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 ALSO, CONTAINING 
 
 (^ THE GREAT PRIZE POEM ON DANIEL WEBSTER! 
 
 2/ BY THE HOX. JAMES TORRI.N'GTOX SPENCER LIDSTONE. 
 " Dulcique animos novitate teiiebo."-OriD. 
 
 BOSTOIY: 
 
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 B S T N I A D : 
 
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 GIVISG A FOLL DESCRIPTION OF THE 
 
 PRINCIPAL ESTABLISHMENTS, 
 
 TOGETHER WITH THE MOST 
 
 IN THE ATHENS OF AMERICA. 
 
 ,BY THE EON. JABLES I'OKRINGTON SPENCER LIDSTONE. 
 
 " Dulcique animos novitate teuebo." — Ovid. 
 
 BOSTON: 
 
 PUBLISHED UNDER UNIVERSAL PATRONAGE. 
 1853. . 
 

 
THE BOSTONIAD. 
 
 HON. BENJAMIN SEAVER, 
 
 Mayor of the City of Boston. To the first man in the 
 
 Metropolis of JVeiv England^ I have much pleasure 
 
 in dedicating the following Poem. 
 
 " Intaminatis fulget honoribus." — IIor. 
 •' Sterling worth and virtue in persons of eminent place and dignity 
 are seated to great advantage, so as to cast a lustre upen their very 
 place, and by a strong reflexion, double the beams of majesty." — ■ 
 Archbishop Tillitson. 
 
 Sermon, Folio Edition, London, 1695, p. 45. 
 
 May every hope by you be "won — by men and angels blest, 
 Be many years the favored son of the Athens of the West, 
 The well beloved, for every voice its willing anthems raise, 
 And every listner will rejoice to hear their Chieftain's 
 
 praise. 
 Let Boston flourish free and fair — and in the day I leave 
 
 her, 
 I'll pour on high my warmest prayer, for her and thee. 
 
 Mayor Seaver. 
 ****** 
 
 X So now arrayed in regal power, 
 May blessings in ethereal shower 
 Deluge your soul, for truth renowned. 
 And scatter mercies all around. 
 And late, full late, may you arise. 
 And bloom afresh in Paradise ; 
 While your good name, from age to age, 
 Shall decorate our history's page. 
 And adding splendors to my song, 
 The poet's fame itself prolong. 
 a2 
 
THE BOSTONIAD. 
 
 BOSTON : 
 
 Written for Governor Everett. 
 
 " She sits like an Ocean Queen, 
 
 -— • — • With a lira of proud towers," 
 
 By the Atlantic Borders Boston stands, 
 
 The beacon light of f\ir surrounding lands, 
 
 A mirror, where all ages do reflect. 
 
 At one broad glance, triumphant intellect, 
 
 Mark her upon thy ever rolling page, 
 
 Great Ocean! Fairer Athens! of a later age — 
 
 Hei'e let her stand a monument of arts and peace, 
 
 And revel in the lights of Rome and Greece. 
 
 ( The s^t of Learning and the throne of Arts, 
 
 The abode of beauty and of manly hearts.) 
 
 Yes ! Athens of the West ! thy Towers arise. 
 
 Like northern lights to my enraptured eyes. 
 
 Thy monuments and palaces afar. 
 
 Seem fairy world or new discovered Star, 
 
 Thy bowers and Avenues, where learning strays, 
 
 Bear back my soul to Academias' days. 
 
 Thy Colleges, where worth has found a home. 
 
 Reflect the lights of early Greece and Rome, 
 
 Thy thronged Streets and most resplendant Stores, 
 
 Call back to memory Tyre and Zidon ancient shores, 
 
 Crown'd with eternal light, forever blest. 
 
 Forever bear the palm Athens of th' West! 
 
 Commerce for you shall spread its snoAvy sails, 
 
 On every sea and woo their various gales. 
 
 Science shall flourish and the Arts revive. 
 
 Genius shall bask in sunbeams which shall give 
 
 Its light to distant centuries — and while 
 
 You o'er the night of other nations smile. 
 
 Your country's flag, embleming out the sky. 
 
 Shall o'er many races, climes and ages fly. 
 
 I 
 
THE BOSTONIAD. 7 
 
 A NEW POEM; 
 
 Written for President Gardner, of the City Council, 
 and dedicated to Abbot Lawrence. 
 
 " Above the rest proudly eminent, 
 Stood like a Tower." 
 
 Cecropia was in ages gone, 
 The pride of early Greece, 
 ( So Boston is the modern throne 
 Of all the Ai'te and Peace,) 
 Her Towers, where reared on summits high, 
 To clear the swelling sea, 
 So factions flood, mays't thou defy, 
 And be forever free. 
 Nine Archons held a glorious sway. 
 In Majestracy rare. 
 So Boston has in later day — 
 Eight Aldermen — and Mayor. 
 Athenians oft did signalize 
 Themselves with valour true. 
 And bid each Art and Science rise, 
 Up to their Nation's view — 
 Lo! Marathon and Salamis, 
 Lo! JPlatcea and Mycale — 
 Did Boston ever rival this. 
 Yon Column tells the toZe,* 
 The dazzling splendour of those souls 
 That glorified her race, 
 Long as the Sun or Ocean rolls. 
 Immortal annals grace. 
 Surrounding nations gazed at times. 
 On monument and dome. 
 And genius, rare from many climes, 
 Made Athens still its home; 
 On Athens, too, auspicious fates 
 Oft smiled with fond delight. 
 And all around the neigboring States 
 BorroAved from her their light, 
 * Bunker Rill, B3 
 
8 THE BOSTONIAD. 
 
 So the Bard, to win a laurel crown, 
 
 ( By Corporations sent,) 
 
 Choose Boston for its high renown, 
 
 From all the continent — 
 
 Should accident by flood or fire, 
 
 Level your towers amain — 
 
 Some TiiEMiSTOCLES — God inspire 
 
 To rear them up again. 
 
 Should luxury and intemperance, 
 
 Through all your halls extend. 
 
 Some Dbaco's spirit drive it hence, ^ 
 
 Some Solon prove your friend. 
 
 Should the time come — Heaven forbid 
 
 When tyranny shall rage, 
 
 May Boston do as Athens did — 
 
 Back far in Phillip's age. 
 
 Athens! renowned for giving birth 
 
 To minds that worlds adorn, 
 
 So men, the glory of the earth, 
 
 Have been in Boston born. 
 
 Cic. ad. Attic, in Verr. &c. — Thucyd. 1, &c. — Justin. 
 2, &c.— Diod, 13, &c.^^Elian. V. H. 4, 6.— Plin. 7, 56. 
 Xenoph. Memorab. — Plut. in vitis, &,c. — Strab, 9, &c. 
 Pans. 1, &c.— Val. Max.— Liv. 31, &c.— C. Nep. in Milt. 
 &c. — Polyb. — Patercul. 
 
 JOHN A. CUMMINGS, M. D., 
 
 Surgeon Dentist, 
 {Fellow of the Massachusetts Medical Society, and Mem- 
 ber of the Boston Medical Association.) 
 DENTAL ESTABLISHMENT, 23 TREMONT ROW, 
 Opposite the Museum, — up stairs, — Boston. 
 
 " Look to Nature, up to Nature's God." 
 Foremost of all the Dentists of this land 
 Pre-eminent does Dr. Cummings stand. 
 Courted by all the greatest and the best 
 Of Families— in the ATHENS of the West^ 
 Well might the Doctor Fame and Fortune gain. 
 His winning ways make you forget the pain ; 
 Why wonder that prosperity should fin 
 His fair career— ^a perfect gentleman. 
 
THE BOSTOXIAD. S 
 
 (Reprinted at the univerr^al request of my patrons, and now 
 dedicated to iiis sen FLETCJiER. ) 
 
 DANIEL WEBSTER. 
 
 University First Prize Poem. 
 
 BY THE HON. JAMES TORRIXGTON SPKNCER LIDSTONK. 
 
 " Tlie Poem !>%aU be icritten on .inme eminent living- person- 
 ■ase^ and each student may choose hi.i own hero ; two niottos — 
 ■xine. Latin, and one from any other /angiia^e, to be translated 
 for the ocTcasiony — FuoJi thk Chascellok's Annual Address. 
 
 ■"Semper liouos, nomemque tuum, laudesque manebunt." — Virgil. 
 
 •"•Whfre''er the great man's morth demands the skies, 
 To crown th?i,t worth, some generous bard shall rise." 
 
 Luis De CAiHEss Lusiad, Book 5th, 
 
 Proceed fond youth [?], you still may strive in vain, 
 
 To parallel my hero or my strain -, 
 
 Although your songs flow like pellucid streams 
 
 Through fairy-land, (seen in the poet's dreams,) 
 
 Where buds and blossoms and perrenial flowers. 
 
 •Eternal fragrance shed 'round Amaranthine bowers ; 
 
 Or sweet as birds that tuned the heavenly lay, 
 
 Thro' orient climes in Kden's early day — 
 
 •Or classic flood that roll'd thro' ancient lands. 
 
 Its inedieinal waters over golden sands, 
 
 '' Tis borrowed lustre from my hero's fame, 
 
 That lights my son! and aids my ardent flame — 
 
 Gives all the radiant grandeur to my song, 
 
 And shall the Western poet's fame itself prolong. 
 
 Niagara, turn in columns to the sky, 
 
 Chain .Etna do\Am oi- bid Olympus fly — 
 
 Attempt to hurl the Almighty's thunders back, 
 
 Or stay the Lightnings in their blazing track ! 
 
 Tn vain you strive. — and thus you strive in vain, — 
 
 To parallel my Hero or my strain. 
 
 "' Arms and the man,'! so often snng of yore. 
 Have passed away, and now inspire no more. 
 The booming thunders of triumphant war, 
 Echo alone in ancient annals far, 
 ISTo murderous ensigns float along the west — 
 No high heraldic boast or dancing crest — 
 No nations sigh, no empires dymg gi^oans, 
 .E,ise from moving mountains piled from bones. 
 Which stand amidst the sti'eam of human blood. 
 Like whitening islands in a crimson flood. 
 To other themes I strike tho immortal lyre. 
 While all the Arts that humanize inspire. 
 -Be all the scenes of this late age enrolled, 
 a4 
 
10 THE BOSTOXIAD. 
 
 And I transcend the mightiest bards of old,- 
 
 Wet with Niagara's spray I plume my "wing,. 
 
 And towards tliy SUN celestial science spring,. 
 
 The dew from pinions shook so near thy blaze^ 
 
 Forms the bright rainboAV of my hero's praise,- 
 
 Hark ! hallekijahs of a mighty race — 
 
 The jubilee of nations ! how they grace 
 
 With song and triumph — see the stamp of fate. 
 
 Second creator of Mankind's estate. 
 
 Mountains fell tributary, oceans ran 
 
 Before the genius of our mighty man ; 
 
 Through clouds and tempests oft encompassed wide 
 
 His eagle mind with energy supplied 
 
 The springs of power that shook and rent 
 
 Nature's dominion on this Continent ; 
 
 " But envy still a foe to worth will in'ove,. 
 
 To worth though guarded by the arm of Jove J'" 
 
 Sometimes like Abdiel he stood alone, 
 
 But still in his original brightness shone.. 
 
 A mariner on life's dark sea afar, 
 
 With eyes still fixed upon the Polar Star, 
 
 That Avas to guide him to the headland, where 
 
 Planting his standard in the purer air. 
 
 It might o'er new established empires fly,. 
 
 Picturing the splendors of his native sky. 
 
 ***** 
 (Heraldic bearings would his glories mar. 
 He Avas himself the Order and the Star.) 
 Long may the Avonder of the Avorld be heard 
 And seen— ILLUSTRIOUS ONE— where you appearecT 
 Like Uriel, oft amidst a recreant band ; 
 Heaven's standard bearer to your native land. 
 Like Ocean's realm Avhich nature's laAV surrounds,, 
 You kept the mountain tide Avithin its bounds. 
 When politics the fiercest souls engaged. 
 And the red tempests, armed Avith fury, raged. 
 Your mighty mind did eloquence unfold, 
 Second to thunders that round Sinai rolVd, 
 Startling all Israel in the days of old. 
 
THE KOSTOXFAP. II 
 
 Intellect — the Ai'cliaiigels diadem — 
 
 Decks his brow — first of terrestial birth ; 
 
 He is a walking God upon the earthy, 
 
 Messiah of his clime, and Saviour of this age. 
 
 Daylight of Poefs song and History's page. 
 
 Harmonious spirit, tuned to virtues high, 
 
 Sole representative of Deity. 
 
 His thoughts are deep as that abyss profound 
 
 That heard the Almighty maker's voice resound^. 
 
 Ere all the world's existing at his word 
 
 Sprung radiant to the presence of the Lord ; 
 
 And mind exalted as Heaven's towers divine, 
 
 That to the resplendence of Jehovah shine. 
 
 Expansive as the rolling universe. 
 
 That with harmonious beams God's praise rehearse. 
 
 His thoughts are stars — and stars appear to me 
 
 Like golden sands stranding the ocean of eternity > 
 
 €ruardian of all the rights of these far climes, 
 
 To thee they turn their eyes in storm}^ times ; 
 
 For, God-like Daniel Webster, without thek 
 
 The Constitution's Ark would sometimes be, 
 
 A phantom ship upon a vapory sea. 
 
 "* * * * * * 
 
 Aye ! like that firy column that in Desarts shone. 
 Lighting the pilgrim tribes in ages gone, 
 Your soul resplendant clears away the night, 
 And lighting the maych to Empire,, takes its flight. 
 Who would attempt with slander to disgrace 
 Thee! primest ornament of human race ? 
 They should have been in other planets born. 
 Worn horrid shapes in dismal climes forlorn, 
 Gave reptiles birth, lived through a dreary dream-,. 
 No God to gua,rd them, no Messiah to redeem. 
 What deathless lays — wliat fiideless laurels crown 
 THEE, the dear idol of a world's renown. 
 Great Orator ? whose ail entrancing words 
 Drown the cannon's loud roar and clash of swords^ 
 Great western luminary,- each satelite 
 That glows in Senate, beams with borrowed light ; 
 For Daniel Webster, — Statesman, — light of centuries 
 a5. 
 
