Thorn-Apple, commonly called Devil's Apple; who must
inevitably have died, had they not been speedily relieved by
Emetics, &c. As those bushes are in several parts of the town,
it would be well, if they were destroyed.

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Rabbits a curiosity in 1798.

_Curious Living Animals._

MR. GILBERT informs the Public that he has purchased, at
considerable expense, a Collection of Living Animals, harmless
and playful.

A large Baboon, which is allowed to be the most curious Animal
of its kind, ever seen in America.

A Porcupine, Bear, Rackoon and Rabbit, which are also very
great curiosities.

--> The Collection may be seen every day (except Sundays) from
4 o'clock in the afternoon until sunset, at the _Granary_,
head of the _Mall, Boston_. _Admittance_ Nine Pence _for
Ladies and Gentlemen, and half price for Children._

May 12.
_Columbian Centinel._

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Mourning badge for Washington.

A very ingenious and elegant mourning Vignette, stamped on
sattin ribbon, for the purpose of being worn by the Ladies on
public occasions, is for sale at Mr. _Thomas Brewer's_ shop in
Cornhill. The device contains a profile bust of the deceased
WASHINGTON in an obelisk, with the trophies of war, and the
arms of the U.S.; round the monument are nymphs in the posture
of mourning; and on the base are inscribed in legible
characters the initials of his name, and the date of his birth
and death.

_E. Russell's Gazette, Jan. 16, 1800._

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Temple of Fame in Boston, with a real eagle, in 1800.

_Temple of Fame._

MR. Bowen respectfully informs the public that the MUSEUM is
again opened, with additions and improvements. An excellent
figure of GEN. WASHINGTON will appear in a Temple of Fame,
expressive of the late melancholy event.--The Young Ladies
which represent the _Sister States_ (with a real Eagle
hovering over) will be seen with suitable alterations:--with a
variety of rural decorations of _Groves_ and _Forests_.

_Jan. 2._