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Clergy. Timothy Cutler, D. D., settled Dec. 29, 1723, died Aug. 17, 1765. James Greaton, s. 1759, left Aug. 31, 1767. Mather Byles, Jr. D. D. s. April 22, 1768, left April 1775. Stephen Lewis, s. 1778, left 1785. William Montaguc, s. 1786, left 1792. William Walter, D. D. s. May 19, 1792, d. Dec. 5, 1800, a. 64. Samuel Haskell. s. May, 1801, left Sept. 1803. Asa Eaton, D. D. s. Oct. 23, 1803, left May, 1829. William Croswell, s. June 24, 1829.
Federal Street Church. This church was formed by Irislı Presbyterians, in 1727. It adopted the Congregational order in 1786. Their first convenient house of worship was at the corner of Berry and Federal streets. Is was erected in 1744. In this house the Federal Constitution was adopted, on the 7th of February, 1788. The present beautiful church was erected on the same spot, and dedicated Nov. 23, 1809.
Clergy. John Morchead, s. March 31. 1730, d. Dec. 2, 1773, a. 70. Robert Annan, s. 1783, d. 1786. Jeremy Belk- nap, D. D., s. April 4. 1787, d. June 20, 1798, a 54. J. S. Popkin, D. D. s. July 10, 1799, left Nov. 28, 1802. William
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E. Channing, D. D., s. June 1, 1803. Ezra S. Gannett, s. June 30, 1824.
Trinity Church. This society was formed in 1728. Their wooden church on Summer street was consecrated Sept. 15, 1735. In 1828 that building was taken down, and the new and splendid edifice, of unhewn granite, was built the same year, on the same spot.
Clergy. Addington Davenport, s. May 8, 1740, d. Sept. 8, 1746. William Hooper, s. Aug. 28, 1747, d. April 14, 1767. William Walter, D. D., s. July 22, 1764, left March 1776. Samuel Parker, D. D., s. May 19, 1774, d. Dec. 6, 1804, a. 60. John S. J. Gardiner, s. April 12, 1792, d. July 29, 1830, a 65. George W. Doane, s. April 7, 1828, left October, 1832. Jonathan M. Wainwright, D. D., s. Dec. 1833.
Hollis Street Church. The first meeting house on the ground where the present church stands was built in 1732, dedicated June 18, and the church formed Nov. 14, the same year. This house was burnt April 24, 1787. It was rebuilt in 1793. In 1810 the building was sold and taken down and the materials removed to a neighboring town for the construc- tion of a place of worship. The new house was dedicated, January 31, 1811.
Clergy. Mather Byles, D.D. s. Dec. 20, 1732, left 1777, and died July 5, 1788. Ebenezer Wight, s. Feb. 25, 1778, left the same year. Samuel West, D. D., s. March 12, 1789, d. April 10, 1808, a. 70. Horace Holley, D. D., s. March 9, 1809, left Aug. 24, 1818, died July 31, 1827, a. 47. John Pierpont, s. April 14, 1819.
West Church. This church was constituted January 3, 1737. The first meeting house of this society was on the spot where the present church now stands, in Lynde street, near Cambridge street. It was erected in 1736, taken down in 1806, and the present church built, and dedicated Nov. 27 the same year. The house is very handsome, and is 75 by 74 feet.
Clergy. William Hooper, s. May 18, 1737, left Nov. 19, 1746. Jonathan Mayhew, D. D., s. June 17, 1747, d. July 8, 1766, a. 46. Simeon Howard, D. D., s. May 6, 1767, d. Aug. 13, 1804, a 71. Charles Lowell, D. D., s. January 1, 1806.
Second Baptist Church. This church was formed in 1743, and a house of worship was built on the border of the Mill Pond, near Salem street, now Baldwin Place, and dedicated March 15, 1746. A new building was erected on the same spot in 1810, 75 by 80 feet, and dedicated January 1, 1811.
Clergy. Ephraim Bownd, s. Sept. 7, 1743, d. June 18, 1765, a. 46. John Davis, s. Sept. 9, 1770, left July 1772. Isaac Skillman, D. D. s. Oct 3d, 1773, left Oct 7, 1787.
