Chapter 8

STREET and GROSE respectfully acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Salem that there is now exhibiting at Washington Hall a new and elegant collection of well executed WAX FIGURES, (large as life,) consisting of the following characters, viz.

A striking representation of the late unfortunate DUEL between

General Hamilton, and Colonel Burr.

In this interesting scene the General is represented as supported by his Second, after receiving the fatal wound, while the Second of Colonel Burr urges him to retire from the field. An excellent likeness of the Marquis De La Fayette.

The Austere Father

Frowning upon his DAUGHTER, finding her with her Gallant.

The handsome Coquette.

PROSPERO and CALABAN, a scene from the Tempest.

OTHELLO and DESDEMONA: this scene is taken from Shakespeare's celebrated play of the Moor of Venice. Othello is represented as meditating on the murder of his amiable and beautiful wife. The curtains that surround the bed of Desdemona are superb, and formerly encircled that of the Queen of France. The scene of Othello is an object of admiration.

The SALEM BEAUTY.

The FEMALE ECONOMIST, a Lady giving instructions to her Daughter.

TIANA, Prince of Atooi.

CALICUM, a Chief of Nookta Sound.

WYNEE, a native of Owyhee.

LIBERTY and JUSTICE supporting a portrait of Gen. WASHINGTON.

A BUST of General BONAPARTE, in Plaster of Paris, said to be a correct likeness.

A GLASS SHIP.

A Likeness of A Child

Now living in Newhaven, which at its birth weighed only two pounds and fourteen ounces.

The Grecian Daughter,

Nourishing her Father in prison.

A striking likeness of

Jason Fairbanks,

Who was executed at Dedham, and of the beautiful

Eliza Fales:

He is dressed in the same Clothes that he wore at the time of his trial.

Also--Sundry other interesting Figures.

Music on the Organ.

The Exhibition will be open from nine o'clock in the morning until nine in the evening, (Saturday evening and Sunday excepted,) and will be removed from this town shortly.

_Admittance 25 Cents--Children half price._

--> No person will be allowed to touch any of the figures above mentioned.

Salem, June 14.

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Our grandfathers and grandmothers sometimes had dealings with large sums of money.

To the CURIOUS

TO be seen at _Jeremiah Bulfinch's_, near the Mill-Bridge, a live

HOG,

That is thought to be the biggest ever raised in this Country, weighing upwards of 1000 weight. The price for viewing of said quadruped is 4 pence. _March 2 [1791]._

_Herald of Freedom._

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To Widow _Keziah Bartlett_.

YOUR Tax for 1810, committed to J. NEWELL

for Collection, is _d.c._

State Tax 0 3

County and Town 0 14 ---- $0 17

JOSEPH NEWELL.

Feb. 24, 1813. _Collector of Needham._

_Boston Patriot._

To Widow _Keziah Bartlett_.

YOUR Tax for 1811, committed to JESSE DANIELL for Collection, is

_d.c._ State Tax-- 0 3 County and Town-- 0 13 ---- $0.16

JESSE DANIELL,

Feb. 24, 1813. _Collector of Needham._

_Boston Patriot._

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_NOTICE._

THE Annual Meeting of the _Boston Cent Society_ will be holden at the House of Mrs. MARGARET PHILLIPS, Walnut street, on Tuesday, April 8th, at 11 o'clock A.M. The subscribers are requested to attend.

Per Order April 5.

_Columbian Centinel_, 1817.

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_ONE MILL REWARD._

RAN away from the subscriber, an indented Apprentice, of the name of JAMES BAILS. All persons are hereby forbidden to trust or harbor him on my account. (_Signed_)

THOMAS CAINES.

_South-Boston, August 8, 1817._

_Columbian Centinel._

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The "Jews-Harp Club" indicates the state of music in Salem in 1815.

_Jews-Harp Club._

THE first meeting of this Society will be holden at the Essex Coffee House, _This Evening_ at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of electing Officers and organizing the Society. _April 25, 1815._

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In 1814 the Essex Coffee House in Salem, formerly the residence of the Hon. William Gray (Lieutenant-Governor of Massachusetts), was opened by Prince Stetson, as the following advertisements show.

_ESSEX COFFEE-HOUSE._

PRINCE STETSON informs the public that he has closed the doors of the SALEM HOTEL and taken that spacious and elegant brick house, (the late mansion of the Hon. _Wm. Gray_,) in ESSEX-STREET, a few rods west of the Sun Tavern, now known by the name of the ESSEX COFFEE-HOUSE; where he will be happy to accommodate Travellers, Parties, Fire Clubs, and all other guests who may honor him with their company.

