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The following items, Sept. 17, 1759, throw some light on the state of
the country in some parts of New England, where, even if the "Lyons"
once seen at Cape Ann by Wood had departed, there were still some bears,
one having been seen within two miles of Boston.
We hear from Brentwood, in New Hampshire Government, as two
Children were gathering Beans in a Field, a large Bear came
upon them and kill'd them both;--The Bear was pursued, but
could not be found.
Also from Chester, in the same Government, that a few Days
after the above, another Bear came behind a Woman as she was
walking along, not far from her House, and tore off the hind
Part of her Gown, which he carried off in his Mouth;--but
the Woman happily made her Escape from him.
And from Kingston, in the County of Worcester, we hear, that
on Tuesday last as Mr. Stephen Clark of that Town was out a
Hunting after Bears, his Next Door Neighbour went out into
his Cornfield just at Evening, and seeing something move
which he thought was one of those Animals, shott at it, and
upon his coming to the place, found it to be Mr. Clark as
above-mention'd, shot thro' his Head, to his great surprize.
We hear from Kittery, that in about 13 Days past, seven
large Bears have been kill'd within a Mile of the Rev. Mr.
Rogers's Meeting House.
It is said some of these voracious Animals have ventured
down even to some of the Seaport Towns at the
Eastward.--Two of them were seen at Medford last Week; and
one of them has been lately killed within two Miles of this
Metropolis. Some have weighed above 300 lb. Wt.
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Notice to Students of Harvard College:
_THIS is to give Notice to the Candidates for their second
Degree at_ Harvard-College _this Year, that they attend at
the College by the 11th Day of_ July _next, and if any shall
neglect their Attendance accordingly, without sufficient
Reason therefor, they may not expect their said Degrees this
Year._ Cambridge, June 9, 1759.
EDWARD HOLYOKE, President.
_NOTICE is hereby given to all who desire an Admission into_
Harvard College _this Year, That the President and Tutors
have determined to attend the Business of Examination on
Friday and Saturday the 19th and 20th Days of_ July _next._
Cambridge, June 9, 1759. EDWARD HOLYOKE, Pres.
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When we remember the present condition of the city of Lynn, it is
interesting to note how that place stood in reference to the shoe
industry in the year 1762. The "Boston Gazette" of November 2 says:--
We are confidently told, that in the Town of Lynn upwards of
Forty Thousand Pair of Womens Shoes have been made in one
Year, equal in Goodness to any imported from Abroad--It is
thought that in a few Years they will be supply'd with
Callimanco and other Stuffs manufactured in this Province.
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The statement has often been made by connoisseurs that there was no
mahogany furniture in America before the Revolution; but this is a
mistake, for here, in the "Boston Gazette" of Feb. 5, 1759, is an
advertisement announcing the sale of a "Beautiful Mehogany Desk and
Book-Case." Probably this was an early specimen of such kind of work, as
mahogany, it is said, was not introduced into Europe long before this
time.
_To be Sold by_ Moses Deshon,
On Dock-Square, Next Wednesday, at V o'Clock, in the
Afternoon, and Friday Evening following.
_A Handsome 8 Day Clock, a Brass Grate, Shovel Fire, Tongs,
Tables, and a Variety of other Articles; a fine Assortment
of English, Scotch, and French Goods._ N.B. _A beautiful
Mehogany Desk and Book-Case; and a Quantity of Cannon-Powder
to dispose of at private Sale._
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A curious advertisement of a runaway convict in Maryland appears in the
same paper, Sept. 15, 1759:--
Fifteen Pistoles Reward.
RAN-AWAY from the Subscriber, (living at ANNAPOLIS, in
MARYLAND) in _June_ last, a Convict Servant Man, named
_Thomas Read_, alias _Cutbert_, about 25 or 30 Years of Age,
5 Feet, 4 Inches high, well set, grey Eyes, large Nose, and
had short brown curl'd Hair. He is supposed to be in
_Boston_, or some of the Northern Governments; is a
Jeweller, and Motto-Ring-Engraver, and is an artful
talkative pert Fellow;--can write pretty well, and has
doubtless help'd himself to a Discharge, Pass, or any other
Writing to deceive, and suit his Purpose; His Apparel is
probably genteel, as he had Money with him, a Watch in his
Pocket, and a large Stock of Pride; By what Name he now goes
is uncertain, as he has Impudence eno to pick & chuse any he
should think proper.
Whoever takes the said Convict Servant, and returns him to
his Master, shall have FIFTEEN PISTOLES Reward, and
reasonable Charges paid, by
_Annapolis, September 15, 1759._ JOHN INCH.
Boston, Printed and Sold by EDES & GILL. 1759.
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In the year 1762 there appears to have been quite a stir in reference to
economy and home productions, and doubtless the spinning-wheels were
constantly in use. In the "Boston Gazette," November 2, is a very
curious letter of Henry Flynt, a noted teacher, addressed to the ladies
of North America.
_To the_ LADIES _of_ NORTH AMERICA.