The Massachusetts spy, or, Thomas's Boston journal (Boston [Mass.]), 1772-10-29 00:00:00

Massachusetts Spy
Or, Thomas's Boston Journal.
MAY 2 1903
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VOL. II.]
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1772.
[NUMB. 89.]
FRIDAY, October 23. BOSTON.
By the Earl of Halifax Packet. Capt. Boul- der-son, arrived at New-York, in 34 days from Falmouth, we have the following
EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.
ALTENA. [in Germany] August 22.
HE last letters received from Stockholm, confirm the news of a great revolt in Sweden, which first broke out at Christianstadt, where the Burghers, accusing the states of not having employed
any means to prevent the exorbitant price of provisions, and the oppression of the people, and resolving, they said, to have but one God and one King, they at length joined the soldiers of the garrison, who had seized the Arsenal, and put several officers under arrest for refusing to come into their measures. These letters add, that at the departure of the post the gates of the town of Christianstadt were shut, and that Prince Charles of Sweden was marching at the head of a regiment towards Christianstadt, with some pieces of artillery, to re-establish good order.
PETERSBURGH, [the capital of Russia] August 4. We are informed that our fleets in the Archipelago and the Black Sea, are to be reinforced with 20 ships of war, and a number of troops. And Count Alexis Orlow hath received orders to sail immediately from Leghorn to the Archipelago, with all his men of war and transports, in order that he may be in a situation to continue the war with vigour by land and sea, in case a peace should not be concluded, when the time of the Armistice finishes.
COPENHAGEN, [the capital of Denmark] August 18. By advices from Helsingborgs, in Sweden, we are informed, that the garrison of Christianstadt had revolted a few days before; that they had prevailed on the inhabitants of that town to join them; and that they had renounced all obedience to the different orders of the state. Prince Charles, the King of Sweden's brother, is in Scania, where he has assembled and put himself at the head of 4000 men, with whom he is marching towards Christianstadt.
ST. JAMES'S, August 12. The King has been pleased to grant unto the right hon. Wills Hill, Earl of Hillsborough, in Ireland, and Lord Harwich, Baron of Harwich, in Essex, and to his issues male, the dignities of Viscount and Earl of Great-Britain, by the titles of Viscount Fairford, and Earl of Hillsborough, in the county of Gloucester.
LONDON, August 19. Wagers are laid at the West end of the town, that a newly appointed Secretary of State will not remain in office till the meeting of parliament.
Before Lord Hillsborough set out of town, he delivered the Earl of Dartmouth some instructions for proceedings in the next session of parliament, together with several papers of consequence, which his Lordship received some time since from the continent of America.
Before the Earl of Hillsborough set out for Ireland, he was intrusted with some dispatches to his Excellency the Lord Lieutenant, relative to some future regulations to be made in behalf of his successor, who is to succeed him in the viceroyship of that kingdom.
The old visionaries have appeared of late at Carrickfergus, in Ireland, who say the war will be general in 1773—Constantinople destroyed in 1774—The true-Gol acknowledged by all nations in 1775.—A valiant man give his testimony to it in 1776.—England overflowed in 1777—An
earthquake all over the world in 1778—The fall of the sun, moon and stars in 1779—The globe of the earth burned in 1780.—And the universal judgment in 1781.
August 21. We are assured that Lord Harcourt, on his return from Versailles, has been enabled to assure his Majesty of the very amicable disposition and friendly sentiments of all the branches of the House of Bourbon towards Great-Britain.
Yesterday morning his Excellency Prince Masserano, the Spanish Ambassador, set off for Spain, with a grand retinue.
August 26. The D. of C. has lately written to a Great Personage, desiring permission to visit his sister at Zell, to which a verbal message was returned, that it was more advisable for him to stay in his own country.
Yesterday morning a very respectable body of merchants, connected with the trade of the British colonies, waited on the right hon. the Earl of Hillsborough with an address, in which they politely thanked him for the great attention they had always received at his board, while he was Secretary of State for America: They were received with the greatest politeness, and his Lordship expressed his attachment to the commercial interests of these kingdoms in the warmest terms.
They write from Paris, that the Royal Academy of Sciences there, have elected Dr. Franklin, of Philadelphia, to fill the vacancy made among their foreign members by the death of Baron Van Swieten; and that the King has approved and confirmed their choice. There can be but eight of those foreign members by the constitution of the academy; and as they are generally of the most distinguished names for science in the different parts of Europe, the honour of being enrolled among them is in high estimation.
This day the right hon. Lord Hillsborough set out for Ireland.
August 28. It is talked that the Duke of Gloucester will set out in a few days for the West of England, from thence to Scotland, whence his Royal Highness proposes to cross by way of Port Patrick to Ireland, in order to pay several visits in that kingdom.
Extract of a letter from Charles de Salis, Esq; at St. Trone, near Marseille, to his brother the Rev. Mr. de Salis, in England, dated June 17, 1772.
"A boy here of twelve years of age, has the faculty of discovering water underground: This gift of his was discovered about a year ago in the following manner: He was standing at work by his father, who was digging, and on a sudden called out, "Do not dig too deep or the water will appear." The man had the curiosity to dig about three feet and found a considerable spring. This singular thing being known in the province, several people of distinction, who wanted water on their estates, sent for him: Among others, Mons. Borelle sent for him to an estate of his, where according to tradition, there had been three springs. The boy, without hesitation, carried him to every one of them. Mons. de Bompert, commander of the squadron at Toulon, sent for him to a house of his near the town; Monsieur de Bompert was so convinced of the boy's skill, that he immediately fell to work, and has succeeded. At a house which the Duke de Villars lived in, some of the water-conduits under it were choked up; and as the direction of them was not known, they, to save expence of taking up the floors, sent for the boy, who, on being carried to the spot, pointed to the place, and said, "Here the conduit begins and goes in such a direction, &c." So much upon the relation of others; now for what
I have seen myself. There was a neighbour of mine, as curious as myself to find out whether this boy had really such a gift. We agreed to put water in a large earthen pan, hermetically covered with another, and then place it in a hole two feet under ground in a vine-yard that had been lately tilled. In order that nobody should inform him of it, at night we dug the hole ourselves, and covered it over, and smoothed the ground for 20 feet round. This we did in two places. The boy arrived next morning, and we took him about the country to shew his skill. He went before us alone, with his hands in a short waistcoat, and stopped short when he found water, spoke of it, and followed to the spring head. Little by little, we brought him to where the water was hid; and I never, was so astonished in my life as to see him go out of the way, stamp upon the spot, and say, "here is water here, but it does not run." The earth was removed, and the pan found directly under. We took him by the second place, which he also discovered, but was angry at being deceived. He then found out a large spring in my neighbour's house, which he was greatly in want of for an oil-mill he has there.
Letters from Vienna, say, that a young girl there, a native of Bavaria, has the same gift as a young Parangue, the Hydrocope of the south of France. Several attestations have been made of her surprizing discoveries of water, which she has declared she could perceive under ground.
