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In our list of the company, page 279, 280, we omitted to add after the names of Joseph Loring and Jonathan Loring, that they are still living ; and inadvertently omitted the name of William Dimond, who has removed out of the town and is also still living. There are therefore 18 living witnesses who were members of the Lexington company, some of whom are as active on their farms as if the frost of 70 or 80 winters had as yet little effect upon them ; every year, however, is diminishing their number.
The victims of the 19th April, 1775, were interred in one grave in the new burial ground,* but were removed on the erection of the monument, and now repose beneath it on the spot where they sealed the liberties of their coun- try with their blood.
BOSTON NEWSPAPERS. (Continued from puge 175.)
THE BOSTON WEEKLY ADVERTISER.
This paper, the tenth in regular succession, published in Boston, was commenced August 22, 1757, by John Green and Joseph Russell, Printers, in Queen Street. It was issued on Mondays, and printed on a crown sheet, folio. The first year a cut of the post-boy, was used in the centre of this title, and the second year a ship was added. These cuts were placed like those in the former Boston Post Boy, published by Huske, and were the very same which had been used for that paper. After it had been published about two years, the title was altered to 'Green & Russell's Post Boy and Advertiser,' &c. which continued until it was varied to ' The Boston Post Boy and Advertiser .? The title was then again altered, and called ' The Massachusetts Gazette and Post Boy und Advertiser.' At the adoption of this title, the old de- vices were omitted, and the king's arms substituted.
In May, 1768, Green and Russell were appointed printers to the British commissioners, and supplied the blanks and other work for the custom house. This induced them apparently to be- come advocates for the measures which the British administration adopt- ed toward the American colonies. In April, 1773, Green & Russell, relin- quished the printing and publishing of this paper to Mills & Hicks, two young printers, who, having received patron- age and encouragement from the offi- cers of the crown, continued it with renewed spirit ; and several good wri- ters in favour of government became
* About two years ago, affidavits of several of the survivors of the battle were taken and published. Af- fidavits were also taken in 1775, by request of the provincial congress. Whilst preparing this hasty sketch, we endeavored in vain to find these pam- pblets at several bookstores.
* Here repose likewise the remains of the late Gov. Eustis, at the side of his venerable mother'
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its supporters ; the animation and weight of whose communications at- tracted more notice from the public, than it had before received. The pa- per was printed in this manner until a short time after the commencement of the war in 1775, when it was discon- tinued, after being published about eighteen years.
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE.
This paper was commenced by two Scotchmen, Mein & Fleming, on Mon- day, Dec. 21, 1767, in Newbury street, 'opposite the White Horse Tavern,' little south of what is called Hayward Place John Mein was a bookseller, and John Fleming, a printer. The first volume of the 'Chronicle' was published on a whole sheet Demi, with a copious Index. It was well suppli- ed with essays, on various subjects, and contained the celebrated letters of the Pennsylvania Farmer. The sec- ond volume was altered to a crown folio, and published twice a week, (Mondays and Thursdays, ) which was the first semi-weekly paper, issued in New England. Near the close of the volume, Mein engaged in a political warfare with those who were in oppo- sition to the measures of the British ad- ministration, and to avoid the effects of popular resentment, it became necessa- ry for him to leave the country. The paper was continued by Fleming, but soon fell into disrepute, and its sub- scribers in rapid succession withdrew their names Its publication, there- fore ceased on the 25th of June, 1770.
The twelfth and last newspaper commenced in Boston previous to the Revolution, was the Massachusetts Spy, by Z. Fowle & I. Thomas ; a particular account of which we intend giving hereafter.
BOSTON : SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 1826.
TO OUR PATRONS.
Particular circumstances, which it may be unnecessary to detail, have in- fluenced us to suspend the regular pub- lication of the Boston News Letter
and City Record for a few weeks, and make necessary provisions for its fu- ture appearance. During its suspen- sion we shall endeavour to preserve facts in relation to passing events, necessary to keep our record unbrok- en. By commencing the second vol- ume with July, it will close with the year. It would be an act of ingrati- tude were we to omit here to return our sincere thanks for the patronage we have received, as it is of the most respectable character ; and though the number is comparatively small, that have come forward to encourage us in our undertaking, it is hoped by perse- verance, industry, and the utility of the work, to merit and receive further patronage.
CITY IMPROVEMENTS.