12 THE bosto:niab. 
 
 Concentered in tliy gorgeous spirit lies 
 Enough to illnminate all history's rolls. 
 Thro' a mellineum blank of mighty souls. 
 Ohl Europe to Tliee turns her wondering eyes. 
 Thou pole star of great nations destinies ! 
 O'er Afric' and the Orient thy memory smiles. 
 And lights the far coasts of the ocean Isles, 
 "Where fire, whirlwinds and tornadoes fly. 
 With uptoss'd desarts thro' the tropie(s) sky. 
 To wliere the floating iceberges do roll 
 Fast by the frozen Alps of either pole. 
 Here turn my heart-strings to ^olian wires. 
 My soul's rapt wings transform to Angel l^^res. 
 Till uncreated time — untraversed spheres, 
 €aught hj attraction, fill th-e wast« of years ; 
 These join with other worlds explored, advance 
 With all their multitudes, and thus enhance 
 The praises due by Heaven and Earth to him 
 Bright incarnation of the Cherubim, 
 Long as the rolling world on which he trod, 
 Elames o'er tlue deep, we'll never want a God ! 
 Had'st thou been born in times and climes that lie 
 Shrouded in mist of far Antiquity, 
 To thee had Temples tower'd, and Alters blazed, 
 Bright, IMMORTAL, to the GOD-HEAD raised ; 
 Discoverers thro' remotest nations — 
 After thee had called. New Constellations ! 
 
 * * * * * 
 
 Friend of human life, gratitude with tears. 
 O'er many lands and seas through following years. 
 Shall spread thy name, by teieming millons blest. 
 Loved of all nations ! splendor of the west ! 
 Aud fain would I believe when years no more 
 Eoll o'er the boundaries of the Avorld's Avide shore. 
 In radiant realms far distant we shall find. 
 Angels adore Thee, mighty monarch of the mind. 
 Let but the days arrive Avhen these glad eyes. 
 And tliis Avarm heart Avith fondet/t extacies. 
 Approach the God-like, — th' creator his Archytype — 
 Then I from off my burnijig cheek Avill Avipe 
 
THE BOSTONIAD- 13 
 
 The tears of all my early youth away, 
 
 And like the morning of a new created day. 
 
 My spirit soaring over earth and sea. 
 
 With beams of harmony shall peal anew to Thee. 
 * * 9} * * 
 
 (Here follows a long and beautiful poetical biography.) 
 
 Hail muse ! the deathless splendor of his name. 
 
 Engrave in characters of vestal flame ; 
 
 Mountains stand monuments — seas, niirrjjrs of his fame. 
 
 Let love for him your warmer hearts engage, • 
 
 Embryo millions ! down through every age ; 
 
 'Till blazing stars at the last day of doom. 
 
 In dreadful pomp light nature to its tomb. 
 
 ON THE DEATH OF 
 
 DANIEL WEBSTER. 
 
 Written for Hon. George Lunt. 
 
 BT THK HON. JAMES TORRINGTON SPENCER LIDSTONE. 
 
 " Hung be the Heavens with black, &;c." — Wm. Shakspeare. 
 
 Suspended be the music of the spheres, 
 
 Droop Avings of time through many mournful years. 
 
 Art thou dead? Yes! and the shock has rent, 
 
 As with volcanic might, the continent. 
 
 Who now within our hearts shall fill the throne. 
 
 Which, here, deserted, desolate and lone. 
 
 Lost to the darling — brightest son of time, 
 
 Stands like a fabric in a ruined clime ? 
 
 We fain would call thee back to earth again. 
 
 With tears of agony, but that were vain. 
 
 The country mourns in every distant part. 
 
 Grief dries the life's blood of a nation's heart. 
 
 * * * * ■ * 
 
 And, is my hero dead ? my darling gone. 
 On whom so many years I dwelt upon. 
 And fondly hoped, that I a sight, should gain. 
 Of the great man, but ah! I hoped in vain. 
 Sometimes in dreamy hours of youth, indeed, 
 
14 THE BOSTONIAD. 
 
 Wand' ring by stormy floods, I'd think and read 
 
 Of God-like men -who dwelt in ootlier climes, 
 
 AVhose memories are the only records to these times ; 
 
 And I would say, HE lived in those far years. 
 
 In some fair isle, or, perhaps, beyond the spheres. 
 
 Sudden the truth would flash across my soul, 
 
 Nor ages intervene, nor ocean roll 
 
 Between me and my idol, — He lives noAV, 
 
 And rears 'mongst sons of men his lofty brow. 
 
 Then to no warrior old I homage pay, — 
 
 No bloody hero taints my gloAving lay; 
 
 For men of peace my anthems shall arise, 
 
 I'll Avin the laurel, and I'll bear the prize; 
 
 " I fought and conquered" by the magic of the mind. 
 
 And left competitors so far behind. 
 
 That none was ever known to dare again. 
 
 The AVestern Minstrel, or his matchless strain. 
 
 ***** 
 Is there no poet in this western clime. 
 Whose spirit can outstrip the wings of time. 
 Call ages back, and from their boundless flight. 
 Rally the spheres to robe his soul wi;h light ? 
 Tlien I, for one, will sing, though every ear 
 Be shut, and nought but winds and waves should hear. 
 Mighty Magician of the wondrous West, 
 Wizard of this New AVorld — art thou at rest ? 
 Are thy immortal powers and radiant brow. 
 Now mouldring in the dreary mansions low! 
 Hark, I saw his spirit soar away, 
 V/ith hosts of Heaven, in angelic array. 
 Up! like the MORN of an eternal day, 
 I watched him still, with dazzled eyes afiir, 
 Rushing in brightness on from star to star; 
 His winged form with braided rainbows hung. 
 Back on ten thousand spheres fierce splendors flung. 
 Blinded by terial floods, I saw no more. 
 When once he reached the far Chrystalline shore. 
 Where all the sons of glory went before. 
 He heeds you not, nor the giant piles you rear. 
 Though these may well his attributes declare. 
 
THE BOSTONIAt). 
 
 15 
 
 His God-like deeds as mountains firm will stand, 
 
 His monument throughout his native land, 
 
 Your standard's stars, as onward ages roll. 
 
 Shall e'er beam forth the grandeur of his soill. 
 
 Niagara! Nature's Orator! thy tongue, 
 
 In rapid eloquence his praise prolong; 
 
 Mirror his lofty fame, ye inland seas. 
 
 Ye forests, bow before the sighing breeze, 
 
 'Till Sol's ciiariot with Neptune's coursers hurled, 
 
 Rush thro' electric tempest o'er a ruined world. 
 
 * 
 
 I thought that I would tread that distant shore, 
 
 Near where the Pilgrim Fathers trod of yore. 
 
 To see the wond'rous man, whom I adore; 
 
 And here I am at last— alas! I'm come. 
 
 Yes! near four thousand miles away from home; 
 
 And did you see HIM ? no, for he was ill; 
 
 But you may see him if you wait on still— 
 
 Oh' never, th' splendor of the West is fled— 
 
 My hopes are crush'd-the glorious Daniel's dead. 
 
 Immortals never die! 
 
 * 
 Reason did seem to abdicate her throne, 
 In the dark hour I heard that you were gone, 
 I still did hope new lively strains would start, 
 To praise my idol in some counterpart. 
 That health and happiness and length of days 
 Were yours— but now those drear and solemn lays, 
 That once like roses round my path should bloom, 
 Transformed too, willows-weep above your tomb, 
 Alas ! my second Deity's laid lew, 
 Bleak countenances meet the Poet now,— 
 I pine with weakness, and my heart is sore, 
 Tears flow fast, and I can write no more. 
 
16 THE BOSTON IAD, 
 
 ALDERMAN GARY, 
 
 Agent foi' the New England Bank Note Co., Office, 204 
 Washington Street, Boston. Customers in the New 
 England States are respectfully requested to address 
 their future orders to the A"ew England Bank JS'otc 
 Co., where every provision is made for their being exe- 
 cuted in the same style as heretofore done by us. 
 
 RAAVDON, WRIGHT, HATCH & EDSON. 
 
 " Engraved in characters that shall last, and tell their tale to 
 posterity." — Gov. Everett. 
 
 The famed New England Bank Note Company, 
 Excells all this side the Atlantic Sea. 
 The specimens they thro' the world have sent, 
 Proved the glory and the wonder of this Continent. 
 
 FOR alderman GARY. 
 
 "The strength and beauty of his soul. 
 
 Is the best gift of Heaven; 
 
 A happiness that even above the smiles of 
 
 Popularity ! exalts him; Nature's favorite;" 
 
 [Dr. Armstrong, 
 
 All scenes thro' life, with Edens charms delight, 
 A long and blest posterity transmit j^our worth, 
 With all that's pure and beautiful and bright, 
 In tides of human life, far o'er the earth. 
 
 ALDERMAN OBER. 
 
 John P. Oder, Cooper, and formdy General Inspector of 
 Fish, Head of Union Wharf, Commercial Street, Boston. 
 
 " He was a man, without a clag, 
 
 His heart was frank, without a flaw." — James 6th. 
 
 For private worth and public entei'prise, 
 
 O'er all the Eastern floods renowned, 
 
 A finer heart, or more familiar face. 
 
 Ne'er yet adorned one of the human race. 
 
 Live long, and may your setting sun full late go down. 
 
 To rise the morning of a bright eternal day. 
 
 In all the unborrowed lustre of a just renoAvn, 
 
 Clad in the deathless splendor of your poet's lay. 
 
THE BOSTONIAD. XT 
 
 ALDERMAN SLEEPER. 
 
 53 Summer Street. 
 
 '* I]is life was gentle, and the elements 
 
 So mixed in him, that Natcre might stand up, 
 
 And say to all the world, ' this was a man ' " 
 
 "William tfHASSPEARSi, 
 '■^ MagistJ'atus indicat virum.''^ 
 
 Polite and graceful, gentlemanly, kind, 
 
 Gifted with much that might adorn the mind — - 
 
 Live long, and may your well beloved name^ 
 
 Transcend the purest, in the rolls of fame. 
 
 Encircled by refined society. 
 
 By learning blest, advance v/ith talent high. 
 
 May your latter sleep be soft as doAvn — 
 
 Arising, may you wear a.n angel's crown. 
 
 ALDERMAN PERRY. 
 
 PlEERY & Jacobs^ Wholesale Provision Dealers and 
 Commission Merchards, JVo. 10 South Market Street ^ 
 
 Boston. LYMAN PERRY, HIRAM JACOBS. 
 
 " A gentleman in word and deed." — Robert 1!urns. 
 " TVe may justly claim for him the well-earned reputation of & 
 
 public benefactor." 
 Hail! Alderman, by muses crown'd. 
 Commission Merchant, far renown'd, 
 A Provision Dealer, much the best, 
 in Boston, Athens of the West. 
 
 ALDERMAN REED. 
 
 Eeed, Cutler & Co., Dealers in Medicines, Paints, and' 
 Dye Stuffs, and ImjJorters of English, French, and 
 Mediterranean Drugs, No. 83 India St., 2d door from. 
 Custom House Street, Boston. 
 
 SAMSON REED, GEORGE CUTLER, 
 
 WM. J. CUTLER, E. WALDO CUTLER, 
 
 " Kheuharb, Senna, or Purgative Dnig." — Macbeth, v. 3. 
 " Paint is welcome." — Timon of Athens, Act 1, Scene 1. 
 ^"■During all my sojurn in the East,[ never saw one more thor- 
 oughly acquainted wiUi the nature of Medicines and their usea^^ 
 than /ie." — Lady Hester stanhope's Letters. 
 
iS IIIE BO^TONIAD, 
 
 Direct, my muse, from every distant shore. 
 The people, into Reed and Cutler''s Store, 
 From England, Eden of Imperial Isles, 
 They still import — and rear their "wondrous piles. 
 And from the streamy vales of fiowery France, 
 They fame and fortune ever will enhance.. 
 As well as from those country's Ipj the shore, 
 Of Classic Jloods renowned in days of yore. 
 
 HON. MR. GRATTAN , BRITISH CONSUL 
 
 ■" Britannia needs no bulwarks, 
 1^0 Tov/ers along the steep, 
 Her march is o'er the mountain ware, 
 _ Her home is on the deeij." — ^Thos. Camfbell. 
 
 ** Fortune Fortuned the living notes of Rome, 
 And He, thy Consul, sole consoled thy doom." — JovKNAt. 
 
 Hibernia's favored son! how shall my lays. 
 
 Echoing o'er distant lands to future days, 
 
 To all posterity transmit thy praise ? 
 
 Nought but a borrowed lustre from thy Uncle's fame, * 
 
 Could fire my soul or aid ray ardent flame. 
 
 Thy sacred Isle — Ocean's first-born has stood 
 
 Pre-eminent for years beside the flood. 
 
 The home of learning, and the seat of Arts — 
 
 The abode of beauty and of manly hearts. 
 
 Ere jNIemphis reared her gates, or Thebes her towers^ 
 
 Ere Babylon bowed before her Pagan powers, 
 
 Ei'e ships of Carthage rode o'er Ocean's foam, 
 
 Before was heard the names of Greece and Rome; 
 
 With heroes and with bards thy clime was blest, 
 
 The throne of Science, " School of (all) the West." 
 
 Blest be the isle that ever gave you birth, 
 
 Blest be the birth that graced the holy isle, 
 
 Ble^t be the attributes of all your worth. 
 
 Blessings in millions on you ever smile. 
 
 *Th6 illustrious and immortal orator, Henry Grattan. 
 
THE BOSTONIAD. 
 
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 J. ¥. PAIGE & CO. 
 
 141 Milk Street, Boston. 
 
 "n conduit bicn sa barque" 
 '" They ranked high ir the country in which they lived, and they 
 ":<rere altogether iu actions a lamily of perfect princes " 
 
 Memoirs de Robalqcere. 
 
 Happy and prosperous live thro' many a year. 
 In high integrity and worth surpass the best. 
 
 In the Tyre of this transatlantic hemisphere. 
 
 The Christian Athens of the Tvid^ and mighty West. 
 
 ADAMS HOUSE. 
 
 -S, B. ROBBINS, JVo. 371 Washington Street, Boston. 
 
 " This is the place." 
 
 , Dr. Mark Akensidk. 
 
