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'Tis now two years since I left my native place, and retired to the wilds of the western waters, beyond the Apalachian [sic] Mountains. I have saved a small part of a genteel fortune from certain harpies and rascals of Philadelphia, by making a few early entries on lands in Virginia ... which I wish to invite all European and other emigrants to buy; offering my rich lands at a very low price for sale, or on exceeding easy terms on lease. ..., (electronic resource)
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(By particular desire.) Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden, to-morrow, Wednesday, March 5, 1777, will be performed an oratorio, called The prodigal son. (The music composed by Dr. Arnold) ..., (electronic resource)
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(By permission.) At the sign of St. Patrick, Fell's-Point, in a large room fitted up in a theatrical manner, every Monday and Thursday, if fair, for a few weeks, the noted old artist will exhibit his grand medley of entertainments ... : with the comical, farcical, operatical, whimsical humors of Seignor Punchinello, and his artificial company of comedians , (electronic resource)
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(Circular.) To the owners of landed property, bounded by, or near the Wissahickon road, (electronic resource)
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(For ready money only.) Thomas Lomas, linen-draper, mercer, and haberdasher. At his shop in the Market-Place, Leicester. Sells the following articles wholesale and retail, upon the most reasonable terms. Irish linens and sheetings ..., (electronic resource)
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(Just published, price 5s in boards,) and sold by J. Gillies, bookseller, Perth. The farmer and corn-dealer's assistant : or, the knowledge of weights and measures made easy, by a variety of tables. ... By Alexander Bald, Alloa, (electronic resource)
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(No. 33, Smith-Street.) To the inhabitants of New-York. : Ladies and gentlemen, The artist who had the honour of taking His Excellency the president's likeness, and executing it as a medal, takes the most correct and expressive likeness in four minutes , (electronic resource)
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(The last oratorio but one.) At the Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden, to-morrow, Wednesday, March 27, 1776, will be an oratorio (never performed here) call'd The prodigal son. Composed by Dr. Arnold. ..., (electronic resource)
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(The last time of performing it this season.) Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden, to-morrow, being Friday, March 22, 1776, will be performed Messiah. A sacred oratorio. Composed by Mr. Handel. ..., (electronic resource)
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(This day is published, price 1s 6d.) Observations on an address to the public, dated April, 20, 1775, superscribed bedford level, and sign'd Charles Nalson Cole, register : Repeatedly inserted in the Cambridge paper; and on plan, and draught of a bill, intended to be presented to Parliament, by the honourable corporation of Bedford level, for preserving the drainage of the middle and south levels, part of the great level of the fens, called Bedford level, and the several navigations through the same, and for imposing taxes on the free lands in the said levels; and a tonnage and toll upon goods and merchandize, &c. in which is shewn the impropriety of the plan, which was originally adopted for the drainage, improvement, and security of the lands in the said great level, with a review of the several works proposed to be done and enumerated in the said bill. [A]nd some considerations on the tax and tonnage proposed to be said. By William Elstobb, land surveyor and engineer, (electronic resource)
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(by permission.) : (and by particular desire.) At the Theatre, Maidstone, This present Tuesday Evening, October 19, 1790, Will be performed a Theatrical Entertainment, called As You Like It, Consisting of Readings and Recitals, Comic and Serious, From our most approved English Authors. And a Variety of Theatrical Imitations, Of the favourite London Actors, By Mr. Wetherhead, (from the Theatre-Royal, Bath.) With Singing, by Mr. Birkett, (principal Vocal Performer at the Royalty Theatre, London.) Part First, Introductory Address, by Mr. Wetherhead, New Song-ẁ̀ooden Walls of Old England,'' by Mr. Birkett, Garrick's Farewell Address to the Audience On his quitting the Stage, after performing the Character of Don Felix, in the Comedy of The Wonder, A New Song-t̀̀he Main with Darkness mantled o'er,'' The humourous Description of a Covent Garden Frolic. Part Second, The favourite Song of b̀̀lue Eye'd Patty,'' The Comic Story of John Gilpin, The bold Linen-Draper of Cheapside, with his Adventures on Horse-Back from London to Ware, shewing how he went farther and faster than he intended, and his safe arrival at home at last. New Song-t̀̀he Gallant Sailor,'' Theatrical Imitations, The late Mr. Foote, in Major Sturgeon, Mr. Weston, in Thomas, in the Irish Widow, Mr. Woodward, in Ranger-Mr. Barry, in Oronooko, And Mr. Garrick; in Hamlet, and Richard the Third. Part Third. The much-admired Song, by Dibdin, Called-p̀̀oor Jack.'' t̀̀he Beggar's Petition,'' a Favorite Reading, Theatrical Imitations. Mr. King in Lord Ogleby, Mr. Dodd in Lord Trinket, Mr. Quick in Tony Lumpkin, Mr. Wroughton in Altamont, Mr. Bensley in Horatio, and the late Mr. Garrick in Lord Hastings. New Hunting Song-t̀̀he Morning is charming.'' Hippesley's Drunken Man, The whole to conclude with The London Theatre displayed, Boxes 2s. Pit, 1s: 6d. Gallery 1s. The Doors to be opened at Half Past-Five, and begin at Half past Six o'clock: Tickets to be had at Mr. Blake's Printing Office, and at the principal Inns, (electronic resource)
