we see so many boot-blacks everywhere, to
learn that in 1815 the "craft" advertised in the papers, as did
"wood-sawyers," too, about the same time. As coal had not then been
introduced into Salem, everybody burned wood, so that wood-sawing was an
occupation of considerable importance. During the war of 1813 wood became
rather scarce, and some people used dried turf, or peat, as it was called,
for fuel.

Boots and Shoes Cleaned.

YORK MORRIS respectfully informs the Gentlemen of Salem, that
he has taken the Shop one door west of the Sun Tavern, where
he will be happy to clean their Boots and Shoes in the best
manner, and at the shortest notice.----He will keep constantly
for sale _LIQUID BLACKING_ of a very superior quality, in jugs
and bottles. Also, a Composition, with which he cleans
_Ladies'_ Walking Shoes. April 18.

This York Morris was father of the Boston colored lawyer, Robert Morris.

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_Boots and Shoes Cleaned._

THOMAS JONES respectfully informs the Gentlemen of Salem, that
he has taken the Shop (recently occupied by York Morris) two
doors west of the Sun Tavern, where he will be happy to clean
their BOOTS and SHOES in the best manner, and at the shortest
notice.

Salem, June 13.

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Wood-Sawing.

THE Subscriber, being under the interdict of a Non-Intercourse
law, his horses and waggons hauled into dry dock, will no
longer carry freight between Salem and Boston; but,
"abandoning the ocean altogether," he respectfully offers his
services to his federal friends, with his saw and wooden
horse, and shall be obliged to them to call upon him when they
have any wood to cut. Orders will be received at his dwelling,
near the Court-house.

JOHN L. MATTHEWS.

--> Wanted to hire--two smart men. June 11 [1811].

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Specific for a "religious hydrophobia" in 1819.

_Cochranism Delineated,_

Or a description of, and specific for, a religious Hydrophobia,
which has spread & is still spreading in a number of towns in
the counties of York and Cumberland, District of Maine--price
12 1.2 cents--for sale