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CURIOSITIES OF THE OLD LOTTERY.
DAYS OF THE SPINNING-WHEEL.
SOME STRANGE AND CURIOUS PUNISHMENTS.
QUAINT AND CURIOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.
LITERARY CURIOSITIES.
NEW-ENGLAND SUNDAY, ETC.

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_Advertisements are sometimes very amusing. They give insights into the manners of the times no less interesting than authentic. Suppose the ancients had possessed a press, and that a volume of a Roman_ Post _or_ Chronicle _had been dug up at Herculaneum, with what curiosity should we not contemplate the millinery of the Roman ladies, or, "Wanted, a Gladiator to fight the last new lion;" or, "Next Ides of November will be published the new poem of Quintus Horatius Flaccus"!_--LEIGH HUNT.

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INDEX OF NAMES.

PAGE

ABRAHAM, NATHANIEL 30
Adams, John 73
Allen, Jolley 40
Allen, Thomas 27
Amberson, William 105
Amory, John & Thomas, & Co. 126
Amory, Jonathan & John 29
Andrews, William, jr. 140
Appleton, John 46
Aspinwalle, G. & T. 91

BAILS, JAMES 137
Baker, John 21
Baker, Mr. 8
Ball, John 12
Barclay, Andrew 38
Barnard, Thomas, D.D. 45, 48
Barnum, P.T. 120
Bartlett, Keziah 136, 137
Bartlett, W.P. 59
Bathrick, Samuel 141
Bell, Robert 54
Belcher & Armstrong 91
Belknap, Jeremy, D.D. 44
Bernard, Governor Francis 14, 15
Billings, Mary 18, 19
Blake, Increase 11
Blanchard & Hancock 35
Bois, John 17
Bolles, E.C., D.D. 117
Boutineau, Deacon 3
Bowen, Mr. 55, 68, 92
Bowes, Nicholas 24
Bowles, William Augustus 104
Boyer, Daniel 31
Bray, George 11, 12
Brazer, Samuel 98, 99
Brewer, Jonathan 106
Brewer, Thomas 67
Briggs, Enos 70, 72, 73, 75
Brooks, Sarah 61
Brown, Charles 127
Brown, Mr. 120
Brown, William 82
Buffum, James R. 145
Bulfinch, Jeremiah 136
Burnham, Nathan 140

CABOT, FRANCIS 48
Cabot, Joseph 9, 10
Caines, Thomas 137
Callender, Joseph 35
Campbell, Elizabeth 3
Carleton, Osgood 54, 55
Cato 100
Chapman, Moses 119
Chase & Speakman 40
Chase, T. 40
Chase, Thomas 17
Choate, Thomas 140
Chesterfield, Lord 23
Clark, Dr. 20
Clark, W. Gaylord 7
Coffin, Ebenezer 34
Copley, John S. 69
Courtney, Elizabeth 8
Courtney, Mr. 9
Craigie, Andrew 25
Crandel, Mr. 121
Crombie, Mr. 145
Crosby, John 42
Curwen, George R. 117
Curwen, Samuel 45
Cushing & Appleton 78, 124

DABNEY, NATHANIEL 48
Daland, Benjamin 112
Dalgleish, Andrew 48
Dana, Rev. Samuel 50, 51
Daniell, Jesse 137
Davis, Caleb 17
Davis, Israel 127
Derby, E.H. 74
Derby, Richard, jr. 49
Dodd, Rev. Dr. William 23, 24
Dodge, John T., jr. 142
Don Vincent, Folch, St. Col. 104
Dorr, Harbottle 44
Dow, Enoch 89
Draper, Mr. 97
Duncan, Robert 32
Dupee, Isaac 25

EDES & GILL 13, 17, 19, 33
Elliot, Robert 105
Ellson, Mr. 17
Emerson, Bulkeley 17
Erving, Mr. 63

FAIRFIELD, WILLIAM 106
Felt, George W. 88
Flagg, Josiah, jr. 58
Franklin, Benjamin 115
Franklin, Mr. 121
Franklin, Samuel 38
Franklin, William Temple 116
Freeman, Philip 28
Forrest, Edwin 149
Foster, Hopestill 97
Foster, Susannah 27
Fowle, Daniel 17
Fowle, J. 50

GARDNER, SAMUEL 9, 10
Gay, Martin 44
Gray & Carter 139
Gray, Hon. William 74, 138
Gibson, Deacon 11
Gilbert, Mr. 67
Gillespie, Andrew 17
Glover, Jonathan 50
Goldthwaite, Ezekiel 6
Goodale, Nathan 48
Goodhue, William 54
Green & Russell 19
Greenleaf, J. 124, 125
Greenough, David S. 52
Greenwood, Isaac 107, 108
Greenwood, Isaac, jr. 53
Gridley, Richard 70
Griswold, Ezra 83

HACKET, COLONEL 73
Hamilton, Alexander 65
Hardy, Charles 82
Hawthorne, Nathaniel 112
Hendry, Widow 12
Hepburn, Thomas 57
Hewes, Daniel 109
Hewes, Shubael 20
Hodgdon, Colonel 91
Holden, Nathaniel J. 117
Holker, John 143
Holman, Samuel 46
Holyoke, Dr. E.A. 45, 48
Hook, E. & G., & Hastings 148
Hook, Elias 148
Hopkins, Daniel, D.D. 45
Hunt, Thomas F. 117
Hunt, William 30, 100
Hutchinson, Governor Thomas 46, 48, 49
Hudson & Goodwin 80

IRWIN, JOHN 105
Ives, John M. 125, 149

JACKSON, MARY & SON 42
Jenks, John 72
Johnston & Co., Nicholas 104
Jones, Daniel 36
Jones, Thomas 102
Jordis, Frederick 61, 62

KEITH, JOHN H. 75, 76
King, Major 131, 132
Kingsbury, Ezekiel, jr. 97
Kneeland, S. 44
Knox, Henry 24

LANG, Mr. 88
Lang, William 46
Leech, Asa 86
Leverett, Thomas 24
Lewis, Thomas 143
Lindal, Timothy 29
Loring, John 27
Lowell, Rev. Charles 143
Lynde, Chief Justice Benjamin 45
Lynde, Madam 45

MCALPINE, W. 2
McDaniel, B.F. 117
Mansfield, J. 3d. 64
Marshall, Captain 31
Mason, James 36
Mason, Jonathan 37
Matthews, John L. 103
Matthis, Edmond 106, 107
Mein & Flemming 42
Metcalf, Joseph 85
Moore, Rosanna 39
Morgan, Theodore 119
Morris, Robert 102
Morris, York 102
Morse, Edward S. 118
Mylod, Samuel 83

NAZRO, Mr. 149
Newell, Joseph 136
Newhall, J. & I. 99
Northey, William 46
Nutting, John 48

