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"A Book which stands alone." The new novel upon fashionable religion. Which: the right, or the left? Or, The church of Christ and the church of society. : Pages 536--12 mo.--Price $1.25. The leading journals and clergymen of the Union are unanimous in the opinion that this will be the book of the nineteenth century.
"A hundred years ago." : A metrical rhapsody, written for the centennial celebration, at Bedford, N.H., May 22, 1850.
"A record of the deeds the soldier has done, the life he has lived, the feeling that has inspired him!" : Published for the benefit of the Sanitary Commission. Soldiers' letters: a collection of letters from soldiers, both officers and privates, relating their personal adventures in the Great Rebellion. Edited by Lydia Minturn Post
"A tribute for the Negro," being a vindication of the coloured portion of mankind, with particular reference to the African race. By Wilson Armistead, Leeds. 1848. : Published by William Irwin, 39, Oldham-Street, Manchester. Remarks of the press.
"Africa's quotoa [sic] to the American nation, must be equally diffused among the whole."
"All is known to thee."
"An Olive branch." : The presiding officer of the last "Hartford Convention" states "that when the war broke out he was offered the command of a regiment. That offer he refused by stating that he would sooner carry an 'olive branch' than a sword." Appreciating his devotion to the Southern cause, the rebels have sent the general as a souvenir, an "olive branch," plucked from the veritable tree in Jeff. Davis' garden at Richmond.
"And whereas there is a very large sum of money due for wages and rations to the militia who were called forth upon the alarm in July last : ... State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations. The preceding is a true extract form [sic] an act passed by the General Assembly, at November session, 1780
"Auld lang syne."
"Birdie Genay." : Air, Grave of Uncle True.
"Bomba" shrieks for help! : vide appeal from Naples for foreign intervention. Vide Lord Palmerson's declaration in the House of Commons, June 12th; also leading article in the "Times," June 15th
"Bright things can never die."
"Children's children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children are their fathers." : Cambridge, August 20, 1835
"Courier" carrier boys' happy New Year. 1864
"Crystal wedding" anniversary. : Edward Payson and Susan Maria Thwing, will be home Monday, December 28, 1874, no. 6 Smith Street, Portland, Me. Presents respectfully declined. But memorial offerings for the "Works of faith," in the college in which Professor Thwing is engaged will be gratefully received, and, however small, suitably acknowledged in the college monthly
"Da Vis!"
"Don't lie to me!!" : A poem delivered before the Philomathæn Society of Gilmanton Academy, November 3, 1852
"Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty." : Goliah and the Philistines of the 19th century are upon us, but will soon be swept away by the sober second thought and the exercise of the intelligent franchise of the people ... Mr. D.B. [i.e., B.D.] Godfrey's soothing missionary tract, soothing cordial, conundrums, and great seven column supplenary letter, written from New York
"Excelsior." 1853. : The best scheme ever offered to the public, is to be found at N.E. Crittenden's, 29 Superior Street, Cleveland, Ohio. Come one!! Come all!! Come early!
"Experiment" no. 1; or The blessings of liberty! : The first edition of this very popular work, (although unusually large,) being insufficient to meet the pressing calls of the multitude, the author felt that he could no do otherwise than for to yield to the melting solicitations of his friends, (among whom are many who voted for the Hickory ticket,) and give them a second edition. ... with additions and corrections, by the city crier
"Extension." : Being a piece of the State Liquor Agency, which was blown by the late disastrous explosion into the State House, and from thence transferred to the Suffolk Jail, to be kept as a memento of that sad event. : Respectfully dedicated to the Massachusetts House of Representatives,--one of the best living illustrations of the utility of "extension,"--and to all outside who are opposed to "fowl" play. : Can be warbled to the air of "Jordan is a hard road to travel"
"Free Soil." Position of the Democratic Party in Maine. : The Democratic State Convention, which assembled at Portland, on the 28th of June, A.D. 1849, and which nominated Dr. John Hubbard of Hallowell for governor, passed the following resolve in relation to the subject of slavery. ... A committee ... reported an address, the closing part of which in relation to slavery, together with a brief biography of the nominee for governor, is as follows
"Friends' Historical Association." An appeal
"Friendship, love and truth."