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Thomas Gair, s. April 23d, 1788, d. April 27, 1790, a. 35. Thomas Baldwin, D. D. s. Nov. 11, 1790, d. Aug. 29, 1825, a. 72. James D. Knowles, s. Dec. 28, 1825, left Oct. 7, 1832. Baron Slow, s. Nov. 15, 1832.
First Universalist Church. This society was organized in 1785. Their place of worship has ever been at the corner of Hanover and Bennet streets. Their house formerly belonged to another society, (Dr. Mather's) and was built about the year 1740. It is a large wooden building, and is the only church of that material in Boston.
Clergy. John Murray, s. Oct. 24, 1773, d. Sept. 3, 1815, a. 74. Edward Mitchell, s. Sept. 12, 1816, left Oct. 6, 1811, died in New York, 1834. Paul Dean, s. Aug. 19, 1813, left April 6, 1823. Sebastian Streeter, s. May 13, 1824.
Roman Catholic Churches. Mass was first celebrated in Boston in an old French church on School street, Nov. 22, 1788. The church of the HOLY CROSS, in Franklin street was consecrated on the 29th of September, 1803. This church is 115 by 72 feet. (A large new church has been erected on Pond street and will soon be consecrated.)
St. Augustine's, a Catholic church, was erected at South Boston in 1819. At this place is a Catholic Cemetery.
Clergy. M. La Poterie, s. 1788. Louis de Rousselet. John Thayer, s. June 10, 1790. F. A. Matignon, D. D. s. Aug. 20, 1792, d. Sept. 19, 1818. John L. de Cheverus, s. Oct. 3, 1796, left Sept. 26, 1823; (now Archbishop of Bor- deaux, in France.) Philip Larisey, s. May 1818, left July 1821. Patrick Byrne, s. March 18,. 1820, left July 11, 1830. William Taylor, D. D., s. April 1821, left December 17, 1825. Benedict Fenwick, s. May 10, 1825. James Fil- ton, s. Dec. 23, 1827, left July 30, 1830. William Wiley, s. Dec. 23, 1827, left Sept. 19, 1831. William Tyler, s. May 3, 1829. T. J. O'Flagherty, s. Sept. 6, 1829. Michael Healey, s. July 10, 1831.
' The number of Catholic Clergymen in the diocess of Boston, which comprises all the New England States, is 26. The whole number of Catholic Clergymen in the United States in 1834, was 341. There are in the United States, 22 Catholic Colleges and other seminaries of learning for males, and 34 Convents and Academies for females.
First Methodist Episcopal Church. No fraternity of chris- tians denominated Methodists existed in Boston until the year 1784, when the Rev. William Black became a regular preach- er. A society was formed in 1792, and in 1799 this society built a neat chapel at the north part of the city, which was dedicated May 15th the same year. At that time there were but 50 communicants. The celebrated George Whitfield had preached in Boston previous to that time, but no society was
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formed under his ministration. Mr. Whitfield was born in England, 1714. He died at Newburyport, Sept. 30, 1770.
The corner stone of a new Chapel, for the accommodation of this society was laid on the 30th of April 1828; on which occasion a large concourse of people assembled, and by the breaking of the floor a large portion of the audience were precipitated into the cellar ;- many persons were severely injured :- three lost their lives. This house is in North Ben- net street. It was dedicated September 28, 1828.
The first Methodist society in the United States was formed at New York, in the year 1769. This is now probably the largest sect of christians in America. The number of mem- bers in Massachusetts, in 1834, was 12,714 ;- the number of preachers, 104 ;- the whole number of members in the United States was 638,784-preachers, 2,458. In that year 39,048 members and 216 preachers were added to the 22 different conferences.
DOCTRINES OF THE METHODISTS. Believing much mis- apprehension exists with regard to the doctrines of the Meth- odists, the following notice of the distinguishing tenets of this denomination is here given :-
In their doctrines, the Methodists are the same all over the world. They are Arminians, and in common with those who are usually styled Calvinists, or Orthodox, they are Trinita- rians, and hold to repentance, faith and regeneration, as neces- sary to salvation. Justification by faith, and a state of future rewards and punishments, endless in their duration. Those tenets by which Methodists are chiefly distinguished from Calvinists relate to the five following articles, viz :- Predes- tination, Particular Redemption, Total Depravity, Effectual Calling and the Perseverance of the Saints.
