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Mr. Sewall appears to have come to Boston to reside "January 22, 1715 " and remained here till the 3d of March, 1718, when he " returned to live at Brooklin " And by the fol- . lowing extract it will be seen he again resided in Boston.
" Monday, July 10th, 1727, remov- ed with my family to Boston. Hired a house in Deacon Williams Court next house to Deacon Williams, N. Gates and N. Gleason, bringing my household stuff."
In order to render succeeding mem- oranda intelligible to our readers, it becomes necessary to copy the follow- ing history of the family, which is un- questionably authentic, it being given
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THE BOSTON NEWS-LETTER,
in a letter from Samuel Sewall, sen .* to his son Samuel Sewall, who is the subject of this notice, gives an account of his ancestors.
Boston, April 21st, 1720.
Dear Son,
You have often desired that I would give you some account of the family of which you are. And altho' I am much less able to do any thing of this nature now, when I have been left of my dear parents near twenty years; yet, considering the longer I stay, the more unfit I shall be, take what I have to say as follows.
Mr Henry Sewall my great-grand- father was a linen draper in the city of Coventry in Great Britain. He ac- quired a great estate, was a prudent man, and was more than once chosen mayor of the city. Mr. Henry Sew- all my grandfather, was his eldest son, who oute of dislike to the English Hi- erarchy sent over his onely son, my father Mr. Henry Sewall to N. Eng- land in the year 1634, with Net Cattel and provisions suitable for a New Plan- tation. Mr. Cotton would have had my father settle at Boston ; but in re- gard of his Cattel, he chose to goe to Newbury, whither my grand-father soon followed him. Where also my grandfather Mr. Stephen Dummer and Alice his wife likewise dwell'd under the ministry of the Rev'd Mr. Thom- as Parker and Mr. James Noyes.
On the 25th of March 1646, Rich- ard Saltonstall, Esq, grandfather of Gurdon Saltonstall, Esq. now Gover- nour of Connecticut, joined together
in marriage my father Mr. Henry Sewall, and my mother Mrs. Jane Dummer, eldest child of Mr. Stephen Dummer, afores'd and Alice his wife, my father being then about 32 and my mother about 19 years of age.
But the climate being not agreeable to my grand-father and grand-mother Dummer, (whose maiden name was Archer) they returned to England the winter following, and my father and mother with them, and dwelt a while at Warwick, and afterwards remov'd to Hampshire. My sister Hannah Tappan, their eldest child was born at Tunworth, May 10th 1649. Baptis- ed by Mr. Heskins. I was born at Bishop Stoke, March 28th 1652 ; so that the light of the Lords day was the first light that my eyes saw, being born a little before day -break.
I was baptised by Rashly (sometime member of the Old Church in Boston) in Stoke Church, May 4th. 1652. Mr. Rashly first preach'd a sermon and then baptised me : after which an en- tertainment was provided for him and many more.
Some months after my father re- moved to Badesly, where my brother John Sewall was born October 10th. 1654, and was baptised in my father's house, Nov'br 22d, by Mr. Henry Cox, minister of Bishop Stoke. My brother Stephen Sewall was born at Badesly, Augt. 19th, 1657. Baptis- ed in my father's house, September 24th 1657 by the sd Mr. Cox.
My father had made one voyage to New-England to visit my grandfather Mr. Henry Sewall. And in the year 1659 he went thither again ; his rents at Newbury coming to very little when remitted to England. In my father's absence, October 25th 1659, my sister Jane Gerrish was born at Badesly and was baptised by Mr. Cox, at Bishop Stoke, in the house of Mr. Boys.
At this Badesly, by the merciful goodness of God, I was taught to read English ; and afterwards was educat- ed in the Grammar school at Rumsey of which Mr. Figes was master. My father sent for my mother to come to him to N. England. I remember my
* Samuel Sewall, Sen. became Conductor of the Press in Boston after the death of John Fos- ter, by license from the Court, in October 1681. He became a bookseller, and continued the print- ing till 1684, when by some means he was unable longer to conduct the press. He soon after went to England, whence he returned in 1692. Thomas, in his History of Printing says he was, undoubt- edly, the same Samuel Sewall, who, when a new charter was granted by king William, was for many years one of the council for the province ; and who, in 1692, was appointed one of the judges of the superior court ; in 1715 judge of Probate ; and in 1718, chief justice of Massachusetts. He died Jan. 1, 1750, aged 78 years. Samuel Sewall, Jr. wasborn June 11, 1678, and was also a book- seller in Boston.
