Western Spy, 1811
"Cash for Tallow," Western Spy (Cincinnati, Ohio), 26
Jan. 1811.
Selected and transcribed by Christol Okeke, HC 2015.
CASH FOR TALLOW
The subscriber will pay Cash, Salt, Dry goods, and a generous price, for 3000 lb. of TALLOW, delivered in large or small qnantities in Cincinnati, any time before the first of April next. Enquire at the Columbian Inn ofDIX & FARRAR.
Cincinnati, Dec. 29, 1810.
"Five Dollars Reward," Western Spy (Cincinnati,
Ohio), 26 Jan. 1811.
Selection, transcription, and note by Christol Okeke, HC 2015.
FIVE DOLLAR REWARD
Strayed from the subscribers living in Cincinnati, on the 16th inst. two horses, one a chestnut sorrel 4 years old, 15 hands- high, easy gaited, trots, racks and canters, a while spot on the right side of his neck, under the mane, a small lump on his back, occasioned by a saddle, shod all round , shoes with steel toes, no other marks or brands perceivable - - the other a dark bay four year old, about 15 hands high, shod all round, trots and canters, no marks except two large lumps just below the gambrel joint. The above reward will be given for both, or $2 50 cents for either.
JACOB WILLIAMS,
"John Munroe," Western Spy (Cincinnati, Ohio), 6 Apr. 1811, p. 8.
JOHN MUNROE,
COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Respectfully informs the public, that he will, in future, practice at the Bar in the counties of Hamilton, Butler and Warren - - and will regularly attend the Circuit & District Courts of the United States, at the Seat of Government of this State.
Cicncinnati, April 6, 1811
"Fresh Spring and Summer Goods," Western Spy (Cincinnati, Ohio), 4 May. 1811. p. 8.
Selected and transcribed by Ian Hehman, HC 2015.
Fresh Spring and Summer Goods
N. & J. Reeder,Have just received and are now opening a large and general assortment of Spring & Summer Goods, of the latest importation, consisting of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard and Queens Ware Junietta, Bar and Nail Iron, Kenhawa Salt, Stationary, &c.
"Notice," Western Spy (Cincinnati, Ohio) 4 May 1811, p. 3.
Selected and transcribed by Dakota Bosler, HC 2015.
The legal day for the Court of Enquiry of the Cincinnati Battalion is on Thursday the 9th instant- those concerned will attend on that day at 10 o'clock A.M. at the house of capt. Joseph Carpenter.
Wm. STANLEY, Maj. ComCincinnati, May 3, 1811
"Hannah Hilditch," Western Spy (Cincinnati, Ohio) 4 May 1811, p .3.
Selection, transcription, and note by Nathan Harless, HC 2015.
Hannah Hilditch
TAKES this opportunity to inform her friends and the public that she has lately received a very general assortment ofDry Goods & Groceries.
Also on hand BEST SUPERFINE CLOTHS,A quantity of PRIME COTTON, &C. &C.
Which she offers for sale on reasonable terms for cash.She wishes all those who stand indebted to their estate of Mr. SAMUEL HILDITCH, deceased, by notes or book accompts, to come forward and settle the same without any farther trouble or expenses - - - also, any person having any demands against the estate, to bring forward their accompts legally authenticated for settlement.
HANNAH HILDITCH, Executrix
Columbia, April 26, 1811
Note: An executrix is a female
individual who is in charge of taking care of the provisions that
were put on a will before the death of a testator (in this case,
Samuel Hilditch is the testator). Hannah was responsible for
carrying out all of his wishes that were mentioned in the will
that was created before Samuel's death. Also, since Samuel died,
Hannah is now in charge of all the disbursement of an estate's
assets.
Source: "Dictionary."
Investopedia.
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/executrix.asp#axzz1fEkC30af
(accessed 30 Nov. 2011).
"Cotton Manufactory," Western Spy (Cincinnati, Ohio), 10 May 1811, p. 8.