"Give us but light." : Letter from Dr. Franklin to the Rev. George Whitfield [sic], dated Philadelphia, June 4, 1743
"Good times acomin'."
"Grand Army" song. : Tune.--"Benny Havens, O!"
"Granite State" Engine Company, No. 1. Roll, 1860
"He beheld the city, and wept over it."
"Hear the word of the Lord." (Ezek. xxxvii 4.)
"Him that cometh to me, I will in no wise cast out."
"History of the Providence stage." By Charles Blake, Esq. : The undersigned would respectfully call your attention to the above named work, which he has just published.
"Homes for the people," at Cliftondale. Altogether the best thing! : The subscribers are now disposing of about 300 house lots within seven miles of Boston, conveniently accessible by railroad and by good county roads, and situated in a beautiful, picturesque and healthy locality.
"I still live," : a national song, dedicated to the Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association
"In vino veritas." : Grand, remarkable and unique sale of 100 baskets and cases of the most renowned wines, brandies and liquors, part being the stock of a bankrupt house, and the balance specially selected in London, to be sold by order of Maginn & Co., New York, without reserve, as on a former occasion. Terms cash. On Wednesday morning, Nov. 10, at 10 1-2 o'clock, at no. 70 State Street.
"Jersey Sam" or 50 years ago
"Knowledge is power." : The Fountain & journal is now on its ninth volume, and it may be considered on a permanent basis.
"Lake Providence herald." Samuel Bard, editor and proprietor. : Prospectus. Having resolved upon making essential changes in the character of the Lake Providence herald, with the view of increasing its influence and usefulness, we think it due both to our subscribers and ourselves to explain the leading principles on which it will in future be conducted ... Hitherto the paper has maintained an entirely independent position in politics. From the second Saturday in January, 1855, it will take its position in theranks [sic] of Democratic advocacy.
"Lash the rascals naked through the world." : On the evening of the 28th October, 1830, there was brought forth after many severe pains ... a viper of the species called Regency
"Law," : and "Begone dull care." : As sung by Mr. Andrews, with great applause, at Boston Theatre
"Let us have peace!" : The U.S. Indian Commission at the Cooper Institute, N.Y., Wednesday, May 18th, 1870. ... To the American people
"Lights of Christendom," a course of Sunday winter evening lectures at the Unitarian Church, commencing Sunday evening, December 4, 1864
"Maine law" greeting. : The opponents of the Massachusetts anti-liquor law have set up an independent gubernatorial ticket. They have selected Clifford and Thompson ... because they are supposed to be in favor of repeal. ... Place Mann and Huntington, then, as the rallying call of "Maine law" men, and as the surest way of uniting most votes for the law.
"Masonry is the same all over the world." Another masonic murder. : On the 15th March Mr. Samuel G. Anderton, of Boston, a Knight Templar, voluntarily appeared before a notary public & justice of the peace ... disclosing the most barbarous murder, of which he was an eye witness, in a Royal Arch Chapter of Free Masons!
"Most flagitious!!!" Congress, no. 104 Broadway. ...
"Murder will out." Fair play is the jewel. : It having been ascertained, since the close of the county convention, which was held at Angelica, on the 24th instant, that reports have been put into circulation, that the said convention was opposed to John Magee, Esq. as a candidate for member of Congress
"My friends." : When in July 1863, the city of New York was under the reign of a mob ... when arson, plunder, murder, and all the infernal passions of a brutalized mob were holding high carnival ... then Horatio Seymour, the candidate of the McClellan Confederate Peace Democracy for governor of New York, requested the men doing these bloody deeds, to meet him in front of the City Hall in New York, and there began his coaxing, blarneying address to them, with the words "My friends."