Extract of a letter from Madrid, July 8.
"Our court has just received the very disagreeable news of an universal rising of the natives on the sea coasts of Chili, who are greatly reinforced and supported by the brave people in the internal parts of that country. The Chileans are the bravest people on the continent, and ever had a most remarkable antipathy to the Spaniards, which made them cautious how they trusted the natives, who have before made attempts to recover their lost liberties, but were always subdued by the Spaniards keeping possession of the coasts.
"The insurrection that lately happened, began at the town of Baldivia, or Valdivia, where the gold mines are situated. It was thus: In the night of the 14th of May, a body of near ten thousand Indians came to the mines, and fell upon the guards, whom they murdered; they then proceeded to set free the negroes, but slaughtered all the whites they came near, without mercy. After this action they proceeded to the town, but found the people were alarmed, and had made some preparations, having shut the inner gates, and pointed some guns on the wall, which they fired incessantly on the Indians, and did great execution. Finding themselves not able to gain possession of the inner town, they set fire to the suburbs, and burnt them to the ground, in which were three fine churches, an hospital, and several religious houses.
"Having vented their fury as far as in their power, at Valdivia, and being joined by a number of Indian and negro slaves that dwelt in the suburbs, they left a guard to prevent the Spaniards from escaping out of the town, and proceeded immediately to the town of Imperial, which they invested, but were obliged to raise the siege with precipitation, and marched off as if they intended to serve Villarria in the same manner. A vessel was immediately sent from Imperial, with intelligence, and, when the advices came away from Madrid, an officer was preparing to march out of Lima at the head of 4000 men."
Her Majesty is perfectly recovered of her late indisposition, and on Saturday took an airing with the King about Hampton Court, &c.
Sept. 2. We are assured, that several
eminent merchants in the city are upon the point of forming themselves into a company for the purpose of importing annually a certain quantity of American flour, which they are satisfied will answer every purpose of the flour made from the grain of our own growth.
Orders are sent to Portsmouth for two men of war to be immediately fitted out for the coast of Africa, for the better protection of the trade, where they are to remain for some time, and afterwards sail down the coast and join the fleet on the North-American station.
A commission of Oyer and Terminer this day passed the great seal, authorising and impowering the Governors of New-York and Connecticut, and others named therein, to try any person or persons that may be taken in consequence of the proclamation issued for apprehending any that were concerned in plundering and burning the Gaspée schooner.
An evening paper says, "Orders are come from the Court of Denmark to their agent here, to pay to this court, 60,000l. which is the fortune given to Queen Carolina Matilda, and which the court of Denmark have thought proper to return; also 20,000l. more, in consideration of the presents made to the Queen on her marriage with the King of Denmark. And it is added, that the above sums of money are to be appropriated for the future maintenance and support of the Queen of Denmark, who, as soon as it is settled, is to come and reside in England."
The following is the substance of the Emperor of Morocco's letter to his Britannic Majesty. "The bearer of this Imperial letter is Juit Jacobson, to Abraham Benedi, a person equally esteemed by his master and his country, and who has your Majesty's interest truly at heart. I have given him general instructions in what manner to act; and from his knowledge of public affairs, and of his attachment to our mutual interest, I trust your Majesty will give him that degree of credit which his fidelity to me, and inclination to serve you, justly merit. He is particularly acquainted with the reasons and motives which have been the prime reason of the present embassy, relative to your Consuls withdrawing himself from Tetuan, so contrary to the customs and usages established on such occasions. In fine, I have sent him to your Majesty, because I know he has ability, as well as inclination, to serve both you and me."
Extract of a letter from Mentz, August 6.
"A man arrived in this city about six days ago from the neighbouring country, attended by a retinue of several hundred country people, who followed him from their habitations with shouts of admiration and praise. The account he gives of himself is very extravagant: He says that he is endowed with universal power of good and evil; that he can dethrone Kings and Emperors with as much ease as he can cure the dumb and lame, and the blind. The infatuated populace who follow him, say, that they have been witnesses to many of those cures performed in the country; and the impostor is even so confident as to invite our magistrates to be witnesses to his power in raising the dead. He was conducted last night to our prison, where he is likely to remain some time, notwithstanding his power. He would accept no money; but he had a woman with him who refused nothing."
Extract of a letter from Hamburg, Aug. 25.
"The day before yesterday two express were dispatched from Stockholm, and passed through this city, one in the forenoon, the other in the afternoon, in their way through our city, they left several letters behind them; one of them is said to be dispatched for France, the other for

England; each of them left a letter for the minister Monsieur Houze's; but it is no longer a secret here. The following is the intelligence they brought: "The four great cities, namely, Christainstadt, Joenkjoeping, Landscrona, and Gothenburgh, have declared his Majesty, the King of Sweden, as their absolute sovereign. On the 13th of this month, Prince Charles, who was then at Schonen, immediately put himself at the head of the troops and militia of Landscrona, and Prince Frederick Adolphus did the same at Gothenburgh. These two joined together, with an army of about 10,000 men, and marched before the walls of Stockholm; in their march they declared every where the King to be absolute; and on their arrival at Stockholm, they demanded their princely right, which have been limited and oppressed by the present deputies to recall the late act, called the assurance of the King , in which his Majesty is limited, in manner not to be suffered by an anointed King." The private letters from thence, since that date, differ only in one article; some say, that his Majesty immediately left Stockholm, and retired to Joenkjoeping to join his troops there, in order to force the states to discharge him of his oath of coronation; but others say, that his Majesty kept himself very snug at Stockholm till the army came before the walls, then he communicated his design to the states; and after a resistance which was made by great part of the clergy, and some of the nobles, they found themselves obliged to discharge his Majesty of his oath, and to declare him an absolute sovereign. It is remarkable, that no resistance at all was made by the other two states of the peasants and burghers. Other letters say, that this important resolution has been published already in a manifesto."
Sept. 2. Government have lately contracted with some eminent ship-builders, for building forty vessels on a new plan, proposed by Lord Sandwich, for the more internal navigation up the small rivers in Guinea, Africa, and along the Gold Coast, as well as those of America. They are to be so calculated, as when full laden to draw a small draught of water.
Advises from Copenhagen mention, that the King has of late manifested an extraordinary absence of mind, and is almost continually in a state of despondency.
From Paris we are informed, that the Countess of Barre, the French King's mistress, has lately made a purchase of a Marquisate in the province of Picardy, which has cost her (or more properly speaking, the King's miserable wooden shoe subjects) 1,600,000 livres.
The Earl of Dartmouth, who has succeeded Lord Hillsborough as Secretary of State to the American department, is reckoned, beside being a man of business, one of the most accomplished noblemen in England.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Lisbon, to a merchant in Cork, July 13.
