that a child may inderstand it, and will be of singular Use both to Buyers and Sellers. (Price Three Half-Pence.) — Advertisement of T. Fleet, at the Heart and Crown in Cornhill, in the Boston Evening Post, January 29, 1750.

The Countryman's Table convenient for pasting up in Houses. Advertisement of Samuel Kneeland in the Boston Weekly NewsLetter, April 12, 1750.

912. The Dying Speech of Old Tenor, on the 31st of March 1750; being the Day appointed for his Execution. | With a word of Comfort to his disconsolate Mourners. Sold next to the Prison in Queen-Street. † EI

913. Boston, April 2, 1750. | A Song | On the Remarkable Resurrection of above One Hundred and Fifty Thousand | Pounds Sterling in Dollars and English Copper-Half-Pence, which have lain bury'd for many Months, attended with a strong Guard of Watchmen. | To the Tune of Jack the Piper, or any other that suits.

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At foot is Rogers & Fowle's announcement of their "Exact Table," and also: "Now in the Press, and to Morrow will be Published and Sold at the above Place, a TABLE to know the Value of this Province Bills in lawful Money which will be passing One Year amongst us."

GODDARD, EDWARD.

914. A brief Account of the Formation and Settlement of the 2nd church and Con- | gregation in Framingham. Dated, December 14, 1750. † MA. MHS

pp. 4. Archives, XIII. 352.

GREEN, JOSEPH.

915. A Mournful Lamentation | for the sad and deplorable Death of Mr. Old Tenor, | A Native of New-England, who, after a long Confinement, by a deep and mortal Wound | which he received above Twelve Months before, expired on the 31st Day of March, 1750. Sold at the Heart and Crown in Cornhill, Boston; Price Three Half Pence. EI. BPL. MHS

Proceedings, XLIII. 256. Evans, 6512. Advertised in the Boston Evening Post, April 2, 1750, "This Day is Published, And sold by T. Fleet, at the Heart and Crown in Cornhill." See No. 938, infra.

HARVARD COLLEGE.

916. Quaestiones.

917. Theses.

Evans, 6514.

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AAS. HC

The Dying Speech of Old Tenor,

On the 3 ft of March 1750; being the Day appointed for his Execution.
With a Word of Comfort to bis difconfolate Mourners.

Kind Reader,

Tu cones be insensible how I bave been used, and in what Manner for three Weeks past, and what different Sentiments fome Pase entertain'd concerning me, calling me Bomaree, Old Stuff, and many other bird and approbixas Names in the Publick Frints; but I was handled in fo rough a Manner, last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, being the three last Days before ry Execution, that I catch'd a prodigious Cold, and on Friday Night was obliged to retire, bacing the Head-ach to a greas Degree; but confidering bow fort my Time was, and the great Diftrefs of fome of my best friends, who appeared to me gry Dili and Melancholy, was determin'd to leave them the following Legacy, for their own perujal, and their Children after them, which I genn'd in Part after Nine 'Clock, and finish'd the next Morning early, kurwing that it would be a tery bufy Day with me. After 1 bad taken a little Breakfast, which lay very hard in my Stomach, I was hurry'd about from ere Part of the Town and Province to another in a moff violent Manner, fo that by One o'Clock, I could fcarcely fetch my Breath: After Dinner (having bad a very poor Appetite, knowing the doleful Scene was not far off ) evcu fɔme of my best Friends began to be shy of me, threatning to fout rp their Shops, because I was thrown in upon them fo fit. dat balf Hour before Sun-fet, thofe cubo were very fond of us ONCE, ran about Town as if they were distratied, for fear I foruld die in their Hands, and were as glad to get rid of me as if I bad been a Rattle-frake; which brough; to my Alind the Fable of an aged Hound being in pursuit of his Game, caught it, but could not hold it, because his Teeth were worn out; for which bis Majter corrected bim very fecerely. The Dog begged that be might not be punished, alledging that be as cid; The Mal of which is, Many People are so ungrateful as to take no Notice of the Ninety-nine good Turns, which they bave received, if

the Hundredth is denied them.

Hat doleful Cries are thefe that fright my Senfe!
Sad as the Groans of dying Innocence.
SSSSS The killing decents now more near approach,
And dues moft Hearts with Grief and Wonder touch.
It makes a mighty great and doleful Sound
Spread far and wide, enlarges all around.
My Name Old Tenor is, 'tis true, I own,

And by that Name have many Years been known.
But what alas is all this Stir and Noife!
Have I not been quite just unto your Caufe?
Indeed Iv'e help'd the Pour Man in Distress,
And eas'd the Widow and the Fatherless.
I've built you Houfes, for to keep you warm,
And bought you Cattle for to plow your Land.
When in Diftrefs, a helping Hand I've been,
And purchas'd Things to carry you to your End.
When you've been lick, I've done the best I cou'd
To eafe your Mind, and dɔ juft as you wou'd;
When you've been parch'd with Fevers violent,
I to the Doctors for you have been fent.
When your Guts grumbl'd and your Heads have ak'd
I then food ready for to ease your Pate.