In surveying the general appearance of the City since January, many valu- able changes are presented which show the progressive industry of the munici- pai authorities. Although there are occasional murmurs, concerning the expenditures of money, the great mass of citizens must approve of the plans which the City government have car- ried into operation. Public conven- ience seems at all times to have influ- enced the Mayor, and the Board of Aldermen and the Common Council, have in no instance co-operated, unless the advantages that would accrue to the community, were apparent, and of a permanent character. The new Market which would do honour to any city in the world, is, externally, nearly completed, and the Streets at the north and south of it, are finished, and most of the elegant edifices, on either side, occupied by merchants. When prejudice has grown cool, and each in- dividual contemplates this beautiful structure, and fully realizes its grow- ing utility, a feeling of proud satisfac- tion will pervade the City. Were we to particularize each improvement which has greeted our eyes, in detail, no one would complain of the expense. Again, Pemberton's Hill has long been a narrow sombre-looking street, scarce- ly passable, which is now a beautiful
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passage way, with broad and excellent side walks, with an open square in front of Concert Hall, which, togeth- er with other improvements, previous- ly mentioned, must raise the value of all estates facing it. Narrow side-walks in Court street, and particularly oppo- site Scollay's Buildings, near Concert Hall, &c. which have called forth the vituperations of business men and strangers, for forty years, have been made wider, and indeed, are now equal to almost any walks in Boston.
With the exception of the Marine Railway, there are but few permanent improvements discoverable at the north part of the city. Within the last two years, nearly twenty acres of land have been made on the Mill-pond, and several blocks of wooden build- ings have been erected on a spot where, eighteen months ago, the tide ebbed and flowed twice in twenty-four hours. The paving business is carried to far greater perfection than formerly, and deserves particular commendation. Several buildings opposite Boylston Market, have been cut off in front, to widen the street, and this, viewed in connection with the labour expended on Washington street, near Roxbury, at no distant period, will vie with the Broadways of other cities. The fa- mous Liberty Tree, were it now standing, as represented in a view of it, (page 18,) would now be nearly in the middle of the street, opposite the Boylston Market, in consequence of the widening, and cutting down of the adjacent buildings.
The alterations of the frog-pond upon the Common, we are inclined to believe, are not improvements. It is now at variance with nature, and is rendered more dangerous to children by the wall, and less convenient for those herds of cows which feed upon that spacious green. Had an excava- tion been made, simply dug deeper, it would have been a more desirable im- provement, and far less expensive to the corporation.
There has been a general attention to side walks, the present season, high- ly creditable to those who superintend
the affairs of the city. Among the great improvements, the widening of the eastern extremity of Court street and the southern termination of Mer- chants' Row, are conspicuous. Such has been the advancement in the par- ticular business of local improvements, within two years, that strangers who were once familiar with the city of lanes, scarcely recognize their former haunts. Individuals display more taste in new buildings, and this, taken in connection with the precautions of the mayor, to have new edifices carri- ed farther back from the street, than in former times, gives an entirely new aspect to some of the poorest looking streets.
An efficient municipal government is no less important to the prosperity of a city, than efficient officers in the state ; when public spirit and an am- bition to multiply the comforts of life, ceases to influence the community, poverty and degradation are the never failing results.
A RETROSPECT.
Fifty one years ago, this day, the 17th of June, was one of the most memorable in the history of modern times. It was the strong effort of a nation to be free,-on that day a fee- ble band of heroes, who struggled to be free, first broke the chains of vas- salage, and with their flowing blood, washed from their native soil the long polluted stain of tyranny.
The world, and well it might, look- ed on the scene with fearful apprehen- sion ;- the fates of nations, in a future time, were then to be determined. "Tis passed away ! the victory was gained ; fair freedom smiled upon this faint portion of the globe, and still she smiles ;- the little spot of earth so dear-that cost a sacrifice of human life so spacious, has changed its fea- tures, and a nation, mighty on the land and peerless on the ocean, now ac- knowledges no power above them but a Power Supreme.
On the 4th of the ensuing July, the United States will have completed fifty years of a national existence, and
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from the interesting era of 1776, we may date the origin of every moral, religious and scientific institution which distinguishes our happy coun- try.
'Fifty years ago, and these states were linked together by an uncertain and frail tenure, which the slightest breath of interest might have destroy- ed .- Now, we are a firm and solid brotherhood, which neither treachery (if there be any) from within, nor as- saults from without, can dissolve. Fifty years ago, the pettiest principali- ty in Europe might treat us with dis- dain ;-- now, the mightiest empires in the world solicit our friendship, and avoid our hostility. Fifty years ago, our civil polity was sneered at by the critics of the old world, as chimerical and impracticable. Fifty years ago, the philosophers speculated on the vast inferiority of our physical powers and our moral genius :- now, the world stands amazed at the designs which that genius has conceived, and those powers accomplished-designs excel- ling all that is contained in the history of civilized man. Fifty years ago, and we were a population of two millions : "now, we count twelve millions of citizens, covering a boundless territory Fifty years ago, and all beyond the coast was a desolate wilderness, dis- turbed only by the yells of animals, or the war-whoop of savages ; -- now, re- sounding with the ' busy hum of men,' and endowed with all the comforts, and much of the splendour of the most accomplished society. Fifty years ago, and the name of an American was a reproachful stigma :- now, it is a proud distinction and passport to hon- our. Fifty years ago, and we were a dependent colony :- now, we are a great, glorious, and free people.