"On the 3d instant was executed, pursuant to her sentence, Louiza de Jesus, for the murder of thirty-three infants, that were at different times committed to her care by the directors of the Foundling-Hospital at Coimbra, from which (as appears by the sentence published) she had no other inducement but 600 reas in money, a covado of baize and a cradle, that she received with each of them. She was but 22 years of age when executed. Going to execution she was pinched with hot irons, and at the gallows her hands were struck off; she has then strangled and her body burnt."
Yesterday a commission passed the great seal, appointing the Lord Chancellor, and the other Ministers of State, together with William Earl of Dartmouth, Soame Jenyns, Edward Elliott, Lord Robert Spencer, George Greville, Bamber Gascoyne, William Jolliffe, Esqrs. and Lord Garlies, to be commissioners for promoting the trade of Great Britain, and inspecting and improving the plantations in America, and elsewhere, with a revocation of the last commission.
A gentleman resident at Berlin writes to his friend in town, that the King of Prussia's health visibly declines daily, and that, that active monarch begins now to feel the fatal consequences of having gained his friends only by the sword. Probably his successor in the throne will some time hence with his Majesty had not added so many provinces to his dominions.
They write from Leghorn, that the Grand Signior has so exhausted his treasures that he has been obliged to raise contributions on all the inhabitants of Constantinople, the Janissaries not excepted,
which is likely to be productive of very serious consequences, if the peace is not settled before another campaign.
Extract of a letter from Portsmouth, Aug. 13.
"I have been a shipwright in this dock-yard these twenty-six years, in which time we have had many eminent persons at the head of the navy, but I assure you none have surpassed the goodness and sound judgment of the present first Lord of the Admiralty, who will ever be revered by the artificers of the royal yards in general, for his goodness of heart, in being the chief instrument in causing the following regulations to be made. Our most gracious Sovereign, by the advice of Lord Sandwich, and the other Lords of the Admiralty and Privy Council, have ordered the following standing rules should be strictly and duly attended to, viz. That every shipwright who has served a regular apprenticeship in the King's yard, and by any means gets hurt, so as to disable him from working, is to have 20l. a year, to be paid him quarterly; after thirty years labour, if they cannot work any longer, and bear a good character, they are entitled to the same annuity; the joiners the same; the sail-makers and house carpenters are to have 17l. the blacksmiths 11l. and the labourers 11l."
The exact state of the Spanish marine, according to letters lately received from Madrid, is said to be as follows, viz. seventeen ships of the line at Ferrol, thirteen of them rigged and in commission; twenty-nine at Cadiz, twenty-two in good order, no mention is made of frigates or men of war on the stocks.
Fordyce's debts, by an authentic list just handed about, amount to 552,000l. of which 70,000 are called small debts, and 150,000l. debts of honour, being the difference of stock to have been delivered the 16th of July.
It is said that a proclamation will shortly be issued, offering great advantages to those people who embark for America, in order to cultivate the country, and facilitate the Mississippi scheme.
The last ships which arrived from the Brazils at Lisbon, give a long detail of a dreadful conspiracy which broke out in that country. It was not suppressed but with great difficulty and effusion of blood: there being killed in one engagement 272 of the conspirators and 100 wounded; and of the Portuguese 14 killed and 42 wounded.
ST. JAMES'S, Sept. 1. The King has been pleased to grant unto George James Williams and Francis North, Esqrs. the office of Receiver General of all his Majesty's revenues within his colony and dominion of Virginia.
NORTHAMPTON, Aug. 10. The following account is strictly true: On the 2d ult. the wife of John Charlsworth, who keeps the Cross Keys inn, at Balfaver, in Derbyshire, was safely delivered of three children: The woman continued in tolerable health ten days, when she was delivered of a fourth child; and on the 22d of July she was seized in labour for the third time, and brought two more children into the world. These six children, though very small, were perfectly well formed; four are dead, but a boy and a girl with the mother, are likely to live.
Smyrna, May 27. Capt. Bonnau sailed from Alexandria on the 21st of last month, and arrived here three days ago, who hath depose, that on the 7th of the said month, in the latitude of Gero, he fell in with the Russian Admiral's ship, with two other men of war, three frigates, a bomb vessel, and a tartan, which had on board 200 land forces, and that the Captain of the tartan (a Grecian) who conducted him to the Admiral's ship, informed him that the above mentioned squadron was going to burn the Turkish ships which are in the dock-yards at Bondroum and Rhodes.
The Captain adds, that having put into Cape des Arbres in the gulph of Mengalia, on the 9th, he heard the report of cannon, and it was conjectured that the Russians had began the attack of Bondroum.
Extract of a Letter from Saxa Gotha.
"One John Nicholas Goldsmith, who followed the occupation of a cow herd, at a small village near Birka, by his own confession, on the day of his execution, had killed several young lads, and for no other reason, but to gratify his unnatural and inhuman passion for eating human flesh. He had for this purpose a cottage not far distant; near his house he had a cave, in which he deposited the bones of such lads as he had murdered from time to time; here he cooked and here he feasted upon them. But another cow-herdsman who lived near, seeing him incessantly going backwards and forwards, and always with a little bundle in his hand, had at last the curiosity to watch his
neighbour to the cave of death, where he saw the wretch of wretches carefully lay a thigh of a newly murdered lad down upon a stone, and then pickle it with salt. Shocked at this inhuman scene, the man instantly attested the fact of which he had been an ocular witness, to a neighbouring magistrate, who immediately had the cannibal brought before him, when the malefactor, on his first examination, confessed the truth, and declared he had murdered, of young and old, no less than fifteen.—He was sentenced to be broke upon the wheel alive."
LONDON, September 3. They write from Lerwick, in Shetland, that the fishery this season has been beyond the most sanguine expectations, the Dutch having cleared by the article of white herrings only, above ten millions sterling; so that allowing one twentieth part to the revenue, the government has gained 500,000l.
We hear that it is in contemplation with a little truly patriotic committee to build, in convenient parts of the town, ovens for baking the bread made of American flour, with shops adjoining, where the poor may purchase it on easy terms.
We are credibly informed that five men of war are now fitting out as a reinforcement for the fleet on the Jamaica station.
Letters from Corsica inform, that the duties laid on all English goods imported into that island, are so high that they almost amount to a prohibition.
SATURDAY, October 24. BOSTON.
His Excellency the Governor with the advice of his Majesty's council has been pleased to appoint Thursday the third of December next to be appointed as a day of General Thanksgiving.
The Honourable William Samuel Johnson, Esq. is appointed one of the Judges of the Superior Court in Connecticut.
Captain Jarvis, is arrived at London, from this port.
His Excellency Sir Ralph Payne, Governor of Antigua, &c. issued a proclamation for a solemn fast throughout the said Island, on the 16th of September, on account of the late dreadful hurricane there, to render thanks to Almighty GOD for their great deliverance, and to deprecate the infliction of any further miseries from the divine vengeance.