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(second night.) With considerable alterations & additions : The Exhibition, dramatic - brush, Royal procession, &c. was received on Wednesday Evening by a numerous and genteel Audience, with universal Approbation. To the Lovers of Novelty, Whim, and Humour. At the Bell Great-Room, in Brecon, On Friday Evening, December 4th, 1789, Will be presented, A Humorous, Pleasant, and Whimsical Exhibition of the Times: Or, as you like it. By Mrs. Hudson, (from the Royalty-Theatre, London; but last from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Worcester, &c.) Consisting of Music, Recitations, Imitations, Emblems and Caricatures, Original, Moral, Political and Satirical. In part the first, Will be introduced a variety of Striking Likenesses, or Characteristic Busts and Paintings, executed by an able Artist, and descanted upon with Humour and Sentiment, interspersed with some Serious and Comic Subjects from the Lecture on Heads, as altered by Pilon, and performed at the Royalty Theatre upwards of Seventy Nights. The first Part to conclude with the Bust of that brave Roman General, Belisarius, and the universally admired song of d̀̀ate Obolum Belisario,'' by Mr. Hudson. Part Second, The dramatic brush, (with alterations and additions.) For rubbing off the rust of care, And Smoothing the Wrinkled Brow of Melancholy. As performed by Mrs. Hudson, in London last Summer, upwards of fifty nights. The second Part to conclude with the Bust of Shakspeare, and the favourite song of t̀̀he Seven Ages, or Stage Play of Human Life,'' by Mr. Hudson. Part Third, The Humours of the Times: Or, The World as it goes. In which will be introduced several laughable Characters of the present Age, &c. To conclude with a Favourite song, by Mr. Hudson. The whole to conclude with A new and grand Spectacle, in Commemoration of the King's happy Recovery, in which will be introduced, A complete and exact Representation of the Royal Procession to St. Paul's, On St. George's Day, as it moved on between Temple-Bar and Ludgate-Hill, And performed in London last Summer upwards of One Hundred and Thirty Nights. The Scenery, Machinery, and Decorations entirely New, and executed in the most masterly Style, by Two of the first Artists in London. - To close with g̀̀od save the King!'' - Tickets to be had at the principal Inns; at the Printing-Office; and at the Bell. Pit 2s. - Gallery 1s. - The Doors to be opened at Half after Five, and to begin at Half after Six O'Clock. - This Spacious large Room is elegantly fitted up with proper Scenery, a Stage, and every Decoration necessary to form a complete Theatre; - And the ladies and gentlemen of Brecon, and its Vicinity, are respectfully informed, that neither Pains or Expence have been wanting to render the above Amusements worthy their Patronage and Encouragement, (electronic resource)
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... Tumbling feats, by the two surprising youths, : walk on their hands with their feet on the crown of their heads. , (electronic resource)
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... and in complete order for sea. : Terms -- 1/4th cash, and 3/4ths and 90 and 120 days. At 11 o'clock, a large assortment of dry goods consisting of cloths, cassimers, callicoes, &c. &c. And at 12 o'clock, 10 hhds. Antigua rum for cash -- And 15 hogsheads sugar. June 29, 1799, (electronic resource)
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1 What is the extent of the parish? : 2 And what are its boundaries? 3 Are there any considerable springs, or are any of them medicinal? ., (electronic resource)
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1785. Verkoop van de onderstaande onbebouwde loten lande in de patent van Kayadarosseras, in de county van Albany, New York, viz ..., (electronic resource)
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1786. Robert Sayer's catalogue of new and interesting prints, : consisting of engravings and metzotintos [sic] of every size and price; likewise paintings on glass, books of architecture & ornaments, penmanship, &c. &c. &c. Sold, Wholesale and Retail, At his Map, Chart, and Print Warehouse, No. 53, Fleet-Street, London. (price One Shilling.),, (electronic resource)
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20 Guineas reward. Whereas Aminidab Smith, late a serjeant in the 1st, or Royal Dragoons, deserted from the said regiment on the 25th of August last, taking with him a cons