"My mother." : For the young friends at the pic-nic, on the 4th of July, 1860
"O, thou invisible spirit of rum! If thou had'st no name by which to know thee, we would call thee--Devil."--Shakspeare
"Old Pine Street Church."
"Old folks at home."
"Only 9 miles to the Junction"
"Our Father." : These poetic numbers I address to Adam's lost race. : The following ode to the Supreme Being is said to be the most sublime poem on the subject ever written by an American. The divinity contained in this hymn claims the admiration of men; and should be announced through the world's dominions. It has long since been published in part; but this circular contains the author's full edition, and highest praise to God
"Our banner streams in light." George Wolf, education, & the Constitution. : A meeting of the citizens of the borough of York, friendly to the re-election of George Wolf, will be held this evening, the first of October, instant. In pursuance of the above call, the Democratic citizens will assemble at the public house of Captain Joseph Osborn
"Our daily fare!" : The Great Central Fair newspaper, to be published daily during the continuance of the Great Central Fair to be held in Philadelphia. It will contain: a complete history and description of the fair; full and spirited reports of all events ... Illustrated by fine engravings ... Price, one dollar for the entire series, 12 numbers. Published for the benefit of the Great Central Fair by Geo. W. Childs, 628 & 630 Chesnut Street, Philadelphia
"Our daily fare!" The Great Central Fair newspaper, to be published daily during the continuance of the Great Central Fair to be held in Philadelphia. : It will contain: a complete history and description of the fair; full and spirited reports of all events ... Illustrated by fine engravings ... Price,--one dollar for the entire series, 12 numbers. Published for the benefit of the Great Central Fair by Geo. W. Childs, 628 & 630 Chestnut St., Phila. Subscriptions received here
"Our honor's bright all o'er the land." : An original poem, commemorative of heroic deeds and loyalty of colored patriots.
"Out in the cold."
"Over the river."
"Pay what thou owest." : Every man wants all that belongs to him, and seeks it personally, or through an agent or attorney. ... Ellsworth, [blank] 1851. Sir--Mr. [blank] has left in my office, a demand against you, for immediate collection.
"Principles not men." : Thoughts for the people. Sixteen reasons why our Republican Party should not run General Grant for president in 1868
"Principles, not men." : At a meeting of Democratic Republicans, convened at the house of George Ilgenfritz, in the borough of York, on Tuesday evening the 19th September, 1820 ... for the purpose of taking into consideration the propriety of placing in nomination ... a candidate for Congress in opposition to Jacob Hostetter
"Put me down gently, boys." : "Put me down gently, boys," said a captain of the 16th Ohio, as his shattered body was taken to the rear, and he was laid in the shade of a tree to die
"Sanitaria," or, Homes for discharged, disabled soldiers. : Now that the excitement of actual war is over, and the demand upon the men and women at home for thought, time, money, and supplies for sick and wounded soldiers has nearly ceased, people are turning their attention to the question of how best to provide permanently for those soldiers who have been disabled in the service.
"Search the Scriptures."
"Secure the shadow e're the substance fade." : Reader--Is there not some being who by the affinity of spirit, the laws of eternity, permit to cherish, and, truly to call, friend? Would it not be a high and holy gratification, when that being has passed out of your natural sight into the spirit land, to have an image of the earthly appearance of that dear one?
"Shed not a tear!" : The memorial of the grave. Air--Long, long ago
"Stand up for Jesus." : The dying words of Rev. Dudley A. Tyng, who departed this life on Monday, April 19th, 1858, in the 34th year of his age. : The following lines are respectfully inscribed to "The Young Men's Christian Association of Philadelphia,"
"Star & chronicle's" New-Year's address--1863
"Still sighs the world for something new." : Northern indicator: a New-England historical and literary paper! ... the best and cheapest family paper in New-England!
"Sweet home."
"The Boston stone." : ... Directly opposite the "stone" stands the Marshall House
"The Constitution as it is." : Tune.--Yankee Doodle
"The Dartmouth." : The first number of this magazine--published by the students of Dartmouth College, and edited by the senior class--was issued in January, 1867.