Election. 'The Calvinists hold, that God has chosen a certain number unto eternal glory, without any conditions performed by them, and that the rest, he was pleased to pass by, and ordain to dishonor and wrath ;- but the Methodists believe Election to be dependent upon man's obedience to God's holy requirements, and final reprobation, upon his diso- bedience.
Particular Redemption. The Calvinists hold, that Christ, by the blood of the cross, redeemed only those who were from eternity elected to salvation, and given him by the Father ;- but the Methodists believe that Jesus Christ by his sufferings, made an atonement for the sins of all mankind in general, and for every individual in particular.
Total Depravity. The Calvinists hold, that man has neither light, or ability to turn to God, before regeneration,-but the Methodists believe that by the operations of the Holy Ghost upon the heart, he has both light and ability.
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Effectual Calling. The Calvinists hold, that all whon God has prodestinated to eternal life, lie is pleased in his appointed time, effectually to call from sin and death to grace and salvation ;- but the Methodists believe that Divine grace begins and perfects every thing that can be called good in man, that this grace is offered to all-that it does not force men to act against their inclinations, but that it may be receiv- ed, or resisted.
Perseverance of the Saints. The Calvinists hold that those whom God has effectually called, and sanctified by his spirit, shall never finally fall from a state of grace ;- whereas, the Methodists believe that God gives to the truly faithful who are regenerated by his grace, the means of preserving them- selves in this state, but, that it is possible they may lose true justifying faith-fall from a state of grace, and die in their sins.
I A view of religions, giving the peculiar tenets of every sect of christians in the United States, is in preparation and will soon be published.
Second Methodist Church. This chapel is in Bromfield street. It is 84 by 54 feet, and was dedicated on the 19th of November, 1806. Present preacher, Jolın Lindsey.
The Third Methodist Episcopal Church, in Church street, was constituted Aug. 1834. Present preacher, Abel Stevens.
Clergy of the several Methodist Societies in Boston. Jesse Lee, 1790. Daniel Smith, 1791. Jeremiah Cosden, 1792. Amos G. Thompson, 1793. Christopher Spry, 1794. Evan Rogers, 1795. John Harper, 1795. Joshua Hale, 1796. George Pickering, 1796. Elias Hull, 1797. Daniel Ostander, 1797. Wm. Beauchamp, 1798. Joshua Wells, 1799. Thom- as F. Sargent, 1800. George Pickering, 1801. Thomas Lyall, 1802. T. Lyall, E. Kibby, 1803. Epaphras Kibby, 1804. P. Jayne, R. Hubbard, 1805. P. Jayne, S. Merwin, 1806. G. Pickering, D. Webb, 1807. D. Webb, M. Rutter, 1808. E. R. Sabin, P. Munger, 1809. E. R. Sabin, G. Nor- ris, 1810. Elijalı Hedding, Erastus Otis, 1811. William Stephens, William Hinman. 1812. Daniel Webb, Elijah Hedding, 1813. Geo. Pickering, Joseph A Merrill, 1814. Elijah Hedding, Daniel Filmore, 1815. Elijalı Hedding, Daniel Filmore, 1816. Timothy Merritt, Enoch Mudge, 1817. Timothy Merritt, Enoch Mudge, 1818. Benja. R. Hoyt, V. R. Osborn, 1819. D. Kilburn, B. R. Hoyt, 1820. S. W. Wilson, Eph. Wiley, 1821. Elijah Hedding, E. Wiley, 1822. Elijah Hedding, John Lindsey, 1823. Solomon Sias, Isaac Bonny, 1824. T. Merritt, I. Bonny, A. D. Sargent, 1825. T. Merritt, J. A. Merrill, J. Foster, 1826. J. A. Merrill, J. N. Maffit, D. Webb, 1827. Stephen Martindale, E. Wiley, 1828.
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S. Martindale. E. Wiley, E. T. Taylor, 1829. I. Bonny, J. N. Maffit, E. T. Taylor, 1830. I. Bonny, A. D. Merrill, E. T. Taylor, 1831. J. Sanborn, J. Lindsey, E. T. Taylor, S. W. Wilson, 1832. J. Sanborn, J. Lindsey, E.T.Taylor, S.W. Wil- son, 1833. J. Lindsey, D. Fillmore, E. T. Taylor, A. Stevens.
The Clergy of this church are appointed to stations annually in June.