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being at Bishop Stoke and Badesly, April 23, 1661, the day of the Coro- nation of king Charles the second- the thunder and lightning of it.
Quickly after my mother went to Winchester with five small children, Hannah Sewall, John, Stephen & Jane; and John Nash and Mary Hob- shur, servants ; there to be in a read- iness for the Pool Waggons. At this place her near relations, especially my very worthy and pious uncle, Mr. Stephen Dummer, took leave with tears. Capt. Dummer, of Swathling treated us with Raisons and Almonds. My mother lodg'd in Pump-yard, Lon- don, waiting for the going of the ship the Prudent Mary, Capt. Isaac Wood- green, command. Went by water to Graves End, where the ship lay ; - took in ship at Dover. Passengers in the ship at the same time, were Majr. Brown, a young brisk mer'cht and a considerable freighter. Mr. Gilbert and his wife : he was minister at Topsfield .--- Mad'm Bradstreet (then Gardner,) Mrs. Martha, Mr. Pitkins' sister, who died lately at Windsor, and many others.
We were about eight weeks at sea, where we had nothing to see but wa- ter and the sky ; so that I began to fear I should never get to shoar again ; onely I thought the Capt. and mariners would not have ventured themselves, if they had not hopes of getting to land again. Capt. Wood- green arrived heer on Saturday ; I was overjoyed to sec land again, especially being so near it as in the narrows. Twas so late by that time we gott to the Castle, that our men held a dis- course with them whether they should fire or no ; and reckon'd twas agreed not to do it. But presently after the Castle fired ; which much displeased the ship's company : and then they fired. On the Lord's day my mother kept aboard ; but I went ashore, the boat grounded and I was carried out in arms, July 6, 1661. My mother lodged at Mr. Richard Collucott's.
This week there was a publick Thanksgiving. My father hastened to Boston, and carried his family to
Newbury by water in Mr. Lewis. Brother Tappan has told me, our ar- rival there was upon lecture day which was Wednesday. Mr. Ordway carri- ed me ashore in his canoe. We so- journed at Mr. Titcombs. My father presently sent me to school to the Rev'd and excellent Mr. Thomas Par- ker, with whom I continued six years, till my entrance into College, being admitted by the very learned and pi- ous Mr. Charles Chauncey.
September 3d, 1662, [sister Jane was born]-Mr. Joshua Moodey the minister's mother, being her midwife. Baptised by Mr. Parker. May 8th, 1665. Sister Mehetabel was born :-- Baptised by Mr. Parker. She became the wife to the midwifes grandson, Mr. Wm. Moody. Dorothy Sewall (now Northend) was born October 29,1668 : -- Baptised by Mr. Parker.
At this time the commencement was in August. In the year 1667, my fa- ther brought me to be admitted ; by which means I heard Mr. Richard Mather of Dorchester preach Mr. Wil- son's funeral sermon. " Your fathers where are they ?" I was admitted by the very learned and pious Mr. Charles Chauncy, who gave me my Degree, in the year 1671. There was no Mas- ters that year. These Bachelours were the last Mr. Chauncy gave a Degree to ; for he died the February following.
