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benefit in Philadelphia .= It is rumour- ed that Mr Sanford may be nominated to London, as successor to Mr Rufus King. Mr Noah says, 'inclination points to Mr Webster, and policy to Mr Sanford.'=The Dover Gazette has copied from the News Letter, without giving credit .== William . mith was taken up by a police officer, the first of the week, for pilfering a gen- tleman's wallet, at the Circus .== Dr. Percival, the poet, was at the Theatre, at Miss Kelly's benefit == Mr Coffin, the Boston Bard, arrived in town on Tuesday. His life is to be published by Messrs Badger & Porter, at the Traveller office.
HISTORICAL WRITINGS.
One of the truest evidences of the value of historical writings, is the pleasure which we derive from an ac- quaintance with the past. Curiosity urges men to the greatest absurdities in relation to the future. Beyond the influence which superstition has over the human mind, there is nothing in those researches which have for their object, an exposition of nature's se- crets, which satisfies the inquisitive character of civilized man : but, a calm retrospective examination of essential facts, connected with a historical me- moir of a nation, a town, or a distin- guished individual, gives a rationale of existing causes and effects, and satisfies and interests the mental faculties in a peculiar manner, simply because it presents an exposition of those myste- ries which are believed necessarily to accompany time, and lays every thing open to the comprehension of the most common capacity.
While a plain narrative exerts a se- cret and consequential influence, the leading facts, which are embodied with it, and the conclusions which are also drawn from the several deductions, have a salutary effect in forming indi- vidual character-of developing moral strength, and, in fine, of creating a sys-' tem of useful maxims which have a governing control over the reader through the remainder of the longest life.
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AND CITY RECORD, MAY 13, 1826.
We estimate the writings of ancient and modern historians in exact propor- tion to the good we derive from them ; and good results to society in a ratio corresponding to the attention which is given to the causes that promoted the welfare or the misery of the people who were the theme of the historian. Virtue and vice are the two extremes in nations as well as with individuals ; and they both have a determinate ef- fect. The one has exalted and the other remains an everlasting stigma upon the reputation. It is by careful- ly weighing circumstances, that we profit by the examples which the his- torian places before us, in illustration of the leading propositions. Not only the beauty and elegance of the lan- guage of Hume and Robertson, but the solid principles which are inculcat- ed, the maxims which are taught, and the truth which is every where diffus- ed, in reference to virtue and vice, in state and private life, will render them of more and more importance, through succeeding generations.
There is a wide difference betwixt descriptive and purely written history. The first is that kind which is much in vogue by modern tourists, whose diaries are scarcely remembered be- yond the day of publication ; whereas the latter, though less inviting to the hasty reader of paragraphs, records the real history of things as they were, and age, instead of destroying their repu- tation, is continually adding and en- hancing their intrinsic value.
PHILADELPHIA ARCADE.
On Wednesday, May 3d, the build- ing Committee of the Arcade, the first building of the kind ever commenced in America, proceeded from their office in Decatur street to the spot selected for its site, in Chesnut street. John Haviland, architect, laid the corner stone, in which was deposited a box, containing the several coins of the United States, the articles of subscrip- tion, and list of the original subscribers, a roll containing engraved likenesses of John Q. Adams, President of the United States, and John A. Shulze,
Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and another bundle en- closing the different newspapers of the day.
An Arcade, in architecture, signifies a continuation of arches ; and this building will be emphatically entitled to the appellation ; for it will not only contain its hundred stores under the same vaulted roof, but the floors of its different stores will be supported in the same substantial manner.
The lot which is destined, in future, to be ornamented by this beautiful su- perstructure, is about 109 feet in width, and extends from Chesnut to Carpenter streets, which is 150 feet. Fronting on one of the finest streets in that beautiful city, and situated di- rectly opposite to Decatur street, which furnishes a wide thorough fare to High street, it possesses, indisputa- bly, the most eligible site that could have been selected for the purpose.
