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(so far I only have 1808, 1809 and 1810)

1808   1809

(1811-1823 are very incomplete and very embarrassing, but I posted them anyway!)
 1811 to 1823

Notes are paraphrased except where indicated by "quotes"
The first date given is that of the issue in which the item appears
The date at the end in parentheses is the internal date of the advertisement

GO BACK TO 1809

Advertisers:

• Oran E. Baker, printer and publisher of The Pilot.
• J.N.M. Hurd, Dry Goods Store.
• John Lyon, services for his horse.
• Selah Munson, Clothier’s Works.
• Asa Frost, Brick Machine.

John Lyon requests that all persons indebted to him for the services of his horse last season, are called upon to settle by 1/15/1810.  All kinds of produce received in payment. (1/1/1810)

Jabish N.M. Hurd, New Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard-ware, Glass and Crockery in stock.  Rye wanted. (Same as old advertisement, new date). (1/13/1810)

“FOR THE PILOT.

        "The moon had just risen above the highest hill, on a beautiful evening in May, and the nightingale, sweet songstress of the grove, had began to tune her cheerful lays, when I walked out of my cottage to enjoy the pleasures afforded by the objects around me.  The beautiful prospect of a lake expanded in front of the village before me, the handsome farms that bordered on the lake, the towering forest a small distance back, the tall spire of the church that glittered profusely in the beams of the new risen moon, and a full view of an elegant mansion which overlooked the whole lake and village, where objects too pleasing not to be enjoyed by one fond of rural scenes and rural life.  The waters discharged from the lake, ran roaring over a dam, the lowing of kine and their responsive young, the bleating of sheep and their tinkling bells, with their discordant notes filled the ear, and conspired with the prospect presented to the eye, to fill my mind with the most agreeable sensations.

        “Lovely village, said I to myself, as I walked along on the banks of the lake agitated with a slight breeze, is this the spot which a few years since, was the abode of savage beasts and men more savage still than they?  As I spoke, a band of music struck up a lively tune, which made a sweet contrast to the melody of the groves and fields.  I paused, I stopped, at the melodious sound.  Is this, methought, an enchanted spot, or am I actually in a Paradise surpassing Eden of old?  What a beautiful prospect do I behold, what soul-enrapturing sounds do I hear?  Had I the genius of a Shakespear, or the imagination of a Thompson, this sequestered spot should be immortalized by my lay, or if I proposed the descriptive powers of Sterne, it should be immortalized in a story. – Here the majesty of the forest has bowed to the arm of man, and those lengthy bridges, those useful mills, numerous machines, neat cottages, elegant mansions and that tall spire, attest to the industry, taste, wealth and religious character of the villagers.  Happy, thrice happy, said I, are such a people.  Under the freest, happiest and best form of government in the whole world, living on the richest soil beneath the sun, enjoying the blessings of Heaven never vouchsafed before to man since he left the garden of Eden; can such a people repine at their highly favored lot?  At that instant of time a number of boisterous fellows passed by me blaspheming the name of God and cursing the general government.  Their bitter imprecations and horrid oaths, interrupted my pleasure, and I returned to my cottage.

        “Such, said I, is the state of thankless man, ever restless, he overlooks the greatest blessings while he possesses them, and like the cock that found a diamond, considers them of no value.

“CAZENOVIA.”

“An Excellent Chance – FOR SALE, A VALUABLE Farm, fituated about a mile from the Village of Cazenovia, containing feventy five (75) acres of excellent land, twenty five (25) of which is under improvement, with a convenient log houfe and and a fmall frame barn on the premifes.  It will be fold on liberal terms and payments made eafy.  For particulars, enquire of the fubfcriber, living on the premifes. D. ALDRICH.” (2/1/1810) (last appeared on 3/28/1810)

Meeting of the Republican Electors held at the house of Capt. Jacob Day, innkeeper, in the village of Cazenovia on 2/17/1810, E. Williams, Esq., chairman, O.E. Baker secretary, Jeremiah Whipple, P.G. Childs. Edward Parker and Jonathan Smith, committee.

Sheriff’s sale of the property of Peter Robbins, being part of Lot 12 (in the 3rd Allotment New Petersburg) in the Town of Smithfield, part of which is now occupied by said Robbins, to be sold at public vendue at the house of said Robbins, 4/3/1810. (2/191810)

Samuel S. Forman will pay Cash for one thousand bushels of wheat, if delivered to his store by 3/15/1810.  Also, Pot and Pearl Ashes.  A pretty general assortment of merchandize is for sale.  12 cents per bushel for good House Ashes, 8 cents per bushel for good Field Ashes, given in trade, to be delivered at his Asheries. (2/27/1810)

Sheriff’s sale of the property of James Dorrance, being part of Lot 138 and also a part of Lot 139 in Nelson, containing 103 acres, to be sold at public vendue in the town of Madison, 4/7/1810. (2/27/1810)

“Cazenovia Mills. – THE subscriber respectfully infoms the public, that he has, by the assistance of his friends, together with his own exertions, been able to re-build the GRIST-MILL which he had the misfortune to lose by fire on the 21st of May last (5/21/1809) – It is sufficient to say, that this Mill, having been conftructed under the immediate superintendence of Mr. Robert Richardson, of Vernon, who is unquestionably one of the first artists in the state, and who is now part owner, that no expense however great, for the procuring of Burr Stones and other best materials has been neglected to render it such an one as to do superior work, and with as great dispatch as perhaps any one in the Western District.  JONAS FAY.” (3/4/1810)

Noah Joslin, Constable, informs all persons whom he has executions against, must settle before 4/1/1810. (3/7/1810)

Sheriff’s sale of the property of William Anderson, being Lot 44 (in the 1st Allotment New Petersburg) in the Town of Smithfield, containing 156 acres, now occupied by Anderson, to be sold at public vendue at the house of said Anderson, 5/2/1810. (3/26/1810)

Advertisers:

• Oran E. Baker, printer and publisher of The Pilot.
• J.N.M. Hurd, Dry Goods Store.
• Samuel S. Forman, General Store.
• Jonas Fay, Cazenovia Mills, Grist Mill.