 Kesort of travellers from far and near.. 
 And the best Boston residents are here ; 
 Commercial men — the wealthy and the sound 
 Men of literature and science — far renoAvned : 
 On pleasure or on business here they come, 
 From either Continent, and find a home. 
 
 ALBION HOTEL. 
 
 €orner of Beacon and Tremont Streets, : Boston. 
 J. ^Y. BARTON, Proprietor. TJiis Hotel is parti- 
 cularhj adapted to the accomniodntion of families, and 
 others desirous of comfort and quiet. 
 
 When to Boston families come to dwell. 
 
 They hasten on to the Albion Hotel ; 
 
 Here are suits of rooms unrivalled in the west, 
 
 Tlie accommodation is the very best. 
 
 If once you do at this hotel remain. 
 
 On your return you'll surely call again. 
 
 Here first rate helps upon you will attend. 
 
 And Mr. Barton's self doth superintend. 
 
 Why need I all his attributes declare ? 
 
 He's namesake, too, of Buffalo's beloved Mayor. 
 
2Q THE BOSTONIAD. 
 
 AMERICAN HOUSE, 
 
 Hanover Street, Boston, by LEWIS RICE, rebuilt, en- 
 larged and elegantly furnished, possessing all the 
 modern improvements and conveniences, for the ac- 
 commodation of the travelling public , opened February: 
 1, 1852. 
 
 Behold the hirge, tremendous pile arise, 
 
 Like magic, to the wondering traveller's eyes.- * 
 
 High halls and collonades in fair array. 
 
 Beam with the splendors of a rising day ; 
 
 ''Tis here each eminent illustrious person goes — 
 
 Here stayed our Aldermen, and dear Mayor Bowes 5. 
 
 With Lewis Rice, as fine a man as ever lived along 
 
 The Atlantic shores, or graced a poet's song. 
 
 DOOLEY^S 
 
 MERCHANTS' EXCHANGE HOTEL, in the same, 
 building with the Post 0(/ice, State Street, Boston,- 
 Terms, OJVE DOLLAR jmr day. 
 
 'Tis here that you may come awhile and dwell. 
 In major Dooley's large Exchange Hotel. 
 You'll find the place thro'out, all fireproof. 
 From th' firm foundation to the dazzling roof ; 
 See how in Ai-chitectural pride it stands, 
 Like pondrous piles reared high by giant hands. 
 In Mythologic years thro' classic lands. 
 
 POSTSCRIPT. 
 I leave unsung the Tremont, Revere, 
 For reasons "that will in the next appear! 
 
THE BOSTONIAD. 21 
 
 CHICKERING'S PIANO-FORTES, 
 
 1^" Removed opposite since the Fire. 
 To 379 Washington Street, Boston, and 295, Broadway, 
 J\''ew York. The attention of the public is respectfully 
 called to CHICKERING'S GRAND AND SQUARE 
 PIANO-FORTES; and they are assured that every 
 effort will be made to have all Instruments from his 
 Manuflictory unsurpassed in tone and durability. A 
 full assortment of Chickering's Piano-Fortes may at 
 all times be found in Ncav York, at 295 Broadway, 
 Laforge Buidings, for sale at the Factory prices, by 
 H. WARREN, who is the exclusive Agent for the sale 
 of the same in that city. The Subscriber, grateful for 
 the patronage he has heretofore received, hopes to merit 
 a continuance of public favor. 
 
 JONAS CHICKERING, 
 
 JYo. 379 Washington Street, Boston. 
 
 " If Music be the food of Love, play on."— 12th Night. 
 
 " I'm ever men-y v/hen I hear sweet Music." 
 
 MiDSCMMER Night's Dream. 
 
 His name hath rung thro' all the Nations round. 
 
 For honour and for enterprise renowned. 
 
 Beyond Ambition's aim he soared along, 
 
 Tower'd o'er compeers, and passed the admiring throng, 
 
 Beloved by thousands through each passing year, 
 
 The fond delight of either Hemisphere., 
 
 Though others fain would steal his name away. 
 
 He staJids triumphant ! and he bears the sway. 
 
 His Manufacturing Facilities, 
 
 Surpass all others, 'neath these Western Skies, 
 
 Great are the orders — pressing the demands, 
 
 From many races on thro' various lands. 
 
 His Music fixr like mighty rivers flow. 
 
 Thro' the United States and Mexico — 
 
 Its Anthems peal and his fond memory smiles 
 
 Round all the borders of West Indian Isles. 
 
22 THE BOSTONIAD. 
 
 They in superior excellence defy — 
 
 For splendid tone and durability; 
 
 They prove the same all seasons of the year, 
 
 And stand the test of climates most severe. 
 
 Through every Mansion, Hall> and regal Court, 
 
 They hail his well known Square Piano-Forte, 
 
 For which, in Crystal Palace, 'neath far English skies, 
 
 From legions, Jonas Chickering took First Prize, 
 
 And from the Hall where Juries did resort. 
 
 In presence of the high Imperial Court, 
 
 Did they applaud him for his grand Piano-Forte, 
 
 Thus, shall prosperity attend and bring, 
 
 Fortune and fame to Jonas Chickering. 
 
 WILSONrmRMNK & CO. 
 
 Nos. 13 & 15 Hanover Street, Boston, nearly opposite 
 the American House, Wholesale Agents for Dr. Connie's 
 Syrup of Ginseng and Malva, Dealers in Drugs, 
 Chemicals, and Foreign Leeches; Manufacturers of 
 Soda AVater and Fancy Syrups; also, Amandine for 
 Chapped Hands. W. F & Co. would invite the atten- 
 tion of the Trade to their large and extensive Stock, 
 consisting in part of choice English <§• French Chemi- 
 cals, Essential Oils, Select Powder and Medical Ex- 
 tracts, Shakers'' Herbs, Glass Ware, ^-c, which they 
 offer on the best terms, for cash or approved credit. 
 
 JOHN WILSON, JR., F. D. FAIRBANK, D. C. KIMBALL. 
 
 t present the Copyright of the following Poem to this eminent 
 
 Firm. 
 
 " Quinquefolium of LinncBus.'" 
 
 " What i3 a man's public reputation or personal ambition for an 
 
 empty name, contrasted with those things that may impart a claim to 
 
 the glory of his country, or that administer to the welfare of hia 
 
 race." — Hknkt Clat. 
 
 THE CHINESE GINSENG. 
 
 Like great Atlas, known in early years, 
 
 A world of influences it upbears. 
 
 It spreads its blessings far on every hand. 
 
 To every race in every distant land. 
 
 The world's attention — see it now engage. 
 
 As restorative from Decays of Age, 
 
 An universal Panacea for driving hence. 
 
 Fatigue, Disease, and all Intemperance. 
 
JTIIE BOSTONIAD. 23 
 
 tn orient climes, in Cliina, far away, 
 
 Thro' the fair regions of the rising day, 
 
 This valuable, all-healing Root is found, 
 
 For properties extraordinary— renowned ; 
 
 in estimation high, the Root they hold, 
 
 And often pay for it its' Aveight in gold, 
 
 This will the leading Botanists attest, 
 
 From the Golden Orient to the Crimson West, 
 
 Men known through all Columbia's wide domain, 
 
 Whose fame hath rung o'er earth and foaming main. 
 
 From Tartary 's mountains back to Europe's Towers again. 
 
 It grows, too. North of this wide Continent, 
 
 From whence 'tis often off to China sent ! 
 
 For Tartary's hills, not easy of access. 
 
 With quite enough can not the Natives bless> 
 
 About a Centu.x'y since, we know 'tAvas made, 
 
 By France to China, an article of Trade, 
 
 And by the English, too, in later times; 
 
 But since the Independence of these climes, 
 
 America, that should no enterprise neglect. 
 
 To China carries on the Trade direct. 
 
 But why need I tell you what myriads know, 
 
 Whose hearts with warmest gratitude will glow, 
 
 Long as the breath of life with them remains, 
 
 They'll praise the cause that banished all their pains; 
 
 Its own virtue to it splendour lends. 
 
 On actual merit it much more depends. 
 
 Than any medicine e'er known before. 
 
 In modern days, or all the times of yore, 
 
 Its stately character will last as long 
 
 As the Sun shines, or years on Ages throng. 
 
 Although 'twas almost hid from mortal eye. 
 
 From periods of remote Antiquity. .- 
 
 It pleased the blest Creator now to raise. 
 
 The Bright Salvation of these later days. 
 
 Health, Beauty, Genius, all shall tributes bring. 
 
 To Nature's Great Restorer, the Ginseng, 
 
 Heaven, to past and future generations. 
 
 Ordained it for the " Healing of the Nations." 
 
24 THE BOSTONIAD. 
 
 And the venders, Wilson, Fairbank & Co., 
 
 Deserve all that from gratitude may flow. 
 
 Even I, the Bard, shall gratitude inflame, 
 
 To laud its virtues, chant their pagn of fame, 
 
 For hoarse as Scylla's ' biirking Avaves' was I, 
 
 Pale my rose cheek, and dim ray radiant eye. 
 
 Sunk my warm heart, my ardant soul cast down. 
 
 Lost to fame — and withered my laurel crown, 
 
 But that the voice of friendship bid me go, 
 
 For GINSENG, to Wilson, Fairbank ^ Co. 
 
 This, alone, for its fame and virtues rare. 
 
 Would be a fortune for a Millionare. 
 
 Need I portray the largest House in Town, 
 
 "Not to know it, argues yourselves unknown." 
 
 See energy in high magnificence up rear 
 
 The building vast, within the last past year. 
 
 The cellar and lower floor, in months by gone, 
 
 First built for Two, by them were turned to One, 
 
 And the site on which all completely stand, 
 
 Measures five thousand feet of costly land. 
 
 While there, I cast my eyes around in haste — 
 
 Saw all arranged Avith elegance and taste. 
 
 Modern improvements are all here in gas ; 
 
 Furnace of high invention and plate glass, 
 
 Cochituate waters through the building pass. 
 
 Of their large stock in trade, let this be proof. 
 
 Well pack'd from deep foundation to the roof. 
 
 Here's expertness and good system, which infers 
 
 All convenience for their customers. 
 
 Five years their friendly partnership did bless. 
 
 With harmony and eminent success. 
 
 And so it will thro' many a coming year, 
 
 Stamp them the pride and favorites of this hemisphere. 
 
 The largest dealers in their varied line, 
 
 In drugs, medicines, paints, oils, they all outshine. 
 
 Established on a basis firm and sure, 
 
 Of Capital — Integrity most pure. 
 
 Ability, Industry, and talents high, . 
 
 Strong Perseverance and Economy. 
 
THE BOSTONIAD- 2& 
 
 Add to to these, temper amiable and bland, 
 
 This the foundation strong on which they stand ; 
 
 It made their firm respectable, and for extent, 
 
 Unrivalled on this Western Continent. 
 
 There liberal minds and enterprise have made 
 
 Them Merchant Princes of the California trade. 
 
 Still fame and fortune round them flow. 
 
 And ^vill for ever bless 
 
 The firm g^ WilsoxV, Faikbank & Co. 
 
 With eminent succes. 
 
 And when from business they retire. 
 
 With all their fortunes made. 
 
 Still youth and enterprise aspire. 
 
 To take their place in trade. 
 
 While the might of virtuous eloquencCy 
 
 Shall consecrate their Name, 
 
 Foremost upon the banner roll. 
 
 Of Boston's sons in fame. 
 
 NORMAN A. WEBBER, 
 
 DEALER IN 
 
 ALE, BEER, PORTER, AND MALT, 
 
 in Ilhds., Bbls, and Half-Bbls., also, Ot. and Pt. Bottles. 
 
 London Porter and Scotch Ale mid Champaigne Cider, 
 
 For Shipping or Family use; jYo. 41 Broad, corner 
 
 of Water Street, Boston. 
 
 " If with witer you fill up your glasses. 
 
 You'll never write anything wise, 
 For AliE— BEER— POKTEK'S— the horse of Parnassus, 
 
 That hui-ries tlie Bard to the skies." — Thos. Moore. 
 
 The most of any he in Boston sells. 
 Supplies both private fomilies and Hotels; 
 And those virho from him Beer or Porter take 
 More custom than the rest do always make. 
 Because, superior, 'tis in high demand. 
 By all the splendid spirits of the land ; 
 And fame has stamped it as the very best 
 In Boston or in any City West, 
 And Mr. Webber will the stimulus impart. 
 Bright as the sunshine of his own free heart ; 
 As fine a man as ever lived along 
 The Atlantic shores, or graced a poet's song. 
 
26 TIIE BOSTONIAD. 
 
 CHILSON, RICHARDSON & CO. 
 
 51 & 5^ Blackstone Street, Boston. Also, CHILSOJSf^ 
 RICHARDS0J\^ 4- CO., JS^o. 374 Broadway, JVew 
 York. Chilson^s Patent World's Fair Prize Medal 
 FURJVACE! 
 
 " In Manufactures 'they excelled all others in that part of the earth, 
 -and their power extended far over into other lands." 
 
 De Esmoridan's " History of Venice." 
 
 For every manly worth and enterprise 
 
 He is the example, 'neath these western skies; 
 
 His high intelligence is known 
 
 Whex'e human foot hatli trod or gone. 
 
 Look thro' the Canadas — afar 
 
 To the dominions of Czar, 
 
 You'll see our inventor's fame unfurled 
 
 For the best Furnace in the world, 
 
 For Dwellings, Churches, and for Schools, 
 
 All inventions it o'^r rules, 
 
 For Academies and Halls of State 
 
 It stands triumphant and elate — 
 
 Is used on many distant shores 
 
 For Hospitals, Court Houses, Stores. 
 
 He prizes won full many a time 
 
 At Fairs, throughout Columbia's clime, 
 
 At the World's Fair, in Albion's Isle, 
 
 Triumphs still upon liirn smile, 
 
 For there, with all the Nations round, 
 
 Chilson was with laurels crowned; 
 
 There, from every Sovereign State, 
 
 Did sterling minds investigate, 
 
 Tho' rigidly severe the test. 
 
 They proclaimed it far the best — 
 
 The purest triumph yet ere won, 
 
 Graced the liigh career of Chilson, 
 
THE BOSTOXIAD. 27 
 
 MEXICAN MUSTANG LINIMENT. 
 
