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1799 antique INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE boston ma NEWSPAPER THOMAS ADAMS 1c reward
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Original April 18, 1799 issue of The Independent Chronicle and the Universal Advertiser, printed in boston ma by THOMAS ADAMS, measuring approximately 12.5 x 22 inches when unfolded. A large Federal-period newspaper printed during the presidency of John Adams and amid the Quasi-War with France.
This issue contains several especially interesting articles and advertisements:
?? “ONE CENT Reward!” – Runaway Notice (Bridgewater, April 10, 1799)
A striking and unusual advertisement:
“WENT away from the Subscriber’s Dwelling-House, on Sunday Night, the seventh instant, a GIRL by the name of Lucy W— … supposed to be about 20 years of age… Whoever will give information where the said Girl may be found, shall receive ONE CENT from the Subscribers, paid no charges.”
— SHERARD KEITH
The sarcastically small “One Cent Reward” makes this a particularly eye-catching and socially revealing notice, likely involving an indentured servant or domestic situation.
?? Foreign Biography — Napoleon Bonaparte
A substantial feature titled:
“Foreign Biography — A Syladus of the Life of General Buonaparte”
A biographical sketch of General Bonaparte, comparing him to Hannibal, Alexander, and Caesar, summarizing his Corsican birth, military rise, and European campaigns. Printed just months before Napoleon’s 1799 coup, this is a fascinating contemporary American perspective.
?? Political Essay — “Peace or War”
A lengthy political column:
“For the Independent Chronicle — PEACE OR WAR”
Addressed “To the Electors,” debating Federalist vs. Republican tensions and the question of hostilities with France during the Quasi-War. Strong partisan-era rhetoric.
???? Domestic & Military News
Massachusetts Militia notice: Colonel JAMES COLBURN elected Brigadier-General.
Fire report involving Mr. Jacob Fisher of Williston (loss valued near $2000).
“British or Late Influence” commentary discussing English vs. French political sway.
?? Maritime Intelligence
From New York (April 10):
Ship Neptune, Capt. Sanders, 144 days from London, cargo of hemp, blown off coast five times, endured over twenty gales.
Arrival of British armed ship Niger, previously seized under suspicion of French property.
?? Election Returns
“Returns for Governor — continued — WORCESTER” listing vote totals from:
New Braintree
Petersham
Templeton
- ?? Real Estate & Commerce Ads
Twelve Acres of Land in Roxbury, 1½ miles from Boston (Isaiah Dunster).
Lot in Dorchester near the seat of former Governor JAMES BOWDOIN.
Public Vendue of large lot on Beacon Street (Samuel Clap, Auct.).
Farm in Petersham (120 acres, orchard, meadow, house & barn).
Shipping ads with woodcut vessels: Sloop Peace & Plenty (Moses Young); Schooner Sophy for Norfolk (Perez Bryant & Co.).
?? Wet Nurse Advertisement “A young WOMAN, with a good Breast of MILK, wishes to take a Child to nurse. Inquire of the Printer.”
A classic and socially important urban nursing notice handled discreetly through the newspaper office.
Condition Damaged and fragile. Split along fold lines with separations at center folds. Edges chipped with losses. Fold edges reinforced with archival tape. Toning, staining, and handling wear throughout. Please examine photos carefully.
Authentic period piece related to family, historyor local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition.Vintage or Antique.
CONDITION: Damaged and fragile. Split along fold lines with separations at center folds. Edges chipped with losses. Fold edges reinforced with archival tape. Toning, staining, and handling wear throughout. Please examine photos carefully. See listing description and photos.
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