He rests his claims for patronage on a Larder well supplied with the choicest viands which the markets afford--a cellar stocked with the best Wines and other Liquors which can be procured--and the assiduous attention of civil and capable Servants, together with his own personal exertions to give every satisfaction to his guests. [6w] _Salem, July 4, 1814._

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THE CLOSED DOOR--OPEN.

THAT Mr. _Stetson_, on leaving the SALEM HOTEL, shut the door after him, is probable enough: it is what is expected of every well-bred man on leaving any house; but

_GRAY & CARTER_

beg leave to inform the public that the _door_ is now _opened_ again, and though the Hotel is not so spacious as the _Prince_-ly Mansion of their neighbour, yet being an old and well accustomed Stand, they flatter themselves that those gentlemen who have long frequented it, will not discontinue their custom, as no pains will be spared to accommodate Parties--Fire Clubs--steady Boarders, and all who may honor the house with their company. --> Particular attention will be paid to Gentlemen's Horses and Carriages.

July 13 [1814].

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We seldom hear nowadays of so scandalous an act as is here set forth; although there was a time in England when it was proved that murders were committed solely for the purpose of selling the bodies of the victims to surgeons for dissection.

500 Dollars Reward.

_Most daring and sacrilegious Robbery._

STOLEN, from the grave yard in Chebacco Parish in Ipswich, the bodies of eight persons, seven of whom were interred since the 13th of October last; the other, a coloured man, about six years ago. As without doubt they have all, ere this time, passed under the dissecting knife of the anatomist, either of the rude novice in the art or of the skilful professor, little hope is entertained of recovering any relict of them for the consolation of the deeply afflicted friends. But whoever will give any information of this atrocious villainy, so as to detect and bring to justice, either the traders in this abominable traffic, or their inhuman employers, shall receive the above reward; and the thanks of an afflicted and distressed people.

WILLIAM ANDREWS jun. THOMAS CHOATE NATHAN BURNHAM

_Ipswich, Chebacco Parish,_ } _Committee._ _April 25th, 1818._ }

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Business in "Knocker's Hole" must have been brisker in 1811 than it has been of late years. Old Salem people will remember "Roast Meat Hill."

_Distress in the Baking Business!_

CASH spoiling for want of good labor, as my brethren have distressed me so by giving all the workmen in this town steady employ, so that I have not bread to oblige my good customers in season. To relieve myself, I offer to six Journeymen Bakers of other towns, who can recommend themselves by good and quick dispatch in that line of business, $15 per month for this season.----_Wanted_, two LABORERS about the yard, two months or more; 8 in all more than my present number may have good employ by calling on

SAMUEL BATHRICK,

_Baker, Mill-street, Salem, Massachusetts, easily found by inquiry._ July 12 [1811].

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Sport in 1821.

_TO SPORTSMEN._

THE Subscriber, intending to give a grand treat to _Sportsmen_ and _Sharp Shooters_, purposes to set up a number of fine TURKEYS to be fired at on _FRIDAY, the 7th day of December next_, and invites all who are disposed for this purpose to attend.

Good accommodations will be found at his house.

JOHN T. DODGE, jr. Wenham, Nov. 23, 1821.

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_Sharp Shooting._

THOMAS D. POUSLAND informs his friends and the friends of _Sport_ that he will, on FRIDAY, the 7th day of December next, set up for SHOOTING a number of

Fine Fat TURKEYS,

and invites all the _gunners_ and others, who would wish to recreate themselves, to call on _the day after Thanksgiving at the Old Baker's Tavern, Upper Parish, Beverly_, where every accommodation can be afforded.

Nov. 23. _Salem Gazette._

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What was expected of a governess in 1817.

_WANTED._

WANTED, an intelligent and well informed LADY, above or about forty years of age, as a governess, capable of instructing four young Children of her own sex in all the early branches, to reside in the family of their father, a gentleman of high respectability in every sense of the word, and of considerable fortune and estate, upon which he dwells, in the vicinity of Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia. It will be expected that she understands and will undertake at same time the management and direction of the household and family concerns. For further information, application may be made to the subscriber, now residing for a short time at the house of Mr. Thomas Lewis, Cambridge-street, Boston, near Mr. Lowell's Meeting-house.

august 13. ep3t JOHN HOLKER. _Columbian Centinel._

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BULL-FIGHT IN NEW ENGLAND!