The Arcade will be 100 feet in width, having an alley of upwards of 4 feet wide on each side, for the con- veniences of light, air, and affording a private entrance to the stores. Its depth will be 150 feet, covering in that direction, the whole extent of the lot. Both of the principal fronts will be faced with Pennsylvania marble, perforated with arches that will run through the whole body of the build- ing. The architectural composition of the facade will not be proportioned from either the Grecian or Roman or- der, although the members, as well as the expression of the general style, are modelled from the Greek. Four arches spring from the sculptured caps of the autces, will support a broad frieze, from which will appear coupled brackets, that will support a justly proportioned cornice, surmounted by a raking blocking course. . The eleva- tion of the front on Chesnut street, is to be enriched with niches and friezes, containing sculptured ornaments in basso relievo, emblematic of the char- acter of the edifice. Whole sized fig- ures, in full relief, representing Com- merce and the Arts, will occupy the niches of the wing. The whole wil!
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be surmounted with the arms of Penn- sylvania and Philadelphia, and the head of Mercury.
The plan of the first principal floor will be governed by two 14 feet wide avennes, runne g longitudinally through the building, with four rows of stores facing each other. These avenues will be paved with beautiful grey flag stones, in ranged courses, and will be lighted during the day, by means of the glass roof, forming an agreeable cover- ed promenade. A double flight of marble steps at each end, will form the ascents to two saloons 70 feet long, situate in the fronts of the second sto- ry, then open to the street, and com- municate with four similar ranges of stores, fronting on galleries, defended by iron balustres. This additional promenade will command a view of the avenues below, in connexion with the open space and glass roof, in beau- tiful perspective. The third story will be left in one entire room, 150 by 30 feet.
The whole site of the building, in the basement story. will be vaulted, as will also the other stories, except the avenues, which extend to the roof.
It is said the contractors have deter- mined to spare no expense in the solid- ity of construction or in the embellish- ment of the building which will render it worthy of the age, and the city in which it is to be built. The stores will be fire-proof, and when filled with goods, gracefully arranged, with that skill and taste so peculiar to Philadel- phia, and at night, brilliantly lighted up with gas, they will have a splendid appearance.
At the extremity of each avenue, will be iron railings, which, when clos- ed, will secure the property from every intrusion.
The Arcade will thus combine solid- ity, beauty, and safety, in an eminent degree ; ventilation, light, air, water, and every other convenience have commanded attention.
We learn that the estimated expense of the Arcade, including the price of the lot, was $150,000. As this was too large a sum to be advanced by an
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individual, it was divided into 1500 shares of $100 each. The subscrip- tion book was opened on the 20th of October 1825, and was closed on the Ist of April 1826, with $88,500 ; the balance was taken by the contractors.
Sub-contracts have been made for nearly all the work and materials nec- essary for the completion of the Ar- cade ; and the different mechanics have evinced a disposition to aid in completing the same within a specified period.
Numerous applications have already been made for stores, and a negocia- tion is carrying on with the propric- tors of the Philadelphia Museum to rent them a part of the second story, and the whole of the third, for the ex- hibition of their fine collection of natu- ral and other curiosities. It requires but slight observation to perceive that such an arrangement would be mutual- ly beneficial.
The northern part of the building which has recently been taken down to make room for the Arcade, was of great antiquity, and was built, in part, of bricks imported from Holland. Fifty or sixty years ago, it was occupi- ed by a respectable gentleman, Dr. Grame, who lived in it until his death, soon after which it was purchased by the late John Dickinson, esq. author of ' the Farmer's Letters.' The ground appurtenant to the house then extended some distance to the west, and to the east as far as Sixth street. About the year 1774, Mr Dickinson took down a part of the old building and erected a new one in front-but it is believed he never occupied it. In the winter of 1776-'77, being still in an unfinished state, it was used as an hospital for the sick and wounded sol- diers of the revolution. It was after- wards inhabited by the first and second French Ministers, Mons. Gerard and the Chev. de la Luzerne, the latter gentleman erected a wooden building on the east of the dwelling house, in which was celebrated, with great pomp and splendour, the birth of the first Dauphine, son of the since unfortunate Louis XVI of France.