The Governor of Pennsylvania has issued a proclamation setting forth the distresses of the islands in the West-Indies, and recommending to the merchants and traders especially to give immediate assistance to the afflicted inhabitants by sending vessels with provisions.
MONDAY, October 26. BOSTON.
At a general council held at the Council-chamber on the 21st instant, his Excellency the Governor was pleased to nominate, Samuel Sprague, Esq. to be a Justice for the County of Plymouth.
To which nomination his Majesty's council did advise and consent.
The measles we hear are spreading at Salem, and it is thought will be general there in a short time.
On the 14th instant the Rev. Mr. David Searle was ordained to the pastoral care of a new gathered Church and congregation at Mason in New-Hampshire.
MARRIED.] Mr. John Hinckley, to Miss Nabby Kneeland, youngest daughter of Mr. John Kneeland.
DIED.] Mrs. Sumner, Wife of Mr. Sumner boat builder.—Mrs. Lydia Webb, wife of Mr. Joseph Webb, Hatter.—Mr. Edward Potter, Cooper.
TUESDAY, October 27. BOSTON.
Thursday the 5th of November is appointed at Connecticut, as a day of general thanksgiving.
We hear circular letters to the Governors upon this continent from the right hon. the Earl of Dartmouth, Secretary of State for the American department, were dispatched by the last packet.
Jacob Haller and Samuel Cole were drowned crossing Hudson's River.
ARRIVED here. Boyd from New-London; Barnard from New-York; Cushing and Smith from Maryland; Saunders from Rhode-Island; Wier from Quebec, Arnold from Halifax; Davis, from Cape Nicholas; Waters from St. Croix; Bell from Martinico; Orne from St. Lucia and St. Eustatia; Lowrie from St. Ubes; Russell from Greenock; Cazneau from London.
NEW-YORK, October 19. Last Friday morning was put on board of a sloop at the Albany Pier, one Benjamin Collar, who went by the name of Robinson and was delivered to the goaler of Barrington, in Boston Government, who came in pursuit of him: He was confined in Barrington Goal for committing a rape on his own daughter a child about ten years old; he broke goal and came to New-York, and set out for Rhode Island, and got as far as Byram in West Chester county, where he was taken and brought back by Patrick Walsh, high Constable, and Elias Arderton, Marshall, to the goal of this city. He confessed the fact, and said that it was no crime, nor could they find law to punish him for it.
WEDNESDAY, October 28. BOSTON.
Tuesday last as Mr. David Newell, shipwright, was carrying a piece of timber, it fell on his leg and broke the core to piece.
The dwelling-house of Mr. Gideon Granger, of Suffield, was lately consumed by fire, with all his Furniture, books, cloathing, &c.
MARRIED.] Mr. William Whitwell, merchant, to Mrs. Mary Tyler, widow of the late honourable Royal Tyler, Esq. deceased.—At Worcester, Ebenezer Bradish, Esq. to Miss Hannah Paine, only daughter of the hon. Timothy Paine, Esq.
DIED.] Mrs. Jenkins, wife of Capt. David Jenkins—At Halifax, in Nova Scotia, the Hon. Benjamin Green, Esq. one of his Majesty's Council, and several times Commander in Chief of that province.—At Barbados, his Excellency Governor Spry.
WILLIAMSBURGH, [Virginia] Octo. 1. The Elizabeth, Rankin, and Peter, Lang, from Glasgow, are arrived in James River. A few leagues off the Capes, about day-break, a sloop from St. Christopher's, bound to Philadelphia, ran foul of Capt. Lang, carrying away her own bowsprit, and did him considerable damage; but the people in the sloop were so alarmed, that they jumped on board Capt. Lang, leaving behind only two small negro boys, who were asleep below. As there was a great sea, and it blew hard, Capt. Lang did not think it safe, to put about for the sloop, which had all her sails standing the last time they saw her. The crew were landed at Norfolk, and the master hired vessels to go in quest of the one he had deserted; in which, besides West-India produce, there were eight hundred half Joes.
For the MASSACHUSETTS SPY. Friend THOMAS,
As I generally amuse myself in the evening with perusing thy entertaining paper, I happened to hit on the last dying speech of F. B. which made no small impression on my mind, at the time I read the dismal narrative of a life so filled with horror and guilt.
It seemed to me almost impossible that human nature should be so totally abandoned to the feelings of common humanity—as a whig, my indignation was raised to a pitch that I am almost ashamed to mention. I cursed the man in my heart—I hope the Lord will forgive me for it, especially as I am taught in the sacred volume of divine truth, to do good to them that evilly despite me; out human nature, alas, is frail, which thou, as well as myself perhaps hath experienced more than once: In the course of my reading, my mind was not a little impressed, I exclaimed, good heavens! Is it possible a man was born to be a slave! I am made and modeled in the image of my maker, and am therefore upon a footing with the first monarch in the universe: This friend Thomas, is the language of thy valuable paper in general, and from hence I esteem and respect thee.—The foregoing thoughts struck into my mind so forcibly that it deprived me of a few hours rest, but at length balmy sleep interposed and produced the following dream.
Methought in a jaunt towards Kennington Common with half a dozen boon companions, I espied a large multitude of people before me, this naturally engaged my curiosity, and gave a spur to my heels, which soon brought me into the center of the rabble—upon enquiry I understood a professed whig* was just on the verge of being tucked up.—Good heavens and earth! cryed I, is it possible a whig should merit the fate of a halter?—I will hear what the man has got to say for himself; and accordingly placed myself upon a spot where I could hear every word he uttered distinctly; his last words are so strongly fixed on my memory that the public may rest assured that the following speech is really genuine, viz.
* F. Marshall.

"Dear brethren, and fellow sufferers," "I am brought to this fatal tree, for barely asserting the rights and privileges of mankind.—Even in my infant state (I heard my mother declare) I would as stoutly contend for my whistle as a man would for his whole estate; this was looked upon as a happy presage of my future life:—Thank God my parents were not deceived in this respect;—as I grew in years and ripened into manhood liberty budded forth accordingly; the tree extended its branches, and took deep root in my breast; slavery on the other hand appeared with all the horrors imagination could possibly form, my soul detested the monstrous thought—a man to be a slave!"
Here he was unfortunately interrupted by the impertinent questions of half a dozen Black-a-moors; one had the impudence to ask him what price he got for his old grandmother? Another enquired after his beloved Father; and a third cursed him for selling the spawn of his loins: This put the criminal so confoundedly out of countenance, that he looked as mute as a fish, and earnestly entreated Mr. Hangman to dispatch him as quick as possible.
I am thy loving friend, SIMON PURE. Abington, 16th 10th Month, 1772.
From the OXFORD MAGAZINE. T HE following speech of Queen Elizabeth is a better lesson to succeeding generations, both with regard to what our sovereign ought to do, and what the people have a right to expect, than any thing the most able politicians could possibly say for a twelvemonth. This celebrated speech was delivered in answer to a remonstrance made by the House of Commons, on the subject of monopolies, and we are the more pleased at introducing it now, because monopolies were never more complained of than at present, and possibly never with more justice said to be prejudicial to the public.