"The Little boy who prayed."
"The angels loved her best."
"The best is the cheapest." : Get the new patent improved self-dating upright ribbon stamp, W.H.H. Davis, gen'l agt. for New England states & provinces. The best and only reliable canceling stamp made. Below we give some of the different forms which may be used in this stamp. Our new changeable date stamp. Warranted for eight years. ... Patented Jan. 22, '67 ... Improved June 1, 1869. ... We also have on hand, and make to order, all kinds of ribbon hand stamps, seals, letter presses, ink hand stamps, ink and pads.
"The book ought to be sold by tens of thousands." Mrs. Gov. Robinson's work on Kansas. : Kansas: its interior and exterior life. ... By Mrs. Sara T.L. Robinson. 1 vol. 12mo. illustrated. Published by Crosby, Nichols & Co., Boston. ... Four editions sold immediately after publication. The fifth edition now ready.
"The echoless shore."
"There is nothing true but Heaven!" : Lines composed by Miss Ann Saunders on the melancholy death of James Frier, to whom she expected to be married in a few weeks; but who, with fourteen of his ship companions perished on board the wreck of the ship Francis Mary
"To whom it may concern." ... : Dorchester, August 1, 1864. Noticing a hand-bill dated July 29th, 1864, and signed a Citizen, we concluded the writer thereof must be either insane or a radical member of the Secret Union League political cabal.
"To your tents O Israel!" : Sir: Your fellow citizens have noticed with extreme concern the list announced in the Centinel of Saturday last, and recommended to be supported for representatives
"Virtue, love, and temperance." : Prospectus of "The Cadet." : The subscriber has made arrangements, and will issue on the 13th of May, 1848, a new paper, to be called "The Cadet;" to be devoted to the Cadets of Temperance, and the temperance cause generally.
"Wadsworth Monument Association." : In June 1815, an association was formed by a number of the inhabitants of Sudbury, and the adjacent towns
"We no longer fear the Egyptians," writes the Greek Nikitas, in October last; : "but while we are fighting with them, we ask our Christian brethren, for bread for our wives and children, and the old men who have fled to the mountains! ..." : Sir, Appointed by a large and respectable town meeting, a committee to raise a supply of food and raiment for the suffering and famishing Greeks ... we respectfully solicit such contribution for their relief as your humanity and benevolence may dictate
"We ought never to forget that in alleviating the immediate sufferings of the poor (women), we are only palliating, not eradicating the evils of poverty. : We must never forget that the low rate of wages is the root of the mischief. ..." : I deeply regret to state, that after all the pains I have taken, and the heavy expense I have incurred, in the effort to effect some mitigation of the penury and oppression of the seamstresses, spoolers, &c. whose cause I have been pleading since Nov. 1828, I am, with inexpressible reluctance, forced to the conclusion, that all has been nearly in vain.
"What will you lay it's a lie?" or Major Longbow's description of Jos. Bonfanti's fancy store no. 279 Broadway
$10 reward! : Deserted the service of the United States, on or about the 24th instant, Isaac Holbrook, a corporal in Company D. corps of Artillery, stationed at Fort Preble, harbor of Portland.
$10 reward! Stop thief!! : Stolen from the stable of the subscriber, on the night of the 16th inst., a small sized light bay horse, about 10 years old. ... Whoever will return the horse to me shall receive the above reward
$1000 reward! Free lecture. : Dr. C.B. Brainerd, from New York City, respectfully informs the inhabitants of Portsmouth, N.H. that he wili [sic] on Wednesday evening, Sept. 8th, free of charge, at the Temple, exhibit and lecture upon the merits of the most wonderful set of instruments ever seen, by the use of which persons can not only restore their eye-sight in cases of loss by old age, short-sightedness, and all kinds of weakness, &c., but also preserve their sight through life, so as never to use glasses, from any of the above causes.