OLIVER, ANDREW 15
Oliver, Daniel 77
Osgood, Nathaniel 101
Otis, Samuel Allyne 45

PACKARD, ALPHEUS S. 118
Paddock, Adino 34
Paddock, Captain 40
Paff, Mr. 92
Paget, Henry 19
Palfrey, William 31, 32
Palmer, Joseph & Co. 35
Parker, Daniel 26
Payson, Jonathan 12, 13
Peale, Charles W. 116
Peck, Thomas Handasyd 28
Peck, William Augustus 10
Peters, Hugh 81
Peters, John 81
Phillips, Deacon 34
Phillips, Margaret 137
Pickman, Benjamin 45
Pickman, C. Gayton 48
Pickman, William 48
Pinchbeck, Mr. 86
Pollard, A. 123
Pousland, T.D. 142
Preble, Captain 75
Prentice, John 49, 50
Prince, Samuel 130
Procter, Martha 83
Purcell, Mary 3, 4
Putnam, Ebenezer 48
Putnam, Frederick W. 118
Pynchon, William 48

RANDALL, JOSEPH 23
Randall, Susannah 23
Remond, C. Lenox 151
Remond, John 129, 150, 151, 152, 153
Rengill, Emanuel 104
Revere, Paul 20, 77
Rice, Lemuel 76
Richards, Giles & Co. 43
Richardson, F.P. 117
Robinson, J. 79
Robinson, John 117, 118
Rogers, James 106
Ropes, Judge Nathaniel 46
Rose, Samuel 21
Russell, Benjamin 34, 35
Rust, John 89

SALISBURY, AMBROSE 150
Sancho 90
Sargent, Ignatius 91
Sargent, Winthrop 90, 91
Scott, Captain 35
Silhouette, M. 119
Skillings, Captain 32
Smith, Samuel 15, 16
Sparhawk, N. 48
Stetson, Prince 138
Stevenson, John & Thomas 29
Stewart, Mr. 121
Stickney, M.A. 117
Stone, John 101
Street & Grose 133
Sylvester, Richard 41
Symmes, John 32

TALLEYRAND 71
Tannebill, A. 105
Thaxter, Samuel 43
Thomas, Isaiah, jr. 84, 85
Tisdall, Thomas 80, 81
Todd, Sarah 3, 4
Townley, John 33
Trask, Jonathan 97
Tromelle & Girard 144
Tucker & Thayer 65
Tucker, Mr. 145
Turner, John 48
Turner, Mr. 18
Tyler, Joseph 98
Tyler, Thomas 25

URQUHART, DAVID 91

WALLACE, GEORGE 105
Waters, H.F. 117
Watt, Captain 38
Wheatland, Henry 118
Whipple, Henry 103
Whitaker, Nathaniel, D.D. 45
Whitwell, William 26
Wilkins, J. jr. 105
Williams, Jonathan 36
Williams, Mr. 17
Williams, Thomas 73
Woodbury, Josiah 22

QUAINT

AND

CURIOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.

AMONG the mass of advertisements that have appeared from time to time in newspapers are to be found some which are very quaint and curious. Such are not, in all cases, intended by the writers to be so; but they sound so, especially to those persons who have an ear for strange or humorous things. Sometimes, indeed, it is the intention of the writers to attract particular notice by the wording of the advertisement. Oftentimes the matter may have been dictated by illiterate persons. Frequently the nature of the subject is itself sufficient to excite our humorous feelings. But whatever may be the object of the advertiser, these productions are often amusing and interesting enough to be reproduced for the benefit of those who cannot conveniently read the originals.

In 1767 "the Prince of the Power of the Air reigned with almost uncontrouled Restraint," according to a book published.

THIS DAY _PUBLISHED_,
An ADDRESS to
PERSONS of FASHION,
Concerning frequenting of
PLAYS, BALLS, ASSEMBLIES, CARD-TABLES, &c.
In which is introduced the Character of
_LUCINDA_.
Printed & Sold by _W. McAlpine_, in Marlboro'-street.

*** A Pamphlet worthy the serious Attention of every
Christian, especially at a Time when Vice and Immorality seems
to have an Ascendency over Religion, and the Prince of the
Power of the Air reigns with almost an uncontrouled Restraint.

_Boston Gazette_, May 21, 1767.

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In the year 1759 competition in trade had not reached the proportions that it has since assumed, for the "ill-natured opposition" which two women met with according to the "Boston Gazette" of August 13, that year, was probably nothing more or less than the treatment of some competitor in the same line,--perhaps a man mean enough to undersell. Such things have frequently occurred in our day,--some mammoth establishment cutting prices purposely, to drive some poor woman out of business whose sole dependence is in a small shop selling cotton, pins, needles, etc., barely making a living at it. "Rule or ruin" is the motto of too many in these days; and such men are called "smart," and if they get rich are fairly worshipped for their enterprise.

_Sarah Todd_ and _Mary Purcell_

Hereby inform the Publick that (notwithstanding the ill-natur'd
Opposition they have met with, though not from the Landlord,
who has fulfill'd his Engagement to them) they have remov'd
their Shop from opposite the Old-Brick Meeting-House in
Cornhill to the House lately occupied by Mrs. _Elizabeth
Campbell_, next Door to Deacon _Boutineau's_ in Cornhill,
_Boston_, where they hope their Friends and others will favour
them with their Custom, and whom they engage to supply with
the following Articles at the lowest Rate that any fair Trader
can afford them for Cash. _VIZ._

_India Taffities, Grograms, Persians, black and colour'd
Sattins, Silk, Callamancoe, Tammie, and Horse Hair quilted
Petticoats, a Variety of the newest fashion'd Prussian Cloaks
and Hatts, with figur'd Silk and Trimming for ditto, 6-4 and
yard-wide Muslin, Long Lawn, Cambrick, clear and flower'd
Lawns, Cyprus, Gauze, Tandem Holland, Damask Table Cloths,
India Ginghams, white Callico, Cap Lace, black Bone Lace, and
Trolly ditto, white and colour'd Blond Lace, Stone sett in
Silver Shoe Buckles, Sleeve Buttons, Stock Tape, Sattin
Jockeys with Feathers for Boys, brocaded silk, black Sattin
and Russel Shoes, black Sattin Bonnetts and Hatts, Pastboard
Stomachers, Cotton, Thread and Worsted Mens and Womens Hose, a
great Variety of Ribbons, Necklaces and Earings, black and
white Silk Mitts, Kid and Lamb Gloves and Mitts, French ditto,
Cotton, Cambrick and Scotch Threads, with a great Variety of
Millenary Goods, too many to enumerate. --> The said_ Todd
_and_ Purcell _having spare Room in said House, can
accommodate young Ladies with Board and Lodging at a
reasonable Rate._

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In 1760 the town clerk of Boston issued a notice to the public in reference to persons forestalling the market by falsely representing to farmers and others that the small-pox was prevalent in the town, which had so frightened the market-men that they were glad to sell outside the town and at lower prices than they otherwise would have done.

Boston, February 13, 1760.