When you no Breeches had, or Coat to wear,
You conftantly did unto me repair;

I bought you Caps, I bought you Shoes likewife,
And many a Time no Doubt have fav'd
your Lives.
When Wars arofe, and En'nies you purfu'd,
To me you ran for shelter from your Foes.
I bought you Guns, and Drums, and Swords indeed,
And ev'ry Thing that Mortals ftood in need.
When Frenchmen untɔ you were coming in,

I then stood ready for to be your Friend.

When your Hearts fail'd, I purchas'd you good Cheer,
Which made you bold, and on the Spaniards faeer.
When all your Trade was in Stagnation lain,

I then rous'd up, which was not quite in vain.

I rais'd an Army, to Cape Breton fent,

Who took that Place, which made you all content:
Rejoicings great you then was pleas'd to make,
Akho' it made the Frenchmen's Hearts to ake.
In fhort, great Things I always have been doing,
And conftantly for me you have been wooing.
Should I recount the good Deeds I have done,
The World perhaps could find not fuch a one.
But after all, what ftrange Reward must have,
Among fome Men, unwilling I fhould live
Or any more among you for to breathe.
This Day my Execution's to commence
And I'm to be for ever banifh'd hence.
Ah! cruel Fate, 'tis hard indeed to tell
The Crowds of Men, of my unhappy end,
Mourners I have in Numbers great and fmall,
Who gladly my Death-Warrant would recall:

But ah! poor Souls! I pity you from my Ilcart,
But that, alas! won't cafe you of the Smart.

I have been hug'd, I have been tore in two,
And ferv'd the worst of Mortals, it is true;
But then Compaflion on me you have had,
And ftamp'd me new, which made my Heart quite glo.
How nice and carefully have I been tuck'd,
Where little pretty Infants lie and luck.

But what comes next to that; I'm plunly told

I am to be exchang'd for braty Gold.

The DOLLARS are on Munday next to rife,
And then I doubt not fome will bɔɔfe their Eyes.
Thefe pretty Baubles you will turn and twit
And then fecurely lay them in your Cheft.
But I, alafs, after you've had your Gamus,
Must be thrown up in Heaps and put in Flames.

PART II Ward of Comfort.

But come my Friends, your Fate is hard, 'cis true,
One Word of Comfort I will fay to you:
After my Name by fome is wholly loft,

I fhall be hov'ring all around the Conft.

If in Diftrefs by fume you thould be brought,
Come unto me in Hampton with your Lot.
Bring up your Goods unto Concedicat,

And there I'll make you grow quite plump and fat.
If these should fail, to Previdere Repair,

And there my Friends you all thall have your thare.
Three Goverments I've in Polletion now,
They all me mind, and great Refpe&t do thow.
My Land is good, my Cedars large and tall,
And those who come to me fhall never fall.
All those who have my En'mies been indeed,
Will be convinc'd that I have them relicv'd.
Their Thoughts are high, their Looks are mighty great
And do feem pleas'd at my imagin'd Fate.
Shortly they'll fee how I in Triumph vie,
And then with Sorrow they'll look dull and cry.
Rejoice my Friends, rejoice once more I fay,
Altho' this is my Execution Day.
After I'm dead, take Care of my Remains,
And when I rife, will pay you for your Pains;
Keep up your Hearts, tho' Scoffers do rejoice;
And in a little Time you'll hear my Voice.
Altho' this Day looks dark, and Hearts are fad,
Mind not the Frowns of wicked Men who're glad
Shortly they'll fay, Old Tenor come again,
But then alas! 'twill be too late for them.

Dated in BOSTON, which has been the chief Place of my
Refidence for many Tears, which I believe will be very fen.
fible of my Departure, this Thirty-first of March 1750.;
Sold next to the Prifon in Queen-Street.

No. 912. By courtesy of the Essex Institute.

INSURANCE POLICY.

918. Marine Insurance policy. Insurance-Office kept in KingStreet near the Long Wharffe by Joseph Dowse.

MASSACHUSETTS-BAY, PROVINCE.

MHS

919. [Royal arms.] By the Honourable | Spencer Phips, Esq; ...A Proclamation for a publick Fast. [March 15.] Dated, February 16, 1749[-50]. Boston: Printed by John Draper, Printer to His Honour the Lieut. Governour and Council. MHS Evans, 6361.

920. [Royal arms.] By the Honourable | Spencer Phips, Esq; |... | A Proclamation | For Proroguing the General Assembly [to September 26, 1750.] Dated, August 13, 1750. Boston: Printed by John Draper, Printer to His Honour the LieutenantGovernour and Council. 1750.

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921. [Royal arms.] By the Honourable | Spencer Phips, Esq; ...A Proclamation | For a publick Thanksgiving. [November 1.] Dated, October 10, 1750. Boston: Printed by John Draper, Printer to His Honour the Lieutenant-Governour and Council.

Evans, 6543.

