The unremitting zeal of Mr. Briggs, the Architect of this beautiful ſhip, cannot be too highly applauded. His aſſiduity, in bringing her into a ſtate of ſuch perfection, in ſo ſhort a time, entitles him to the grateful thanks of his country; and we fondly hope that his labours have not been ſpent in vain, for we may truly ſay that he has not given reſt to the ſole of his foot, ſince her keel was firſt laid.
The "Massachusetts Mercury," Dec. 27, 1799, says:—
The frigate Eſſex, of 32 guns, capt. Prebble, ſailed from Salem on Sunday morning laſt for Newport. She ſaluted Fort Pickering, which returned the ſalute. She ſails remarkably well.
At "No. 1, Honesty Side," Salem, dry goods were to be had in 1807.
John H. Keith
Informs the inhabitants of Salem and its environs, that on the 15th day of April next enſuing, he intends opening a Shop for the purpoſe of vending
Dry Goods,
No 1, Honeſty Side.