WHEREAS sundry evil minded Persons in some of the neighbouring
Towns, to discourage the Market-People coming into this Town
with their Provisions, and that they may have an Opportunity
to purchase at low Rates, and sell them here at an exorbitant
Price, have industriously reported that the Small-Pox for some
Time past has been in this Town, and now prevails here:

THESE are to Inform the Public, that for near two Years past,
there has been only one Person taken down in this Town with
the Small-Pox, which is upwards of a Month past, who upon
discovery of it was immediately removed to the Hospital, and
there died, and no other Person has had it, or any Symptoms of
it since.--That Yesterday there was a general Visitation of
the Town by the Justices of the Peace, Selectmen and Overseers
of the Poor, and upon their Report last Evening of the State
and Circumstances of the Inhabitants, I hereby Certify that
there is not an Infectious Distemper of any Sort, known to be
in Town.--AND as the above false Reports have been Propagated
to the great Prejudice of this Town by those who employ
themselves in Engrossing Provisions and Forestalling the
Market, (many of whom are known to the Selectmen:) They are
hereby particularly Notified, That unless they desist from
such wicked and abusive Practices, they will be prosecuted on
the Act of the Province, for making and publishing such Lyes
and false Reports.----By Order of the Selectmen,

Ezekiel Goldthwait, Town Clerk.

Many Country-People have imagined by seeing Silks hanging on
Poles, that the Small-Pox is in such Houses; but their
Surmises are entirely groundless, they being hung out at the
Silk Dyers for drying.

_Boston Gazette._

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In 1760 the Committee of Tradesmen advise voters to "put on Sabbath Day Clothes" and "wash their Hands and Faces" before going to town meeting the next day. They also speak of the "New and Grand Corcas," meaning probably caucus. This is from the "Boston Gazette," May 12.

THE Committee of Tradesmen hereby advise their Constituents
and others to set apart a decent Portion of Time (at least one
Hour) previous to the Opening of the Town-Meeting To-Morrow to
shift themselves and put on their Sabbath Day Clothes, also
to wash their Hands and Faces, that they may appear neat and
cleanly; Inasmuch as it hath been reported to said Committee
of Tradesmen that Votes are to be GIVEN AWAY by the delicate
Hands of the _New and Grand Corcas_; and they would have no
Offence given to Turk or Jew, much less to Gentlemen who
attend upon so _charitable_ a design.--Nothing of the _least
Significancy_ was transacted at a late Meeting of the said new
and grand Corcas to require any further Attention of said
Committee.

_Boston Gazette_, May 12, 1760.

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Some one is "desired to refresh his memory" in 1767. Such mistakes remind us of Willis Gaylord Clark's account of an announcement he once heard at a revival meeting somewhere in New York State. The minister said: "I would _ad_nounce to this _codin_gregation [through his nose] that, _pre_bably by mistake, there was left at this house of prayer this morning a small _cotting_ umbrella, very much worn and of an exceeding_lie_ pale blue color; in the place whereof was taken one that was new and of great beauty. I say, brethren and sisters, that it was _pre_bably by mistake that of these two articles the one was taken and the other left; but it was a very improper mistake, and should be discountenanced if possible. Blunders of this sort are getting to be a _lee_tle too common."

Taken (as is supposed by Mistake) last Wednesday from the
Representatives Chamber in _Boston_, a long Camblet Cloak,
lin'd with red Baize: Whoever has taken the same is desired to
refresh his Memory, and return it to Mr. _Baker_, Keeper of
the Court-House. _Sept. 5, 1767._

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By an advertisement in the "Boston Gazette," Oct. 19, 1767, we learn that the young ladies of Boston had an opportunity to learn to paint on "gauze and catgut," which we suppose at that time was considered "high art."

To the Young Ladies of _Boston_.

_ELIZABETH COURTNEY_, as several Ladies has signified of
having a desire to learn that most ingenious art of Painting
on Gauze & Catgut, proposes to open a School, and that her
business may be a public good, designs to teach the making all
sorts of French Trimmings, Flowers, and Feather Muffs and
Tippets. And as those arts above mentioned (the Flowers
excepted) are entirely unknown on the Continent, she flatters
herself to meet with all due encouragement; and more so, as
every Lady may have a power of serving herself of what she is
now obliged to send to England for, as the whole process is
attended with little or no expence. The Conditions are _Five
Dollars_ at entrance, to be confin'd to no particular hours or
time: And if they apply constant, may be compleat in six
weeks. And when she has fifty subscribers, school will be
open'd, as not being designed to open a school under that
number, her proposals being to each person so easy, but to
return to those who have subscrib'd their money again, and
keep the business to herself.

_N.B._ Feather Muffs and Tippets to be had; and Gauze wash'd
to look as well as new.

Please to inquire at Mr. _Courtney's_, Taylor, four Doors
below the Mill-Bridge, North-End.

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Sept 14, 1761, Samuel Gardner and Joseph Cabot of Salem offer a "snow" (two-masted vessel) for sale, that "goeth well."

TO BE SOLD, by _Samuel Gardner_, _Francis_ and _Joseph Cabot_
of _Salem_, on reasonable Terms; a SNOW burthened about One
hundred and seventy Tons, well built and fitted, goeth well;
She has 10 Carriage and 6 Swivel Guns, belonging to her.

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In June, 1762, "gentleman seamen" were offered a chance to ship. "Post-Boy."

Now bound on a CRUIZE of Six Months, Against his Majesty's
Enemies, The Brigantine _Tartar_, A prime Sailer, mounting
Fourteen Six Pounders, Twenty Co-horns, and will carry One
Hundred and Twenty Men, Commanded by _William Augustus Peck_.

ALL Gentlemen SEAMEN and able bodied LANDMEN, who have a Mind
to make their Fortunes, and are inclined to take a Cruize in
said Vessel, by applying to the _KING's-HEAD_ Tavern at the
North-End may view the Articles, which are more advantageous
to the Ship's Company than ever were before offered in this
Place.

_Boston_, _June 28, 1762._

In 1762 the front part of a house is to be let near the "Orange-Tree" in Boston. The "Orange-Tree" was a tavern.

_TO be LETT, The front Part of the House that Deacon_ Gibson
_formerly liv'd in, a little below the Orange-Tree; for
further Information, inquire of Mr._ Increase Blake, _living
in the back Part of said House and know further._

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In September, 1767, those persons who were indebted to Mr. George Bray and who did not wish to be waited upon by a "monitor"--otherwise a constable--were reminded of their duty in the following quaint notice from the "Boston Gazette:"--

IF those who are indebted to Mr. _George Bray_ will pay what
they owe him to me his Attorney on or before the 26th Day of
next Month, they will save me the Trouble of sending, and
themselves of paying a MONITOR, who will at least remind them
that in ancient Times People were desired to "OWE NO MAN ANY
THING, BUT TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER": Which I believe is as
obligatory, I am sure as necessary, to be observed now as it
was then; especially considering Mr. _Bray's_ repeated Losses
by Fire, his having a large Family to maintain, and also being
a long Time out of Business.

_Boston_, _Sept. 26, 1767._ JOHN BALL.

_N.B._ Beware of suing, for no further Warning
will be given. J.B.

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In 1767 Widow Hendry had "a very chargeable family," and had suffered by a recent fire in "Paddy's Alley."