Third Baptist Church. 'The place of worship of this society is in Charles-street. Their church was constituted and the building dedicated, Aug. 5, 1807.
Clergy. Caleb Blood, s. Oct. 5, 1807, left. June 5, 1810. Daniel Sharp, D. D. s. April 29, 1812.
Park-Street Church. This beautiful house at the corner of Park and Tremont-streets, was dedicated January 10, 1810. The church was constituted Feb. 27, 1809. From the top of the vane on the steeple of this church to the pavement is 218 feet.
Clergy. Edward D. Griffin, DD. s. July 31, 1811, left April 27, 1815. Sereno E. Dwight, s. Sept. 3, 1817, left April 10, 1826. Edward Beecher, s. Dec. 27, 1826, left in 1832. Joel H. Linsley, s. Dec. 5, 1832.
The Sea-street Church of Freewill Baptists, or Christians, was formed in 1803. Their present house, at the corner of Sea and Summer streets, was dedicated Dec. 29, 1825. Clergy. Joshua V. Himes.
African Baptist Church. This church was formed in 1805, and their house of worship, on Belknap-street, was dedicated, and Thomas Paul settled Dec. 4, 1806. Mr. Paul died April 23, 1831, aged 54. Thomas Richie, settled Oct. 1832.
The African Methodist Episcopal society was organized about 1818. Their church in May-street was dedicated Octo- ber 24, 1824, Samuel Snowden, minister.
St. Matthew's Church. This church was formed at South Boston March 31, 1816. Consecrated 24th of June, 1818. J. L. Blake became Rector in 1824. Horace S. Conally, Rec- tor, 1835.
The Second. Universalist Church, in School-street, was incorporated Dec. 13, 1816, and the house dedicated October 16, 1817. Hosea Ballou, settled Dec. 25, 1817.
Union Church. Essex-street Church was formed and James Sabine became its pastor on the 27th of January, 1819. The House in Essex-street was dedicated in Dec. 1819. Mr. Sabine left March 16, 1822. The Union Church was formed Aug. 26, 1822, and Samuel Greene settled March 26, 1823. Mr. Greene left March 26, 1834, and died Nov. 20, of the 15*
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same year, aged 42. Nehemiah Adams was settled March 26,1834.
The New Jerusalem Church. This society worship in a building on Tremont-street, near the Tremont House. The society was formed in 1818. Thomas Worcester became their minister, Aug. 17, 1828.
St. Paul's Church on Tremont-street was consecrated June 30, 1820. S. F. Jarvis, D. D. instituted Rector, July 7, 1820, left Aug. 22, 1825. Alonzo Potter, Rector, Aug. 29, 1826, left Aug. 27, 1831. John S. Stone, Rector, June 19, 1832.
Central Universalist Church. Society formed 1822. House in Bulfinch street ; dedicated, and Paul Dean installed, May G, 1823.
Phillips' Church Society, South Boston. Constituted Dec. 10, 1823. Prince Hawes, settled April 28, 1824, left April 18, 1827. Joy H. Fairchild, settled Nov. 22, 1827. House ded- icated March 9,1825. A larger house is now erecting.
Green-street Church. Constituted 'Dec. 30, 1823. The house was dedicated Oct. 25, 1826. William Jenks, D. D. installed the same day.
Chamber-street Church. Constituted Jan. 28, 1825. House dedicated October 13, 1824. Samuel Barrett ordained Feb. 9, 1825.
Bowdoin-street Church. Constituted July 18, 1825. Their church in Hanover-st. was burnt Feb. 1, 1830. The present house was dedicated June 16, 1831. Lyman Beecher, D. D. settled March 22, 1826, left Sept. 1832. Hubbard Winslow was settled Sept. 1832.
Purchase-street Church. Society formed in 1825. House dedicated Aug. 24, 1826, George Ripley ordained Nov. 8, 1826.
Federal-street Baptist Church. Society organized and house dedicated July 18, 1827. Howard Malcom, settled in Nov. 1828.
Pine-street Church. Constituted Sept. 1, 1827. House on Washington-street, dedicated Dec. 25, 1827. T. H. Skinner, D.D. settled April 10, 1828, left Aug. 27, 1828. John Brown, D. D. settled March 4, 1829, left Feb. 16, 1831. Amos A. Phelps, settled Sept. 13, 1832, left Sept. 1834. Artemas Boies, s. Nov. 1834.