Our commerce presents a surprising picture of enterprise and success. Wherever the winds of heaven can blow, there is our flag, protected by a gallant navy, unfurled. Roads are daily starting into existence ; canals, exceeding in magnitude, every thing before known; and a natural water Communication of the most prodigal
kind. Our agriculture has reduced the wilderness to submission, and has furnished mankind with novel and use- ful productions. In manufactures, (the last appliance of social industry) our progress has, within a few years. been singularly rapid, and full of promise. From the Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, from the Atlantic to the mountains of the West-all is one vast arena of activity, perseverance and success.
Literature, the luxury of old states, is respectable with us. Some of the leading artists of Europe are native born Americans. In science we are inferior to none. This is the corner stone of our intellectual triumph. To the great stock of scientific inventions and discoveries, we have contributed more than our share. In general edu- cation we are before the rest of the world. Our schools are numerous and excellent. The skill of American diplomatists has been universally re- cognized. Our divines are especially famous ; and, amidst some bad taste, the general eloquence of our states- men is of the best order.
Such is the general character and appearance of our country, after a try- ing probation of fifty years.'
MONITORIAL INSTRUCTION.
The Child's Arithmetick, a little book designed to teach the infant mind in the elements of calculation, has re- cently been published by Mr. W. B. Fowle of this city. Like the other works with which that gentleman has favoured the public, on the subject of education, the present is peculiarly adapted to the purpose for which it is intended. It takes the child as it finds him, ignorant of numbers and their va- rious powers, and leads him, step by step, with the assistance of another child a little more advanced, from the simple contemplation of unity, in the form of a pea or bean, or toy for a counter, through the numerous combi- nations of units, tens and hundreds. The book is adapted to the use of all primary schools ; and parents, who de- light to witness at home the develope-
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CHAPTER OF NEWS.
Between 8 and 10,000 dollars have been collected in New York, for the relief of Mr. Jefferson .== Kean made his first appearance at the Baltimore Theatre, on Wednesday evening, June 7th. There was something of a row within, but more danger without, where about 3000 persons were col- lected, who began to attack the house, but before more than two dozen squares of glass were broken, the mayor, with the watchmen and bailiffs, dispersed the crowd .== The proprietors of Grand street, New York, propose to plant each side of it with trees. This street is up-town a mile or more, is wide, and extends from the North to the East River .== Hon. Mr Silsbee, of Sa- lem, has been chosen by both branch- es of the Legislature, to fill the vacan- cy in the U. S. Senate, occasioned by the resignation of Mr Lloyd .== Rev. Mr Potter, Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy in Union College, N. Y. has been unanimously invited to become Rector of St. Paul's Church in this city, and has agreed to accept the charge =The State of Rhode Island has realized a profit of $120,000, from the grants of lotteries during the last year, most of which was drawn from Massachusetts .= The recent accounts from Greece are cal- culated to keep alive the interest which has been felt for that people. The de- feat of the Turks before Missolonghi, appears to be fully confirmed .= Anoth- er destructive fire has occurred at Portland, which destroyed between 25 and 30 buildings, principally in Cross, Fore, and Union streets. It occurred on Sunday morning last, and is supposed to be the work of an in- cendiary. The loss is estimated at about $25,000 .= On Wednesday last, the valuable White Lead works in V Salem were destroyed by fire .== We have seen an Epistle addressed to Jos. T. Buckingham, by Robert S. Coffin, the Boston Bard, which is supposed
to be published for the benefit of the latter, but it is feared will turn to his injury. If Mr Coffin is governed in any measure by the advice of his friends, the spirit of his Epistle is a proof of their bad judgment.
CITY RECORD.
IN BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
Monday, June 12 .-- Present, the whole board.
The Mayor, Aldermen Welsh and Oliver, were appointed a committee to inquire into the expediency of re- moving the Police Court to the Coun- ty buildings in Leveret street.
After three ballotings for Resident Physician at Hospital Island, in which no one received a majority, the board postponed the further consideration of the subject to the next meeting ; the candidates were the same as before with the addition of Dr. J. V. C. Smith.