THIS is to give notice that the Widow _Hendry_, having had her
Workshop destroyed in the late Fire in Paddy's Alley, carries
on the Farrier's Business on Scarlet's Wharf, at the North
End, where she hopes her Customers will continue their Favors
to her, in her deplorable Circumstances, having a very
chargeable Family, and met with very heavy Losses by the said
Fire.

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After the same fire Jonathan Payson missed a pair of "Brass Doggs" (andirons), etc.

Sundry Things missing after the late Fire, _viz._ One Pair of
Brass Doggs, cast solid, very heavy and large; 22 yards of
Hamburgh Sheeting; one Bell metal Skillet, and one Silver
Spoon--The Persons that took them in not knowing who they may
belong to, I take this Method to inform them that they belong
to the Subscriber.

JONATHAN PAYSON.

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Lead sashes in use in 1767.

TO BE SOLD,

A Number of Windows, set in Lead. Inquire of the Printers.

_BOSTON_, Printed by _Edes_ and _Gill_, 1767.

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In July, 1761, among the rough element, there seems to have been a "boom" in breaking windows and throwing stones. This state of things reached such a pitch that the Governor was forced to issue a Proclamation offering a reward for the detection of the offenders.

BY HIS EXCELLENCY

FRANCIS BERNARD, Esq;

Captain-General and Governor in Chief, in and over His
Majesty's Province of the _Massachusetts Bay_, in
_New-England_, and Vice-Admiral of the same.

A PROCLAMATION.

_WHEREAS certain Persons, who remain hitherto undiscovered,
have of late committed great Disorders in the Night-Time,
within several Towns in this Province, and particularly have
broke the Windows of some Meeting Houses, and of the
Dwelling-Houses of several Persons, by flinging thereinto
great Stones and Bricks, thereby indangering the Lives of the
Inhabitants, as well as injuring their Houses, against the
Peace of our Sovereign Lord the King, and in Contempt of his
Laws:_

I HAVE therefore thought fit, with the Advice of His Majesty's
Council, to issue this Proclamation, requiring all Justices of
the Peace, Sheriffs, Constables, and all other Officers whom
it may concern, and also recommending it to all other His
Majesty's good Subjects within this Province, to use their
utmost Endeavours for discovering and bringing to Justice all
Persons concerned in such disorderly and riotous Practices.

AND I do hereby promise, that whosoever shall discover and
detect all or any of the Persons concerned therein, so that
they or any of them may be lawfully convicted of any such
Offences, shall receive out of the Public Treasury of this
Province the Sum of _TEN POUNDS_ Lawful Money, as a Reward to
be paid upon the Conviction of such Offender or Offenders.

_GIVEN at the Council-Chamber in_ Boston, _the Seventh Day of_
July, 1761, _in the First Year of the Reign of our Sovereign
Lord GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of GOD, of_ Great-Britain,
France, _and_ Ireland, KING, _Defender of the Faith, &c._

Fr. Bernard.

By His Excellency's Command,
A. OLIVER, Secr.
GOD Save the KING.

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In the "Boston Gazette," this same year, August 10, Samuel Smith objected to people reporting that he "was run away."

_WHEREAS it has been falsely reported by some ill minded
litigious Persons that I, the Subscriber, was run away, THIS
is to inform the Public, and especially those that it doth
concern, That I have been no further than_ Philadelphia, _a
Trading, with a Design to return Home in about two Months, but
return'd Home one Week sooner; and be it KNOWN notwithstanding
all the false Reports about me, I am to be spoke with at my
Dwelling-House at the North End, or upon 'Change, every Day in
the Week._

Samuel Smith.

N.B. _Said_ Smith _has a House at the North End of the Town to
Lett; also two Rooms in another House in said Part of the
Town; he has likewise another House in said Part of the Town,
which he would be willing to exchange for one further
Southward_.

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Quaint advertisement of a paper-maker in the "Boston Gazette," Nov. 23, 1767.

ADVERTISEMENTS.

The Manufacturers of PAPER at Milton beg the Favor of the
Public to furnish them with what Linnen Rags they can spare,
for which the greatest possible Allowance will be given.--All
Persons dispos'd in this Way to encourage so useful a
Manufacture, are hereby acquainted that Linnen Rags and old
Paper (to be kept separate from each other) will be receiv'd
at the following Places, viz.

In Boston, at Mr. Caleb Davis's Shop near the Fortification,
Mr. Thomas Chase near Liberty-Tree, Mr. Andrew Gillespie,
Tobacconist, in Fore-Street, Mr. John Bois's House in
Long-Lane, and at Edes & Gill's Printing-Office in
Queen-Street.----At Mr. Ellson's Master of the Workhouse in
Salem; at Mr. Williams's Master of the Workhouse in
Marblehead, to each of whom we have been already much
oblig'd.----At Mr. Bulkeley Emerson Stationer in Newbury-Port,
and at Mr. Daniel Fowle's, Printer in Portsmouth.----If any
Person will favor us in this Way, who live near Winnisimet-Ferry,
or in Black Horse Lane in Boston, or in the Center of the Town
of Charlestown, they are desir'd to send their Names to Edes
and Gill's Printing-Office.----As large Quantities of Paper
fortunately arriv'd from Europe before the Duties could be
demanded, it is hoped before that can be consum'd, there will
be sufficient of this Country Manufacture for future Use.

* * * * *

_THE_ PRINTERS _of this Paper beg Leave to Advertise their
Customers, that they have lately purchas'd a new Set of_
TYPES, _at a very great_ Expence, _which will be improved for
the Entertainment and Instruction of the Public. They only
desire that those Gentlemen who are in Arrears_ for more than
a Twelvemonth, _wou'd be kind enough for their Encouragement
to pay off their respective Balances, as soon as may be, in
Cash, or good clean Linnen Rags, the latter of which they
prefer._

*** Choice WRITING PAPER, manufactured at Milton, to be Sold
by the Printers hereof.

* * * * *

As Mr. Turner, the dancing-master, had "suffered much by booking," we infer that some people had "danced without paying the fiddler."

_DANCING ACADEMY,_

CONCERT-HALL.

MR. TURNER informs the Ladies and Gentlemen in town and
country, that he has reduced his price for teaching, from _Six
Dollars_ entrance to _One Guinea_, and from _Four Dollars_ per
month to _Three_. Those Ladies and Gentlemen who propose
sending their children to be taught, will notice, that no
books will be kept, as Mr. T. has suffered much by booking.
The pupils must pay monthly, if they are desirous the School
should continue.

_Boston, March 29, 1788._

* * * * *

Mary Billings, opposite the Governor's, sold lottery tickets in 1761. (December 7.)

A FEW TICKETS IN _SUDBURY_--LOTTERY,

Which will certainly commence Drawing on the 22d of this
Month, may be had of the Managers in _Sudbury_ or of _Edes_
and _Gill_ and _Green_ and _Russell_, Printers in Queen-Street
_Boston_.

SCHEME
1 of 500 Dollars. | 180 of 10 Dollars.
15 of 100 | 80 of 8
20 of 50 | 51 of 6
20 of 40 | 1315 of 4
10 of 20 |

To be Sold by _Mary Billings_, opposite the
GOVERNOR'S--Cardinal Silks and Trimmings, with many other
Articles, cheap for Cash.

