Schiller, in his "Piccolomini," speaks of a "lightning-conductor" as existing about 150 years before its invention.
Diogenes and his Tub.
Modern scepticism about the practical stoicism of the ancients is surely brought to a climax by a living writer, M. Fournier, who maintains that the so-called tub of Diogenes was in reality a commodious little dwelling—neat but not gorgeous. It must be supposed, then, that he spoke of his tub much as an English country gentleman does of his "box."—The Book Hunter, by Burton.
Slave Advertisements.
The following announcements are curious, showing the merchandise light in which the negro was regarded in America while yet a colony of Great Britain:
Francis Lewis, has for Sale,
A Choice Parcel of Muscovado and Powder Sugars, Tierces and Barrels; Ravens, Ducks and a Negro Woman and Negro Boy. The Coach-House and Stables, with or without the Garden Spot, formerly the property of Joseph Murray, Esq.; in the Broadway, to be let separately or together:—Inquire of said Francis Lewis.—New York Gazette, April 25th, 1765.
This Day Run away from John McComb, Junier, an Indian Woman, about 17 Years of Age, Pitted in the Face, of a middle Stature and Indifferent fatt, having on her a Drugat, Wast-coat, and Kersey Petticoat, of a Light Collour. If any Person or Persons shall bring the said Girle to her said Master, shall be Rewarded for their Trouble to their Content.—American Weekly Mercury, May 24th, 1726.
A Female Negro Child (of an extraordinary good Breed) to be given away. Inquire of Edes and Gill.—Boston Gazette, Feb. 25th, 1765.