COTTON MANUFACTORY:
The subscribers respectfully inform the public in general, and the friends of the Domestic Manufactures, in particular, that after an additional expense, they have improved their Cotton Spining Machines materially, and which are in full operation.- They have a quantity of cotton yarn, of different qualities, on hand, which they will sell at reduced prices. They also now carry on the Blue Dyeing Business - - and shortly expect to dye other colours - - so that persons may supply themselves with coloured, as well as with white, yarn; and likewise cotton goods by the piece.Martin Baum, & Co.
Cincinnati, May 10 1811
"Natural History," Western Spy (Cincinnati, Ohio), 28
Sept. 1811, p. 3.
Selected and transcribed by Matt Newman, HC 2015.
NATURAL HISTORY.FROM THE PORT FOLIO.
Mr. Editor,In Evelyn's Sylva, a work more familiar, perhaps to European than American scholars, I remember to have perused, at the puerile age, many marvelous accounts of the extraordinary growth and dimensions of the monarchs of the wood. But from the researches of a gentleman of South Carolina, whose science & veracity are alike indisputable; I am recently apprised that in the vicinity of the village of Coosawhatchi, in one of the vast swamps of that region, there grew an enormous Cypress tree, which was justly considered as the Emperour of the Forest. This proud title was conferred, not merely on the account of its loftiness, but its bulk. It actually overtopped the tallest of the tall trees is that exuberant region. It should be remembered that it grew on the margin of a lake, and that the soil was of a character remarkably fertile. A gentleman of fortune and leisure finding the tree partially excavated by the hand of Nature herself, ordered his workmen to enlarge the cavity, to construct a regular apartment within, to floor the basement, to attach a circular seat to the trunk, to form a door way, to cut windows for the free admission of light, and [sit?] up a sort of author's round table in the centre. Thus commodiously arranged, the hollow cypress became a haunt for the Sportsman, the Idler, and the Epicure. Here after the toils of angling and the chase, men met to drink and to dine. Seventeen guests in the demus interior of this venerable vegetable have been comfortably accommodated, without even the pressure, which we often experience at the Table d'Hote of an ordinary.
In process of time the votaries of Diana and Bacchus, [remarking?] that this enormous growth of the wood was susceptible of still farther improvements, constructed over the rustic hall we have just described, a sort of sylvan withdrawing room for the accommodation for the ladies. Access to this apartment was obtained by a flight of steps without the tree. The room itself had all the gladsomeness of a modern parlour. While gentlemen were convivially recalling themselves in the tree below, the ladies might amuse themselves by angling from the window above. This hollow in the cypress could easily accommodate eight persons.At no inconsiderable elevation from the earth, and where the bole of the tree was completely circular, it measured at least 42 feet. This, I understand, is but a moderate computation. It gives me paid to add, that this stupendous production of Nature's fertility at length shared the fate of Shakespeare's Molberry - - Soon after the commencement of the war between Great Britain and her colonies, the owner of the estate, alledging that the resort of visitors trespassed upon his property, ordered, in a fit of spleen or anger, that this Nestor of the wood should be demolished. Accordingly, like the old Thorn, at Market Hill, as described by the Dean of St. Patrick's, it was cut down by some Hibernian hatchet, blunter than its master's [pate?]; and thus shamefully perished one of the noblest of rude Nature's children, to the deep regret of all the fond lovers of nature; and of all who view, with veneration, such an object as a moment, indicating the lapse of centuries, and the miracles of the Almighty Creator.
I am, sir, yours, &c.
J.D.
"Drug Stores," Western Spy (Cincinnati, Ohio), 28 Sept. 1811, p. 3.
DRUG STORES.