* * * * *

From "Boston Gazette," Sept. 8, 1760:

TO be Sold by _Henry Paget_, of _Providence_, a Tract of Land,
partly improved, lying in _Weyer_ River Parish, being the
North Part of said Parish, and joins to _Greenwich_ and
_Hardwick_, containing about 2400 Acres--laid out in 100 Acre
Lotts; to be Sold together, or in Lots. Said Land will be Sold
reasonable for prompt Pay; or if the Purchaser can't pay the
whole, good Security will be taken.

_N.B._ There's a settled Minister in said Parish much approved
of.

* * * * *

Sporting in Boston, in 1790. From the "Massachusetts Centinel," May 1.

WHEREAS great danger daily arises to the Inhabitants, from the
frequency of persons gunning or shooting birds, at various
parts of the town, in direct violation of the law; the
Selectmen would now acquaint the inhabitants, that they have
appointed Mr. SHUBAEL HEWES to take notice of all such
persons, who may be found shooting within the limits of the
town in future, and prosecute them, without exception, to the
utmost extent of the law.

* * * * *

PAUL REVERE AS A DENTIST.

In the "Boston Gazette," Dec. 19, 1768, appears the following curious advertisement:

WHEREAS many Persons are so unfortunate as to lose their
Fore-Teeth by Accident, and otherways, to their great
Detriment, not only in Looks, but speaking both in Public and
Private:--This is to inform all such, that they may have them
re-placed with artificial Ones, that looks as well as the
Natural, & answers the End of Speaking to all Intents, by
_PAUL REVERE_, Goldsmith, near the Head of Dr. _Clarke's_
Wharf, _Boston_.

*** All Persons who have had false Teeth fixt by Mr. _John
Baker_, Surgeon-Dentist, and they have got loose (as they will
in Time) may have them fastened by the above, who learnt the
Method of fixing them from Mr. _Baker_.

* * * * *

Escape of a negro man slave who "can play on a Fiddle, and loves strong Drink."

FIVE DOLLARS Reward.

RAN-away from his Master the 25th Day of November last, at
North-Kingston, in the Colony of Rhode-Island, a well-set
Negro Man Slave, named Isaac, about 5 Feet 6 or 7 Inches high,
with a Scar on his Forehead, between 30 and 40 Years old,
thick Beard, can play on a Fiddle, and loves strong Drink; had
on and carried with him a lightish-colour'd Thick-set Coat, a
blue Ratteen Jacket with Cuffs to the Sleeves, a blue Broad
Cloth Jacket without Sleeves, Flannel Shirt, stript Flannel
Trowsers, grey yarn Stockings, and single Channel Pumps.
Whoever will secure said Slave in any of his Majesty's Goals,
or deliver him to the Subscriber, his Master, shall have FIVE
DOLLARS Reward, and necessary Charges paid.

Per SAMUEL ROSE.

Masters of Vessels, and others, are hereby forbid carrying off
or securing said Slave, as they would avoid the Penalty of the
Law. December 5, 1768.

_Boston Gazette._

* * * * *

The town of Beverly has always been noted for beans, and it will be seen that as early as 1771 Josiah Woodbury offered two bushels as a reward to any person who would keep his "House Plague," who had run away from him. The question naturally arises, Was "Old Moll" Mr. Woodbury's wife?

Beverly, Sept. 16, 1771.

RAN-AWAY from Josiah Woodbury, Cooper, his House Plague for 7
long Years, Masury Old Moll, alias Trial of Vengeance. He that
lost will never seek her; he that shall keep her, I will give
two Bushel of Beans. I forewarn all Persons in Town or Country
from trusting said Trial of Vengeance. I have hove all the old
Shoes I can find for Joy; and all my Neighbours rejoice with
me. A good Riddance of bad Ware. Amen.

Josiah Woodbury.

_Essex Gazette_, Sept. 17, 1771.

* * * * *

A woman advertises and describes a run-away husband.

Curious ADVERTISEMENT.

Copied from a late Hartford Paper.

RAN away from the subscriber, on the 13th of May, one Joseph
Randall, a tall, trim-built fellow: Had on, when he went away,
a blue coat, velvet waistcoat and breeches, mixt coloured
stockings, and wore away two felt hats; he rode away a black
horse, and led a sorrel horse; he is supposed to be lurking in
the south part of Scantick after a strumpet that he has spent
the most of his time with for three years past. Whoever will
take up said Randall, and return him to me, shall have 3
coppers reward; but whoever will take the trouble to keep him
away shall have ten dollars reward, and all necessary charges
paid by me.

SUSANNAH RANDALL.

N.B. All persons are forbid harbouring him, for I am
determined to maintain him no longer.

_Salem Mercury_, July 1, 1785.

* * * * *

In the "Massachusetts Gazette," Feb. 3, 1774, is advertised a book by the notorious Dr. Dodd, who was executed for the forgery of Lord Chesterfield's name. This book is said to be "extremely proper to be given at Funerals."

A Book which upon perusal recommends itself, and which it is
only necessary to read to approve; extremely proper to be
given at Funerals or any other solemn Occasion: being written
expressly with that intention.

_THIS DAY WAS PUBLISHED,_

(Price 2_s._ Lawful Money single and 1/8. the doz.)
By THOMAS LEVERETT, NICHOLAS BOWES
and HENRY KNOX in Cornhill,

REFLECTIONS
ON
DEATH.

By WILLIAM DODD, LL. D.

Prebendary of Brecon and Chaplain in Ordinary
to His MAJESTY.

IT IS APPOINTED ONCE FOR MEN TO DIE, BUT
AFTER THIS THE JUDGMENT, Heb. ix. 27.

THE FIFTH EDITION.

A desire of extending the very laudable Practice of giving
Books at Funerals, and the great propriety of the present Work
for that Purpose, have induced the Editors to put this
valuable Performance one Third cheaper than the London
Edition, although it is by no Means Inferior in point of
Elegance.

* * * * *

Some of the business localities of Boston in the last century were known by names which now strike us as very queer or quaint. We select a number of advertisements from the "Gazette," "Post-Boy," and "Chronicle."

Dec. 10, 1759.

Imported in the last Ships from _LONDON_.

_By_ Andrew Craigie,

And to be Sold at his Shop, right against the Old South
Meeting-House: by Wholesale & Retail, English Goods, suitable
for the Season, too many to be enumerated, At the lowest Rate,
for Cash, or short Credit.

* * * * *

Feb. 23, 1761.

Isaac Dupee, _Carver_,

ADVERTISES his Customers and others that since the late Fire
(on Dock Square) he has opened a Shop the North Side of the
Swing-Bridge, opposite to _Thomas Tyler's_, Esq.; where
Business will be carried on as usual with Fidelity and
Dispatch.

* * * * *

_Imported in the Neptune_, _Capt._ Binney, _and to be Sold by_

Daniel Parker, _Goldsmith_,

_At his Shop near the Golden-Ball_, Boston.