"GENTLEMEN,
"I owe you hearty thanks and commendations for your good-will towards me, not only in your hearts and thoughts, but which you have openly expressed and declared; whereby you have recalled me from an error, proceeding from my ignorance, not my will. I hear things had undeservedly turned to my disgrace (to whom nothing is more dear than the safety and love of my people) had not such harpies and horse-leeches as these been made known and discovered to me by you. I had rather my heart or hand should perish, than that either my heart or hand should allow such privileges to monopolists as may be prejudicial to my people. The splendor of Regal Majesty hath not so blinded my eyes, that licentious power should prevail with me more than justice. The glory of the name of a King may deceive Princes that know not how to rule, as gilded pills may deceive a sick patient; but I am none of those Princes, for I know that the commonwealth is to be governed for the good and advantage of those that are committed to me, not of myself to whom it is intrusted, and that an account is one day to be given before another judgment seat. I think myself most happy, that by God's assistance I have hitherto so prosperously governed the commonwealth in all respects, and that I have such subjects, as for their good I would willingly leave both kingdom and life also. I beseech you, that whatever misdemeanors or miscarriages others are guilty of by their false suggestions, may not be imputed to me. Let the testimony of a clear conscience entirely in all respects excuse me. "You are not ignorant that princes servants are often too much set upon their own private advantage, that the truth is frequently concealed from princes;" and they cannot themselves look narrowly into all things, upon whose shoulders lieth continually the heavy weight of the greatest and most important affairs."
Choice French INDIGO By the hundred, dozen or single pound, To be sold by HENRY PRENTISS, At his store the head of Green's Wharf; A L S O,
CHOICE Lisbon and Port WINES, by the quarter cask, Lisbon OYL by the cask or jar, a few quintals of excellent Dumb Fish, loaf and brown Sugars, Bohea Tea, Coffee, Chocolate, Pepper, Al- spice and Ginger by the hundred, dozen, or single Pound, Nutmegs, Cloves, Cinnamon, Mace, Logwood, Redwood, Allum, Cop- peras, &c. &c. As Cheap for Cash as can be bought at any Store in Town.
T H I S D A Y, At TEN o'clock, Will be Sold by PUBLIC VENDUE, At the Auction-Room in Queen-Street, TWENTY-FIVE pieces of su- perfine, middling and common prized Broad Cloths, of beautiful colours, a variety of Shalloons, Calamancoes, and other Piece Goods. J. RUSSELL, Auctioneer.
JOHN WINTHROP, Advertises the public, THAT he has removed from the store situated between Mr. Ben- jamin Andrews, and Mr. Samuel Elliot, jun. near the Swing Bridge, to that lately improved by Mr. Thomas Symmes, op- posite the South side of the Market. Where he has to sell as cheap as can rea- sonably be expected.
Choice Philadelphia Duck, flour, Ficklenburghs, Bar Iron, Window glass of all Cordage, forts, Loaf and brown su- Osnaburgs, gars, Nails, &c. &c. Cod Lines, &c.
WHEREAS Elizabeth the wife of me the subscriber, hath clandestinely taken many things from me, and hath absented herself from me sundry times, and is now absent, and hath run me in debt; to prevent further trouble, I hereby forwarn all persons not to trust her on my account, and declare I will not pay any debts of her contracting after the date hereof. GEORGE CHEESMAN. Boston, October 27th, 1771.
WANTED, ONE HUN- DRED DOLLARS or FIFTY POUNDS, for which the best security either personal or real will be given, by a person in the county of Middlesex: Who- ever has either of said sums to let, may hear of a chap, by inquiring at the intelli- gence-Office in Marshall's-Lane, Boston.
MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS. WILLIAM WILLIAMS, Mathematical Instrument Maker,
the Indian tribe Has to SELL with them ten & to receive an At his Shop, at the Sign two of them are of Sir Isaac Newton, tives, who were former Wars; At the Head of the Long- about eight y Wharf, who was tak ears-ago; he this occasio
BOSTON, THE largest assortment of Had- ley's and Davis's Quadrants ever in New-England; also hanging and standing Compasses in brass and wood; Gauging and Surveying Instruments, Cases of Ma- thematical Instruments with steel joints, half cases ditto; Telescopes of various lengths, in ivory, wood and fish-skin; Plotting Scales and Protractors, Gunter Scales and Dividers, four and two pole Surveying Chains, arti- ficial Magnets with cases, Sand-Glasses from two hours to a quarter of a minute; Instru- ments of a new construction to measure Boards; an assortment of Brass Pocket-Com- passes: Box Rules, Jack-Knives, brass and pewter Ink-Stands, plated Shoe and Knee Buckles, Pinchbeck, Block-tin and Brass do. Compass Scales, Watch Keys, &c.
B O O K S. Straits and Mediterranean Pilot, Southern Pilot, Mariner's Calendar, Daily Assistant. Wilson's Navigation. Young Man's best Companion. Patou's Treatise of Navigation, Atkinson's Epitome. A Complete System of Navigation. By John Barrow. Practical Navigation. By John Seller. Large Charts of the English Channel. Large Charts for the Coast of Guinea. Nine Leaves Charts for the Channel and Straits.
Ditto for West-Indies. STATIONARY. Writing Paper. Dutch Quils. Sealing-Wax. Wafers. Slates. Black Lead and Slate Pencils. Quire Books covered with Marble Paper. Ditto ruled for Journals.
A Variety of Instruments, too tedious to mention, are made and sold at the above place, and as he has had a thorough experi- ence, he doubts not of giving satisfaction. N. B. All instruments with said William's name, will be made true without charge.
Just published in Newport, And to be sold by I. THOMAS, near the Mill-Bridge, Boston, NEW-ENGLAND'S MEMO- RIAL; or, a brief relation of the most memorable and remarkable passages of the providence of God manifested to the planters of New-England, in America: With special reference to the first colony thereof, called NEW-PLYMOUTH. As also a nomination of divers of the most eminent instruments deceased, both of church and common wealth, improved in the first be- ginning, and after progress, of sundry of the respective jurisdictions in those parts: In reference unto sundry exemplary passages of their lives, and the time of their deaths.
By NATHANIEL MORTON, Secretary for the jurisdiction of New- Plymouth.
** Those who SUBSCRIBED for the above work, with I. THOMAS, are desired to call or send for their books. N. B. The subscribers names are printed.
JACOB HEMET, DENTIST to her Majesty and the Prin- cess Amelia.
BEGS Leave to recommend to the Public, his newly discovered Es- sence of Pearl , and Pearl Detrifrice , which he has found to be greatly superior not only in elegance, but also in efficacy, to any thing hitherto made use of for complaints of the Teeth and Gums : Particularly they will pre- serve the Teeth in a perfect sound state, even to old age; they render them white and beautiful, without in the least impairing the enamel; sasten such as are loose, keep such as are already decayed from becoming worse, prevent the Tooth-Ach , perfectly cure the Scurvy in the Gums , and make them grow firm and close to the teeth; they likewise render the breath delicate, sweet, and re- medy almost all those disorders that are the consequence of consequence of scorbatic gums.