In July 1672, Dr. Hoar came over with his lady, and sojoined with your grandfather Ilull, (he was my Aunt Quincy's brother,) and preached as an assistant to the Rev'd Mr. Thomas Thatcher, at the south church. The College quickly called him to be Pres- ident. He was installed in the Col- lege Hall in December 1672. Gov'r Bellingham lay dead in his house ; and Dep. Gov'r Leverett was the chief Civil Magistrate present at that solemnity. The March following Mrs. Bridgett Hoar, now Cotton, was born at Cambridge. In 1674 | took my second Degree, and Mrs. Hannah Hull, my dear wife, your hon'd moth- er, was invited by the Dr. and his La- dy to be with them awhile at Cam- bridge : she saw me when I took my
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degree, and set her affections on me : tho' I knew nothing of it till after our marriage, which was February 28th. 1675-6. Gov'r Bradstreet married us, in that we now call the Old Hall ; twas then all in one, a very large room. As I remember Mad'm Thatch- er and Mad'm Paige (with whom Gov'r Bradstreet boarded) visited us the next day. On the 2d of April 1.677, it pleased God to favour us with the birth of your brother John Sewall, our first born. In June 1678, you
were born. Your brother lived till the September following and then died. So that by the undeserved goodness of God, your mother and I never were without a child after the 2d of April, 1677. In the [year] 1678, I was seised with the Small Pox and brought very near to death, so near that I was reported to be dead. But it pleased G. of his mercy to re- cover me. Multitudes died, two of my special friends viz. Mr. John Noyes and Ens. Benj'm Thurston, who died while I lay sick. Presently after my recovery, in December, Col. Town- send, Mr. Stoddard and I were bear- ers to Mr. Joseph Tappin, one of the most noted shop-keepers in Boston.
And now what shall I render to the Lord for all his benefitts ? The good Lord help me to walk humbly,and thankfully with him all my days and profit by mercies and by afflictions ; that through faith I may also in due time fully inherit the promises. Let us incessantly pray for each other that it may be so. SAMUEL SEWALL. Aug't 26, 1720.
LUCK AND CHANCE IN LOT- TERIES.
AMONG the vast variety of plans for obtaining money, there is nothing which will compare with the schemes of lottery merchants. Every thing is involved in darkness, in relation to the probable termination of a ticket, and the vender, therefore, feels the strong- est desire to make a few shillings on the sale, while the purchaser is exer- cised with the most powerful anxieties,
lest his number should turn out a blank.
As far as our recollection extends, those individuals who dote the most upon the success of their experiment -- who build whole castles in the air with their surplus revenues, -- who dream of coaches and the voluptuousness of their future lives, in the possession of the highest prize, rarely ever succeed in obtaining a single stiver from the horn of plenty. Fortune seems to de- light in the strangest sports, and often showers her golden treasures upon those monotonous beings in society, whom the world look upon as neces- sary conveniences-the mere tools of their betters, who were simply made to occupy space, when local circum- stances prevent them from becoming the vassals of the opulent.
We are led to this general conclu- sion, which, indeed, is a kind of philo- sophical deduction, from watching the sequel of those adventurers, who have become the dupes to the wildest mania which ever beset a civilized communi- ty. Old age tottering upon a staff to support those infirmities which are dragging him to the tomb, still hopes for that abundance which will raise his consequence, ere he bids an everlast- ing farewel to his acquaintances ;-- and busy youth, burning with contend- ing passions, sighs for a prize only that he may indulge those propensities of his soul, which poverty forbids him from realizing.
Chance, -- chance, is all the thing ! In illustration of this assertion, we need only relate the following facts. A countryman, a short time since, called at a lottery office to purchase four quarters of different tickets ; but not finding them, he was going to leave the place for an office where they might be found. The vender told him he had quarters of two tickets of different denomination, and urged him so stren- uously to take them, that he finally consented, and afterwards went to a neighbouring office to buy the comple- ment, of four. It so happened that one of the quarters, thus forced upon him, drew a large sum, whilst those
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which were deliberately selected were all blanks. A mate of a vessel from" Boston, many years ago, being op shore in a foreign port, took a ticket, in pledge for the expenses of a com- panion, which on the following day, drew about twenty thousand pounds sterling. A ticket which once drew a hundred thousand dollars, in a south- ern lottery, was given up by the origi- nal purchaser to satisfy a debt of one hundred dollars,and a sailmaker of our own particular acquaintance, last sea- son, had a ticket in his vest pocket. which drew three thousand dollars, so long a period, that he had forgotten it entirely, and he would probably never have found it, had not a young wife, whom he married a few weeks before, in mending his garments, dis- covered it -- worn into several pieces. What is more remarkable, in connec- tion with his success, was this, that not one, of seven other tickets, snugly packed away in a pocket book, were worse than blanks. A widow in Windsor county, Vt. forwarded two dollars by a gentleman going to Bos- ton with a load of pork, to purchase half a ticket, and when laying out the widow's mite, the thought struck him of joining two more, and taking a whole one. He had scarcely arrived home, ere the number came up a prize of five thousand dallars.