DANIEL DRAKE & Co.Having purchase the DRUG STORE of David C. Wallace, beg leave to inform the friends of that establishment, and the public in general, that it wil be continued and regularly supplied with the best Medicines, at the usual place. Their first Store is still kept opposite the west end of Market street, where from some recent arrangements, they will be enabled to furnish Country Physicians, Apothecaries and Merchants on better terms than heretofore
Beeswax, Tallow, Whiskey and Sugar will be taken in payment.September 28, 1811
Note: Quinna sulphur, quinine, and glycerine were just a few of the
ingredients used in medicine in 1811. According to Dr. Luke
Starnes, the first two are a type of root, and the last is a syrup
substance to help preserve things. Several tree barks, as
well as rum and whiskey, were common ingredients in medicines for
various purposes. One
surprise was an old German recipe which required one pound of
sugar for a cough drop recipe.
Sources: Elisabeth Zulauf Kelemen, A Horse-And –Buggy Doctor in
Southern Indiana (Finn Typographic Service, 1973), 34-35;
Luke Starnes, conversation, 30 Nov. 2011.
"Fulling Mill," Western Spy (Cincinnati, Ohio), 28 Sept. 1811, p. 3.
FULLING MILL.
The subscriber takes this method of informing his friends and the public generally, that his mills are in complete repair, and that he has discharged the workmen he had last year, and that they are now under the direction of a person who is a first rate workman, and may be relied on, one of the mills is worked by a horse, so that the want of water will in no case retard the dressing of cloth, which will be completed with all possible dispatch, and will hold himself accountable for any damage or accidents should happen after the cloth is received by him.Cloth will be received at Christopher Walker's tavern in Cincinnati, at the mills and at the subscribers house near the mills five miles from Cincinnati, on the Hamilton road. He will take in payment, Wheat, Rye, Whiskey, Sugar, Linen, Wool, Hemp, Flax, Tallow and Bees-wax, at the same as Cash.
E.HUTCHINSON.N.B. He has for sale several tracts of first rate land, well improved. For terms apply above.
Mill Cek township, Sept.12, 1811. 53.
Note: E.
Hutchinson was a resident of Mill Creek Township. According to
records, his first name was Ezekiel, and his last name was spelled
two different ways, as both Hutcheson and Hutchinson. In 1811,
Ezekiel purchased 400 acres of land in the Mill Creek Township. On
this property, he opened a tavern and hotel called the Golden
Lamb. This establishment was a resting point for travelers between
Cincinnati and Hamilton, Ohio. In 1817, Hutchinson had a new
neighbor who brought problems. His name was David Cummins, who
bought four acres of land and opened a tannery on this property.
Disputes started when Cummins bought rights to water on
Hutchinson’s property. The rights gave Cummins the amount of water
that could pass through eight three-quarter inch holes in a piece
of wood. During a hot summer the holes were plugged, disputes
erupted and the two went to court. Hutchinson had to pay 9,000 in
damages, and Cummins paid 4,000 in damages. With the cost,
Hutchinson had to sell the land Jacob Hoffner in 1936. With the
land Hoffner created “One of the finest estates in the country."
Source: Federal Writers'
Project, Cincinnati: A Guide to
the Queen City and Its Neighbors (Cincinnati, Ohio: The
Wisen-Hart Press, 1943), 398, http://books.google.com/books,
(accessed 30 Nov. 2011).
"Mrs. Byington," Madison Courier (Madison, Ind.), 10 Oct. 1840, p. 3.
Mrs. B. will still be found at her former residence on Mulberry,
between Main Cross and Third streets, next door to Col. Arion's
residence
Joseph Short would respectfully inform the citizens of Madison
and public general that he has removed his Grocory Store to Main
street, to the house formerly occupied by J. H. Oglesby & Co.
east of the market house, where he intends carrying on the Grocery
and Produce business. Thankful for the liberal encouragement which
he has received since he came to Madison, he hopes to share a
portion of public patronage in the future.