 " Let the kettle to the trumpet speak, 
 The trumpet to the canoneer without, 
 The cannon to the heavens, the heavens to earth."— Hamlet 
 
 From isle to isle, from sea to sea. 
 
 The ricli and poor, the bond and free. 
 
 All colors, grades, conditions raise, 
 
 With grateful voice, their meed of praise. 
 
 Thousand of Bottles every day, 
 
 To anxious hearts are sent away — 
 
 One xmiversal shout upsent. 
 
 Thrills through this vast Continent; 
 
 From those who praise, and those who bless, 
 
 Who use and know what they possess. 
 
 It acts like magic — anguish flees 
 
 From its prime healing properties. 
 
 Drawn from the book of nature's laws, 
 
 What the wounds or what the cause, 
 
 HoAV old the sore or deep the pain. 
 
 Health, strength and beauty you regain. 
 
 See what countless triumphs grace 
 
 In every clime with every race — 
 
 Victory, as with Ctesar went. 
 
 On with the Mustang Liniment. 
 
 Like the sun illumned the sky, 
 
 That spreads above the waters high, 
 
 Is til' fame o'er earth and ocean sent, 
 
 Of the Mustang Liniment. 
 
 Get some, you can but do the least, 
 
 You'll find it good for man and beast. 
 
 Haste to the Depot soon and buy it. 
 
 And you'll rejoice when you but try it. 
 
 Prices of the Liniment.— It is put in Bottles of three 
 sizes, and retails at 25 cents, 50 cents, and $1 per bot- 
 tle. The 50 cent and dollar bottles contain 50 and 
 100 per cent more more Liniment, in proportion to 
 their cost, so that money is saved by buying the large 
 
'ZS THE BOSTONIAD. 
 
 APOSTROPHE TO DR. BRAGG, 
 
 (Proprietor of the Mexican Mustang Liniment.) 
 
 " Nations will rank him foremost with that brilliant band of Bene- 
 factors who have arisen to adorn the annals of Human Nature." 
 Alphonso de Lamaratixb. 
 
 Hail ! learned sage of mighty mind. 
 Hail ! Benefoctor of mankind, 
 Millons of hearts your worth adore. 
 By every lake and ocean shore, 
 Thousands with health you cause to bloom. 
 Snatch'd from the borders of the tomb, 
 Long may }■ ou live, for when you die, 
 "Who shall on earth your place supply ? 
 Your honored name immortalised, 
 Shall by posterity be prized. 
 Did not your life, the world adorn ? 
 Perhaps, themselves, had not been born. 
 Their fatliers and their mothers lost. 
 To time had yielded up the ghost ; 
 For agony their hearts would drag 
 To the grave, but for Dr. Bragg. 
 
 ' — 
 
 AVILLIAM P. TENNY k CO. 
 
 Dealers in CARPETINGS, of every variety of fabric 
 and quality, Hull over Maine Rail Road Depot, Hay- 
 market Square, Boston. 
 
 Wm. p. Tenny, •) C Edward Kimball. 
 
 J. Aug. Fflt, 3 ( F. B. AVeatworth. 
 
 William P. Tenny and Co., 
 
 Has Carpetings so rare, 
 Over Maine Hail Road Depo(t), 
 
 All in the Market Square. ' 
 
 With the rarest Carpeting they decorate. 
 Houses, Hotels, Mansions, Halls of State, 
 In various styles to suit the public mind. 
 Where taste, with prices Mv, are all combined, 
 The most extensive, gorgeous and the best. 
 In Boston, Athens of the wond'rous west. 
 
THE BOSTONIAD. 29 
 
 GLOBE_BANK. 
 
 CHARLES SPRAGUE. 
 
 " Oh! be liis ripest years his happiest and his best!" 
 — — EIS " Curiosity." 
 
 "^Vixere fortes ante Agamemnona, 
 Multi: sed omnes illachrymabiles 
 Urgentur, ignotique longa 
 Nocte, carent quia vate sacro." — Horace. 
 
 Where are the SHIPS of Carthage now — 
 
 The TOWERS of Thebes that stood— 
 
 When GATES of Memphis towr'd on high 
 
 By Nilus' ancient flood. — 
 
 Unknown to us is Babylon's site, 
 
 Yea! climes from history gone, 
 
 The names to which the Egyptian reared 
 
 Those pondrons piles of Stone — 
 
 They all are gone — the poet's theme. 
 
 In beams o'er ages flung 
 
 Is better known this distant day — 
 
 Than that in which they sung; 
 
 Let GRANITE AND IRON mouldered low, 
 
 And Earthquakes cloud the skies — 
 
 Time and destruction we defy, 
 
 — The POET never dies. 
 
 Still, when from world to world you soar, 
 
 T visit realms afar, 
 
 Let thy sphered spirit be 
 
 Our bright and guiding Star. — 
 
 Thus, thro' the night of destiny — 
 
 O'er rapid floods of time, 
 
 We'll take our weary pilgrimage 
 
 Unto a sunnier clime — 
 
 Where mirror streams in music roll,- 
 
 Celestial blossoms spread — 
 
 Ambrosial flakes — like virgin snow 
 
 On many a flow'ry bed. 
 
 And where entranced^Zephyrs fan 
 
 Bright souls that know no grief, 
 
 And make thro' all the ethereal bowers 
 
 A3 
 
80 THE BOSTOKIAD. 
 
 A harp of every leaf. 
 
 There will you meet the cliei-ubim 
 
 That long had gone before. 
 
 How will they hail their Minstrel sire 
 
 To the ethereal shore.' — 
 
 For me, whatever should betide — 
 
 In either hemisphere, 
 
 I'll still remember Mr. Sprague, 
 
 Thro' every distant year. 
 
 DR. DIX,...OCULIST. 
 
 Opposite the Tremont House, Trcmoni Row, Botsoii. 
 
 *' VigUautia uon cadet." 
 
 His name hath rung thro' all the lands around, 
 
 For worth and capability renowned — 
 
 " The light that Homer's eyes could ne'er regain," 
 
 Those orbs that (in great Milton) rolled in vain, 
 
 Those sockets closed when towers on Sampson fell, 
 
 And pupils veil'd in Galileo's cell — 
 
 Had they been livmg now, with fond delight 
 
 They'd feel the day beams flash upon their sight 
 
 And bless the Dr. — give his name a place 
 
 Among the benefactors of liis race. 
 
 MR. TICKNOR, 
 
 THE EMINENT PUBLISHER. 
 
 " The nourishment of the soul." — Motto of the Ptolomies. 
 " Books are the medicine of the mind." — Diodoris. 
 
 His high name is stamped on many a page, 
 
 — The Dodsley and the Murray of this Age; 
 
 His publications elevate the mind, 
 
 By every virtue, every good refined; 
 
 An enterprising man, whose large concern 
 
 Bids Age be wise — and Infancxj to learn. 
 
THE EOSTONIAD. 81 
 
 JOSEPH BURNETT, 
 
 APOTHECARY, 
 
 33 Tremont Roiv, Boston, Importer of F. M. Farina's 
 Cologne, Lubin's Perfumes and Soaps, Prout's Tooth 
 and Hair Bruslies, Low's Old Windsor & Honey Soaps, 
 Eaii Lustrale, Pomades, Tooth Powders, Dressing 
 Cases, and other elegant articles for the Toilet, Pure 
 Syrups, Lemon, Raspberry and Sarsaparilla, &c. &c. 
 Extracts for flavoring Pies, Jellies, &c.. Indelible Ink, 
 Diamond Cement, Fine Sponges, Domestic Instruments, 
 Genuine Medicines compounded from pure materials. 
 Physicians' Prescriptions accurately prepared. Stan- 
 dard Family Medicines. 
 
 " I do know an Apothecary, and here about he dwells." 
 
 Romeo and Julikt. 
 
 He is so eminent, — you all well know 
 
 His famed Emporium, in Tremont Row; 
 
 I'«e chosen him from all in the same line. 
 
 To grace this new and popular Poem of mine. 
 
 Because to all 'tis perfectly well known. 
 
 He is the most respectable in Town. 
 
 He's highly intellectual, learned and wise. 
 
 The first to aid in any enterprise. 
 
 If you but send a child to his famed Store 
 
 'Twill be the same as if yourself were to the 'fore; 
 
 Th' public will be glad to know — where and when 
 
 To deal with honorable business men. 
 
 DR. HOLMES. 
 
 " 0, iEsculapius, here's thy son, 
 
 Thy favored one." 
 
 MiLONOVE. Dr. Bowring's Russian Anthology, vol. 
 " Ingenio stat sine morte decus." — Propertics. 
 
 Your influence and learning are well known— 
 That in society transcendant shone ; 
 Your Works in gorgeous majesty appear. 
 The light ancT wonder of each passing year. 
 b4 
 
32 THE BOSTONIAD. 
 
 BOGLE^S ELECTUIC HAIR ME, 
 
 A recent and most wonderful discovery in Chemistry, 
 for instantaneously and without the least inconveni- 
 ence, change red, light, or gray hair, into a perma- 
 nent auburn, dark, or black color, without injxiring 
 or staining the skin in the least, and retaining all the 
 original gloss and softness of the hair. Manufactured 
 by WM. BOGLE, 277, Washington Street, Boston, 
 inventor and sole propi-ietor. 
 " Not to know him argues yourselves unknown."— John Milton. 
 Hyperion in the Golden Age, to Thea's arm was borne, 
 By whom he had Aurora, Bright Goddess of the Morn ; 
 Thus Bogle's Fluid forms the germ of all that's grand 
 
 on earth. 
 While his electric hair dye gives to virgin beauty birth. 
 Hyperion's lovely daughter in purple chariot flies — 
 And ope's with her rosey fingers, Moi-ns gates thro' orient 
 
 skies ; 
 So the offspring of Hyperion Fluid — Fair Beauty leads 
 
 the way, 
 And 'sheds its light and loveliness, o'er all the bouii^s 
 
 of day. 
 Hyperion's daughter sheds the dcAV, and all the flowerets 
 
 blow; 
 So from this Fluid a glorious crop of jetty locks will 
 
 grow — 
 Depth, height, and breadth of Bogle's fame, swell an- 
 thems loud and free. 
 And beauty rise to charm the world,like Venus from the 
 sea. 
 
 OAK HALL. 
 
 J\orth Street, formerly Ann Street, Boston. 
 GEO. W. SIMMONS, Peopbietor. 
 " The apparel oft proclaims the man." — Hamlet. 
 New England's wonder! Hail to thee. Oak Hall! 
 Which for extent and splendor rivals all 
 The Clothing's Marts and all that ever yet have sent 
 Their heights to Heaven from off this Continent; 
 Their CLOTHING Ready-Made has stood the test 
 Thro' all the regions of the mighty West, 
 And bears the palm and laurel of renown. 
 The first and most respectable in Town — 
 And competition OAK HALL will defy. 
 For Style, for Cheapness, arid for durability. 
 
THE BOSTONIAD, 38 
 
 ZELOTES HOSMER, 
 
 HARDWARE COMMISSION MERCHANT, 
 
 And Agent for the sale of Wilson Hawks worth, Ellison 
 Sf Moss' Steel, Fairbanks'' Scales, Charcoal, AnneaU 
 ed and Common Iron Wire, Sheet Brass, Brass and 
 Copper Wire, and AMEBIC AJ\^ HARD WAREy 
 JVo. 110 Milk Street, Boston. 
 
 '' It is an axiom in Mechanics that the more simple the Machine, 
 the more valuable." — Sir Isaac Nkwton. 
 
 Where'ere the light of intellect prevails, 
 
 Thei-e will be found the Patent Fairbanks' ScaleSy 
 
 Countless certificates" to them are sent 
 
 As guarantee from either continent ; 
 
 With Wilson Hawksworth here you safely deal. 
 
 As for Ellison & Moss' superior Steel; 
 
 Nor thro' the modern Athens long inquire 
 
 For Charcoal, Anneal' d or common Wire, 
 
 And this establishment will all surpass 
 
 For Brass and Copper, Wire, and good Sheet Brass, 
 
 Here all things in this line are good and rare, 
 
 With superior AMERICAN HARDWARE. 
 
 So when you look in Mr. Hos^ier's face, 
 
 You'll find him out a gentleman of grace. 
 
 FOWLERS & WELLS & CO. 
 
 PHRENOLOGISTS AND BOOKSELLERS, 
 
 142 Washington Street, Boston. Phrenological Mu- 
 seum open free to Visitors. Phrenological examina- 
 tions and Charts furnished day and evening. For 
 Sale, Books on Phrenology, Physiology, Water Cure, 
 Phonography, Psychology, &c. 
 
 FOWLERS & WELLS, D. P. BUTLER, C. J. HAMBLETON. 
 
 Long ages may thy light be sent — thy blaze of glory 
 
 hurl'd. 
 Not only thro' this Continent but o'er the ancient world, 
 We look thro' rolls of Centuries and annals long to tell 
 Only to see who stands alone without a parallel, 
 In every tongue, in every clime, all tribes will anthems 
 
 raise, 
 And younger Bards, in happier time — get laurels from 
 
 thy praise. 
 
 a5 
 
34 THE BOSTONIAD. 
 
 PAYSON, DUMON & FRENCH, 
 
 ■\VRITIXG AXD BOOK-KEEPING. 
 
 Payson 4- Duntoti's MERCAJS^TILE ROOMS, (es- 
 tablished in 1839,) 109 Washington Street, Boston. 
 Ladies and Gentlemen are taught a practical, business 
 style of Writing. Book-Keeping taught with and 
 without the Journal. Pens, Ink and Paper, of the best 
 quality, for sale. Also, Payson S,- Dunton's neiv sys- 
 tem of Penmanship. Plain and Ornamental Writing 
 executed at short notice. Entire satisfaction guar- 
 anteed. 
 
 " The pen of a ready writer." . 
 (Translated from the Russian.) 
 When God first made the line of being run 
 He prefaced Nature's volumn -with a Sun — 
 Heaven's luminaries like ideas shot 
 Across the black where chaos was the blot, 
 His sentiment, in Oceans shook rooky walls, 
 Vales his small caps — Mountains his CAPITALS — 
 Men, Fiends and Angels, where subjects to rehearse. 
 And made Creation one grand epic verse. 
 