Sold (by appointment of Mr. Hemet) wholesale and retail, by W. Bayley, Perfu- mer, in Cockspur-street, near the bottom of the Hay-market, London, and at William Scott's Irish Linen Store, near the Draw- Bridge, Boston, New-England.
THURSDAY October 29. BOSTON.
Yesterday the freeholders and other inha- bitants of this town, met at Faneuil-Hall, to enquire into the grounds of a report that prevails, that salaries are appointed to the judges of the Superior Court of Judicature, of this province, whereby they are rendered independent of the grants of the General as- sembly for their support, contrary to ancient and invariable usage; and to take such mea- sures thereupon, as might be proper upon so alarming an occasion.
After the coolest and most candid debate and deliberation, the town came into a very full vote (there being only one hand held up against it) to prepare a decent and res- pectful message to the Governor, for the first purpose aforesaid. And in the afternoon such a message was prepared, setting forth, that the report above mentioned had spread a general alarm among all considerate per- sons who had heard of it, in town and coun- try; such an establishment being considered as tending rapidly to complete that system of slavery, which originated in the House of Commons of Great-Britain, assuming a power and authority to give and grant the monies of the colonists without their consent, and against their repeated remonstrances. This draft of a message was freely canvas- sed and finally accepted by a very full vote, nemine contradicente , and thereupon William Phillips, Esq; the hon. James Otis, Esq; Mr. Samuel Adams, Dr. Joseph Warren, Dr. Benjamin Church, Mr. Timothy Newell, and Col. Thomas Marshall, were appointed to wait on his Excellency with the same.
Then the meeting was adjourned until Friday ( To-morrow ) at ten of the clock in the forenoon, to receive his Excellency's answer, and to proceed to such further mea- sures as may be judged proper. It is hoped there will also be a full meeting at the ad- journment. It is observable that through- out the whole debates, the citizens con- cerned in it manifested the greatest good humour and patience with each other, the whole town being deeply sensible of the im- portance of the matter before them.
It is confidently said without contradic- tion, that his Excellency the Governor has received certain advice from Sir FRANCIS BERNARD , of Nettleham, that the Judges salaries are fixed, and that the Baro- net glories in the hand he has had in pro-
moting this measure, "for the good of the province."
We hear that the message from the town is to be delivered this forenoon to the governor.
The seven transports mentioned in our last to have arrived at New-York, are de- stined to carry his Majesty's Royal Ameri- can Regiment, now in that city and the Jerseys, to the islands of Jamaica and An- tigua.
The Fox, Capt. Norman, from Casco- Bay, with masts for the dock yard, is also arrived at Plymouth, in England, after a very fine passage.
Since our last, Capt. Cazneau arrived here from London; the advices by him are not so late as by the packet arrived at New-York.
The snow Tristram , Capt. Shand, is ar- rived at Rhode-Island from London.
We hear that the late hurricane was very severe at Cape-Nicholas Mole; several ves- sels were damaged by running foul of each other, and a number drove on shore, but all likely to be got off again.
Extract of a letter from Surinam, Sept. 5.
"This colony is in the greatest distress occasioned by an insurrection of the slaves; they are assembled 1000 strong, very formid- able, supplied with arms and ammunition, and have defeated our soldiers, and taken some six pounders from them, with which they have fortified themselves on an island, com- mitting great depredations and annoying and terrifying the inhabitants daily. We have made several ineffectual attempts to subdue them, and about three months ago they de- feated our escort sent against them. We have been obliged to set three or four hundred of our stoutest negroes free to defend us, and without they do something effectual against them, we shall be under the most melan- choly apprehensions from these insur- gents."
NEW-LONDON, October 23. On the 16th instant the body of one James Johnson was found dead in Say-Brook near the ferry, but a few rods out of the road, among some bushes, with three or four wounds in his left breast, and one through his right arm, ap- pearing as though he was stabbed with a round instrument, or shot with large shot, and several other marks of violence were found upon him. The jury of Inquest re- turned their verdict, that he was murdered; which was also visible to all the spectators.— It was the opinion of many of the spectators, that he had been dead near a week. He was stripped entirely naked, and a green coat, which he wore, spread over the body.
On Thursday a week before the above discovery, the said Johnson was at Lyme preparing to go by water to some other parts, having procured a bottle of rum, some bread and cheese, &c. for his stores, and had drank so much as to be something intoxicated, he met with a transient person, who called him- self James Sheels, said he had lately run away from a man of war, and had failed from New-Haven in Mr. Hoar's employ, &c. and when met expressed much joy, as hav- ing been formerly acquainted. The said Johnson seemed much rejoiced that he had met an old friend now in want, and that he could yield him some assistance. The tran- sient person soon flattered said Johnson to alter his voyage, and travel westward with him; so they both passed the ferry together. The same afternoon two men were observed to be eating bread and cheese together at the place where the dead body was found. Also after that one man appeared there as if put- ting on a pair of shoes. N. B. The shoes of the transient person, which were observ- ed by some as old and much worn, were found in the weeds not far from the corpse.— No doubt but the supposed friend was the murderer.
The transient person is described as follows. A pretty well set, sturdy fellow; had on a blue waistcoat, short close trowsers no stockings, bushy hair, dark eyes, and a dark complexion.
Governor Trumbull, has issued a procla- mation, offering thirty pounds, lawful mo- ney, to whoever will apprehend the afore- said murderer.
A CARD.  I. Thomas, presents his com- pliments to Messrs. Flets , sole printers and publishers, for aught he knows, (though not original proprietors) of The Boston Evening- Post , and begs leave to acquaint them, that he mentioned to Manetho the error of their press, consequently he granted their request, of its be- ing made known to him the said Manetho . If Manetho chose not to alter his copy, it was not the business of the "original instigator and "proprietor of the Massachusetts Spy , and the "sole Printer and PUBLISHER thereof," to do it. Messrs. Flets may, if they please, correct another error of their press, viz. their misquoting from a paragraph signed " Isaiah Thomas. "

To be SOLD, For Cash or West-India Goods, A Genteel CHAISE and Harness. Enquire of JOSEPH GREENLEAF, at his store in Marshall's-Lane.
For Charlestown, South-Carolina, The Brigantine WILLIAM , THOMAS ROBSON, master, Burthen about 130 tons, will sail in fourteen days from the date. For Freight or Passage, apply to PETER HUGHES, at his store in King-street, or to the Master on board, at Gray's Wharf. Boston, October 21, 1772.