N. B. Just received 500 lbs. of Buckwheat flour. and for sale.
feb 8
Informs his Western and Southern friends that he has removed to No. 173, MARKET STREET, between Fourth and Fifth, North side, Philadelphia, where he offers for sale at low prices for Cash or Acceptances, a large assortment of LOOKING-GLASSES in Gilt, Mahogany and Common Frames which he will insure against breakage to any part of the Union free of charge.
ALSO FOR SALEJuly 24, 1841
"Just Notice This," Madison Courier (Madison, Ind.), 6 Mar. 1841, p. 3.
I HAVE about FORTY CARRIAGES of different kinds now building, which I will sell for ready CASH, or approved credit, cheaper than the same quality of work can be had in any place west of the mountains. Having had ten years experience in the best and most extensive establishments in the east, and having the best of workmen employed in every branch, and having spared no pains in selecting materials, I do not hesitate to say that I can suit all those who will favor me with a call, both in styile and price. All work warranted to do good service. All kinds of repairing done cheaper than ever before. Orders promptly attended to.
HENRY P. NEWELL & Co
Madison North end of Main st nearly opposit the Brewery.
THOSE indebted to the subscriber for Medical services for a longer period than six months, are respectfully requested to call and settle in the course of this or the ensuing month.
Where accounts have been presented immediate payment must be made, as longer delay cannot be granted.WM. DAVIDSON
"Lectures," Madison Courier (Madison, Ind.), 27 March 1841, p. 3.
Transcription by Dakota Bosler, HC 2015.
LecturesThe 1st. course of Lectures will commence on Tuesday evening the 15th inst. At the Poplar Lane meeting house. The Introductory Lecture Will be given on the Friday evening next preceding the commencement of the regular Lectures at the same place.
Tickets of admission may be had at the Clerk's Office, at the Book Store, and at Stapp's store.
Family Tickets $2 00The introductory lecture will be free. The course will be made unusually interesting, in consequence of the splendid Philosophical apparatus just purchased by the Institute, and which will be used by the Lecturers.
The course to consist of six Lectures besides the introductory,The Institute has engaged the services of the very ablest lecture in the State. Those who have subscribed and paid for one share of stock in the Apparatus will have ticket given them free of charge.
General attendance of Members, and others favorable to such means of instruction, is solicited.William Hendricks, Jr.
"Cheap Cash Store," Madison Courier (Madison, Ind.), 27 March 1841, p. 3.
Transcription by Nathan Harless, HC 2015.
D. Shaw & Sons'
CHEAP CASH STORE
The subscribers are now receiving their stock of spring and summer DRY GOODS, purchased within the last month in the Eastern cities, principally for cash, and will be sold at prices unequalled in this city for cash. Our stock embraces a large assortment of FANCY and STAPLE DRY-GOODS, of the newest styles and latest importations, among which may be found a good assortment ofCloths, Cassimeres, Satinets, Jeans, Summer Cloths, Hard Times, Painted Muslins, Lawns, Shallys, Muslin de Laines, Silks, Satins, Prints of every description, Corsets, Bonnets, Hoods, Cambricks, of all kinds, bleeched and brown Sheetings and shirtings, all kinds of Linens, for Mens and Boys wear, Parasols. Umbrellas, Green Window Blinds, Musqueto Bars, &c.. Together with many other articles in the same line too tedious to mention
Also - - 100 Dozen Palm Leaf Hats. We respectfully invite the attention of our old customers and purchasers generally to our stock, as they may depend upon buying goods cheap for cash, without any mistake.
Also, - - 10,000 lbs. Good Feathers wanted byD.S. & SON.
mar. 8,
"Drugs! Drugs!! Drugs!!!" Madison Courier (Madison,
Ind.) 5 June 1841, p. 3.
Transcription by Addison Sears, HC 2015.
DRUGS! DRUGS!! DRUGS!!!
