| Fire.—On Sunday morning last, between one and two
o'clock, a small building attached to the tenement occupied by Mr. James Jones, of Lincoln, was discovered
to be on fire. Notwithstanding the contiguity of the building to the dwellling house, and the violence of the wind,
which was blowing a gale at the time, by the spirited and well derected [sic] exertions of a few, the flames were
prevented from extending, and the loss was confined to the building where the fire was first discovered. The
fire is supposed to have been communicated from a wooden vessel of ashes placed near the house.
[It is supposed that more fires originate in the country, from the above cause than all other causes united. Is
it not a matter of surprise that every family, at present destitute, should not think it high time that they should
be provided with a fire-proof repository for ashes?] |
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| The Boston Gazette says, "Letters from New-Orleans state, that
workmen, builders and carpenters particularly, are, and will be all this winter, in great demand there, and at
other points in that neighbourhood. This information may be useful to such as are out of employment in the
Atlantic States, and may wish to make an experiment of a winter in the South." |
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| In Philadelphia the representation of Modern Honor, a burlesque
upon the conduct of Cumming
and M'Duffie, was received at the City Theatre with great applause, and was given out for a second
representation amid continued plaudits. |
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| A man of the name of Carrol, has been committed in Delaware for
breaking into a church and robbing the same of two bibles. |
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| Launch—On Friday last was launched from the ship-yard
of Mr. Daniel Herrick, in this town, an elegant ship of four hundred and forty tons burden. She was built by Mr.
Herrick, and is owned by Capt. Arthur M'Lellany. She is said to be superior to any ship before built in this
State.—Portland Argus. |
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| In the year 1773, there were 57 settled ministers in the county of Essex,
three of whom are now living, viz. Joseph Dana, D. D., of Ipswich, Mancassah Cutler, L. L. D. of Hamilton, and
Rev. Daniel Fuller, of Gloucester. The number is now 67, an increase of only ten in 40 years. In Suffolk and Norfolk
not one now remains, who was in the ministry at the first mentioned time. In Middlesex, Henry Cummins, D. D., of
Billerica. In Worcester, Joseph Sumner, D. D. of Shrewsbury, and Rev. John Cushing of Ashburnham—In
the whole state of Maine but one, Rev. Samuel Eaton of Harpswell. Of nearly 400 settled ministers in this state
and Maine in the year 1773, but seven remain as settled ministers of the same churches of which they were the
pastors at that time. —Bos. Statesman |
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| American Navy.—"There is at this moment an American
seventy-four gun ship, the Franklin, on the coast of Chili, [sic] in the Pacific Ocean looking after the interets of
the American merchants in Chili and Peru. Of this ship an intelligent friend of ours at Valparaiso writes thus:—The
Franklin is commanded by Commodore Stewart, who has his wife with him, a handsome well educated,
accomplished woman ; she plays on the harp, and speaks the French, Spanish, and Italian languages, both
fluently and correctly. The ship is in high order—has seven hundred men on board, who have a library for
their use, consisting of about a thousand volumes. The Captain has seven hundred volumes in his cabin, which
is exquisitely fitted up and beautifully furnished.—Here, then, we see sailors, who are freemen, submitting to
the strictest discipline; here we see what was never before seen or heard of, and what will never be seen or heard
of, except on board a ship manned by free men ; a library of books for the men, an arrangement in many
respects utterly encompatible [sic] with a crew composed of pressed men, or men who have entered from fear
of the pressgang ; men who have had no hand in settling the terms on which they shall serve, and whose term
of service depends wholly on the will and pleasure of those who compel them to serve. British Luminary. |
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| Boston, Dec. 5 |
| Late from Brazil.—Capt. Burnham, of the brig Fenwick, which
arrived at this port last evening from Monte Video and Bahia, reports that when he left the latter place, Oct. 23d,
the town was closely besieged by the Brazilian forces, who were bombarding it with hot shot. |
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| The Powder Mill in Fairfield, Penn. has been blown up and mr. Lemon,
[proprietor.] burnt to a most shocking manner. Fire supposed to have been produced by friction in the Machinery |
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| CARD.—James Jones returns his sincere thanks for the
immediate and useful exertions of the gentlemen from Concord, and his friends in Lincoln for rescuing his
property from the devouring flames on Saturday morning last. |
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| NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been
duly appointed Administrator of the last will and testament of |
| WILLIAM SWAN |
| late of Concord, in the county of Middlesex, Yeoman, deceased, testate, and has taken upon
himself that trust by giving bonds, as the law directs. All persons having demand upon the estate of the said
deceased, are required to exhibit the same ; and all persons indebted to the said estate, are called upon to
make payment to |
| EPHRAIM MERIAM Ex'x. |
| Concord, Nov. 20, 1822 |
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| MARRIED |
| In this town [Concord], on Thursday last, by the Rev. Dr. Ripley, Mr.