It appearing to the board that $6500 had been subscribed by individuals, for the purpose of widening Mer- chants' Row, it was resolved that the board meet in said street, on Wednes- day, 14th inst. at 9 o'clock, for the purpose of considering the necessity or expediency of widening said street.
Adjourned to Wednesday, 9, A. M. Wednesday, June 14 .-- Present, the whole board, except Alderman Welsh.
The board proceeded to view Mer- chants' Row, and no person appearing to object, it was thereupon resolved that the safety and convenience of the inhabitants require that the street cal- led Merchants Row, should be widen- ed, and the same is laid out and widen- ed accordingly.
The board adjourned and met in the afternoon, -- present, as before.
Agrecable to assignment the board proceeded to ballot for the choice of a Resident Physician, at Hospital Island, the votes being taken, it appeared that Dr. Jerome V. C. Smith, was unani- mously chosen on the part of the board.
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IN COMMON COUNCIL.
The committee on the subject of abolishing the office of Health Com- missioner, reported that it was inexpe- dient to abolish the same ; and also reported an ordinance regulating the quarantine of vessels, was passed to a second reading, and ordered to be printed .- It differed from the former ordinance in giving to the Resident Physician the absolute control of the Island, whereas both the Health Com- missioner and the Physician had pow- er there.
A communication from Rev. Dr. W. Jenks, President of the Society for the religious instruction of the poor, requesting leave to occupy one of the public school houses on Sundays, for a Sunday School, was referred to a com- mittee.
The committee on the petitions of Engines 5 and 3, asking to be allowed the annual compensation of $25, not- withstanding a part of their respective companies had left them, reported that the compensation ought to be granted. The report was accepted.
An order to levy a tax of $220,000 was passed.
The committee appointed to pre- pare a statement showing the exact amount of the funded debt of the city of the present year, &c. made a re- port from which the following items are taken. The city and county debt is $364,800 32 ; the debt incurred on account of Faneuil Hall Market, $517,975 ; total, $882,775 32 ; prob- able amounts for improvements com- menced, for which no funds are now in the Treasury, $100,000 ; sales of city property formerly of the town of Boston, $199,448 26 ; bonds and notes held by the city, received for property purchased by the old town of Boston, and by the city since its or- ganization, $326,234 86 ; disposable property held by the city, purchased since its charter, viz. the city wharf, and several lots near the market, $160,000.
An ordinance was passed authoris- ing the Auditor to cause 6000 copies of his annual report to be printed for the use of the citizens.
Applications for the office of Resi- dent Physician at Hospital Island were read, from the following gentle- men :- Josiah S. Hurd, Joseph Palm- er, Charles W. Winship, James N. Whittemore, Wm. Bradford, and The- odore Dexter.
After the application of Dr. Dexter had been read, Mr. Curtis called for the report of a committe of the former Council on the subject of the differ- ences between the Physician, the Health Commissioner, and the Island Keeper.
Some debate arose on the propriety of reading a report of a committee of a former Council, but the report was finally read. Mr James then called for the memorial of Dr. Dexter on that subject ; as it was not at hand, the subject was referred to the next meeting.
A resolve was passed constituting the Directors of the House of Indus- try, Directors of the establishment for Juvenile Offenders. Some informality in a former resolve for this purpose, made it needful to pass this resolve.
Adjourned to Wednesday, 4 o'clock.
Wednesday, June 14. - Met ac- cording to adjournment. Present, +he President and thirty-nine members. Absent, Messrs. Tracy, Isaac Parker, Penniman, Waters and Brewer.
Dr. Dexter's memorial, and the ap- plications of Drs. Parker & Smith for the office of Resident Physician, were read.
Order of the board of Aldermen appointing by ballot Dr. J. V. C. Smith, Resident Physician at Hospital Island, came down for concurrence .- Read and concurred on the fourth bal- loting. Whole number of votes, 40
Necessary for a choice, 21 Dr. Smith had 23
The whole number of votes for Gov- ernor was 39,992,-of which his Excellency LEVI LINCOLN had 27,884.
The votes for Lieutenant Governor were 40,338,-of which Hon. THOM- AS L. WINTHROP had 28,767.
The majority of votes given to Gov. Lincoln over those given to all the oth- er candidates will be seen to be over 12,000, the present year.
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THE FIRST VOLUME.
Agricultural college, 20 Armories, U. S. 21 Adan, J.R. pres. C.C. 30, 55 Arch in Chambers t. 43, 63 Address, J. Clark's, 63
Almanac for 1770, 67 for 1687, 68
Aldermen, origin of, 78
Ale brewery at South Boston, 81 Alexander, emperor, death of, 92, 125 Alabama university, 94
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