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922. [Royal arms.] By the Honourable | Spencer Phips, Esq; A Proclamation | For Proroguing the General Assembly [to December 19, 1750.] Dated, November 16, 1750. Boston: Printed by John Draper, Printer to His Honour the LieutenantGovernour and Council. 1750.

MHS

923. [Royal arms.] By His Excellency | Spencer Phips, Esq; A Proclamation | For proroguing the General Assembly [to January 9, 1751.] Dated, December 7, 1750. Boston: Printed by John Draper, Printer to His Honour the LieutenantGovernour and Council. 1750.

MHS

924. An Act for suppressing of Riots, Routs and unlawful Assemblies. Boston: Printed by S. Kneeland and T. Green. 1750. Evans, 6541.

BPL. MA. AAS.

925. Province of the | Massachusetts- | Bay in New- | England. In pursuance of an Act of Parliament made and passed in the 7th and 8th Years | of the Reign of King William the | Third, intitled, An Act for preventing Fraud, and regulating Abuses in the Plantation Trade. | Jurat. 926. Be it Rembered, that on the

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Day of

in the

Year of His Majesty's Reign, |

was convicted before |

me, One of His Majesty's Justices of the Peace . . . profane . . .

MHS

927. 175- Received of the several Species of Provisions, Ammunition & Slop-cloathing as mentioned in these Columns.

MHS

928. Shewing the Harmony of the | Divine Attributes, | In the Way of Man's Salvation.

MHS

The date is conjectural.

1751

ADVERTISEMENT.

929. Advertisement. Whereas by some late Advertisements, it may be understood that Lieutenant John North, and Mr. Samuel Goodwin, in their late Survey, have exceeded the Limits, etc. Dated, May 1, 1751.

2 Am. Ant. Soc. Procceedings, XI. 464.

BOSTON.

930. Tax bill.

AAS

MHS

BRUNSWICK, PROPRIETORS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF. 931. Advertisement. | At a Meeting of the Proprietors of the Township of Brunswick in the County of York . . . on May 15th 1751; the following Vote was passed. | Whereas in Order to open the Eyes of People, and to undeceive those Persons that have been unwarily led to take up under the Plymouth Company's Claim, to Lands in Kenebeck River . . .

GREAT BRITAIN.

EI. MHS

932. A Bill To Regulate and Restrain Paper Bills of Credit in the British colonies and Plantations in America, and to prevent the same being legal Tenders in Payment for Money; and for the better enforcing his Majesty's Orders and Instructions throughout the said Colonies and Plantations. Boston, New-England, Re-printed and sold by Thomas Fleet, at the Heart and Crown in Cornhill.

BPL

pp. 2. In Ms. the date of taking effect is September 29, 1751. An edition of the law was printed in 1751 by Timothy Green, New London, Conn.

MASSACHUSETTS-BAY, PROVINCE.

936. Province of the Massachusetts-Bay. | The following Order passed the General Court the last Session, viz. | In Council, June 22, 1751. Whereas it has been the Practice of the Assessors of many of the Towns in the Province, to neglect or delay settling the Proportion of the respective Inhabitants to the Province Tax . . .

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937. [Royal arms.] By the Honourable | Spencer Phips, Esq; ...A Proclamation for a general Fast. [March 21.] Dated, February 27, 1750[-51]. Boston: Printed by John Draper, Printer to His Honour the Lieutenant-Governour and Council. Evans, 6542. MHS

938. [Royal arms.] By the Honourable | Spencer Phips, Esq; ...A Proclamation. (Offering a reward for the apprehension of Robert Howland and Fobes Little, for publishing and dispersing "A sad and deplorable Lamentation," etc.) Dated, April 18, 1751. Boston: Printed by John Draper, Printer to His Honour the Lieutenant-Governour and Council. | 1751. Archives, cII. 598. See No. 915, supra.

MA. MHS

939. [Royal arms.] By the Honourable | Spencer Phips, Esq; ...A Proclamation. (Prohibiting the revenge of injuries offered by the Penobscot tribe of Indians.) Dated, September 3, 1751. Boston: Printed by John Draper, Printer to His Honour the Lieutenant-Governour and Council. | 1751.

MHS

940. [Royal arms.] By the Honourable | Spencer Phips, Esq; │...│A Proclamation | For a Publick Thanksgiving. [November 7.] Dated, October 10, 1751. Boston: Printed by John Draper, Printer to His Honour the Lieutenant-Governor and Council. 1751.

Evans, 6712.

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941. [Royal arms.] By the Honourable | Spencer Phips, Esq; ...A Proclamation | for Proroguing the General Assembly [to December 26.] Dated, November 19, 1751. Boston: Printed by John Draper, Printer to His Honour the LieutenantGovernour and Council. 1751.

MHS

942. Oaths appointed to be taken instead of the | Oaths of Allegiance & Supremacy: And | Declaration. Dated in Ms. July, 1751

2 leaves. Archives, XLIII, 471; XLIX. 325. 943. [Another form.]

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The ninth line from the foot of the Declaration reads at the end "better Securing the Rights" Ib., XLIX. 317.