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General Dickinson sold the house, with a few feet of ground east and west of it, to his brother, General Phileman Dickinson, who resided in it · several years. In 1798, it was pur- chased by Chief Justice Tilghman, who has occupied it from that period until possession was delivered to its present owners.
DR. ASA BULLARD.
The death of Dr. Asa Bullard, at the age of 61, is a family bereavement and a public loss. He graduated at Dartmouth College in 1793, and after he became an inhabitant of Boston, was employed many years in teaching youth. in rather advanced life, he became distinguished in the practice of medicine, and still later, an able member of the Masonic family, to which he was devotedly attached, and frequently regretted he did not earlier become a member of the brotherhood. We recollect an interesting discourse which he delivered before St. Paul's Chapter, at an installation of its offi- cers, in 1823, which was a valuable production. Dr. Bullard was believed to be an honest man, and this is the greatest tribute of respect which can be paid to the memory of any individ- ual. His widow, daughter and a large circle of friends, mourn the loss of this upright citizen and faithful ser- vant of the rich and needy.
JOHN RANDOLPH.
Surprise, admiration, and disgust, have alternately influenced the Amer- ican public, in relation to this extraor- dinary man. There is such a mis- fortune as outliving one's reputation, and we have often, in moments of re- flection, thought Mr Randolph would have been more respected, had he di- ed many years ago. Once, he was considered a constellation in the firma- ment of the Union, and now, he is as frequently denominated a fallen star, as a wise and considerate Statesman.
That Mr Randolph is a gentleman of talents, no one pretends to deny ; but the peculiar bias of his mind, the
direction of his faculties in matters of sober interest, and the strange vein of sarcasm and wit, with whith he ven- tures to assail the highest officers of the Government, perfectly astonishes and surprises us. His eccentricity of manners, his fearlessness of conse- quences, and the tone of his language in the Senate of the United States, taken collectively, constitute the most marvellous character, for a statesman, which any country has produced.
Separately from those facetiæ which accompany him in private life, enough to make a less notorious personage the gazing point of the multitude, he is a curious and truly original man. Restless, ambitious, and at the same time, indifferent to the opinions of the world, he moves in a sphere entirely his own, without deference to others, and apparently without concern for himself.
Mr Randolph has engaged a passage in the Packet ship York, for Liverpool.
For the Boston News Letter and City Record.
MR. EDITOR,-As a stranger, I beg to ask some questions, and insert an opinion too, by way of privilege. Since my arrival in Boston, I have read with peculiar satisfaction the hints at re- form, which have occasionally appear- ed in your paper ; but Sir, there is one which has escaped your observation, or else you have less regard for the appearance of a new coat than myself. I allude, Sir, to the dirty, dusty cus. tom of sweeping some of the princi- pal streets in Boston, in the day time. In passing through many streets, at different hours of the day, I have met whole clouds of dirt,-fresh from the broom, which was kept high in air by a battalion of sweepers. Besides spoiling one's eyes, &c. it makes the greatest destruction with clothing. Is all this by order of the City Govern- ment ? My opinion, Sir, is this ; that there is not a city in the United States, besides this, that tolerates such a shameful practice. Why are not all these streets swept in the night, as they should be ? I.J. K.
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THE BOSTON NEWS-LETTER,
The following ancient document is in the hand writing of Governor Brad- street.
" 28 July 1684.
This may certify any that it may concern, that Thomas Wiggin is per- mitted to live and Inhabitt in this Colony. S. BRADSTREET, Gounr.
I will engage in any some that hee shall not be chargeable to the towne. S. BRADSTREET."
The above scrap was discovered at- tached by a pin to a leaf of an old town book ; it is a neat specimen of the chirography of Mr Bradstreet, who is famous in the history of the colony of Massachusetts, as the first Secretary and last charter Governour, and for his ardent devotion to the in- terests of the people on every question which concerned their rights under the charter.
The document is an evidence of the formality with which the ingress of strangers into Boston was guarded in ancient times, and the pin itself de- serves to be preserved in the museum of the Antiquarian society, as a sample of the things with which the Simple Cobler of Agawam's ' augiperous gen- tle dames made fiddle cases for futu- lous women's phansies.'