JOHN WHITE , Informs the publick, that he has to SELL ALL sorts of Garden SEEDS, imported from Europe; and seeds saved here, of this year's produce, very suitable for the West-Indies. Also, a variety of fine English Cherry Trees, and a number of grafted Apple trees, and a great number of standard and trained Currant Trees, Gooseberry Bushes, Quince and Lime Trees. A few English Pear and Plumb Trees, are now ready to be taken up, Horse Radish, Sweet Herbs, and a few other articles at his Nursery Garden in Seven-Star Lane, next to the Hon. Thomas Flucker, Esq's. in Boston.
A general assortment of ENGLISH GOODS , Just opened and to be SOLD, by NATHANIEL ABRAHAM , At his Shop opposite the sign of the Seven Stars, in Ann-street, very cheap for CASH only.
Among which are, S QUIRREL and fancy Muffs, with and without Tippets, squirrel and other furr trimmings for ladies cloaks, English Clogs, Shoes and Goloshes, with a variety of silk, silk and cotton, silk and worsted, and all kinds of linen and woollen goods usually imported for men's and women's apparel.
JOSEPH GREENLEAF , Informs the public that he has opened A STORE, INTELLIGENCE-OFFICE and VENDUE ROOM. In Marshall's-Lane.
Four doors north of the Corn-Fields, Boston, Where he has now ready for private sale, CHEAPER THAN CHEAP , A Good assortment of ENGLISH GOODS , a gold Watch, wearing Apparel of superfine broad cloth, laced. Bristol Beer. &c. &c.
N. B. Said Greenleaf also carries on the Printing Business with E. Russell.
CASH given for FLAX-SEED , And a good price, at
JOHN WINTHROP's Store, Opposite the East end of Faneuil-Hall, Where is to be had,
CHOICE Philadelphia FLOUR, bar Iron, Cordage, Pepper, West-India Rum, and many other articles.
MARTIN BICKER , Acquaints his Friends and the Public, that he lately received a supply of WINTER GOODS ,
Which are to be sold by Wholesale or Retail, near the Prime cost. Constant attendance is given at his Auction Room, near the Conduit, and the smallest favours thankfully acknowledged.
Amongst his Goods are, MIDLING and low priced Broad Cloths, Kerseys, Rattens, Serges, Half-thicks, Bearskins, Lambskins, Tamnies, Camblet, Cambletteens, Crapes, Calamancoes, 3 4ths. 7-8ths. and yard-wide Irish Linen, Bedticks, Breeches Pieces, Hose, Handkerchiefs, &c. &c.
A WOMAN with a good breast of milk, that can be well recommended, would be glad to go into a credible family to suckle. Enquire at Mr. McCluer's next door to Captain Conners.
IMPORTED In the last ships from England, by JOHN BARRETT and SONS , And now opening At their Store near the MILL-BRIDGE, BOSTON , A very neat and Universal assortment of European and East-India GOODS Adapted to the Season. As they have reason to think that no person or persons, in the trade, can, or do procure their goods on better terms, so they flatter themselves that, at their very low advance, they must turn out, both by WHOLESALE and RETAIL , as cheap as can be bought for cash ( THEY PRESUME NOT TO SAY CHEAPER THAN ) at any Store in the province.
Imported in the last ships from London and Bristol, and to be sold by PETER HUGHES , At his Store in King-street,
CHOICE Newcastle Coal, Hemp, Cordage, English, Russia and Ravens Duck, Ticklenburgh, Dowlas, broad Cloths, Frizes, Duffs, beaver Coating, Calamancoes, Poland and common Starch, Florence Oil, printing Ink, writing paper, 4d. 6d. 8d. and 10d. nails, sheathing ditto, Shot, bar Lead, Powder in half and quarter barrels, cod and Mackrel Lines and Hooks, sail, seine and whipping Twine, half and quarter boxes of 6 by 8, 7 by 9, and 8 by 10 Glass, single, double and treble refined loaf Sugar, 12, 15, 18 and 21 inch Pipes, doctors Phials, common quart and Champagne Bottles in hampers of one groce each, crates of Earthen Ware, Pepper, Cinnamon, Cloves and Mace, Durham Mustard, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Grindstones, best London Porter in hampers of 3 and 4 dozen.
JOHN SKINNER, PEWTERER , Acquaints his customers and others, in town and country, that he has removed from the North-End, into the house adjoining Mr. Penuel Bowen's, a little northward of the sign of the Lamb, in Newbury-street, Boston, where he continues to make and sell, by wholesale, all sorts of pewter ware, usually made in New-England: Also, dishes and plates hammered the same as in London; all who please to favour him with their custom, may depend on being supplied on as good terms as any where in New-England, and as well used by letter as if present; letters or orders for him left with Mr. Edward Holyoke, at Colonel Jonathan Snelling's Store, on Treat's wharf, near the Town-Dock, will come safe and speedily to hand.
Also to be sold or let, a very good DWELLING-HOUSE and LAND, situate and fronting on Clarke's-Square, North-End, with three rooms on a floor, a large entry, a paved yard, a well of water with a pump and good garden, and back way into Middle-street, pleasantly situated. For particulars enquire of said Skinner.
To be SOLD, by NATHANIEL RUSSELL , In Common-street, a little to the northward of Dr. Byles's Meeting-House, BOSTON ,
A Compleat assortment of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE , consisting of Clocks, Tables, Chairs, Bedsteads dumb Waiters, &c. &c. Cheap for Cash
THOMAS LEE , Has imported in the last ships from England, and has for sale, at his Store near the Swing-bridge, at a low advance,
A LARGE Assortment of Fall and Winter GOODS: Gun-Powder, Shot, Allum, Brimstone, Nails, Glass, &c. &c. Also,
LADIES SILKS , of almost every Kind; Brussel's and Mecklin Laces, Gold and Silver laces and Buttons, &c. &c. &c.
To be sold by Samuel Sloane, at his Distil. House, opposite the Blue-ball and Mason's-Arms, formerly Green-Dragon, New-England RUM, and all sorts of SPIRITS, cheap for cash or Molasses; and as he makes those articles himself, he will warrant them fit for any market.
JUST IMPORTED, And to be sold by wholesale or retail, Extremely Cheap for Cash, by JOSHUA BLANCHARD, jun. At his Shop over BLANCHARD'S Wine Cellar, Dock-Square, Boston,
CHOICE Cheshire Cheeses, Gloucester ditto, Bohea and Hyson Tea, English Loaf Sugar, double and treble refined ditto, Nutmegs, Cloves, Mace, Cinnamon, Pepper, Ginger, Currants and Prunes, Best Durham Mustard in pound, half and quarter pound Bottles, best Florence Oil in uncommon large Flasks, Brimstone, Allum, Copperas, Salt Petre, Split Pease, 15 and 18 Inch TD Pipes, large Bowl Hunters ditto, Painters Oil and colours, Leaf Gold, Sieve Bottoms, No. 4 and 12 Pins, English Sole Leather, Osnaburgs, Ravens Duck. Gun-Powder in half Barrels and quarter Barrels, Shot of all Sizes, Bar Lead, large and small Slates, Playing Cards; a neat assortment of cream coloured and glass ware, sewing twine, &c. ALSO ,
Brown Sugars of various sorts, Coffee, Cocoa, Chocolate, Cotton, Indigo, Snuff, Redwood, Logwood, new Flour, choice Dumb Fish, &c.