Many persons have supposed that bull-fights were never to be seen except in Spain; but it appears that in June, 1809, according to an advertisement in the "Essex Register," there was to be a bull-fight on the Salem turnpike, near the "Half-way House" (to Boston). As there were no reporters in those days, we are unable to give an account of the exhibition.

_Sportsmen, Attend!_

THE gentlemen SPORTSMEN of this town and its vicinity are informed that a Grand Combat will take place between the URUS, ZEBU, and Spanish BULL, on the 4th of July, if fair weather, if not, the next fair day, at the HALF-WAY HOUSE on the _Salem Turnpike_. There will also be exposed at the Circus, other ANIMALS, which, for courage, strength and sagacity are inferior to none. No danger need be apprehended during the performance, as the Circus is very convenient.

Doors opened at 3, performance to begin at 4. Tickets 50 cents.

After the performance there will be a grand FOX CHASE on the Marshes near the Circus, to start precisely at 6 o'clock.

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General Fencing Exhibition.

MESSRS. TROMELLE & GIRARD, Fencing-Masters of the Military School of Col. de la Croix, respectfully inform the Gentlemen of Salem and its vicinity that they propose a

FENCING EXHIBITION,

at which several amateurs will be present, and during which they will play the Small-Sword, Cut-and-Thrust, Broad-Sword, and Cudgel or Cane Fighting; to close with a Duel between Messrs. T. & G., who will at first fight with Sabres, and afterwards with Small-Swords, until one of the parties falls weltering in blood.

The Exhibition will be on FRIDAY, the 30th inst., at 7 o'clock P.M., at the Military School, Washington Hall, Court street.

_Terms of admission, One Dollar._

Tickets to be had at Mr. Crombie's Salem Hotel, and at Mr. Tucker's Sun-Tavern. June 23.

_Essex Register._

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Something like the stylographic pen was advertised in 1825 in Salem.

_The self-supplying_

Pocket Writing Instrument,

OR

Scheffer's Patent Penograph.

THE merit of this Instrument is that it contains Ink, and supplies itself as required, by which means the writer is enabled to use it for 10 or 12 hours with the same ease as with a pencil, without the aid of an Inkstand; and is manufactured in Gold or Silver, either with or without a pencil case, and so constructed that either a Metallic or Quill Nib may be applied. For sale by

June 24 [1825]. J.R. BUFFUM.

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A "caravan" of 1824.

A CARAVAN OF

LIVING ANIMALS

Is now exhibiting at the Essex Coffee House, in this town.

AMONG the Animals are the following:--

The African Lion.

The beautiful spotted Lama, from the Coast of Peru.

The Mammoth Ox, 6 years old, 18 hands high, 16 feet in length, and raised in Chenango county, State of New York. He is well worthy the attention of the public.

The Dwarf Cow, 7 years old, 2 feet 4 inches in height, and is handsomely proportioned. This most extraordinary and wonderful production of nature has been visited by a large number of persons, in different cities, and is pronounced a complete model in miniature of her kind; she is so short that she can pass under the belly of the large Ox.

The Heifer, 3 years old, having 6 legs, and is very active.

Two large Bears, very tractable and docile.

Dandy Jack.

Saucy Jack.

The Great Ribbed Nose Baboon.

The beautiful Deer, 2 years old.

The Ichneumon, an animal famous for destroying reptiles' eggs, and is worshipped by the Egyptians.

Also, a variety of other Animals, Birds, &c.

--> Admittance 12 1-2 cents; Children under 12 years of age, half price. Open from 9 A.M. till 9 P.M., Saturday evenings excepted. The room is conveniently fitted, so that Ladies and Gentlemen can view the animals with perfect safety.

This Exhibition is attended with good Music on different instruments. Also, Music on the Leaf. The sounds produced by the Leaf are admired by the lovers of Music. Jan. 30.

_Salem Gazette._

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It may be interesting to some of our readers to see what piano music was popular in 1827-1829.

Elias Hook, the celebrated organ-builder, of the firm of E. & G.G. Hook & Hastings, was a native of Salem and kept a music-store there, moving to Boston about 1830.

=NEW=

Piano Forte Music.

JUST published, and for sale by ELIAS HOOK, The Maltese Boat Song; Polly Hopkins and Tommy Tompkins; The Soldier's last Sigh; 'Tis sweet to take the bonnie Lake; When I left thy shores, O Naxos; The merry Flageolet; When young men come a sighing; Comin' thro' the Rye; Love was once a little Boy; I've been Roaming; My Heart and Lute; Draw the Sword, Scotland; Adventures of Paul Pry; I have Fruit and I have Flowers; The Washing Day; The Light Guitar, and Answer; Long Summers have smiled--&c. &c. [1827].