EXTRACTS FROM SEWALL'S MANUSCRIPT JOURNAL.
The following is an account of the family of Mr Henry Sewall, who came to this country in 1634 and settled at Newbury. He was grandfather to the younger Samuel Sewall, the author of the Journal from which we make these extracts.
" Mr Henry Sewall and Madam® Jane Dummer, March 25th 1646, Connubio Junxit, Mr. Saltonstall. Their childrens' births, [&c.] Hannah Sewall born May 10, 1649, baptized by Mr Heskins, at Tunworth, married Mr Jacob Tappant per Mr Woodman Aug. 24, 1670, died Nov. 12, 1699. Samuel Sewall born March 28, 1652, at Bishop-Stoke, baptized by Mr Rash- ley, married Mrs Hannah Hull, Feb.
28, 1675-6, died at Boston, Jan. 1, 1723. John Sewall born Oct. 10, 1654 at Badesly, baptized Nov. 22 per Mr Cox, married to Mrs Hannah Fesinden Oct. 27, 1674, died Aug. 8, 1699. Stephen Sewall born Aug. 19, 1657 at Badesly, Sept. 24, baptized per Mr Cox, married per Daniel Gookin to Mrs Margaret Mitchell of Cambridge June 13, 1682, died at Salem Oct. 17, 1725. Jane Sewall born Oct. 25, 1659 at Badesly, bap- tized per Mr Cox, married to Mr Mo- ses Gerrish i per Mr Woodman Sept. 24, 1677, died Jan. 29, 1716-17. Ann Sewall, born at Newbury N. Eng- land Sept. 3, 1662, baptized per Mr Parker, married to Mr Longfellow, fall 1676. Mehitable Sewall born May 8, 1665, baptized by Mr Parker, married to Mr W. Moody i of New- bury, died Aug. 8, 1702. Dorothy Sewall born at Newbury N. E. Oct. 29, 1668, married to Mr Ezekiel North- end | of Rowley, Sept. 10, 1691,".
[The following will show the cus- toms of our ancestors respecting the burial of the dead.]
"Friday, Sept. 21st 1722, Dyed at Roxbury in the house that was Col. Lambs, Mad'm Rebeckah Dudley. Buried 26th Paal Bearers, Gov'r Shute, F. Sewall, Col. Townsend, Ed. Broomfield, Esqr., Col. Fitch, Col. Adam Winthrop. Rings and Gloves with Escutchions. See News Letter No. 974."
" May 25th, 1723. Mad'm Bridget Usher dies at 2 in the afternoon at Boston. Buried the SOth. Her fune- ral was attended by the chief of the town .- Paal Bearers of her own nam- ing were Lt. Gov'r Dummer, F. Sew- al, Col. Townsend, Ed. Bloomfield Esgr. and Simeon Stoddard Esqr. with Col. Quincy. They bore up the Paal to Mr. John Elliotts, formerly Deacon Elliotts, and then they put it in to the Coach and the most of the people returned back. My Father and Judge Quincy, Justice Welsteed, Couz. Jonathan Sewall and Couz.
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AND CITY RECORD, MAY 13, 1826.
Sam'l. Hirst, Also went in the Coach Mad'm Brown, Townsend, Mather, (Dr. Widdow) Billingham, Mrs. Viffu- en. I also accompanied a horse back. Intered at Brantry with Dr. Hoar her first husband. Eat at Judge Quincy's and then we returned home. Gave my wife and I Gloves."
" August 23d, 1723. Dr. Increase Mather dies. I went to his funeral. Mr. Foxcroft preach'd his Lecture from. Chron. 24th, 15th. See News Letter No. 1022-Two Funeral Ser- mons and his Life."
" May Sd, 1724. President Lever- ett dies early in the morning very sud- denly, when he was in bed, to his wives great surprise. Buried at Cam- bridge on the 6th. His Corps being carried into the College Hall, where Mr. Welsteed made a Lattin Oration. Mr. Appleton, Mr. Wadsworth preach- ed next sabbath. Mr. Colman sab- bath after at Cambridge. They gave him a great Character."