$25 reward! : The above reward will be paid to any individual who will inform against the person or persons ... who during the night of the 23rd day of September last, cast a portion of the side railing from the causeway, into the little Blackstone River
$25.00 reward! : In addition to the rewards provided for by the laws of Massachusetts, the Worcester Sportsmen's Club will pay twenty-five dollars reward to any person or persons giving such information as shall lead to the conviction of any person or persons, within the county of Worcester, guilty of breaking the game or fish laws of this commonwealth during the year 1874--extracts from which are as follows
$5 reward! : Whereas some evil disposed person did, on the 31st of January, abuse a valuable dog belonging to the undersigned, thereby causing his death, I hereby offer a reward of 5 dollars, to any person who will give such information as will lead to the detection and conviction of the person who did it.
$50 reward! : Will be paid by the undersigned to any Democrat who will successfully impeach the substantial truthfulness of the following list of southern claim bills presented to Congress
$50 reward! Stop thief! : On the evening of the 3d instant, the store of the subscriber was broken open ... Suspicion has rested on one John Keyes, whose real name is Jonas Keyes.
$50,000 : A part of the 143,000 dollars due this state from the United States, for expences incurred during the late war, and appropriated last session of the legislature to the support of religion and literature, has already been paid to the agent of this state by a warrant having been passed for that purpose
'76 Revived. : Lewis, Bartholomew & Co.'s grand national moving diorama of the Battle of Bunker Hill!! and conflagration of Charlestown! Now open for public exhibition at Amory Hall, corner of Washington and West Streets, every evening, Saturdays and Sundays excepted.
'Lay me down and save the flag.'
'Tis but a little faded flower : The music of this song published by Firth, Pond & Co. Music publishers, no. 547 Broadway, New York
'Tis midnight hour
'Tis now two years since I left my native place, and retired to the wilds of the western waters, beyond the Apalachian [sic] Mountains. I have saved a small part of a genteel fortune from certain harpies and rascals of Philadelphia, by making a few early entries on lands in Virginia ... which I wish to invite all European and other emigrants to buy; offering my rich lands at a very low price for sale, or on exceeding easy terms on lease. ...
'Tis sad to leave your fatherland
'Twas on a river's verdant side, just at the close of day, : a dyiug swan with musick try'd to chase her cares away
'Twill never do to give it up so! : There will be an assembly at Washington Hall, Friday eve. April 10, 1857. ... Music; Cross' Quadrille Band, assisted by Stephen Conant, of Boston, who will favor the company with violin solos.
'Two for five!'
(2d time ever performed in America.) On Wednesday evening, 11th December, will be presented ... Pizarro: or, The death of Rolla. ... To which will be added ... The horse and widow. ...
(By authority of the state of Rhode-Island.) Providence and Worcester Road Lottery, third class. : Aaron White, Jun. and Amos Cook, managers
(By authority.) (The last night but one, of performance here for some time.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 11th of April, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, called--The Roman father. ... To which will be added, a pantomime entertainment, called The witches; or Birth, vagaries, and death of Harlequin. ...
(By authority.) (The last night of performance here this season.) At the theatre in Baltimore on Friday evening, the 6th of June, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, called--The orphan; or, The unhappy marriage. ... To which will be added, an entertainment, called The Irish widow. ...
(By authority.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 16th of May, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, called Douglas. ... To which will be added, a farce, (never performed here) called All the world's a stage. ...
(By authority.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 23d of May, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy called The fair penitent. ... To which will be added, a farce, (never acted here, written by the celebrated Farquhar) called The stage-coach or, The humours of an inn. ...
(By authority.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 30th of May, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, called George Barnwell. ... To which will be added, a farce, (never acted here) called The upholsterer; or What news? ...
(By authority.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 13th of May, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, called--The Roman father. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The mock doctor; or The dumb lady cured. ...
(By authority.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 27th of May, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, (never acted here) called Isabella; or The fatal marriage. ... To which will be added, a farce, called Lethe; or Aesop in the Shades. ...