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New Piano Music.

YON ROSE TREE. The Rock of our Salvation. Thou art my only Love. The days of good Queen Bess. Gipsey Rondo. Oh, 'tis Love. As the evening Appearing. The cup of Love. The Bells of St. Andrew's Tower. By murmuring brook. The Banner of Battle. A fragrant Rose there grew. My country no more. To live and Love. My own native Isle. Mild is thine eye of blue, sweet maid. Mary of the Ferry. Look you now. Love thee, yes, too fondly, truly. Lovely Mary. Love in the Barn. Bolivar's Peruvian Battle Song. There is a Love. The Glasses sparkle on the Board. St. Patrick was a Gentleman. The winter it is past. With Instructions--for the Piano &c. just received by

March 29 [1829]. J.M. IVES.

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In February, 1829, Mr. Nazro, of the Roundhill School (Northampton?), made the following singular challenge to Edwin Forrest, the tragedian. We do not know whether or not it was accepted.

The Boston Evening Bulletin of Wednesday last contains the following:--

"A CARD. If Mr. Edwin Forrest, the Tragedian, thinks that more effect can be produced by reading Tragedy than can be by reading from Scripture, Mr. Nazro, Instructor of Elocution, from Roundhill School, would deny it fully, and offers to meet him, Mr. Forrest, in any town in the United States, and read from Scripture, and Mr. Forrest shall read from Tragedy.

_Boston_, 25th Feb., 1829."

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The "draisena" was the forerunner of the velocipede and bicycle.

THE DRAISENA.

AMBROSE SALISBURY, Wheelwright and Chaise-Maker, first introduced into this town [Boston] Machines similar to the one described below, and of which the plate will convey some idea; he has manufactured two, which may be examined at his Shop in Water-street, where the manner of using them will be explained. It is called Draisena, from the name of the Inventor. May 7.

_N. E. Palladium_, 1819.

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Advertisements of John Remond, for many years well known in Salem as a caterer. He used to advertise very freely. He was the father of Charles Lenox Remond, the famous colored lecturer.

=Salem=,

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1820.

TURTLE SOUP

The subscriber will issue from his house in Chesnut-street, on Tuesday & Wednesday next, at from 12 to 1 o'clock, SOUP made from a superior fat Turtle, weighing over 200 wt.

His old customers and the public will be supplied as usual at 50 cts per quart.

_J. REMOND._

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NOTICE.

THE subscriber informs his customers that notwithstanding he has publicly discontinued the sale of OYSTERS, in consequence of their being in an unhealthy state during the months of July and August, still he is ready to supply them as usual, if called upon; he would observe, however, that he cannot hold himself responsible for the injurious effects they may produce on the system when eaten at this season of the year. JOHN REMOND.

July 16 [1831].

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HAMILTON HALL,

CHESTNUT STREET.

THIS Establishment having been purchased by a New Company, and undergone repairs, the interior of the same is so far completed that the subscriber is ready for the reception of GENTEEL PARTIES. The repairs and improvements already made; the furnace which heats the entire Dancing portion of the building,--entries, Supper Hall, etc.; the improved Chandelier, new Sofas, Ladies' drawing-room new carpeted and furnished in a comfortable manner; a reduction of former price of Hall; strict adherence to a uniform price of Help, and every care taken to select and furnish the most careful and obliging attendants, with the enchanting music of the SALEM QUADRILLE BAND, cannot fail to secure the patronage of a generous public. Did I say above, "enchanting music"? Yes. Without the fear of contradiction, during thirty years and upwards that it has been my privilege to conduct the affairs of Hamilton Hall, I have never heard from five instruments richer music sent forth than I did on the evening of the 27th November, ultimo.--There is one fact that should be known, and which is acknowledged by all who have performed there, that five pieces of music are better in Hamilton Hall than seven in any other Hall in the city.

As respects the subscriber, who is still to conduct the affairs of the establishment, suffice it to say that those who have had the pleasure, for a long series of years, to participate in such matters, are the best judges of the style, comfort, etc.

REMOND.

N.B. With the extensive cooking apparatus and other advantages of the premises, Families who do not wish to disarrange their houses, or single gentlemen who are not at House-keeping, wishing to entertain their friends, can be accommodated at reasonable prices, and everything conducted in true family style. J.R.

Salem, Dec. 16 [1844].

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