January 14, 1726-7. Samuel Hirst dies suddenly on the Long Wharff. Sce News Letter-Sermon printed 18th. Buried in Grandfather Hull's Tomb. Pall Bearers, Balston, Welsteed, Fel- low. Mr. Chauncey, minister, Mr. An- drew Oliver, Mr. T. Cooper and Mr. Palmer. Gave us Rings and Gloves "
" Memorandum taken out of Grand- father Hull's Pocket-Book.
Sept. 16th, 1661. Training day, Maj. General Atherton, after he had been heer, going home, his horse threw him. He was taken up speech- less, so continued untill one of the clock (I take it to be the morning after training day) in the morning and died. Sept. 20th, Maj'r Gen'l Humphrey Atherton's Corps was attended to the Grave from Boston to Dorchester with Ten Companies of foot soldiers and one Troop of Horse."
Boston May 6, 1826. To the Editor of the Boston News-Letter.
SIR,-Being a subscriber and an antiquarian, I have thought you might be pleased to insert the following anec- dote of a marriage portion in the carly history of your state and City.
Yours respectfully, ANTIQUARIUS.
Capt. John Hull, who was one of the first founders of the Old South Church, Captain of the Anc. and Hon. Artillery, a Representative of the town, and in 1680 an Assistant, was a man of wealth. A daughter of his was marri- ed to Major Samuel Sewall, (a remin- iscence of whom is preserved in your paper, p. 51.) As usual in those days, the father was expected to give his daughter a marriage portion. " So father Hull, after his daughter was completely, and richly too, dressed and prepared for the ceremony, caus- ed her to be put into one side of a large pair of scales, in presence of her friends, and then piled on dollars and crowns, silver money, until they weigh- ed her down." Report says she was a plump, hearty girl-This must have been a fat marriage portion in those days.
MILITARY APPOINTMENTS.
FUSILEERS. At a meeting of the Independent B. Fusileers, May 2, Otis Turner was elected Captain, vice Jo- seph N. Howe Jr. resigned ; Jona. Patten, Ist Lieutenant, vice James Henry, resigned ; Abram Gale, 2d Lieutenant, vice Otis Turner, promot- ed; Nathaniel Sweet, Ensign, vice Jona. Patten, promoted.
THE CITY GUARDS elected George Washington Adams, Lieutenant, vice Huggeford. promoted ; and Augustus Newman, Ensign, vice Gleason, dis- charged.
In the 3d Regt. 2d Brig., Gilman B. Wheeler was elected Captain, vice D. Hastings, discharged ; and John Dray- ton, Lieutenant, vice Wheeler, pro- moted -- William II. Howard, Captain, vice B. Reynolds, discharged ; and Daniel Tisdale, Lieutenant, vice How- ard, promoted.
SOUL OF SOLDIERY. Officers elec- ted Wednesday, 19th April, 1826 :- Charles Cook, Captain ; Thomas Da- vis, 1st Lieut. ; William A. Dow, 2d Lieut. ; Stephen Shelton, Sd Lient. : Darius Blodgett, 1st Sergeant ; John Drayton, 2d Sergeant ; Anthony Cha- pouil Jr. 30 Sergeant ; William Hov- ey, 4th Sergeant ; William Easter- brooks, 5th Sergeant.
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Steam Boat Explosion .- The steam boat Susquehannah burst her boiler on the third inst. in attempting to ascend the Nescopeck Falls, near Berwick on the Susquehannah. The engineer was so badly scalded as to be completely skinned. Nine others were severely scalded and three were missing, suppo- sed to have been killed.
· A destructive fire occurred at Port- land on Saturday evening last, in West Market Row, Union Hall, (which has been employed as a Theatre) with which 10 or 12 stores and dwelling- houses were destroyed. The build- ings burnt were principally owned by N. Harding, whose loss is estimated at $8000. There were insurances af fected on the property to the amount of $4450. This is the greatest fire that has happened in that place since the conflagration in Green St. in 1822.
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