HENRY C. MAYNARD, having recently purchased the well known stock and fixtures of the City Drug Store, formerly occupied as the old Post Office, where it is his intention to enlarge his business, and to be able to furnish those who may give him a call, with any article in his line, either at Wholesale or Retail. Having received but a few weeks since in a large supply of DRUGS, MEDICINES, and CHEMICALS, he is now prepared and would respectfully invite those wishing to purchase fresh genuine Drugs, and Medicines, to call and examine his.As it has been but a short time since this establishment was fitted up and suppled with a fresh assortment of pure Drugs and Medicines, selected out of large stocks particular.y for the retail trade. In addition to his stock of Drugs, Medicines &c, he keeps constantly on hand a large and general assortment of Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Dyestuffs, and Fancy articles, including all the new preparations lately introduced.
Having made necessary arrangements, he rooms over his store, where Physicians and others have prescriptions and Medicines compounded and put up in genteel order at any hour of the night or day.march 20,
"Just Received Per Steamboat," Madison Courier (Madison, Ind.), 11 Sept. 1841, p. 3.
JUST RECEIVED PER STEAMBOAT
LEBANON2 Casks Dutch Madder,
5 Cerons Indigo,
5 Cases Liquorine Paste,
300,000 Percession Caps,
50 Boxes assorted superior Shaving Soap,
2 Casks pure ground Ginger,
5 Cases refined Borax,
5 Casks Sal AEratus,
10 Bags Pepper,
10 Bags Spice,
2 Pipes superior old Port Wine,
5 Casks soft-shelled Almonds,
3 Bales Grenoble Walnuts,
3 Bags Filberts,
and a general assortment of all kinds of Groceries for sale low,
by
July 31, 1841
"Cheap and Fashionable Clothing Store," Madison Courier (Madison, Ind.), 16 Oct. 1841, p. 4.
Transcription by Ian Hehman, HC 2015, Christol Okeke, HC 2015, and Billy Hamilton, HC 2015.
CHEAP AND FASHIONABLE
CLOTHING STORE.Main-Cross, between Mulberry & Main Street, nearly opposite the branch bank.
The subscriber has now on hand and is constantly making up, a large and handsome assortment of ready made clothing, which he intends to sell low.Superfine Blue, Black, Green, Diamond, and Beaver Overcoat, do. Frock-coats, superfine plain Black, Blue, Brown, Invissible Green cloth frock and dress coats, do. coatees and round jackets of all descriptions. A large assortment of Cassimeres and Satinett Pantiloons. A handsome assortment of Vests, of the latest patterns and style. Also, Shirtings, Stockings, Suspenders, Handkerchiefs, Stocks, Collars, and Bosoms, with every article in the clothing line. Also, on hand, a good assortment of superfine Black, Blue, Invisible Green cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings, which will be made up to order at the shortest notice and in the most fashionable style.
Gentlemen finding their own cloth can have it made and trimmed in the best manner.The Subscriber flatters himself that by strict attention to business, and by selling low and endeavoring to please, to merit a share of public patronage.
WILLIAM FORD.Oct. 16.
"An Irishman's Idea of a Debating Society," Madison Courier (Madison, Ind.), 1 Jan. 1842, p. 2.
Transcription by Matt Newman, HC 2015.
AN IRISHMAN'S IDEA OF A DEBATING SOCIETY.
'Any thing to do this evening?' said the friend of an Irishman to an Emeralder who had just put his foot on the Land of Freedom and in the Cresent City for the first time yesterday.'Oh the devil a hap'orth in particular;' said Patrick, 'barrin that I want to see the city in general.'
'Well, then, can't you come to our debating Society?' said his friend; 'you'll be highly amused. I believe the question for discussion to night is - - 'Would Venus look more lovely had she worn a bustle??'O faix, to tell ye the truth,' said Patrick, 'I'm rather partial to that batin' business meself; but me hand has been latterly out of practice. It's an awkward occupation, ye know, to indulge in, on board a ship, fair play is what I like.'