Salem-street Church. Society formed Sept. 1, 1827. House dedicated, and Justin Edwards, D. D. settled Jan. 1, 1828, left Aug. 1829. George W. Blagden settled Nov. 3, 1830.
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South Congregational Church. Society formed, 1827. House on Washington-street, dedicated Jan. 30, 1828, and Melish J. Motte, settled May 21, 1828.
Mariners Churches. The first of these churches was formed in Jan. 1828, and their first Bethel on Purchase-street was dedicated in 1830. D. M. Lord, present minister. The sec- ond society was formed in 1829, and a Bethel erected in North square, in 1832. Edward T. Taylor, preacher. The latter is of the Methodist order.
Hawes' Place Church, South Boston, was dedicated Janua- ry 1, 1833. The society was formed in 1810. Lemuel Capen, settled Oct 31, 1827.
South Baptist Society, South Boston. House dedicated 1830.
Fourth Universalist Society. House at South Boston, dedicated 1830, Benjamin Whittemore, s. July, 1830.
Grace Church. This Church was formed 1829, under James Sabine, who continued to officiate a few months in Piedmont, now Church street. Geo. F. Haskins, admin- istered until 20th Sept. 1831, when he resigned. They gave up the church in Piedmont street in Feb. 1834, and removed to a small building in Bedford street. They were destitute of a regular pastor from 20th Sept. 1831, till 19th July 1832. Most of the Episcopalian Ministers in the city officiated during that time. Samuel McBurney, became their pastor for 1 year, 19th July, 1832. The society removed to Boylston Hall on the 1st Sunday in Aug. 1833. Zachariah Mead, be- came pastor, Sept. 8, and commenced the charge 20th Dec. 1833. This society now worship in Amory Hall, corner of West and Washington-streets. They are now building a beautiful church in Temple street, which is estimated to cost $33,000.
In addition to the above places of public worship, there are a large number of Halls, Mission Chapels, &c. devoted to that object.
Schools.
The first settlers of New England were exceedingly tena- cious of their civil and religious rights, and they well knew that knowledge was an all powerful engine to preserve those rights, and transmit them to their posterity. They therefore very early laid the foundation of those free schools, of which all the sons and daughters of New-England are justly proud. Exclusive of Infant and Sabbath school scholars, about a quarter part of the population of Boston is kept at school throughout the year, at an annual expense of about $200,000.
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Houses of Industry, Correction, and Reforma- tion.
These houses are delightfully situated on a plot of ground of about 60 acres, situated at South Boston, on the margin of the harbor, and near the brow of Dorchester Heights.
The House of Industry is a large stone building wholly devoted as a place of refuge for the poor, who are old, infirm, or otherwise unable to support themselves; and as a work- house for those who cannot, or will not maintain themselves. This establishment is of the same character of that which stood on Park-street many years ago, and which was remo- ved to Barton's Point in 1800, where a beautiful building was erected for its accommodation, but which was sold, and the present house built in 1823. From the 7th of August, 1823, to June 2d, 1835, the number admitted to this house was 8,241. The number of admissions and re-admissions in 1834 was 979, besides 32 births in the house. There remained in the House, December 31, 1834, 610. " 1383 different individu- als were inmates in 1834, for longer and shorter periods of time, (some of whom were out and in several times) while only 237 have remained steadily in the House the whole year." Of this number 600 were men, 401 women, 223 boys, and 153 girls. Of this number 71 men and 57 women were insane or idiotic, and 3 idiot children. Of this number 268 were Bostonians, 274 were from other parts of the United States, and 841 were foreigners.
It is observed by the Superintendent that " there has been, for several years, a constant diminution of native Americans supported in the House, with more than a corresponding in- crease of foreigners. A large proportion of these travel into the State by land, from the British Provinces, and from other States." The number of foreigners admitted into this House in 10 years was 3,695.
