no living Person on
board.
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On the 5th February in that year, this was the way they advertised for
recruits for the Government service, offering among other inducements,
"a Crown to drink the King's health."
ALL able-bodied fit Men that have an Inclination to serve
His Majesty King GEORGE the Second, in the first Independent
Company of Rangers, now in the Province of _Nova-Scotia_,
commanded by _Joseph Gorham, Esq_; shall, on inlisting,
receive good Pay and Cloathing, a large Bounty, with a Crown
to drink the King's Health. And by repairing to the Sign of
the Bear in King-Street, _Boston_, and to Mr. _Cornelius
Crocker_, Innholder in _Barnstable_, may hear the particular
Encouragement, and many Advantages accruing to a Soldier, in
the Course of the Duty of that Company, too long to insert
here; and further, may depend on being discharged at the
Expiration of the Time entertained for, and to have every
other Encouragement punctually compli'd with.
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There was a meeting of "very agreeable Ladies" in the interests of
economy about the same time.
In a large Circle of very agreeable Ladies in this Town, it
was unanimously agreed to lay aside the Use of Ribbons, &c.
&c. &c. for which there has been so great a Resort to
Milliners in times past----It is hoped that this Resolution
will be followed by others of the Sex throughout the
Province--_How agreeable will they appear in their native
Beauty, stript of these Ornaments, from the prevailing
Motive of Love to their Country._
We must after all our Efforts, depend greatly upon the
Female Sex for the Introduction of Oeconomy among us: And
those who have the Pleasure of an Acquaintance with them,
assure us that their utmost Aid will not be wanting.
So strong is the Disposition of the Inhabitants of this Town
to take off the Manufactures that come from the Country
Towns, especially Womens and Childrens Winter Apparel, that
nothing is wanting but an Advertisement where they may be
had in Town, which will be taken in, and published by the
Printers of this Paper _Gratis_.
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Labrador tea began to take the place of green and bohea.
Messieurs EDES & GILL,
THE use of _Hyperion_ or _Labradore Tea_, is every day
coming into more general vogue among people of all ranks.
The virtues of the plant or shrub from which this delicate
_Tea_ is gathered, were first discovered by the
_Aborigines_, and from them the _Canadians_ learned them. It
soon became into such repute that quantities were sent to
_France_, where I have heard say, it was soon in such
demand, as alarmed the _French East-India_ company, and
procured an ordinance prohibiting the importation of any
more on the pain of death. So little do some politicians
regard the health or even the life of man, when either of
them appear to be incompatible with their particular
interests, views and projects. Before the cession of
_Canada_ to _Great-Britain_, we knew little or nothing of
this most excellent herb: but since that we have been taught
to find it growing on every hill and dale, between the Lat.
40 & 60. It is to be found all over New-England in great
plenty, and that of the best quality, particularly on the
banks of _Penobscot_, _Kennebeck_, _Nichewannock_ and
_Merrimac_. Immense quantities may be found on the mountains
near the great lakes.
Nothing short of the highest degree of infatuation and
madness could ever have prevailed with us to introduce
unwholesome Exoticks. The voice of reason crys louder than
ever for their perpetual banishment; and the further use of
them must be accounted for but by the force of invincible
prejudice. This indeed sometimes leads to a preference of
rank poison if far fetched and dear bought, to the most
salubrious draught at hand, with little pains or cost, tho'
of inestimable value.