'O, I understand you,' said his friend; 'love of fair play is characteristic of your countrymen, but if you'll refresh your memory, I haven't a doubt but you'll be able to take a part in the proceedings.''O faix, thin,' said Patrick, 'you may depend on it, that I'll refresh me mim'ry, and that wid some of the rale ould Irish sperets' (whiskey)
'Ah, there is nothing better for the purpose,' said his friend. 'Choice spirits were your Currens, Grattans, Floods, Sheridans, and a host of others.''O they wor mighty good in their way,' said Patrick, but tho' the light of St. Bridget, niver was quenched for a thousand years, they couldn't hould a candle to Jonny Powers or Jamson in my way?' alluding to two celebrated distillers.
'Well, I'll see you to night at the meeting at all events,' said Patrick's friend.'Af coorse ye will said Patrick, 'but till me what side will you take?'
'Why, as an advocate of the march of intellect, I'm for the bustle, of course,' said his friend,'You are - - are ye?" said Patrick.
'I am, said his friend.'O thin faix,' said Patrick, you're a boy after my own heart? Jist tip me the half of tin - - (let me shake your five fingers.) I'll be there jist as strict as if the tythe-proctor saint a summons after me; and as you're for a bustle, leave it to me if I don't make a bit of a row there!'
His friend instructed Patrick where that meeting was to be held, and told him to be there positively at seven o'clock.'No insinnuation, you spalpeen!' said Patrick.
'Do you doubt me courage?'His friend assured him he did not, and they parted.
Patrick went to his luggage, got out his favorite black thorn stick, which he brought over the waters with him, and pressing on it to take the warp out of it, he said - -Be all that's holy? the question to be sittled to night may be a knotty one, but if its more knotty than me stick, and if I can't decide the pint, I'm intirely mistaken in the knowledge of navigation, that's all!
At seven o'clock Patrick, shillelagh in hand, was at the door of the house where the members of the Debating Society were assembled.'Gentlemen are not allowed to take canes inside sir. said the door keeper stretching out his hand for Patrick's black thorn.
'What do ye mane, ye thawnneen legged animal? said Patrick.'Gentlemen are not allowed to take canes inside, repeated the door keeper.
'Well, my be they'd have no objection to take them outside,' said Patrick, giving him a 'tip' of his shillelagh that left him spralling at his post.The members of the society rushed to the door, to see what was the matter. Patrick gave a wild Whoop?' twirled his stick over his head; and asked where was there a member of the debating Society that was able to beat him, or who dare say a word against bustles.
His friend used every means to pacify him; told him he mistook altogether the meaning of his invitation and the object of the society.'Well, and - - yer sowll to Moll Kelly!' said Patrick, 'why did'nt you spake to me in plain English; and tell me like a gentleman and a scholar, that this was a 'Litherary Institution' for the advancement of Useful Knowledge!'
"Hats! Hats!" Madison Courier (Madison, Ind.), 1 Jan. 1842, p. 2.
Transcription by Ian Hehman, HC 2015.
Hats! Hats!
To the public. My friends and old customers, and every body, every where, known ye, that I, the subscriber have again commenced the business of manufacturing HATS, at my old stand. North side of Main Cross street opposite the first Presbyterian church, in the city of Madison; where I have now on hand, and intend keeping a constant supply of good HATS of all kinds, sorts and sizes. I intend to make good work and sell it low for good pay. And I hope by strict attention to business to merit and receive (as heretofore) a share of the patronage of a generous public.C. W. Basnett
Jan. 1, 1842 - - ly
"Just Received per Steamboat Lebanon," Madison Courier (Madison, Ind.), 15 Jan. 1842, p. 4.
Transcription by Christol Okeke, HC 2015, and Billy Hamilton, HC 2015.
JUST RECEIVED PER STEAMBOAT LEBANON.
2 Casks Dutch Madder,W.M'CLEAN
July 31, 1841