In these instances where sums of money have been thus drawn in lotte- ries, there has been little or no calcu- lation, on the doctrine of probability, and where one has been benefitted by a lottery ticket, ten thousand have been buoyed upon a bubble, and sunk to auin and forgetfulness.
FRANKLIN TYPOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY.
This society celebrated its anniver- sary and the birth of the distinguished man whose name it bears, on Tues- day evening at Concert Hall. A re- spectable audience attended the reli- gous and literary services, which consisted of several pieces of sacred music by a select choir and band- prayers by the Rev. Alexander
Young-an Address by Mr. Jefferson Clark-and a Hymn written by Mr. T. G. Fessenden.
After the public celebration the members of the society with a num- ber of guests partook of a supper. At the table a number of toasts and sentiments were given, followed by appropriate music from a band station- ed in the orchestra. The chairman of the committeee of - arrangements read letters from Mr. Thomas of Worcester and Mr. B. Russell of Bos- ton, (both of whom were unable to accept invitations to attend,) conclu- ding with sentiments expressing their best wishes for the usefulness and prosperity of the association.
In the course of the entertainment a committee from the "Franklin De- bating Society"-an association of young men which also celebrated the birth of Franklin by a social supper at the Marlboro' Hotel, and whose ob- ject is sufficiently indicated by its name-were introduced, stated that they were sent by their associates as the messengers of good wishes, and of- fered the following sentiment.
" The Franklin Typographical Asso- ciation :- while its members are para- gons among good workmen, may their industry be an index to prosperity and their treasury a fount whose sorts shall never run out."
The hall was beautifully decorated with portraits of Franklin, Washing- ton, Thomas, &c .; a transparent painting, representing Franklin, in full length, surrounded by emblems of printing, &c. ; and other appropriate insignia of the craft.
An ineffectual attempt was made in the Common Council on Monday eve- ning to declare void the election of Mr. ADAN, as President of that Board, on the ground that he was not legally elected, being at the time of the choice absent from the city and consequently had not been qualified as a member of the Board according to law. Only four we understand were in favour of the proposition .- Patriot.
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THE BOSTON NEWS-LETTER,
SUMMARY.
A Lecture will be preached by the Rev. Mr. BALLOU, at his meeting-house, to-morrow Evening, at 6o'clock, af- ter which a Collection will be taken, to aid the Female Philanthropic Socie- ty in their charitable purposes.
The sum of five hundred and sixty four dollars was collected last Wed- nesday evening at the Old South Church, in aid of the funds of the Howard Benevolent Society.
Mr. Reed has relinquished the edi- torial department of the Christian Register, which will hereafter be un- der the superintendence of the Amer- ican Unitarian Association.
On Saturday morning, previous to passing Sentence of Death on John Halloran, convicted of the murder of Jonathan Houghton, Chief Justice Parker delivered an eloquent and touching address to the prisoncr.
Wednesday, Jan. 16-An elegant and well proportioned building was ta- ken possession of, in Washington St. Ward No. 12, erected for the accom- modation of the children, last year, in that section of the City, according to ancient custom. There were 290 boys. An address was delivered by the Mayor, and prayers offered by the Rev. Mr. Wisner. Many citizens hon- oured the occasion with their presence.
Boston Foundry .-- There are em- ployed at the Boston Type and Stere- otype Foundry of T. H. Carter & Co. in this city, one hundred and eighteen persons. These are thus divided- men 82, including 2 clerks ; girls, 25; boys, 11.
Scientific Library .- A writer in the Repertory suggests the propriety of establishing a Scientific Library, which we hope would be accessible to every man of genius. Such a collec- tion of books is greatly needed, and, were it properly managed, would be fully as beneficial as the Athena- um.