_AN Assortment of Articles in the Goldsmith's and Jeweller's
Way_, viz. _brilliant and cypher'd Button and Earing Stones of
all Sorts, Locket Stones, cypher'd Ring Stones, Brilliant Ring
Sparks, Buckle Stones, Garnetts, Emethysts, Topaz and Saphire
Ring Stones, neat Stone Rings sett in Gold, some with Diamond
Sparks, Stone Buttons in Silver, by the Card, black ditto in
Silver, best Sword Blades, Shoe and Knee Chapes of all Sizes,
Files of all Sorts, freezing Punches, Turkey Oyl Stones, red
and white Foyl, moulding Sand, Borax, Saltpetre, Crucibles and
Black Led Potts, Money Scales, large ditto to weigh Silver,
Piles of Ounce Weights, Penny Weights & Grains, Coral Beeds,
Stick ditto for Whistles, Forgeing Anvils, Spoon Teats, plain
ditto, small raizing Anvils for Cream Potts, fine Lancashire
Watch Plyers, Shears and Nippers, Birmingham ditto, with
sundry other Articles, cheap for Cash._

* * * * *

_CHOICE Muscovado best Powder and brown Sugars, by the
Hogshead or Barrel, to be Sold by_ WILLIAM WHITWELL, _at the
Seven Stars near the Draw-Bridge, Boston. Also choice new
Raisins by the Cask, Philadelphia Flour and Bar Iron per
Quantity, Coffee by the Barrel or Hundred, Bohea Tea, &c.,
cheap for Cash or short Credit._

* * * * *

Sept. 8, 1760.

_John Loring,_

At his Shop near The Great Trees.

A Fresh and General Assortment of Medecines both Chemical and
Galenical--Spices of all Sorts--Likewise Redwood, Logwood,
Allum, Copperas, Brimstone, &c.----_N.B._ True _Lockyer's_
Pills, _Bateman's_ Drops, _Stoughton's_ and _Duffy's_ Elixer,
_&c. &c._

* * * * *

Susannah Foster

HEREBY informs her Customers, That she has removed from Queen
Street to Fore-Street, next Door to the Sign of the Cross,
where they may be supplied as usual with all Kinds of
Groceries at the cheapest Rates.

* * * * *

Feb. 23, 1761.

Imported in the last Ship from _London_, and to be Sold

_By_ Thomas Allen.

Near _Bromfield's_ Lane, BOSTON.

Cardinal Silks and Trimmings, Prussian Cloaks, Muffs and
Tippets, Callimanco and Tammy quilted Coats, _Irish_ Linens,
Mens & Womens cotton, thread and worsted Hose; a neat
Assortment of Millenary Goods, &c. cheap for Cash.--

_ALSO_ a great Variety of Paper Hangings.

* * * * *

Imported in Captains _Hulme_ and _Binney_ from _London_,

By _Thomas Handasyd Peck_,

And Sold by him at the Hatt & Beaver, Merchant's Row.

A _Fresh Assortment of Linnen Linings, suitable for Beaver,
Beaverett, Castor and Felt Hatts, Tabby ditto, Mohair Lupings,
Silk Braid ditto, flatt and round Silk Lace and Frogs for
Button Lupes, plain and sash Bands, workt & plain Buttons,
black Thread, Gold and Silver Chain, yellow and white Buttons,
hard and light Brushes, Velures, Cards, large and small
Bowstrings, Looping Needles, Verdigrees and Coperas, a good
Assortment of Mens and Boys Felt Hatts, Castor ditto.----He
likewise sells Logwood._

Missing since the late Fire, when the Market-House was burnt,
a large Folio of Mr. _Clarkson's_ Works, and twenty yards of
Gold and Silver Chain. If any Person has the Book or Chain,
they are desir'd to inform said _Peck_.

* * * * *

May 11, 1761.

A few Firkins of Choice Butter, to be Sold by _PHILIP
FREEMAN_, at the Blue Glove, facing the Sign of the
Cornfields.

* * * * *

May 11, 1761.

Jonathan & John Amory

In _King-Street_, just below the Town-House in _Boston_, and
at _Salem_, in the House where the Honourable _Timothy
Lindal_, Esq; deceas'd, lately dwelt, near the Friends Meeting
House, Have lately open'd a very large Assortment of English
Goods, of almost every Kind, for Men's and Women's wear,
consisting of too many Articles to be compriz'd in an
Advertisement, which they will sell at either Place, by
Wholesale or Retail, at very low Prices for Cash or
Treasurer's Notes, and allow the Interest thereon.

* * * * *

May 11, 1761.

Imported by

John and Thomas Stevenson, And to be Sold at their Shop, at
the Sign of the Stays, opposite the South Side of the
Town-House, _Boston_, at the very lowest Prices, _Viz._

Lawns of all Sorts, strip'd and flower'd kenting Handkerchiefs;
cotton and linnen ditto; silk and gause ditto; Cambricks,
Calicoes and printed Linnens--white and colour'd Threads;--silk,
worsted, cotton and thread Stockings--Women's silk and worsted
Mitts--Broad-Cloths; German Serges--Thicksets; Fustians; Jeans;
Pillows and Dimities--Broglios; Dorsateens; Venetian Poplins;
flower'd and plain Damasks; Prussianets; Serpentines; Tammies;
strip'd Stuffs; Camblets; Callimancoes; Shalloons and
Buckrams,--worsted Caps; Garters; Needles and Pins--white, brown
and striped Hollands--white and check'd Linnen; Diaper;
Bed-Ticks; Tartans; Plaids; Breeches and Jacket Stocking
Patterns; cotton & silk and cotton Gowns--Stock Tapes--Leather
Breeches; Men's and Women's Leather Shoes, _&c. &c._

_N. B. Kippen's_ and _Tilloch's_ Snuff; Scotch Barley and
Carpeting and Porter by the Dozen; With a great Number of
other Articles.

* * * * *

Jan. 9, 1764.

A Few Hogsheads of choice _Barbadoes_ RUM to be sold: Inquire
_Nathaniel Abraham_, at the Golden Key.

* * * * *

TO BE LETT,

_And enter'd upon the 25th of_ March, _in good tenable
Repair._

The Five Grist-Mills at the North Part of the Town of
_Boston_, with Stabling for Horses, Stores for Grain, &c. Any
Person inclining to Hire, may apply to _William Hunt_, in
Hanover-Street, whom the Proprietors hath empowered to Let the
same. Feb. 23, 1767.

* * * * *

May 4, 1767.

Just Imported from _London_, and to be Sold by
Daniel Boyer, _Jeweller_,
At his Shop opposite the Governor's in _Boston_,

Best Brilliant and * Binding Wire
Cypher Earing & Button * Brass and Iron ditto
Stones * Brass stamps
Brilliant & cypher ring * Buckle & ring brushes
stones * Money scales & weights
Garnets, amethysts, and * Small sheers & plyers
topaz * Screw dividers
Ring and buckle sparks * Blow pipes
Locket stones & cyphers * Draw plates
Ruby and white foyle * Moulding sand
Coral beeds * Crucibles & black pots
Coral for whistles * Borax & Salt-Petre
Shoe and knee chapes * Pommice and Rottenstone,
Rough and smooth files * &c.

