The Olden Time Series Volume IV Part 22

THE CLOSED DOOR--OPEN.

THAT Mr. _Stetson_, on leaving the SALEM HOTEL, shut the door after him, is probable enough: it is what is expected of every well-bred man on leaving any house; but

_GRAY & CARTER_

beg leave to inform the public that the _door_ is now _opened_ again, and though the Hotel is not so s.p.a.cious as the _Prince_-ly Mansion of their neighbour, yet being an old and well accustomed Stand, they flatter themselves that those gentlemen who have long frequented it, will not discontinue their custom, as no pains will be spared to accommodate Parties--Fire Clubs--steady Boarders, and all who may honor the house with their company. --> Particular attention will be paid to Gentlemen's Horses and Carriages.

July 13 [1814].

We seldom hear nowadays of so scandalous an act as is here set forth; although there was a time in England when it was proved that murders were committed solely for the purpose of selling the bodies of the victims to surgeons for dissection.

500 Dollars Reward.

_Most daring and sacrilegious Robbery._

STOLEN, from the grave yard in Chebacco Parish in Ipswich, the bodies of eight persons, seven of whom were interred since the 13th of October last; the other, a coloured man, about six years ago. As without doubt they have all, ere this time, pa.s.sed under the dissecting knife of the anatomist, either of the rude novice in the art or of the skilful professor, little hope is entertained of recovering any relict of them for the consolation of the deeply afflicted friends. But whoever will give any information of this atrocious villainy, so as to detect and bring to justice, either the traders in this abominable traffic, or their inhuman employers, shall receive the above reward; and the thanks of an afflicted and distressed people.

WILLIAM ANDREWS jun.

THOMAS CHOATE NATHAN BURNHAM

_Ipswich, Chebacco Parish,_ } _Committee._ _April 25th, 1818._ }

Business in "Knocker's Hole" must have been brisker in 1811 than it has been of late years. Old Salem people will remember "Roast Meat Hill."

_Distress in the Baking Business!_

CASH spoiling for want of good labor, as my brethren have distressed me so by giving all the workmen in this town steady employ, so that I have not bread to oblige my good customers in season. To relieve myself, I offer to six Journeymen Bakers of other towns, who can recommend themselves by good and quick dispatch in that line of business, $15 per month for this season.----_Wanted_, two LABORERS about the yard, two months or more; 8 in all more than my present number may have good employ by calling on

SAMUEL BATHRICK,

_Baker, Mill-street, Salem, Ma.s.sachusetts, easily found by inquiry._ July 12 [1811].

Sport in 1821.

_TO SPORTSMEN._

THE Subscriber, intending to give a grand treat to _Sportsmen_ and _Sharp Shooters_, purposes to set up a number of fine TURKEYS to be fired at on _FRIDAY, the 7th day of December next_, and invites all who are disposed for this purpose to attend.

Good accommodations will be found at his house.

JOHN T. DODGE, jr.

Wenham, Nov. 23, 1821.

_Sharp Shooting._

THOMAS D. POUSLAND informs his friends and the friends of _Sport_ that he will, on FRIDAY, the 7th day of December next, set up for SHOOTING a number of

Fine Fat TURKEYS,

and invites all the _gunners_ and others, who would wish to recreate themselves, to call on _the day after Thanksgiving at the Old Baker's Tavern, Upper Parish, Beverly_, where every accommodation can be afforded.

Nov. 23.

_Salem Gazette._

What was expected of a governess in 1817.

_WANTED._

WANTED, an intelligent and well informed LADY, above or about forty years of age, as a governess, capable of instructing four young Children of her own s.e.x in all the early branches, to reside in the family of their father, a gentleman of high respectability in every sense of the word, and of considerable fortune and estate, upon which he dwells, in the vicinity of Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia. It will be expected that she understands and will undertake at same time the management and direction of the household and family concerns.

For further information, application may be made to the subscriber, now residing for a short time at the house of Mr.

Thomas Lewis, Cambridge-street, Boston, near Mr. Lowell's Meeting-house.

august 13. ep3t JOHN HOLKER.

_Columbian Centinel._

BULL-FIGHT IN NEW ENGLAND!

Many persons have supposed that bull-fights were never to be seen except in Spain; but it appears that in June, 1809, according to an advertis.e.m.e.nt in the "Ess.e.x Register," there was to be a bull-fight on the Salem turnpike, near the "Half-way House" (to Boston). As there were no reporters in those days, we are unable to give an account of the exhibition.

_Sportsmen, Attend!_

THE gentlemen SPORTSMEN of this town and its vicinity are informed that a Grand Combat will take place between the URUS, ZEBU, and Spanish BULL, on the 4th of July, if fair weather, if not, the next fair day, at the HALF-WAY HOUSE on the _Salem Turnpike_. There will also be exposed at the Circus, other ANIMALS, which, for courage, strength and sagacity are inferior to none. No danger need be apprehended during the performance, as the Circus is very convenient.

Doors opened at 3, performance to begin at 4. Tickets 50 cents.

After the performance there will be a grand FOX CHASE on the Marshes near the Circus, to start precisely at 6 o'clock.

General Fencing Exhibition.

MESSRS. TROMELLE & GIRARD, Fencing-Masters of the Military School of Col. de la Croix, respectfully inform the Gentlemen of Salem and its vicinity that they propose a