Taxing Banks. An effort will probably be made during the present session of the legislature to compel the banks to pay a tax of oue per cent upon all their post notes.
We understand, (says the Christian Register) the new society of Chris- tians have purchased of Mr. Jacob Tidd, the edifice at the corner of Sum- mer and Sea-Streets, for the sum of $10,000, giving Mr. Tidd a lease of the basement story. . Elder Mor- gridge, late of Eastport, has been in- vited to preach for one year. The dedication Sermon, by Elder Clough, of New-York, is in the press, with a considerable part omitted in the deliv- ery. It was an able defence of Chris- tian Liberty.
Fire .- On Sunday morning last the store owned and occupied by D. Nye & Co. in Wareham, was, with most of its contents, consumed.
The Hon. Enoch Lincoln, brother of the Governor of this State, has been nominated by a Caucus, composed of the members of the Legislature, to succeed Mr. Parris, as Governor of Maine.
The editor of the Globe and Em- crald, has been fined twenty dollars and ordered to find bonds in $1000, to keep the peace one year, for a li- bel on the editor of the Commercial Advertiser.
A Mr. Genet has published at Alba- ny a work on the upward forces of fluids, and their applicability to seve- ral arts, improvements, &c.
The New-York Gazette says-"The Cedar-street Congregation, formerly under the pastoral charge. of the late Dr. Romeyn, has given a unanimous call to the able and highly talented Dr. Payson of Portland, Maine."
Capt. Crocker, of the Wm. Thomp- son, who arrived at New-York on Sat- urday, has completed his 130th pas- sage across the Atlantic ; and what is more remarkable, without having met with any accidents of importance.
The citizens of Savannah have hon- oured William H. Crawford with a public dinner.
The Vermont Journal states that eight hundred tons of copperas have been manufactured at the mines in Stafford the past year ; yielding a net profit of 25,000 dollars.
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CITY RECORD.
IN BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
Thursday, Jan. 14. Petition. of Henry Lincoln for compensation for land taken to widen Portland street. Read and committed to Aldermen Bellows and Robbins to consider and report.
Communication from Elisha Penni- man proposing to take down the front of his store in Washington Street, upon certain conditions therein speci- fied. Read and committed to the Mayor, and Alderman Bellows, with instructions to cause the part of the store, which extends into Washington Street to be removed, and the front to be refitted.
Petition of Engine Company No. 10 praying that a new Engine may be granted said Company. Read and committed to Aldermen Marshall and Oliver to consider and report.
The committee on the communica- tion of Engine No. 9, surrendering said Engine reported, that a company
of gentlemen, under the command of Colonel Daniel Messinger have taken charge of said engine for the time be- ing, and will continne it until a new company shall have been organized to perform the service. Read and ac- cepted.
Petition of Benj. Russell jun. and 29 others, praying to be organized an Engine Company, to have the com- mand of the small engines. Read and committed to Aldermen Bellows and Robbins to consider and report.
Ordered, that an additional number of men be attached to engine No. 7, so as to make their full complement fifty men, and that said Company put up a stove and rack in their engine house, and provide a drag-rope for the Engine.
Ordered, that the Mayor, Aldermen Bellows and Marshall, be a committee upon the subject of caps, badges, and insignia, for the Engineers, and Mem- bers of the several Fire Companies, and also upon the certificates of mem- bership.
Ordered, that Aldermen Bellows and Robbins be a committee to confer with Messrs. Cotton and Jackson, and ascertain upon what terms a strip of land from their estates in Milk-street can be obtained, for the purpose of wi- dening said street.
Ordered, that Aldermen Bellows and Robbins be a committee to con- sider and report upon the expediency of a new location for Engine No. 11.
A communication from the Auditor of accounts, on the subject of a further appropriation for Engines, and for the Fire department. Read and sent down.
Petition of Charles C. Nichols and others, that a new Ward room and Engine house may be erected in Ward 8, on land in Franklin place, between the Theatre and Josiah Marshall's. Read and concurred, and committed to Aldermen Bellows and Robbins .- Came up concurred, and the Common Council joined on its part, Messrs. Curtis, Torrey, and Baldwin.
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