Where also may be had, most sorts of Jewellers
and Goldsmith Work, cheap for Cash.

* * * * *

William Palfrey

HEREBY informs his Customers and others, That he has just
opened a fresh Assortment of Goods suitable for the Season,
which were imported in the Ship _Boston-Packet_, Capt.
_Marshall_.

_ALSO_, A Variety of Stone, China and Glass Ware, which will
be sold very low at his Shop next Door North of the Heart and
Crown in Cornhill, _Boston_.

* * * * *

Imported in Captain _Skillings_ from _London_, and to be Sold

_By_ John Symmes, _Goldsmith_,

Near the Golden Ball, _Boston, viz._

BEST Shoe and Knee Buckles Fluke and Tongs, ruff and smooth
Files, Bone Buckle Brushes, Freezing Punches, Binding Wire,
Steel Top Thimbles, Cypher and Brilliant Button Stones, Cypher
and Brilliant Ring Stones, Ring Sparks, Motto Ring Stones,
Amethysts, Garnetts, Brilliant and Cypher Earing Stones,
Amethysts Foyle, red & white do. Stone Bosom Buckles,
Crusables, and Black Lead Melting Pots, &c. all cheap for
Cash.

* * * * *

November, 1767.

Robert Duncan

Begs Leave to inform his Customers and Others, That he has
removed from the Store on the Town Dock to the Shop lately
improved by Mr. _William Palfrey_, next Door Northward of the
Sign of the HEART and CROWN in Cornhill.

* * * * *

A House to Lett in _Hawkins's_-Street, near the Sign of the
Parrot. Inquire of Edes and Gill.

* * * * *

No. 1. A House at the North-End of the Town, the Corner of
Winnisimett Ferry.

* * * * *

No. 4. One large double House at New-Boston, near the Sign of
the Ship. Boston, 21st Nov. 1767.

* * * * *

Aug. 13, 1759.

Imported in the last Ships from London, and to be Sold

By John Townley,

At the Sign of the _Wheat Sheaff_, the Corner of _Wing's
Lane_, very cheap for Cash;

BROAD cloths, _Yorkshire_ plains, cotton velvets and
cut-velvet shapes, thicksetts, fustians, white jeans, figured
and corded dimothys, silk and cotton gowns, stript linnens,
_Manchester_ checks, ruffells, calimancoes, tammys, durants,
yard wide & prussian poplins, cross-bar'd stuffs, rich
brunets, broglios, stript & plain camblets & cambleteens,
lastings of all colours, bombazine, a fine assortment of
_Irish_ linnens, _English_ oznabrigs.

* * * * *

_Imported in the last Ships from_ LONDON, _by_

=Ebenezer Coffin=,

_And to be Sold at the_ Crown _and_ Bee-Hive, _opposite
Deacon_ Phillips's _in_ Cornhill, Boston, _very cheap for
ready Cash, or on short Credit_,

A Large assortment of best london, hard-metal and common
pewter dishes, plates, basons, porringers, quart-pots,
tankards, soup-kettles, communion flaggons and cups,
christening basons, tea-pots and spoons, bed and close stool
pans, measures, &c.

* * * * *

Aug. 27, 1759.

_Adino Paddock_ Chaise-Maker, near the Granary, has six
second-hand Chaises to sell; and as they take up much Storage,
he will sell them under their Value.

* * * * *

Aug. 22, 1763.

=Benjamin Russell=

INFORMS his Customers and others, that he Undertakes PAPERING
ROOMS and Stair-Cases in the best Manner, at a reasonable
Rate.--Any Gentleman that has a mind to Employ him in the
neighbouring Towns, may be serv'd by him (paying his
Travelling Charges) at the same Rate as those in
_Boston_.--Said _Russell_ has a number of Window SASHES 10 by
8, 24 Lights in a Window, to Sell reasonably for Cash,--they
are made of the best of PINE.

--> Said _Russell_ lives the North-side of Bacon-Hill in
_Boston_, opposite to Mr. _Joseph Callender's_, Baker.

* * * * *

Jan. 12, 1767.

TO BE SOLD BY

Joseph Palmer & Co.,

At their Store on _Minot's_ T,

Spermaceti Candles, _warranted_ _Pure_--Spermaceti in
Cakes--Strain'd Spermaceti Oyl, by the Quantity or
Cask--_Philadelphia_ Flour--English Duck, Cordage, &c.

* * * * *

A few Firkins of choice good Irish BUTTER, to be Sold by
_BLANCHARD_ & _HANCOCK_, opposite the Conduit.----Likewise a
large and good assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery and Pewter
Wares, just imported in the _Lydia_, Captain _Scott_, from
_London_--Also, Philadelphia and Russia Barr Iron, &c. all at
the very lowest Rates for Cash.

* * * * *

June 14, 1762.

GOOD CYDER to be Sold by the Barrel, or otherwise, at the
_Black Boy & But_, by JONATHAN WILLIAMS.

* * * * *

Daniel Jones,

_At the_ HAT _and_ HELMIT, _South-End_, BOSTON, MAKES Beaver
and Beaveret HATS; has also English Beaveret & Castor, English
and French Felt Hats, Hat Trimmings; an Assortment of English
GOODS suitable for all Seasons of the Year; a few Boxes of
Looking-Glasses; which he will sell by Wholesale or Retail at
a moderate Rate for Cash, Treasurer's Notes, or short Credit.

_N.B._ Said _Jones_ desires those Persons who have far
exceeded their Contracts either on Book or Notes of Hand, to
be very speedy in settling the same, or they will oblige him
to the disagreeable Necessity of putting them to Trouble.

* * * * *

ALL Persons that are indebted to the Estate of _James Mason_,
late of _Boston_, Merchant, Deceas'd, are desired to Pay the
same without Delay to _Jonathan Mason_, Executor to his
Will;--and those who have any Demands on said Estate, are
desired to bring in their Accompts to said Executor, who has
to Sell at his House next Door to the Sign of the Three Kings
in Cornhill, the following GOODS belonging to the Estate of
the Deceased, which will be Sold at the first Cost and
Charges, Viz.

Broad Cloths, German Serges, Bearskins, Beaver Coating,
Half-Thick, red Shagg, Bayes, 8 qr. and 9 qr. Blankets,
Shalloons, Tammies, Durants, Calimancoes, worsted Damasks,
strip'd and plain Camblets, strip'd Swanskins, Flannell,
Manchester Velvet, Womens ditto, Bombazeen, Allopeen, colour'd
Ruffells, Hungarians, Dimothy, Crimson and green China, 7-8th,
yard wide and 6 qr. cotton Check, worsted and Hair Plush,
Men's and Women's Hose, worsted Caps, mill'd ditto, black
Tiffany, Women's and Children's Stays, cotton Romalls, printed
Linnen Handkerchiefs, black Gauze ditto, Bandanoes, Silk
Lungee Romalls, Cambricks, Lawns, Muslins, Callicoes, Chints,
Buckrams, Gulick Irish and Tandem Holland, Mens and Womens Kid
and Lamb Gloves, black and white Bone Lace, Capuchin Silk, and
Fringe, Gartering, Silk and Cotton Laces, stript Gingham,
yellow Canvas, Diaper, Damask Table Cloths and Napkins,
Bedtick, 7-8th Garlix, Soletare Necklaces and Earings, Tapes,
Womens Russel Shoes, sewing Silk, Nutmegs, Pepper, Looking
Glasses, Ticklinburg, English and Russia Duck, Allum, Copperas
and Brimstone, German Steel, Bar Lead, English and India
Taffety, Grograms, English and India Damasks, Padusoys,
Lutestrings, black and white Sattin, rich Brocade, Gauze Caps,
and Ruffles, Shades and handsome Silk Cloaks, &.c. &c. &c.