 ISAAC DILLINGHAM, 
 
 Sheet Iron and Tin Plate Worker, Manufacturer of all 
 kinds of Ship Chandlers and Druggists' Ware, and 
 LAJVTHORJYS, with Copper, Brass, or Tin Trim- 
 mings for Oil or Fluid, Corner of Blackstone ^ Ann 
 Streets, up stairs, Boston. Personal attention paid to 
 Oil and Fluid. 
 
 As o'er the broad sky gleams the rising moon, 
 
 Thro' night's mist will higTjanthorns shine full soon — 
 
 For at an early time he'll have them made, 
 
 And thus enlarge the boundcries of his trade. 
 
 Citizens and strangers can in Boston stop 
 
 And visit his Sheet Ii'on and Tin Plate Shop, 
 
 The most substantial in his line — and there 
 
 You'll find Ship Chandlers and Druggists' Ware, 
 
 The only place in all the City round 
 
 Where value for your money can be found. 
 
 For his Trade in all its branches orders take, 
 
 And he will every thing in perfect order make. 
 
THE BOR'l'OKI.U). iio 
 
 A. M. BECK & CO. 
 
 120 Washington Street, Boston. Proprietors of Isaac 
 Babbitt's celebrated Toilet Soaj^s and Creams, Crin- 
 oleum for the Hair, and Panariston Dentifrice. Gen- 
 eral Agents for Boston Cliemical IVashing Powder. 
 Also, dealers in the choicest Perfumery, Hair Oils, 
 and Hair Dyes. All orders promptly ansAvered. 
 
 A. M. BECK, CIIAS. C. IIARPaKGTON. 
 
 Thro' Orient climes, in golden years, a Nymph of hea- 
 venly birth, 
 
 The Magna Mater of the Gods brought purity to earth, 
 
 Cybele, Thia, and Proserpine, were names the Goddess 
 bore, 
 
 But Rhea, only she was called thro' Greece, in days of 
 
 yore; 
 But Bojia Dea was her name where the Roman Eagles 
 
 flew. 
 When matron's chaste approached her shrine, and paid 
 
 her honour's due, 
 In the noon of Pvoman glory. Thro' all her palmy days. 
 Myriads saw towers and temples reared and countless 
 
 alters blaze — 
 So TRUTH alone and purity — Nor Metaphor nor trope — 
 In estimation may exalt — the Panariston Soap — 
 PAN'S Greek for all that can excell and supersede the 
 
 rest. 
 Put Pan to the folloAving (and spell) — Arision — which 
 
 means the best — 
 And 'tis the best — for I have tried some that rack'd with 
 
 pain. 
 But other than Panariston Soap I'll never use again — 
 The Beauties of Antiquity new charms would ever win — 
 Had they the Panariston Soap to sooth their virgin skin. 
 Its praises gladly they would sing 'neath amaranthine 
 
 bowers, 
 While angels bath'd where amber streams roll'd o'er 
 
 Perrenial flowers. 
 Then, had they ever blessed the names — while Bays im- 
 mortal deck 
 And deathless laurels bind the broAvs of Babbitt and of 
 
 Beck. 
 
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36 THE BOSTONIAD. 
 
 NEW EXPRESS THROUGH LINE 
 
 To the CAA'^ADAS, ATI A GAR A FALLS, BUF- 
 FALO and the WEST. Through Tickets, via Ches- 
 hire, Rutland and Burlington, and Ogdcnsburg Hail- 
 Road, and the Canadian Through Line of splendid 
 upper cabin Steamers to all ports in the Canadas, Nia- 
 gara Falls and Buttalo, Also, via Michigan Southern 
 Railroad to Chicago, St. Louis, and all ports on Lake 
 Michigan; and via Cleveland and Cincinnati Railroad 
 to Columbus, Cincinnati, and places on the Ohio River. 
 references: 
 
 /. TILTON, Sup't ofFitchhura: Railroad; E. A. CHAPIN, Ches- 
 shire R. R.; JOHN S. DUNLAP, R. ^ U. R. R.; CHAS L. 
 SCHLATTER, Offdensburc^h R. R.; T. H. CANFIELD, 
 of R. <V irashinsrtori R. R.; S. L. JOHNSON, Troy 
 and Boston R. R.; J. 31 ART IN, Troy and Sche- 
 nectady Rail Road. 
 
 For Tickets apply to M. L. RAY, No. 3^ Commercial St. ; 
 (up stairs,) three doors from the New Custom House, 
 " - or to the Fitchburg Depot, Causeway Street, Boston. 
 
 M. L. RAY, AGENT. 
 
 Hail! Western Minstrel pour deathless lay 
 
 To celebrate our famous M. L. Ray, 
 
 And know ye passengers what you're about, 
 
 And call on him to know the safest route — 
 
 With trouble and expense — the very least 
 
 He'll send you to Canada — West or East; 
 
 You'll find his New Express Thro' Line's the best, 
 
 For Niagara Falls, Buffalo, and — the West, 
 
 For honour and enterprise renown'd is M. L. Ray, 
 
 The favorite Agent of the present day. 
 
 JOHN E. ABBOTT, 
 
 IMPORTER OF 
 
 RICH FANCY GOODS AND FINE CUTLERY, 
 
 No. 224 Washington Street, (corner of Summer St.,) 
 Boston, has for sale and is receiving by every arrival. 
 Elegant Fancy Articles, of English, French, German 
 and Canton Goods, both useful and Ornamental, suitable 
 for presents. Papier Machie Goods, of every descrip- 
 tion; Ladies Work Boxes, Dressing Cases, Writing Desks 
 
THE BOSTONIAD. 37 
 
 of every size, Tea Caddies, Odour Cases, &c, &c. ; Gen- 
 tlemen's Rosewood and Leather Dressing and Shaving 
 Cases, Travelling Desks. Fancy Soaps, Perfumery, Po- 
 mades for the Hair, Oils, Brushes, Combs, Mirrors, 
 Pocket Books, also every article usually found in a Store 
 of this description. Rogers' warranted Knives, Scissors 
 and Razors. Warrin's Royal Diamond Needles, etc. 
 
 Your Store reminds of fabled scenes and sights 
 In Eastern lands, and of Arabian Knights, 
 The pomp and panoply 'neath every distant sky 
 The blazonary of Art and high Mythology, 
 For like Udolpho or enchanted scenery — 
 Your rare establishment appeared to me 
 Before your FANCY GOODS all prostrate foil, 
 Imperial Palace and the feudal Hall. 
 And your FINE CUTLERY transcends the best 
 In Boston, Athens of the wide and wondrous West. 
 
 SHELTON & CHEEVER. 
 
 Manufacturers of Saddles, Bridles, Whips, Chaise, 
 Stage and Draft Collars, Engine Hose. Fire Buckets, 
 Trunks, Valises, Carpet Bags, Hobby Horses, &c., 
 J\'o. 7 Washington and 58 Brattle Street, fourth door 
 from Dock Square, Boston. 
 
 " Thejiorse in glittering liarness stood." — Pindar. 
 
 My muse toll's truth, and you may believe her. 
 
 While speaking here of Messrs. Shelton & Ciieever. 
 
 To their shop, those in want, quickly take their trips. 
 
 For saddles and bridles, and all sorts of whips. 
 
 And you get at their Mart for less number of dollars. 
 
 Then elsewhere in Boston, — chaise, stage & draft collars, 
 
 Good trunks, fine valises, carpet bags, and those 
 
 Famous fire buckets, and rare engine hose. 
 
 And many things else, too long to declare. 
 
 But th'best in th' city,5I^fourth door from Dock Square. 
 
38 THE BOSTONIAr». 
 
 WM. F. SHAW, 
 
 Gas Fixtures, Chandeliers, Lamps, Candelabras, Oil, 
 Fluid, Camjihcne and Candles, 174 Washington St., 
 (Opposite Bi-omfield St.) Boston, Oil ChandeliersTand 
 Mantle Lamps altered for burning gas. 
 
 "Bright the lamps shone o'er fan- women and brave men.*' 
 
 Lord Btrox. 
 
 Now sliall tlie -vyestern Bard a picture draw. 
 
 Of the renowned establishmant of Mr. Shaw. 
 
 This eminent house all others doth surpass. 
 
 For fixtures, and the fitting up of gas ; 
 
 Substantially by them all in their line is made. 
 
 They do the entire Corporation trade. 
 
 And the first families thro' the city round. 
 
 Are here constantly with their orders found ; — 
 
 Their famous lamps and splendid chandeliers. 
 
 Surpass the rarest in both hemispheres. 
 
 Here splendid works that might the world surprise, 
 
 At the World's Fair in London took the prize. 
 
 See ! his stock would charm you with delight. 
 
 He has every thing, in every line, that gives you light. 
 
 ROXBURY RUBBER WAREROOMS. 
 
 M. LEIGHTON, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in 
 Goodyeak's Patent Vulcanized Rubber Goorfs, No. 94 
 Wasuington St., Boston, Mass. Orders for Goods to 
 be made, should be accompanied with drawings, and 
 full description. 
 
 " From contraction it expands." 
 ARCUBisnop Leighton, Sermon, quarto, vol. 2nd, London, 1T92. 
 
 Say, who in either hemisphere. 
 Has not heard the name of Goodyear, 
 Whose manufactures all are sent. 
 Throughout this western Continent, 
 With enterprise his genius shone, 
 But Mr. Leighton, now alone. 
 Stands this side the ocean floods, 
 Renown 'd thro' earth, for Rubber goods. 
 In language of the Auctioneer, 
 '* Too numerous to mention " here. 
 
THE UOSTO^ilAD. 
 
 89 
 
 BRO¥N & LAWRENCE, 
 
 FASHIONABLE READY-MADE CLOTHING, 
 
 Wholesale and Retail, in entire Basement Old State 
 House, (fronting on State St.,) Boston. 
 
 Above all other Clothiers they stand elate. 
 In the famous Hall of the Old Bay State, 
 In the entire basement them you'll find — 
 And get yourself all suited to your mind. 
 There's nothing either mean or viilgar here, 
 They've proved themselves thro' every passing year 
 Th' model Merchants on whom all may depend, 
 In whom intelligence — and enterprise still blend, 
 Where high integrity will still combine 
 With prices fair— thro' all their varied line; 
 You can to the basement story go— and when 
 You're there you'll find them perfect Gentlemen. 
 
40 THE BOSTONIAD. 
 
 BENT & BUSH, 
 
 (Successors to S. & A. H. RHOADES,) Hat Establish- 
 ment, Corner of Couet and Washington Streets, 
 Boston. 
 
 A PARAPHRASE. 
 
 STEPHEN RHOADES. 
 
 " An Archangel's lieart moulded to the form of Man/^ 
 Was born in Boston, forty years ago — 
 His heart as large as any Alpine hill. 
 Though worth full half a million — Ave all know 
 His goodness, and kind nature oft do fill, 
 Full many a grateful bosom with joy. 
 Ask the widow! ask orphan girl! or boy! 
 He still stays on, and all his old friends greets, 
 At corner of Court and Washington streets. 
 -^e long has won the military crest 
 In Boston, Athense of the West. 
 Live long, and when the " nap " wears, and " colors '' 
 
 fade — 
 And when the " felt," dear Stephen, is decayed. 
 You " iron'd out, pressed down, and ordered home," 
 " Busy as hatters," shall the concourse come. 
 To i-ear a statue, much like that Avhich stood. 
 Looking o'er the Mediterranean flood — 
 And when it falls, no Jew shall buy in loads — 
 Time only falls, when falls our Stephen Rho(a)des. 
 
 EDWARD A. VOSE & CO. 
 
 House, Ship and Sign PAlJVTERS^ GLAZIERS, 
 No. 135 Commercial Street, head of Lincoln's AVharf, 
 Boston. Paints, Glass, Brushes, &c., constantly on 
 hand and at reasonable prices. Particular attention 
 paid to Sign Painting and Graining. 
 
 EDWARD A. VOSE, JAMES M. REED. 
 
 My sentiments to you I'd fain disclose, 
 Governor in embryo — Mr. Vose, 
 Your own youth never vote it now appears, 
 Uiitill the age of One and Twenty years, 
 
THE ROSTONIAD. 41 
 
 Although unlike those reared 'neatli Kings and Queens, 
 
 They're often men before they leave their teens — 
 
 Still must the vile ofFscouring and the scum 
 
 Of loathsome realms, who hither choose to come, 
 
 Bringing pollution and a pestilence, 
 
 Void of all learning, and may be of sense. 
 
 Certainly devoid of anything like pence — 
 
 Who cannot say the Alphabet by rote. 
 
 Yet forsooth the noodles have a vote, 
 
 But my heart sickens — stay the rapid Rhyme — 
 
 Enlarge the subject. Muse — another time. 
 
 NEW EN&LAND GLASS CO. 
 
 Manufacture and keep constantly on hand at their Ware- 
 house, Batterymarch Street, (between 149 and 151 
 Milk St.) Boston, Plain, Moulded and Cut Flint 
 Glass Ware, in all its varieties. Also, all kinds of 
 Apothecaries' Chemical and Philosophical and Silvered 
 Glassware, Glass Spool Stops, Lamps, Lamp Wicks, 
 Castors, Britannia Ware, Engraving on Glass. De- 
 vices can be done on any article, in splendid style. 
 Specimens may be seen as above. 
 
 JOSEPH K HOWE, Agent. 
 
 Not since the pilgrims in an ancient land, 
 
 Discovered glass roll out from molten sand. 
 
 Did ever human eye its glances cast. 
 
 O'er grander works, or purer sorts of glass. 
 
 In various shapes of manufacture rare. 
 
 You'll find i^lain moulded, and cut flint glassware. 
 
 Let visitors once go, with great surprise, 
 
 They'll see prime glass in great varieties ; 
 
 At ONE, P. M., each day, I will avow, 
 
 You'll see the well known agent, Mr. Howe. 
 
42 THE BOSTONIAD. 
 
 RUGGLES, NOURSE, MASON & CO. 
 
 Manufactuvcis of every variety of FARMING IMPLE- 
 MENTS and MACHINES, and Dealers in GARDEN, 
 FIELD and GRASS SEEDS, Wholesale and Retail, 
 Boston and Worcester, Mass. 
 