House of Correction. This House is a few rods cast of the House of Industry, and occupies at present. only the easterly part of a large stone building. This is a County Prison for convicts too young in vice to place in the State Prison, but too old in vicious habits to require much less discipline. The commitments to this House are from the Municipal and Police Courts. None exceed 8 years. The plan of the House, although at present limited in extent, is admirably fitted for its uses. It is on the plan of the Auburn Prison in the State of New-York, which cannot well be described here. It is worthy of a visit from all classes of people both good and bad ;- it teaches solemn lessons ; and whilst we pity and deplore its convict inmates for their state of degradation. we cannot but admire that order and
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discipline by which so large a number of men and women are kept in such quiet subjection. The number of white males at this House, January 1st, 1834, was 160, white females 85, colored males 10, colored females 13. Total, 268. Of this number 84 belonged to Massachusetts, 63 were from other States, and 121 were foreigners. On the 1st of Janu- ary, 1835, there were at this House 178 white males, 74 white females, 14 colored males, 20 colored females .- Total, 286. Of this number 153 were people of the United States, and 133 foreigners.
In the right wing of the latter building is the House of Reformation for Juvenile Offenders. The number is generally between 80 and 90. The above buildings are each 220 feet in length and 43 feet in width. A new building is erecting on the city land south of these buildings, for a House of Re- formation ; when it is completed the House of Correction will occupy the whole of the present building. These Houses are severally governed by Boards of Overseers.
Officers. House of Industry. Superintendent, John Porter. Physician, Joseph W. McKean. Chaplain, Wm. Bascomb.
House of Correction. Clerk to the Overseers, Benjamin Ingersoll. Master of the House, Charles Robbins. Physi- cian, Joshua B. Flint. Chaplain, Charles Cleveland.
House of Reformation. Superintendent, F. C. Whiston. Chaplain and Instructer, John F. Haskins.
Theatres.
The Boston Theatre, on Federal and Franklin-sts. was first opened February 3, 1794. It was burnt, February 2, 1798 ; it was re-built, and re-opened on the 29th of Oct. the same year. This building is of brick, and is 152 feet long, 61 wide, and 40 high. This building has not been used for theatrical performances for some years. It is now improved by the Boston Academy of Music, and as the place of worship of the Franklin-street Church, which was organized on the 11th of May, 1835. A huge wooden building was erected on Tre- mont-street, and opened as the " Hay-Market Theatre," De- cember 26, 1796. The citizens in its neighborhood being fearful of its conflagration, caused its demolition, by subscrip- tion, and the block of elegant brick dwelling-houses, near, and north of Boylston-street, now occupy the spot.
The Tremont Theatre, on Tremont-st. is a very neat building, with a granite front, 135 feet by 79. It was commenced in July, and opened Sept. 24, 1827. Cost, about $120,000.
The Warren Theatre, a low building, at the junction of Portland and Traverse-streets, near the Warren bridge, was constructed in 1831. This building was first used for eques trian performances.
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The citizens of Boston have ever sustained a high rank for their commercial enterprise. After whitening every sea with their canvass, and extending their commerce with all nations of the globe, they are now looking westward, and con- structing new and artificial channels to enable them not only to compete with other Atlantic cities for the already immense commerce of the western world, but to intercept it on its passage down the St. Lawrence.
A sketch of the commerce of Boston for five years, with the amount of im- portations of some important articles, may not be uninteresting.
1830.
1831.
1832.
1833.
1831.
Foreign arrivals, Coastwise do.
No. No.
6.12
766
1,064
1,066
1,156
2,938
2,916
3,538
4,024
3,527
Imports,
3,318.613 13,414,309 15.760,512
17,853,416 15,614,720
Exports,
5,180,178
5,896,092 10,107,768
8,062,219
7,525,027
Revenue,
3,662,302
5,227,59%
5,421,839!
3,895,037
2,830.173
Molasses,
hhds.
58,012
60.431
60,303
60.982
Sahpetre,
bags.
28,059
25,832
23,389
25,689
31,862
Cotton,
bales
16,203
:53,810
60,011
51,139
60,312
Flour,
bbls,
309,997
286,482|
386,809
429.960
Grain,
bush's.
970,435|
1,433,107
445,3351 1,776,103|
1,199,389
The whole importations of Saltpetre from Calcutta into Boston during the above five years was 137,851 bags. There were imported into Salem during that per.od 17,149 bags. The whole amount of this article imported into the United States in those years was 237,704 bags. A bag usually weighs 160 pounds. The aver- age weight of a bale of cotton is about 400 lbs. The arrivals, coastwise, are not all stated here. Some thousands of coasters arrive annually with lumber, wood, fish, &c. which are not noticed in the record of arrivals.
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