* * * * *

Aug. 22, 1763.

_Andrew Barclay_,

AT his House opposite the Golden Cock in Marlborough-Street,
_Boston_, Binds Books of all kinds, Gilt and Plain, in the
neatest and best Manner. Gentlemen in Town or Country may
depend upon having their Work done with Fidelity and Dispatch.

* * * * *

1768. Nov. 21.----Nov. 28.

_Just imported in the Ship_ Thames, _Captain_ Watt,
_from_ London, _by_

Samuel Franklin,

_At the Sign of the_ Crown and Razor, _South-End_, Boston:

BEST Razors, Pen-knives, scissars, shears, shoe-knives, shoe
tacks and stampt awl blades, teeth instruments, lancets, white
and yellow swords, and sword belts; case-knives and forks;
ink powder and sealing-wax, files and rasps; horse sleams;
hones and curling tongs; brass ink-pots, horn and ivory combs;
white, yellow and steel shoe and knee buckles; gilt, lackered
and plated coat and breast buttons, snuff boxes, and a few
second hand hats, &c. all very cheap.

N.B. Razors, penknives and scissars ground, scabbards made for
swords and bayonets, caseknife and fork blades made at said
Shop.

_Boston Chronicle._

* * * * *

1769. June 1.----June 5.

WINE
TO BE SOLD _by_
ROSANNA MOORE,
By wholesale and retail, at her WINE CELLAR
near LIBERTY TREE, Boston, viz.

OLD Sterling MADEIRA, LISBON, Teneriff, Claret, Port, Canary,
Malaga, Tent, sweet and other WINES, all in their original
purity, and as cheap as any in town.

_Boston Chronicle_, June 1, 1769.

* * * * *

_Just imported from_ LONDON, _by_

_Jolley Allen,_

At his Shop about Midway between the Governor's and the
Town-House, and almost Opposite the _Heart_ and _Crown_ in
Cornhill,

_BOSTON._

A very large Assortment of English and India GOODS, fit for
all Seasons, too many to be enumerated separately in an
Advertisement.----

_Boston Gazette_, Feb. 20, 1767.

* * * * *

WHEREAS the CO-PARTNERSHIP of Chase & Speakman is mutually
dissolved, this is to desire all persons who are indebted to
them to make speedy payment, and likewise all those who have
any demands on said company, to call and receive their
respective dues of T. Chase, at the venerable LIBERTY-ELM.

_Boston Chronicle_, May 22, 1769

* * * * *

BOSTON.

This morning arrived here Captain Paddock, in a schooner from
London, after a long passage.

***_The_ BOSTONIAN _came too late for this day's Paper._

* * * * *

STOLEN,

FROM the side of the house, belonging to _Richard Silvester_,
now the Sign of the

BROKEN POST,

_Newbury street_, Boston, about half an hour past one o'clock
in the morning of the 24th ult.

A Black and White Horse, with a Bridle, without a Saddle.----The
Persons concerned in this Frolick, who were seen and known,
are desired to replace the said Horse, in the manner and form
they found him. And it is hoped, as he is a young creature,
they will not corrupt his morals, by teaching him any of their
bad tricks, but return him soon, as the owner will not allow
any thing for his keeping.

N.B. If he should bite or kick any that have him in
possession; his former master now declares, he will not be
answerable for the damages.----He was not imported from
England, but manufactured in this land of liberty.

_Query._ Whether the persons who knocked at said SILVESTER'S
door, past three o'clock the same morning, in their return
home, and cried THIEVES, were not accomplices in this
_glorious_ exploit.

_Boston Chronicle_, March 1, 1770.

* * * * *

_TO BE SOLD
By_ Mary Jackson & Son,
_At the Brazen-Head in Cornhill,
A few Firkins of good Butter, at
4s. 6d. per Pound; also choice_ Connecticut _Pork, Hogs Fat,
and Cheese._

N.B. _All Kind of Braziers, Cutlers, Pewterers and Ironmongery
Goods, Wholesale and Retail._

July 13, 1761.

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_WANTED_ for a _HOUSE-KEEPER,_ A Discreet elderly WOMAN that
can be well recommended, who understands dressing victuals,
and the oeconomy of a large family where there are no
children.--Such a person will meet with _good_ encouragement,
by applying to MEIN and FLEEMING.

_Boston Chronicle_, Dec. 19, 1768.

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To be SOLD by
JOHN CROSBY,
LEMMON-TRADER, at the Sign of the _Basket of LEMMONS_, at the
South-End, Choice good and fresh LISBON LEMMONS, equal to any
in Town for goodness, and as large in general as Lemmons
commonly are, at _Four Pounds_ O.T. _per_ Hundred, and _Ten
Shillings per_ single Dozen.

Dec. 19, 1768.

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TO BE LET,
A Handsome square SHOP, in _Marshall's-Lane_, near
Boston-stone, suitable either for a Grocery, West-India or
Dry-Goods Shop--it will also accommodate any person in the
Mechanical Line. Inquire of the Printer, or of GILES RICHARDS
and Co. near the _Mill-Bridge_.

March 12, 1791.

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Picture of a Boston mariner in 1799.

_TO BE SOLD_,

_By_ Samuel Thaxter, MATHEMATICAL _Instrument Maker_, No. 49
STATE-STREET, 1 best brass Sextant, latest improvement;
Hadley's Quadrants, Davis' do. Brass Azimuth Amplitude and
Steering Compas; Brass Surveying Compas, Wood, do. Spy
Glasses; Sea Books, and Charts; Scales and Dividers; Surveying
Chains, &c.

N.B. Quadrants and Compasses carefully repaired;--where
Gentlemen may depend on reasonableness and punctuality.

March 30.

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FOR SALE,

A Small HOUSE-LOT, in Sisters-lane, very near the Rev. Dr.
Belknap's Meeting-house. Inquire of the Printer. March 30.
1799.

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Just Imported, and to be Sold by
Harbottle Dorr,
At his Shop (adjoining to the House of Mr. _Martin Gay_)
almost opposite to the Cornfields in Union-Street, Boston,

A Fine Assortment of Braziery, Ironmongery, and Cutlery Ware,
by Wholesale or Retail, cheap for Cash.

_Boston Gazette_, July 13, 1767.

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A sermon suitable to distribute among tenants and servants:--

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.