 J. NOURSE, rrccLEs ^- ^'^^^^' 
 
 J. C. MASON, . - . < ... j^ jj_ ^ ABMSBV. 
 
 What shall the sacred Muses now engage 
 But New England's pride and glorj^ of this age — 
 What scenes did you back to my memory call, 
 When I trod on thro' your great Quincy Hall. 
 I knew that Agriculture long ago. 
 Caused various knowledge thro' the world to flow, 
 From whence the Arts that humanize arose, 
 And to mankind did all their charms disclose. 
 'Twas my desire to see your Mart — and when 
 I traversed here, I found you perfect gentlemen — 
 I thought that great thmgs would entrance my eyes, 
 But what I saw might well the Bard surprise; 
 Beyond expectation's highest flight. 
 Your famed Emporium open'd to my sight. 
 Still round the magic dome I fondly glide 
 And see new Avonders rise on every side. 
 I thought at first that I might still rehearse. 
 The names of all your Implements in verse. 
 But soon I kncAv 'tAVOuld take an endless strain. 
 To name them all — to count them all were vain ; 
 For from its grandeur and it large extent 
 It has no rival on this continent, 
 And I doubt not 'twould clip the wings of pride 
 From all the nations thro' the world beside. 
 Let visitors to Boston give a call_ 
 And view their large Warehouse in Quincy Hull, 
 They'll hear the most intelligent discourse. 
 And find a friendly heart in Mb. Nourse, 
 R. N. M. — live for many years, 
 Of Arts and Sciences the pioneer.s. 
 From Boston — Athens of these later days 
 Dispense o'er neighboring States respleudant rays; 
 While fame's loud trumph for you and banner far un- 
 furled 
 Shall wave its folds in sunbeams o'er the Western World. 
 
rilE BOSTONIAD. 43 
 
 RUSSIAN SALVE. 
 
 REDDIJsTG 4- CO., Froprietors, 8 SEate Street. 
 Beyond the high puffed nostrums of the day, 
 This famous ointment bears triumphant sway ; 
 Thousands here its efficacy will attest, 
 Thro'ont the teeming regions of the west ; 
 For, from the day its lofty fame arose, 
 From Moskwa's battle field, and Russian snows. 
 Thousands on thousands, Russian Salve restored. 
 Though torn by cannon ball, or hostile sword, 
 'Though rack'd by pestilence — 'though bit by frost. 
 Near, to their native homes and kindred lost : 
 It blessed the army — saved the soldiers lives, 
 And caused their quick return to children and to wives ; 
 And on thro' following years, both health and ease, 
 Have blessed hundreds once subject to disease. 
 The introduction of the salve should place, 
 Th' venders, 'mong the benefactors of -their race. 
 The Russian Salve, opposing powers defeat, 
 By its own power — astonishingly great. 
 In energetic action 'twill surpass — 
 All that is used in general by the mass. 
 Among the many, here's what it attests. 
 Sore Nipples of nursing women, and sore breasts, 
 Felons, salt rheum, ringworms, and scald head. 
 In proof let high certificates be read. — 
 For dressing burns it might the world surprise, — 
 It cures the inflammation of the eyes. 
 And all diseases to wMch human flesh is heir. 
 Its virtues are angelical and Mr, 
 From heaven it came below to bless the earth. 
 And millions bless it in return of — mortal birth ; 
 Then let its everlasting fame be sent. 
 In streams of living light, across the Continent. 
 
 3rr REDDING & CO. are just publishing the celebrated Speeches 
 of Daniel Webster and Hayne, on Foot's Resolution. 
 
 " I have received the Speeches— which by the closeness of their 
 logic, and the masculine vigor of their eloquence, proves to n^e how 
 all the perfections of the mind have grown up to, and been dilated 
 with the inspiration of the cause which they have now made their 
 own." — Earl Carlisle. 
 
44 THE BOSTONIAD. 
 
 NATHANIEL ELLIS, 
 
 < Formerly Binney & Ellis,) Wholesale Manufacturer 
 of Umbrellas, Parasols, and Parasollets. Manufac- 
 turers supplied with Silks, Alpaccas, Ginghams, and 
 every variety of jNIaterials for their use. Importer 
 and dealer in Fancxj Walking Canes\ Store & Cham- 
 bers No. 77 Court Street, corner of Brattle Street, 
 Boston. 
 
 This is the p'rimest place, the City round, 
 
 Where the above superior articles are found ; 
 
 When Orion pours or fiery Sol doth roll, 
 
 Go get here your Umbrella or Parasol, 
 
 From Silks, Alpaccas, Ginghams they are made — 
 
 With good materials he supplies the trade. 
 
 Thro' all neAV New England's Pilgrim Borders round — 
 
 As Manufacturer, he's the most renown'd. 
 
 JAMES G. BLAKE, 
 
 ( Late Kittredge & Blakes,) Importer of Upholstery 
 Plushes, Damasks, Hair Seating, ^-c. Manufacturer 
 of and Dealer in MahogUny, Black Walnut, and 
 Painted Cottage Furniture, Looking-Glasses, Curled 
 Hair, Mattresses, Feathers, &c, Nos. 12 to 20 Corn- 
 hill, and 27 Washington St. ; entrance both on Corn- 
 hill and Washington St., Boston. 
 
 Beyond expectation's highest flight 
 
 Their famed Emporium open'd to my sight. 
 
 In more than oriental grandeur shone — 
 
 Their splendid works, in which they stand alone — 
 
 As ^Manufacturers of substance pure 
 
 Transform'd to all the pomp of stately Furniture. 
 
 Their Manufactures all the public prize, 
 
 Success has crown' d their daring enterprise. 
 
 The great extent 'the Stock they have on hand 
 
 Stamps them Prime Manufacturers of the land. 
 
THE BOSTONI.U). 45 
 
 A. ELIAERS, 
 
 FRENCH CABINET MAKER, FROM PARIS. 
 
 French Furniture, Fancy Furniture for Embroidery. 
 
 Looking-Glass frames carved in Wood. Designs for 
 
 Furnishing Houses and Hotels. 12 to 24 Cornlull, 
 Boston. 
 
 Those brilliant Mirrors that your walls adorn 
 Open'd to the Poet's wondering eyes 
 Like the dawning of a new Creation's MORN, 
 Breaking in splendour o'er the Eastern skies, 
 So broad and beautiful they seemed to me, 
 (Art mixed harmoniously with Nature) — pure 
 Like the waveless deep of some inland sea. 
 Lit by the Sun and petrified in Miniature. 
 
 ORMSBEE'S MINIATURE HOUSE. 
 
 Washington Street, corner of Bromfield St., Boston. 
 
 PUZZLE. 
 
 0. H. T. L. A. M. E. D. M. H. I. T. W. H. H. T. S, 
 
 L. 0. F. C. W. H. T. 0. H. B. T. 0. I. B. 
 
 ORMSBEE 
 
 Has the largest and most extensive Daguerrean Minia- 
 ture House in the loorld! He has two Sky-Lights, 
 one for cloudy weather; has three Operators, — 
 himself being the OLDEST in Boston. 
 
 When through your Gallery the Minstrel trod, 
 I raised my eyes and thanked Creation's God, 
 That e'er I lived to see the blissful day, 
 In which your Daguerreotypes in fair array. 
 Eclipsing all 'neath yon cerulean skies. 
 Flashed like a sunburst on his wondering eyes. 
 Your classic halls, where'er my steps I bent, 
 I saw unrivalled on this continent. 
 All Europe hails you first on her far shore, 
 America has owned you conquerer long before. 
 Free may the banner of your strength unfurled 
 O'er rolling ages fly. Prime Artist of the World ! 
 b3 
 
46 THE BOSTOKIAi), 
 
 HON. IIUFUS OHOATE. 
 
 " Ingenium cui sit, cui mens divinior, atque os Magna sonaturum." 
 
 Horace. 
 " Choate, full of fancy, soaring high -, 
 Lawyer of the best report." — Daniel Webster. 
 
 " I commend him for his ability as an Orator, and his integrity as 
 a Patriot."— Cicero. 
 
 Demosthenes in Philip's time beamed like a radiant star, 
 
 So even in this Western clime thy glory spreads afar ; 
 
 Great Stentor's Godlike tongue rung o'er the Trojan 
 
 plain. 
 So victory follows thee along, and triumphs in thy train. 
 Cicero, born of Sabine kings,swept like a flood o'er Kome, 
 So Choate, here his splendor flings, and drives the climax 
 
 home. 
 Great Maribeau, and thousands more on Europe's con- 
 tinent, 
 Did eloquence in torrents pour, or give their vengeance 
 
 vent. 
 In virtue's cause, like solid rocks, their awful spirits 
 
 stood ! 
 Witness a Chatham, Pitt and Fox, a Curran, Grattan, 
 
 Flood ; 
 Illustrious orators ! that then surrounding kingdoms 
 
 woke 
 The tongue (and lyre) of Sheridan, of Burke, and Bo- 
 
 luigbroke. 
 Those are the sons of majesty, and high immortal note. 
 Fame smiled on them, and smiles on thee, glorious Rufus 
 
 Choate. 
 
 WILLIAM F. HOMER & CO. 
 
 Importers of CROCKERY, CHIJVA AJVD GLASS 
 WARE, Silver Plated, Britannia, and Japan Ware, 
 Also, an assortment of Paper Hangings, Nos. 15 & 17 
 Union Street, Boston. 
 
 WM. F. HOJMER, L. E. CASAVELL. 
 
 I pour'd for them my anthems long before, 
 While yet I trod on Erie's distant shore. 
 And now I found Avhere'cr my steps I bent 
 Their place unrivalled on this contuaent — 
 Both for superior goods and large extent. 
 Great is the progress they have ever made 
 Both in the wholesale and the retail trade. 
 Integrity, Intelligence, with enterprise combine — 
 To place them head of all in this their business line. 
 
nm BosTONiAD. 47 
 
 BALM OF THOUSAND FLOWERS. 
 
 For Sale by FETRIBGE 8f CO., Corner of State 
 and Washington Streets, Boston. 
 
 " Immortal Birds in Millions fired 
 
 The Arch of Heaven 
 
 And wove around the skiey Bowers, 
 " Living garlands of a Thousand Plowers." 
 
 Sadi, Persian Poet. 
 
 Like Odours sweet from Tempe's vale, or fair Arcadian 
 Bowers, 
 
 Are the fragrant perfumes we inhale from Balm of 
 Thousand Flowers. 
 
 The Atlantides for knoAYledge high and beavity far re- 
 nowned, 
 
 Beneath their Myrtle groves reclined, with Thousand 
 Flowers around, 
 
 In bright Hesperias' magic dells, 'neath Amaranthine 
 spray. 
 
 Waved the Thousand Flowers that blush'd on Juno's 
 nuptial day. 
 
 Yes! like the Thousand Flowers that breath'd perfumes 
 on Classic lands — 
 
 Mirror'd where Pactolous healing Flood rolled over gold- 
 en sands. 
 
 Unto the Balm of Thousand FlowerssiWl health to plea- 
 sure yields, 
 
 Like Pluto, charm 'd by Proserpine in fair Elysian fields. 
 
 Think of Narcissus, near the stream renowned by an- 
 cient lyres. 
 
 Embleming the Thousand Flowers that grace Celestial 
 Choirs. 
 
 Ye blooming youth and virgins gay prolong your charm- 
 ing powers. 
 
 By using in your early day — the Bal:m of Thousand 
 Flowers — 
 
 The atmosphere will still appear all gay with dancing 
 loves. 
 
 And Graces, too, in Myriads throng where virgin beauty 
 moves 
 
 b4 
 
48 THE BOSTONIAD. 
 
 'Twill make the old recall their years, while youth in 
 magic springs — 
 
 And transform Cyclopic races to Angels without wings. 
 
 To memory call, the blossom shade where 'neath the 
 moonlight hours, 
 
 Nymphs and Naiades danced along kirtled with Thousand 
 Flowers. 
 
 The Balm of Gilead long ago — won Israel's poet's praise 
 
 So shall the Balm of Thousand Flowers transcend in 
 later lays. 
 
 From Ida's mount in Nature's Morn full many a river 
 flowed, 
 
 AgeS' — to many tribes — and climes a healthiness bestowed. 
 
 So from the fount deluted Balm, fly all diseaseful powers, 
 
 And myriads raised to health, have blessed the Balm of 
 Thousand Flowers. 
 
 Had Romans in their Empire's noon, — so fond of fra- 
 grant showers, 
 
 Dream' t of this, how had they praised the Balm of 
 Thousand Flowers. 
 
 Would you surpass in loTeliness, the famed Circassian 
 race. 
 
 And move like natives of ftlie air — beyond Parissian 
 grace. 
 
 Behold your cheeks like Peri charm — furrows and freck- 
 les lost, — 
 
 Your teeth like pearls by coral caves, on Ceylon's spicy 
 coast, 
 
 THIS thro' life's perrenial bloom, celestial love will win. 
 
 'Twill give you an entrancing breath, and alabaster skin. 
 
 Like zephyrs from enchanted isles, or gales of Araby. — 
 
 It wafts its way in loveliness, o'er continent and sea, 
 
 Odorous as immortal plants just flourishing to spray — 
 
 Beside Euphrates' crystal stream in Eden's early day. 
 
 While Fetridge's & Foktain's fame o'er time sublimely 
 towers, 
 
 Thro' countless Agency's you'll find the Balm of Thou- 
 sand Flowers. 
 
 O"! warn all persons from Copying the above beautiful Poem, 
 without my permission. O" The Copy- right is secured. 
 
THE BOSTONIAD. 49 
 
 FRENCH AND GERMAN IMPORTING HOUSE. 
 
 J\ros. 15 & 17 Kilby Street, Bosto7i. 
 
 HOLDEN & CUTTER, 
 
 Importers of French, German & English Fancy Goods 
 AND Toys ; aomprising one of the largest essortments 
 to be found in the United States, which will be sold at 
 a small advance of cost from importation. 
 
 L. p. HOLDEN, B. F. CUTTER. 
 
 As prime Importers, this Firm the fame enjoys. 
 
 For French, German, English Fancy Goods and Toys ; 
 
 The largest and the best assortment here is found. 
 
 Unrivalled, too, through all the Union round. 
 
