An advertisement like the following is not only "quaint or curious," but it is also rare:—
One evening laſt week, a piece of Gold was paſſed, through miſtake, at Beverly Ferry, to Aſa Leech's Ferryman, with coppers, for a copper.——The owner may have it again, applying to ſaid Leech, telling the marks, and paying the charges.
Beverly, Sept. 20, 1784.
Salem Gazette.
In 1798 a "Learned Pig" was in Salem, and we notice that about the same time a learned dog was exhibited.
For ten days only.
Mr. PINCHBECK
Respectfully informs the Inhabitants of SALEM, that he has juſt arrived in this town with that great natural curioſity, the
Pig of Knowledge,
And flatters himſelf, after exhibiting before the Preſident
of the United States with unbounded applauſe,
and in every principal City in the Union,
to have the honour of gratifying
ſuch Ladies and Gentlemen
in this place, as may
favour him with their
Company.