N. B. All sorts of Wines, West-India and New England Rum, Brandy, Jamaica Spirits, &c. sold at the above said Cellar, as usual.
DANIEL SCOTT , At his Medicine Store the Sign of the Leopard, South End.
TAKES this method of informing all Gentlemen, Ladies, and others, who have had the Misfortune to lose their Teeth, that he still continues the Business of making and fixing artificial Teeth as usual, in so elegant a manner as to be but little inferior to the natural, either in Use or Beauty, as many who have experienced them can testify: Where also any Person afflicted with painful Stumps or unsound Teeth, may have them removed with a peculiar Dexterity and Ease.—And all Persons who have the Scurvy in their Teeth, which threatens their removal though found, may have them cleaned without hurting the Enamel, or in the least degree impregnate, to rend may be supplied with his DEXOD for their grevator, which is an excellent the inflict best adapted for preserving the divine vel Gums, and preventing the of any Preparation ever offsylvania has issued: It will cure the Scurvy the distilles, bring the Teeth to their original, and record, and by a continuance of its nd traders esp serve both Teeth and Gums tance, thate during life.—It is not pretended that it will perform Impossibilities, that it will make rotten Teeth sound, or will ease them when they violently ach; but it will assuredly preserve those Teeth found that are so, and cause the Gums to adhere to them and prevent those that are decayed in part, from becoming worse.
At the above Store may be had Morgan's useful Eye-Water, which has in so many cases been found serviceable that it must escape the censure of the most critical Oculist—Brigsten's famous Bug Liquid, which effectually destroys those hateful Vermin,—be they ever so numerous.—
An assortment of genuine patentee and other Medicines of the best quality, and Medicine Boxes for Families or Shipping, with exact and particular directions for using them, and a variety of other articles cheap.
The above Powder may be had also of Cox and Berry in Boston, Doctor Kass in Salem, and Dummer Jewett, Esq; at Ipswich.
DUNCAN INGRAHAM, jun. Acquaints his Friends and the Public of the Arrival of a very Large and Elegant Assortment of
ENGLISH, India and Scotch GOODS , which are now ready for Sale, at his Shop in Union-Street; opposite Samuel Grant, Esq; and son, where he gives constant Attendance, and will sell Wholesale and Retail as cheap for Cash at any any Store in America.—His Prices will show the Goods well charged, and doubts not of giving satisfaction to all who please to favour him with their custom.
N. B. He has almost every Article usually enquired for in that way.
New Book-Store.
JOHN I. ANGDON , Opposite Mr. THOMAS LEVERETT's leading to the Market, Informs his friends, and the Public, that he has received in the several last ships from London and Scotland,
A LARGE and Grand Assortment of BOOKS in all Arts and Sciences; which, with his former importations, make as large a collection as is to be found at any Store in America As he intends for England in the Spring, every Gentleman who may please to favour him with their custom may depend on purchasing at a little more than the sterling cost and charges. The least favours gratefully acknowledged.
WILLIAM BRECK , At the Golden Key, near the Draw-Bridge, Boston, has imported
A General assortment of HARD WARE GOODS , which will be sold at the lowest rates, by wholesale and retail. ** Brals and i ware, tin plates, lanthorn leaves, and all sorts of tin ware, may be had at said place, also a few quintals of good table FISH.
To be SOLD, Upon the most reasonable terms, At Store No. 6, next to Mr. Ellis Gray's, opposite the East end of Faneuil-Hall, and leading down by Treat's and Spear's wharf, by
JAMES SWAN, NEW Philadelphia FLOUR, fine and superfine, loaf and brown Sugar, West-India Rum, cotton Wool, Chocolate, Pepper, &c. &c. Also, Nutmegs, Cloves, Cinnamon, Mace, and sundry articles of grocery WARE, very cheap.
THE Subscriber informs the gentlemen and ladies in town, that he proposes to open an ENGLISH GRAMMAR-SCHOOL for the instruction of youth, in a house adjoining to the Treasurer's office; now improved by Mr. Greenleaf.
From eight o'clock to eleven in the morning, and from two to five in the afternoon, and from eleven to twelve in the morning, and from five to six in the afternoon, will teach English grammar, logic, composition and elegant letter-writing, on business, Friendship, &c. Price fifteen shilling per quarter. No fire money nor entrance will be required.
As many gentlemen have recommended such a school, as being much wanted in the town, and encouraged the subscriber to open one, he hopes for the double satisfaction of promoting the public interest and his own.
As he has spent many years in teaching youth, he apprehends, by the application of the rules which he has collected from observation and experience, he can learn children to read in less than half the time they commonly spend in learning; and in a short time correct a bad pronunciation, which they often contract, and if not early corrected becomes habitual, and is a lasting blemish to their reading or discourse.
The knowledge of English-grammar, logic and composition, is so essential in education, that no person can make any figure in the lettered world without it; therefore it must be a great advantage to all who have not had a polite education, to acquire those parts of learning. Young masters and misses who are arrived to years of understanding, may acquire a sufficient knowledge in grammar and composition in a short time.
Gentlemen and ladies, who incline to send their children to the school above mentioned, are desired to engage them soon, and leave their names with the subscriber at his lodgings, Mrs. Holbrook's, near the common.
JOSEPH WARD , Boston, October 5. 1772.
N. B. As a number of children have been engaged since writing the above, the school will be opened next Monday.
If a sufficient number should offer, for an evening school, to be instructed in any of the above-mentioned branches of learning, the school will be kept Monday and Wednesday Evenings.
A NUMBER of small BOOKS for Children, also Writing-Paper, Bonnet Paper, Brown Paper, Sealing-Wax, Water, Slates, &c. to be sold by I. THOMAS.
BOSTON: Printed by ISAIAH THOMAS,
At the South Corner of MARSHAL'S LANE, leading from the MILL-BRIDGE into UNION-STREET, where all Persons may be supplied with this Paper at Six Shillings and Eight Pence Lawful Money, per Annum, unsealed, and Eight Shillings sealed and directed; and where Articles of Intelligence, &c. are thankfully received;--- ADVERTISEMENTS taken in.—PRINTING in its various Branches, performed in a neat Manner, with the greatest Care and Dispatch, on the most reasonable Terms. Small HAND-BILLS at an Hour's Notice. SUBSCRIPTIONS for the SPY are also taken in by J. Larkin, Chairmaker, and Mr. W. Calder, Painter, in Charlestown, Mr. J. Hiller Watchmaker in Salem; Mr. B. Emerson, Bookseller, in Newbury-Port; and Mr. M. Belcher, in Bridgewater.