Asa Hill of Billerica, to Miss Susan Lawrence, of Concord. |
| In Bedford, on the 28th ult. by Rev. Dr. Stearns, Mr. Josiah H. Willis to
Miss Lydia Hadly both of Bedford. |
| In Medford, on Monday evening by the Rev. Dr. Osgood, Franklin H.
Story, Esq. of Salem to Miss Elizabeth Gorham Gray daughter of the late Samuel G. Esq. |
| In England, after a courtship of 44 years, and 7 months, Mr. W.
Bretherton, aged 67, to Miss Ellen Taylor, about the same age. |
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| DIED |
| In Bedford, suddenly, Mr. Samuel Merriam, aged 72.—He
came into the house from abroad where he had been at work, apparently in usual health, sat down by the
fire, and in a few moments fell out of his chair, and expired almost instantly. |
| In Lincoln, of hydrophobia, Isaiah Kidder, youngest son of the late
Isaiah K. of New Ipswich, aged 12—The cause of his death was communicated by the bite of a racoon,
the circumstances of which was mentioned in this paper of the 26th of Oct. |
| In Charlestown, on Saturday, Mrs. Margaret, wife of Mr. Isaac Blanchard,
aged 39.—Richard Percy, aged 21 months, son of Mr. Henry Jacques. |
| In Burlington, Vt. Mr. Jeremay A. Shattuck, of Boston, aged 24—a
member of the Medical Class in the University. |
| In Charlestown, N.H. Col. Asahel Hunt, aged 70, officer of the revolutionary
army, who gallantly distinguished himself in that glorious conflict. |
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| Middlesex ss. To the heirs at law and all others interested in the estate of
Samuel Hunt, late of Concord, in said county, yeoman deceased intestate, |
| Greeting. |
| WHEREAS Nathan Brooks, Administrator of the
estate of said deceased, has presented for allowance to the judge of probate of said county the second
account of his administration upon the estate of said deceased, and also an account of his claims as a
creditor thereof. |
| You are hereby notified to appear at the Court of Probate to be holden at Concord, in and for said
county on the second Tuesday of February next, to show cause, if any you have, against the allowance of same.
|
| Witness Samuel P. P. Fay, judge of probate, at Concord, this twentieth day of November, A.D. 1822.
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| ISAAC FISKE, Register. |
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| Middlesex ss. To the heirs at law and all others interested in the estate of
Joseph Brown, late of Concord, in said county, Hatter deceased intestate, |
| Greeting. |
| WHEREAS Nathan Brooks, Administrator of the
estate of said deceased, has presented for allowance to the judge of probabte of said county the second
account of his administration upon the estate of said deceased, and also an account of his claims as a
creditor thereof. |
| You are hereby notified to appear at the Court of Probate to be holden at Concord, in and for said
county on the second Tuesday of February next, to show cause, if any you have, against the allowance of same.
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| Witness Samuel P. P. Fay, judge of probate, at Concord, this twentieth day of November, A.D. 1822.
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| ISAAC FISKE, Register. |
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| NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been
duly appointed Administrator of the estate of |
| HANNAH JONES |
| late of Acton, in the county of Middlesex, Widow, deceased intestate, and has taken upon
himself that trust by giving bonds, as the law directs. All persons having demand upon the estate of the said
deceased, are required to exhibit the same ; and all persons indebted to the said estate, are called upon to
make payment to |
| JOHN ROBBINS, Admr. |
| Acton, Nov. 19, 1822 |
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| Live Turkeys |
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| NEXT Monday, 100 good live Turkeys will be set up for Sportsmen, by
Joel Richardson, at his Tavern in Stow. |
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