 Here buy the Merchants from all sections of the Nation, 
 
 At small advance on cost from importation; 
 
 Being selected by themselves — they're good, 
 
 Equal to all that ever crossed the flood; 
 
 Here! countless articles with them you'll find, 
 
 All in their vai'iedline — to suit the mind. 
 
 With high integrity and worth combined. 
 
 EIRE WORKS. 
 
 SANDERSON & LANERGAN, Pyro/cc/misfs, Etna La- 
 boratory, South Fifth Street, East Cambridge. 
 
 Exhibitions furnished at short notice. All articles in the 
 trade at wholesale and retail. H(3LDEN & CUTTER, 
 Agents, Nos. 15 and 17 Kilby Street, Boston. 
 
 " ^TNA ! whose combustible and fuelVl entrails, 
 Thence conceiving fire, sublimed with mineral fury- 
 Aid the winds."— Paradise Lost, Book 1st. 
 
 To the city of Boston they appear. 
 The Pyrotechnists for the present year. 
 And stand unrivalled in this hemisphere, 
 
50 THE BOSTO^'IA1). 
 
 "While on their eflforts smile auspicious fates, 
 
 Th' only pi'actical firm in the New England States. 
 
 They have furnished nexo original designs. 
 
 For -which their fame, thro' all New England shines. 
 
 Their personal attention they have paid. 
 
 And all they ever vend, themselves have made. 
 
 Their annual improvements ever are 
 
 Of a varied and pleasing character. 
 
 See ! rapid Wheels of color'd fires arise. 
 
 Roll on the air, and light the distant skies ; 
 
 Triangles, Quartos, Chaplets, Serpent Mines, 
 
 And here the lo7ie STAR a winged Texes shines. 
 
 Battery Mines of various pomp and size ;, 
 
 Diamond Plain, and Mosaic Batteries, 
 
 Bee Hives, Sun Pieces, Stars in lance. Palm Trees, 
 
 Diamonds in lance, all in the art, to charm and please, 
 
 See Scrolls and fancy pieces here advance, 
 
 Maltese and other crosses flame in lance, 
 
 And Suns — while the evening stars in millons 
 
 Smiling — add new lustre to Torbillons. 
 
 Like fiery comets — or meteoric flights, 
 
 Lo ! China Flyers, and radiant Bengal lights, 
 
 Roman Candles, Pigeons, many a Floral Shell, 
 
 And other works too long in Rhyme to tell — 
 
 Or else too numerous for the western bard, 
 
 But just look up into the splendid cai\l. 
 
THK BO.STOMAD. 
 
 61 
 
 N. 8. DEARBORN. 
 
 Fashionable Card En'^raving Establishment, Xos. 22;^ 
 School Street, (opposite the Universali^t Church,) 
 Boston. jMarriage, xklclres.s, Party and Business 
 Cards. Engraved and Printed. 
 
 Dealer in Card, Note and Billet Papers, Envelopes, 
 Door Plates, &c. 
 
 Would you have your Engraving done complete. 
 Go to number tAventy-two and a half School street, 
 There, like his father, you will find a — Man, 
 A highly educated artizan ; 
 His name, why need the sacred muses tell r 
 You knew his father long ago, full well, 
 Who made the modern Athens long his home, 
 Whose works will live for centuries yet to come ; 
 Beloved by all, his deeds will long adorn, 
 The land where lives his son, N. S. Dearborn. 
 
 CAPTAIN GEORGE AYALSH, 
 
 CIIARLESTOWN, MASS. 
 
 " Most versatile, most wondrous are his pov.-crs, 
 
 In Council, in debate, in war, in policy, 
 
 With much that's good and kindly in him too." — 
 
 fHESUT 2nd. 
 
 Your's is the mind replete with virtues rare, 
 
 In energy you stand without compare, 
 
 Your many triumphs, Avith a trumpet sound, 
 
 Have rung thro' years in all the lands around ; 
 
 Could I but make the immortal muses blest 
 
 By praising many like you through the West — 
 
 Then I might wear the laurel and the Bay, 
 
 Crown'd with unfading youth thro 'Heaven's eternal day 
 
52 THE BOSTOKIAD. 
 
 PRIZE POEM, 
 
 JVritlcn at Montreal College, in the li'>th year of nnj age, 
 
 and now repriiited and dedicated to the 
 
 RIGHT REVEREND MANTON EASTBURN, 
 
 BISHOP or MASSACUUSETTS. 
 
 '' By the waters of Baby lo* we sat down and wept, when we re- 
 membered thee, Zion." — IIfbrew Baud 
 
 By distant Babel's rolling billows 
 
 Sad tears of memory sprung; 
 
 While high upon the bending willows, 
 
 Our country's harps avc hung, 
 
 And they Avho captive led away, 
 
 The prime of Salem's age; 
 
 Demanded of her sons a lay. 
 
 In weary pilgrimage. 
 
 Shall Judah's harps o'er foreign towers 
 
 Make Zion's echo's rise. 
 
 Or poiir the notes of sunnier hours, 
 
 Thro' Babels blushing skies. 
 
 Shall we forget in heathen land. 
 
 Our clime so fair and far; 
 
 No! ere that time make my right hand, 
 
 A living sepulchre. 
 
 The above Psalm has been turned into metre by seve- 
 ral great Poets of many Christian countries. 
 
 COUNCELLOR HASKELL. 
 
 " So DANIEL prospered."— Dan, chap, vi., ver. 28. 
 
 AVell might the popular voice applaud and prosperous 
 breezes fan, 
 
 Who has proved himself thro' every year a perfect gen- 
 tleman. 
 
 Can others say as much? then let them sigh and sink, 
 
 O'er them let oblivion flow, of Lethe let them drink; 
 
 But HE, the mural diadem shall wear— and TRUTH re- 
 joice 
 In him, the animated gem hailed by the public voice, 
 
TIIR nOSTOXIAT). 53 
 
 ADDRESS TO THE HONORABLE JAMES 
 SPENCER LIDSTONE. 
 
 By in ij friend, Mrs. MOODTE, aidhore.sa of "Rovgh- 
 ini^- it in the Bush," in Canada, wife of the eminent 
 Sheriff Moodie, and sister of the greatest Female His- 
 iorian that ever lived. Miss Agxes Stkicklaxd; — Oc- 
 casioned by a S.atire Lftely published on that truly 
 amiable, generous and enlightened young man. 
 
 " He comes! he comes! bid every Banl prepare, 
 The song of triumph, and attend his car " 
 
 Sheffield, Duke of Buckinghamshire. 
 " Brave and ardent, adventurous and persevering, winging his 
 eagle flight amidst the blaze of every science, with an eye that never 
 winks, and a pinion that never tires." — Jonx Puilpot Cukran. 
 
 Lo! every age and nation of the world, 
 
 Has seen the arrows of the envious hurl'd, 
 
 In darkened clouds black as Egyptian night, 
 
 Eclipsing genius in its brilliant flight. 
 
 Full many a youthful Bard in early bloom, 
 
 With broken heart has filled the untimely tomb. 
 
 Chased by the hell-hound of a cruel host, 
 
 And left posterity to mourn their Poet lost. 
 
 Thousands indeed! let history's rolls attest, 
 
 From Homer to the Minstrel of the West, 
 
 Have felt the blast of persecution, wild, 
 
 Piercing the spirit of each Nature's Child; 
 
 Not Bards alone, but other men renowned. 
 
 In Sciences and Arts — whose names resound 
 
 With thrilling echoes of a thousand years, 
 
 Through all the regions of two hemispheres; 
 
 Even they — full many too have sunk beneath, 
 
 The iron storm, and bow'd their noble heads in death! 
 
 Their gentle spirits were not formed for strife, 
 
 To battle with the darkening ills of life. 
 
 Equal in fiime, though not in fate, with those 
 
 In western skies — another orb arose, 
 
 The most profound attention he commands 
 
 O'er all the interior seas and forest lands. 
 
 A rival to the world's most famous names, 
 
 Our own esteem'd, belov'd, illustrious JiVMES; 
 
 His muse burst from th' happier realms above. 
 
 Like great Minerva, from the "brain of Jove." 
 
54 THE BOSTOXTAT). 
 
 Mild as a morn in Spring— and calm 
 
 As Zephyr laden with the purest balm. 
 
 Aroused! he emT3lems out the Avild uproar 
 
 Of Jove's own thunders and Numidia's Lion's roar. 
 
 Mildness is past — and pity lives no more! 
 
 Let hostile cowards, sunk in sin and shame, 
 
 Publish their slanderous works without a name; 
 
 Then fly to covert — shivering Avith distress, 
 
 As oft did Tyros of this country's press. 
 
 In actions noble, and of manners free. 
 
 Known for unbounded generosity ; 
 
 None of the human race e'er asked in vain 
 
 Thy^aid in money, or a glowing strain. 
 
 No country — age — no color, and no sect, 
 
 Didst thou for thy benevolence select. 
 
 Thy purse is ever open as thy heart, 
 
 Thy heart as open as thy face, which smiles impart. 
 
 Bi'ight as the sunbeams, that in glory play, 
 
 Equal on -all, through all the blessed day: 
 
 Hundreds, dear Bard, thy native worth attest. 
 
 And name thee well, *• Great Orator of the West." 
 
 If you but once a right acquaintance own — 
 
 If once your virtues all to us are known — 
 
 You must be loved till we can love no more, 
 
 And with affection every heart runs o'er; 
 
 A dreadful foe! but fi*iends you ne'er betrayed. 
 
 Each day and night, through years, you lent them aid ; 
 
 What Avonder then the greatest in this land 
 
 Should ever stretch to you the Avelcome hand; 
 
 Well may they be assured — applaiid and smile, 
 
 You ne'er forget them in the day of trial! 
 
 Blessings too from many a loAvly bed. 
 
 Form a bright halo round thy darling head ; 
 
 Whenever want or sickness yet hath grieved, 
 
 *Twas guardian-angel like by thee relieved : 
 
 Thy name on every list we plainly see. 
 
 Sure sign of thy illustrious pedigree ; 
 
 Thy word will pass for more than I might count, 
 
 With many a business man, whate'er the amoxint. 
 
 i 
 
I 
 
 TllK BOSTOxMAl), 65 
 
 One of the finest families, too, was thine, 
 
 That in the rolls of English History shine ; 
 
 Volumns would not suffice to speak their charms, 
 
 Pre-eminent in Literature, in Arts and Arms! 
 
 No wrong, fair scion, can to thyself be laid, 
 
 Thy bills are ever regularly paid. 
 
 Merchants, Printers, Hotels, and Charioteers, 
 
 Proclaim thy high integrity through by-gone years. 
 
 Though much you make, yet still the whole you spend, 
 
 Your purse is ever open to a friend ; 
 
 Many poor strangers in the public street. 
 
 Thou dost with thy donations fondly greet. 
 
 Then where's the real good man upon this earth 
 
 That would not cheer and hail thy native worth. 
 
 A good man, still, Avill lift on high his voice, 
 
 And e'er in virtue's sacred cause rejoice. 
 
 That we have one great Bard amongst us now, 
 
 Whose song doth like a mighty river flow ; 
 
 Opposing rubbish, in its torrents thrown, 
 
 Sinks beneath an empire — all his own ; 
 
 Live long, sweet Bard, to satirize the vile; 
 
 Strengthen the weak, make Virtue's cause to smile: 
 
 Legions of friends and patrons round you throng, 
 
 Who will for aye uphold the Child of song: 
 
 Who honor, love, respect in every truth, 
 
 Thy energy — and enterprising youth. 
 
 Be still undaunted— though the floods of Hell, 
 
 Should o'er these lands in fiery tumult swell, ; 
 
 Lift up your head, above the earth, in flames. 
 
 And be the world's great Orator, illustrious JAMES! 
 
 Note by the Authob.— In the above Poem, I have 
 to the best of my ability portrayed the character of one 
 of the finest hearted, and certainly the most distinguish- 
 ed youno- man in Western Canada. I have sent it to the 
 Press without showing it to the Orator himself, who 
 may no doubt find many errors in it. When speakiiig 
 lately, with some newly elected members of the City 
 Council, concerning the slanderous document issued 
 against the Orator, he happened to be present and ex- 
 claimed in his natural good natured and philosophical 
 way, "It will not injure me with my fnends, and my 
 
 foes I dont't care a for." 
 
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66 THE BOSTONIAD, 
 
 MR. PETTENGILL, 
 
 JSTo. 110 State Sired, . . Boston. 
 
 THE CELEBRATED ADVERTISING AGENT. 
 
 He is the favorite, aud his glories glow. 
 From Oregon to farthest Mexico ; 
 His services the papers all retain, 
 From distant California on to Maine. 
 The Provinces have all, and ever will, 
 Choose for their agent, Mr. Pettengill, 
 And thus we see his primest powers extend, 
 Thro' all the Continent, from end to end, 
 Integrity, intelligence and enterprise 
 Are his — in him combine. All I advise 
 To go to Mr. Pettengill and ADVERTISE. 
 
 JOSEPH L. BATES, 
 
 (late bates & JORDAN,) 
 
 European Fancy Articles, Cutlery, Wrought Shell 
 Combs, 129 Washington St., (4 doors north of School 
 St.,) Boston. 
 
 COMBS. J. L. B. will pay particular attention to the 
 manufacture of this article, and Avill also constantly 
 receive and keep on hand, a large assortment of all 
 the latest and most fashionable French and English 
 styles. 
 
 Both French and English styles he has on hand. 
 
 Unequalled by all others in the land ; 
 
 Prime mamifacturer — name by him long enjoyeil — 
 
 None but the best of Avorkmen are employed. 
 
 Patterns new aud beautiful here meet the eye, 
 
 To which he's lately added great variety. 
 
 Here splendid specimens both good and rare, 
 
 Adapted to the present style of dressing hair. 
 
 Which adds more grace and does the form adorn 
 
 In richer style than that which now is worn. 
 
 By it the comb more durable is made — 
 
 New figures and designs here gi*ace the trade, 
 
 Which ne'er in times before we know full well. 
 
 Was o'er attempted in the TORTOISE SHELL. 
 
THE BOSTOMAD 57 
 
 AVM. E. HALE. 
 
 Carriage Repository, JVb. 12 Haverhill Street, Boston 
 opposite the Maine Ilailroad Depot, where can be 
 found at all times, a good assortment of Carriages, 
 Sleighs, Robes and Harnesses, on the most reasonahle 
 terms. Also, Saddles, Whijps, Bells, ^-c. 
 