(By authority.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 3d of June, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, called--The fatal discovery. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The upholsterer; or What news? ...
(By authority.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 8th of April, 1783, will be presented, a comedy, (never acted here) called The Inconstant; or, The way to win him. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The mock doctor; or, The dumb lady cured. ...
(By authority.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Wednesday evening the 2d of April, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, called Theodosius; or, The force of love. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The cheats of Scapin. ...
(By authority.) By particular desire, being positively the last night of performance here this season. At the theatre in Baltimore, on Monday evening, the 9th of June, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, called Isabella; or Fatal marriage. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The wrangling lovers: or, Like master like man. ...
(By particular desire.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 7th of February, 1783, will be presented, the tragedy of The Grecian daughter. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The mock doctor; or, The dumb lady cur'd. ...
(By permission). At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 14th of January, 1783, will be presented, the tragedy of The Cato. ... To which will be added, a new pantomime entertainment, (2d time) called The witches; or, Birth, vagaries, and death of Harlequin. ...
(By permission). At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 8th of October, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of Douglas. To which will be added, a farce, called The mayor of Garratt. ...
(By permission.) At the sign of St. Patrick, Fell's-Point, in a large room fitted up in a theatrical manner, every Monday and Thursday, if fair, for a few weeks, the noted old artist will exhibit his grand medley of entertainments ... : with the comical, farcical, operatical, whimsical humors of Seignor Punchinello, and his artificial company of comedians
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore on Tuesday evening, the 1st of October, 1782, will be presented the tragedy of Mahomet, the impostor. (Translated from the French of the celebrated Voltaire, by the Rev. Mr. Miller.) ... To which will be added, a farce, called The ghost. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, Friday evening, the 17th of January, 1783, will be presented, the tragedy of Venice preserv'd; or, A plot discover'd. ... To which will be added, a new pantomime entertainment, called The witches; or, Birth, vagaries, and death of Harlequin. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, Tuesday evening, the 21st of January, 1783, will be presented, the tragedy of The Grecian daughter. ... To which will be added, (by desire of several officers of the American Army) a farce, called The mayor of Garratt; or, The humorous election. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 14th of February, 1783, will be presented, the tragedy of The London merchant; or, George Barnwell. ... To which will be added, a pantomime entertainment, called The witches; or, Birth, vagaries, and death of Harlequin. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 14th of March, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, (written by the author of Douglas) called The fatal discovery. ... To which will be added, a farce, (never acted here) called The two misers. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 18th of October, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet ... To which will be added, a farce, called The wrangling lovers; or, Like master like man. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 20th of September, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of Douglas. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The ghost. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 21st of February, 1783, will be presented, the tragedy of The fair penitent. ... To which will be added, a new pantomime entertainment, called Trick upon trick; or, Harlequin skeleton. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 24th of January, 1783, will be presented, The beggars opera. ... To which will be added, a farce, called Miss in her teens; or, The medley of lovers. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 27th of September, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of the Revenge ... To which will be added, a musical entertainment, called The padlock. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 28th of February, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, (written by Mr. Hume, author of Douglas, &c.) called The fatal discovery. ... To which will be added, (by particular desire) a farce, called The lying valet. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 28th of March, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy called--The Roman father. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The two misers. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 31st of January, 1783, will be presented, the comedy of The busy body. ... To which will be added, a farce (never acted here) called The Irish widow. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 7th of March, 1783, will be presented, the tragedy of Theodosius, or, The force of love. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The wrangling lovers; or, Like master like man
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening. the 11th of October, 1782, the historical play of King Henry IVth ... To which will be added, a farce, called The lying valet. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening. the 21st of March. 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, called--The revenge. ... To which will be added, a new pantomime entertainment, (being the second time of performance) called Columbus; or, The discovery of America. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Thursday evening, the 26th of December, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of Zara ... To which will be added, a farce (never acted here) called The vintner trick'd; or, The white fox chas'd. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 11th of February, 1783, will be presented, the comedy of A bold stroke for a wife. ... To which will be added, a farce (altered from Shakespeare's Taming of the shrew, by David Garrick, Esq;) called Catherine and Petruchio; or, The taming of the shrew. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 15th of October, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of Mahomet, the imposter. ... To which will be added ... The Devil upon two sticks ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 18th of February, 1783, will be presented, the comedy of The West-Indian. ... To which will be added, a farce called Catherine and Petruchio; or, The taming of the shrew. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 25th of February, 1783, will be presented, the comedy of The West-Indian. ... To which will be added, a new pantomime entertainment, called Trick upon trick; or, Harlequin skeleton. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 28th of January, 1783, will be presented, the tragedy of The Grecian daughter. ... To which will be added, a farce (never acted here) called The mock doctor; or, The dumb lady cured. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 4th of February, 1783, will be presented, the historical tragedy of Richard III. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The Irish widow. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, this evening, the 4th of October, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of The London merchant or George Barnwell. ... To which will be added, a farce, never acted here, called The wrangling lovers; or, Like master like man. ...
(Certificate.) : We the subscribers, inhabitants of the towns of Brownville, Le Ray, and Wilna, Jefferson Co. N.Y. living on lands purchased of Mr. James Le Ray de Chaumont, certify the following facts
(Circular to the collectors of the customs.) Treasury Department, October 25, 1792. : Sir, Pursuant to the discretion vested in me by the sixth section of the act, entitled, "An act making alterations in the Treasury and War Departments," I have concluded to commit the immediate superintendance of the collection of the duties of impost and tonnage to the comptroller of the treasury.
(Circular) Treasury Department, April 23d, 1794. : Sir, It is understood that by virtue of the seventeenth article of our treaty with Sweden, vessels of that nation are exempted from the operation of the embargo, now in force, in the ports of the United States
(Circular) Treasury Department, March 13, 1793. : Sir, Proof has been filed in the office of the collector of Newbury Port ... of the loss of two certificates of registry, of the following numbers and description, viz. ... Enclosed is an act ... entitled, "An act for enrolling and licensing ships or vessels to be employed in the coasting trade and fisheries, and for regulating the same."
(Circular) Treasury Department, October 12, 1792. : Sir, I request that henceforth immediately at the close of every quarter, you will furnish me with a summary of the amount of all duties, which shall have accrued in your office
(Circular) Treasury Department, [blank] 1794. : Sir, A provisory arrangement has been agreed upon with the ambassador of Great Britain ... to ascertain the losses ... sustained by such vessels the property of subjects of Great Britain, as have been or shall be captured by French privateers armed and equipped in the ports of the United States
(Circular) Treasury Department, [blank] 1794. : Sir, I have to request, that you will retain in your hands a sufficient sum of the monies arising from the duties on imports and tonnage for the purpose of discharging the allowances to fishing vessels ... If the funds accruing in your office should fall short of the amount required, you will pay the deficiency by drafts, according to the inclosed form
(Circular) Treasury Department. Register's Office, 15th May, 1800. : Sir, In a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury to the House of Representatives, transmitting the general abstract of tonnage of the United States, to 31st December, 1798,
(Circular). Treasury Department, 18th August, 1823. : Sir, In consequence of representations made to the secretary of state by the charge des affaires of his most Christian majesty ... the president has instructed me to direct, that ... the cargoes of captured vessels shall not be permitted to be reshipped from the ports of the United States in neutral vessels.
(Circular,) Providence, June 29th, 1796. : Gentlemen, The freemen of the town of Providence, deeply impressed with the inequality and injustice of the estimate of the rateable property of the state ... have unanimously passed the resolutions, copies of which we have the honour herewith to transmit you.
(Circular.) : E. Huntington, a member of the Graphic Company of 1818 and 1819, having recently completed, at great labor and expense, a variety of steel dies, for impressing the ends and ovals of bank-bill plates ... proposes to resume the business of bank-note engraving, die-sinking and printing.