 " He has power to charm with strength and loveliness, 
 And animate his charriot wheels." 
 
 Pindar, Ilayne's Edition, Leip. 1817. 
 
 Shall not the bard in his transcendant lay, 
 
 Transmit his name to every distant day ; 
 
 Who did, and I proclaim the truthful tale, 
 
 Descend from the wide Avorld renown'd, Judge Hale. 
 
 And list to what the western minstrel tells — 
 
 He manufactures, and he buys and sells. 
 
 The vast extent — the power he can command, 
 
 Bespeaks him prime manufacturer of the land, 
 
 Not in the Olympian ages, far renowned, 
 
 When victors were by fadeless myrtles crowned ; 
 
 When Pythian, Nem^ean, and the Isthmian games, 
 
 Conspired to set the classic lands in flames ; 
 
 When Delphi's hosts, and bold Arcadians rode. 
 
 And every Argive was a radiant God, 
 
 Could they o'er Arts of modern times prevail, 
 
 Or take Avith strength and pomp the palm from Mr. Hale. 
 
 A. PRINCE. 
 
 OPTICIAJV, No. 82 Washington St., Boston, (next 
 door to Adams' & Co's Express Office.) Gold, Silver, 
 Shell and Steel Spectacles, Telescopes and Microscopes, 
 Barometers and Thermometers, Mathematical, Sur- 
 veying and DraAving Instruments, Prisms, Lenses, 
 Tapes, Scales, &c. Optical and Mathematical Instru- 
 ments, accurately repaired, 
 
 As manufacturer he stands elate. 
 Rivalled by none thro' all the old Bay State; 
 No artizan ever higher stood than he, 
 In London's city, far beyond the sea. 
 
58 . THE BOSTON IAX>. 
 
 PHILLIPS. SAMPSON & CO. 
 
 Publishers and Booksellers, No. 110 Washington St., 
 (Up Stairs,) Boston. Country Merchants, Public Li- 
 braries, Schools, and the Trade, supplied Avith School, 
 Theological, Classical, and Miscellaneous Publications, 
 on the most favorable terms. All accounts payable on 
 demand. 
 The most extensive publishers in town — 
 As if by magic their establishment has grown ; 
 The wonder of New England and the pride, 
 It takes the palm from all the TRADE beside. 
 Thro' all the sunny South and crimson West, 
 Bleak North and golden East, 'Excelsior,' is their crest. 
 New York no more shall bear the palm away — 
 Our blaze of glory, like the rising day. 
 Far o'er the Eastern States and isles afar, 
 Shall roll in splendor like Aurora's car — 
 While intellect's bright beams in radiance sent, 
 AVith everlasting fame and fortune blent, 
 Stamp them the grandest Publishers on all this continent. 
 
 BOSTOxN TYPE FOUNDRY. 
 
 JOHN K. ROGERS & CO., 4, Spring Lane, Bosfon. 
 Types, Presses, Ink and other Printing Materials, 
 
 JOHN K. ROGERS, DAVID WMTSON, JR. 
 
 BOSTON STEREOTYPE FOUNDRY. 
 
 Established in 1822. 
 JVb. 4 Spring Lane, Boston. JOHN K. ROGERS, Ag't. 
 Electrotyping, Wood Cuts and Type Avork of all kinds 
 Electrotyped at short notice, in the best manner. 
 Wliat tributes shall I now award, 
 To the namesake here of Memory's Bard, 
 Of the electrotyping art he is the head. 
 His fame, far o'er th' United States has spread. 
 The greatest blessing Heaven could e'er bestow, 
 Is dispensed here, by John K. Rogers & Co. 
 Types, presses, ink, all in their varied line, 
 For printing materials, they take the shine. 
 Integrity with high artistic skill combine, 
 To stamp them the prime founders, far the best 
 In New England, or in all the regions of the Weet. 
 
THE BOSTON'IAD. 59 
 
 CONN. FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES. 
 
 Agency, ol All by Street, Boston. 
 .Etna Insuraxck Co., Capital, .... ^'800,000. 
 
 TIIOS. K. BRACE, Pies. S. L. LOOMIS, Sec. 
 Protectiox I^^suRA^x•E Co., $300,000. 
 
 D. W. CLAKK, Pres. \VM. CONNER, gee. 
 
 Norwich Fire Insurance Co., . . , . $150,000, 
 
 n. HUNTINGTON, Pies. CHAS* TAYLOR, Sec. 
 
 Hartford Fire Insurance Co., . . . . $150,000. 
 
 CIIAS. JOHNSON, Pres. • J, WILLIAMS, Sec. 
 
 J. H. WARD, Agent. 
 These are the companies so far renownM, 
 The entei*prising, wealthy, tirm and sound ; 
 They've proved the friends of millions far and near, 
 The most substantial in this hemisphere — 
 They long have stood and e^er will stand the test, 
 The prime salvation of the mighty west. 
 New England's Capital will long regard 
 The celebrated agent, Mr. Ward. 
 
 CALIFORNIA PASSENGER AGENCY. 
 
 F. S. SAXTON, A^o. 81 Washington Street, Joy's 
 Building, Boston. 
 
 Berths secured in Vanderbilt's Nicaragua Line of 
 Steamers ; Also in the United States and Pacific Mail 
 Steamships, and New York and San Francisco Steam- 
 ship Line. 
 
 Mr. S. having been in California, will cheerfully furnisli 
 information to those who may desire it, with regard 
 to the different routes, climate of the countv, &c. — 
 Refers to ADAMS & CO.— GEO. HALE, Esq. 
 
 If for El Dorado you desire to start, 
 
 Mr. Saxton information will impart ; 
 
 He's agent for each most popular line. 
 
 In which enterprise and honesty combine ; 
 
 He's universal agent for the route. 
 
 Trusty and true, without a single doubt. 
 
 No line in particular, but them all 
 
 He represents — therefore, upon him call; 
 
 But list awhile, I'll tell thee, if thou wilt — 
 
 He claims pre-eminence for the Vanderbili. 
 
 N. B. Travellers to the golden regions are cautioned 
 
 against the misrepresentations of those in the service of 
 
 rival lines; correct information may be obtained, and 
 
 passages secured. 
 
60 THK KOSTONTAP. 
 
 MR. LEONARD, 
 
 The. Eminent Auctioneer, and Sole Lexce of the JVational 
 Theatre. 
 
 His brow sliall lie by muses crownet.1, 
 'J'hroiigli each succeeding year, 
 Sole Lessee so far renowned^ 
 The EMINENT AUCTIONEER. 
 
 I have written a grand historical poem, for this gentle- 
 man, on the Drama,which will appear in the next edition. 
 
 MR. ROGERS, 
 
 THE EMINENT ARCHITECT. 
 
 " Thus poets tell by Orpheus' lays inspired, 
 Tygers grew mild, and silently admired, 
 Thus walls and towers around Aniphion throng, 
 And stately Thebes was built by magic." 
 
 Edward Lord High Cuancellor TatRi.ow. 
 " Si qu£eris monumentum, circumspice." 
 
 Sir Christopher Wrkn. 
 "Hail Architecture, &c." 
 
 James Thomson's " Liberty." 
 
 He bade Athenoe's primest toAvers arise, 
 In regal splendor to the western skies ; 
 He caused her halls with sculptured pomp to glow. 
 And taught the other builders all they know. 
 When rolling ages shall have passed away 
 And Sol shall rise upon a distant day, 
 Some future generation then shall say. 
 Behold these turrets wrapt in orient flame ! 
 Radiant with grandeur ! eloquent with fame ! 
 See Mansions, Hulls, Exchange's, all erect* 
 Stand monuments to their superior ai'chitect. 
 We place him high amidst the brilliant throng. 
 Whom nations honor'd and whom bards have sung, 
 And with whose fame the earth and ocean runs:. 
 
THK BOSTOKIAD, 61 
 
 m' I M r 11 T A N T . .^ 
 
 It was my intention, at first, to publish a Poem on the 
 rise and progress of Boston, only; together with a des- 
 cription of its principal establishments ; but the Business 
 Cards were hurried in so fast, that 1 finally concluded to 
 publish a complete Business Poem, for the modern Athens. 
 The first ever published in the world. It Avill be seen 
 that it contains the best names in America — that were 
 seldom equalled — certainly never excelled, in any age 
 of the world. 
 
 The second edition will be published in an enlarged 
 form, immediately after new year's day, 1853, All the 
 names in the present will appear in the future Poem ; 
 and now let me say a word to 2ny patrons. If I have 
 found favor in your eyes, I ask you to send me in the 
 Cards of your friends without delay. They shall appear 
 on the same principle as your own. First come, first 
 served. 
 
 I intend to write an Epic Poem for the Arts and 
 Sciences, to be published at the time of the New York 
 Exhibition, and I desire to enter into engagements with 
 some respectable Engraving and Publishing house, in 
 order to have it splendidly illustrated. A poem of 
 this kind Avill better agree with the enlightenment and 
 progress of the age in which we live, than one written on 
 some bloody old hero, whose passport to fame happened 
 thro' fire and ruin; 
 
 A small part of this elegant book will be reserved for 
 Poetical Advertisements; a rare chance occurs now, 
 such as never happened before, either in the New or Old 
 World, to spirited merchants, manufacturers and pro- 
 fessional men aspiring to eminence. 
 
 JAI\IES TORRINGTON SPENCER LIDSTONE. 
 
 Inter actional Journal Office, 
 4 State St., Boston 
 
62 
 
 THE BUSlOMAD. 
 
 INDEX 
 
 NAMES. 
 
 PAGE. 
 
 NAMES, PAGE. 
 
 Adams House, 
 
 . I'J 
 
 Lawrence Abbott, . . 
 
 7 
 
 Albion Hotel, . . 
 
 . 19 
 
 Lunt Hon. George, . 
 
 13 
 
 American House, . . 
 
 .20 
 
 Leighton M., . 
 
 38 
 
 Abbott John E.,. . 
 
 . 36 
 
 Leonard Mr., . . 
 
 60 
 
 Boston, 
 
 5 
 
 Lidstone Hon. J as. Spen- 
 
 Bragg Dr. , . . . 
 
 . 28 
 
 cer, 
 
 53 
 
 Bui'nett Joseph, . 
 
 . 31 
 
 Merchants' Hotel, . 
 
 20 
 
 Bogle Wm., . . . 
 
 . 32 
 
 Mexican Mustang Lin., 
 
 27 
 
 Beck A. M. & Co, . 
 
 . 35 
 
 New England Glass Co. 
 
 41 
 
 Brown & Lawrence, 
 
 . 39 
 
 Ober Alderman, . . . 
 
 16 
 
 Bent & Bush, . . . 
 
 . 40 
 
 Oak Hall, .... 
 
 32 
 
 Blake James G. , 
 
 . 44 
 
 Ormsbee, 
 
 45 
 
 Balm of 1000 Flowers, 
 
 . 47 
 
 Perry Alderman, . . . 
 
 17 
 
 Bates Joseph, . . 
 
 . 56 
 
 Paige J. W., . . . . 
 
 19 
 
 Boston Type Foundry, 
 
 . 58 
 
 Payson,Dunton & French, 34 
 
 Cummings Dr. . 
 
 . 8 
 
 Pettengill Mr., . . . 
 
 56 
 
 Cary Alderman, . . 
 
 . 16 
 
 Phillips, Sampson & Co. 
 
 ,58 
 
 Chickering Jonas, . 
 
 . 21 
 
 Pi'ince A., .... 
 
 57 
 
 Chilson, Richardson & Co.26 
 
 Reed Alderman, . 
 
 17 
 
 Choate Rufus Hon., 
 
 . 46 
 
 Revere House, . . . 
 
 20 
 
 California Agency, . 
 
 . 59 
 
 RayM. L., 
 
 3(^ 
 
 Dearborn N. S., . . 
 
 . 51 
 
 Rhoades Stephen, . . 
 
 40 
 
 Dooley's Hotel, . . 
 
 . 20 
 
 Ruggles, Nourse, Mason, 
 
 DixDr., .... 
 
 . 30 
 
 and Company, . . . 
 
 42 
 
 Dillingham Isaac, 
 
 . 34 
 
 Russia Salve, . . . 
 
 43 
 
 Everett Governor, . 
 
 . 6 
 
 Rogers Mr., .... 
 
 60 
 
 Ellis Nathanial, . . 
 
 . 44 
 
 Seaver Mayor, , . . 
 
 . 
 
 EliaersA., . . . 
 
 . 45 
 
 Sleeper Alderman, . . 
 
 17 
 
 Eastburn Bishop, . . 
 
 52 
 
 Sprague Charles, . 
 
 29 
 
 Fowlers & Wells & Co. 
 
 . 33 
 
 Simmons George W., . 
 
 32 
 
 Fetredge & Co., . . 
 
 . 47 
 
 Shelton & Cheever, . . 
 
 37 
 
 FireAvorks, .... 
 
 . 49 
 
 Shaw Wm. F., . . . 
 
 38 
 
 Fire Insurance Co. , 
 
 . 59 
 
 Sanderson & Lanergan. 
 
 49 
 
 Gardner President, . 
 
 7 
 
 SaxtonF. S.,. . . . 
 
 59 
 
 Grattan Hon. Mr., . 
 
 . 18 
 
 Tremont House, . . . 
 
 20 
 
 Globe Bank, . . . 
 
 . 18 
 
 TcnnyWm. P. . . . 
 
 28 
 
 Holmes Dr., . . . 
 
 .31 
 
 TicknorMr., .... 
 
 30 
 
 Hosmer Zelotes, . . 
 
 . 33 
 
 Vose EdAvard A., . . 
 
 40 
 
 Howe Joseph N., . . 
 
 . 41 
 
 Webster Daniel, . 
 
 9 
 
 Homer Wm. F. & Co.. 
 
 . 46 
 
 Webster Fletcher, . . 
 
 9 
 
 Holden & Cutter, . . 
 
 . 49 
 
 Wilson, Fairbank & Co., 
 
 22 
 
 HaleWm, E., . . 
 
 . 57 
 
 Webber Norman A., . 
 
 25 
 
 Haskell Councellor, . 
 
 . 52 
 
 Walsh Capt. George, . 
 
 51 
 
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