(Circular.) : With the February number, the New Englander commences the tenth year of its existence. With this number also commences a change in the proprietorship of the work ... it has now passed into the hands of Mr. F.W. Northrop ... and it will be issued from the original place of publication, the "New Haven Bookstore" of Mr. A.H. Maltby. It is the object of this circular to introduce Mr. Northrop to the favorable consideration of those to whom it may be sent.
(Circular.) Albany, 1 Mo. 1, 1815. : Respected friend, I have long been wishing to see a cabinet formed, comprising all the valuable ores, minerals, and fossils of this state. ... I have now determined to devote some more time and attention to its execution.
(Circular.) At a meeting of a number of respectable inhabitants of the counties of York, Cumberland, and Lincoln, at Messi'rs Smith & Deane's meeting-house, in Falmouth, on the fifth of October, instant ... : Voted---"That the subscribers be a committee to apply to the several towns ... requesting them to send delegates to meet ... to consider the expediency of said counties being form'd into a separate state ..."
(Circular.) At a meeting of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, on the evening of the 13th of September, A.L. 5795 : ---The following vote was passed unanimously---to be adopted as permanent regulations
(Circular.) Boston, (Massachusetts) Feb. 28, 1792. : Sir, We have had the honour to be appointed a committee, by the officers of the Massachusetts line of the late army, to attend to and prosecute their memorial to the Congress of the United States, on the subject of compensation for the losses sustained by them and the soldiers who served during the war
(Circular.) Canandaigua, [blank] 1808. : Sir, Under the arrangements of the new census, it is probable the joint ticket for the election of members of Assembly between this county and Genesee, will be separated, and the two political parties left to the trial of their strength alone.
(Circular.) Council Chamber Annapolis, March 31, 1806. : Sir, In pursuance of the direction of the General Assembly of Maryland, I have the honour of transmitting to your excellency an authenticated copy of a resolution ... recommending an amendment of the federal Constitution respecting the importation of slaves, which you will be pleased to submit to the legislature of the state over which you preside for its concurrence and adoption
(Circular.) District of Connecticut, Supervisor's-Office, August 26th, 1800. : Sir, Whenever any collector of the direct tax, residing out of your district ... shall transmit to you his notification of taxes due ... within your district
(Circular.) Georgetown, D.C. Jan. 17, 1829. : Sir: The importance of an accurate knowledge of the geography of the country of which we are citizens has been acknowledged in all ages
(Circular.) Important to the corresponding world. : Francis' highly improved manifold writer. By this truly great invention, a letter and duplicate can be written in one operation, with more ease and greater facility than a single letter with an ordinary pen and ink.
(Circular.) Knoxville, November 20th, 1811. : Fellow-citizens, The legislature being about to close their present session, we have thought it our duty at this late period, to give our constituents a summary of some of the most important proceedings of our deliberations.
(Circular.) Knoxville, October 28th, 1805. : Sir, It is a circumstance of sincere pleasure to us to have the honor of communicating to you such information relative to your public concerns as might be in any manner satisfactory or interesting.
(Circular.) Lancaster, May 30th, 1799. : Sir, I take the liberty to inform you, that a number of our fellow-citizens ... assembled at Philadelphia ... agreed to recommend James Ross, of Pittsburg ... to suceed [sic] Thomas Mifflin in that important office.
(Circular.) New-York, February 11, 1808. The committee appointed by the Tammany Society, or Columbian Order, of the city of New-York, to make arrangements respecting the interment of the relics of American seamen, soldiers and citizens who perished on board the Jersey prison ship during the Revolutionary War, now lying on the shores of the Wall-about, (Long-Island) beg leave to submit the subject ... to the consideration of the surviving relatives and friends ... and patriotic fellow citizens at large. ...
(Circular.) Office of American and Foreign Agency for Claims, 49 Wall-Street, New-York, Jan. 1831. : Public notice is hereby given to all persons whom it may concern, having claims, debts, inheritances, &c., payable or recoverable abroad, that this agency has established ... a regular correspondence

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