Sheriff’s sale (of property in the Town of Sullivan) to be held at the house of Jacob Day in Cazenovia, 5/24/1810. (4/4/1810)

J. Kilborn asks that all persons indebted him, by note or book account, to make payment before 5/15/1810.  Also, his Tayloring business will be carried on as usual, in the neatest manner. (4/11/1810)

The books for subscription of the Manlius Manufacturing Society, formed for the purpose of promoting the manufacture of cotton in this county (Onondaga) will be open at (several locations in Onondaga County) as well as the store of Maj. S.S. Forman in Cazenovia. (4/3/1810)

Sheriff’s sale of the property of Simeon P. Haskil (Haskell), being the east half of Lot 62 in Nelson, to be sold at public vendue at the house of said Haskil, 5/23/1810. (4/9/1810)

“ATTENTION!  The Republicans of the town of Cazenovia, are requested to meet at the house of Capt. Jacob Day, inkeeper (sic), in the Village of Cazenovia, on Saturday the 21st inst. (4/21/1810) at 1o’clock P.M. on business of importance.” (4/181/1810)

“J. GILLETT, Respectfully informs the public generally that he has commenced the business of Clock and Watch Making, in the village of Cazenovia, where he intends to keep a well chosen assortment of Silver Smith’s Work and Jewelry.  ALSO A well assorted supply of most kinds of Watch Furniture.  Whoever pleases to favor him with their work, may depend upon having it executed in the best manner and on reasonable terms.” (4/24/1810)

Sheriff’s sale of the property of Daniel Page, being part of Lots 54, 55 and 89 (Tromp Township) in the Town of DeRuyter, now occupied by said Page, to be sold at public vendue at the house of said Page, 6/3/1810. (4/20/1810)

Surrogates Notice.  All persons interested in the estate of Timothy Gillett, late of Cazenovia, should appear before Thomas H. Hubbard, the County Surrogate, on 6/11/1810, to show cause why his real estate should not be sold to pay his debts. (4/19/1810)

“Titles of Acts paffed 1810" (by the State Legislature) (only local items copied)

“– to vest certain powers in the freeholders and inhabitants of the village of Cazenovia
“– ... for the altering the time of the annual meeting of the board of supervisors of the county of Madison.”
“– to extend the time for completing the turnpike road from Cherry Valley, in the county of Otsego, to intersect the Seneca turnpike, in the county of Onondaga.”

“Titles of Acts paffed 1810" concluded

        “– to appoint commissioners to fix the scite (sic) for the court-house and gaol in the county of Madison, and for other purposes.”

All persons indebted to the late firm of E.S. Jackson and Co. are requested to make payment by 6/1/1810. (5/7/1810)

Mortgage sale, by default of mortgage executed by Asa Seymour to Jabish N.M. Hurd, dated 5/15/1809, for land in the village of Cazenovia, being Lot 18 according to a survey by Elisha Johnson made 12/18/1804.
(No area given)
To be sold at public vendue at the now dwelling house and tavern of Lemuel Kingsbury, 11/24/1810 (5/14/1810)

Mortgage sale, by default of mortgage executed by Asa Frost to Rufus Dryer, dated 2/17/1808, for the east part of Lots 46 and 47 in the Road Township Reservation.

Containing 42 acres 111 rods (42.69 acres)
To be sold at public vendue at the now dwelling house of Lemuel Kingsbury, 11/24/1810 (5/14/1810)

Sheriff’s sale of the property of Daniel Parkhurst and Randall Woodworth, being part of Lot 537 in Nelson, to be sold at public vendue at the house of Jacob Day in the village of Cazenovia, 6/26/1810 (5/16/1810)

“Communicated. – Drowned on Saturday last (5/26/1810), in the outlet of the lake, L.W. WEED, son of Eber Weed, of this village, aged five years.  This melancholy accident ought to be a warning to parents, not to suffer the ir children to play by the water-side, which is too frequently the case.”

W. Brown, Painting and Glazing, next door west of L. Kingsbury’s Inn.  Painting, Glazing and Flowering.  A Constant supply of Paint, Putty and Trunks will be kept. (5/30/1810)

Mortgage sale, by default of mortgage executed by David Mirick to the Loan Commissioners of Madison County, dated 6/20/1808, for Lot 39 (in the Road Township) containing 150 acres, excepting 125 acres to be taken from the west part of Lot 39, by a line drawn parallel with the west line from the north line to the south line, to be sold at public vendue, 9/3/1810 (5/28/1810)

Mortgage sale, by default of mortgage executed by Arunah Hill to the Loan Commissioners of Madison County, dated 6/18/1808, for part of Lot 19 (in Tromp Township) in the Town of DeRuyter.
Containing 137 acres
Excepting 4 acres sold to Caitliff Crandal

To be sold at public vendue, 9/3/1810 (5/28/1810)

Mortgage sale, by default of mortgage executed by Daniel Woodworth to the Loan Commissioners of Madison County, dated 6/20/1808, for the south 1/2 of Lot 11 in the 3rd Allotment New Petersburg
Containing 20 acres
To be sold at public vendue, 9/3/1810 (5/28/1810)

Mortgage sale, by default of mortgage executed by Oliver Crocker to Eliakim Roberts, dated 3/28/1809, for Lot 54 in the Road Township Reservation
Containing 42 acres 2 rods 34 perches (42.71 acres)
To be sold at public vendue at the dwelling house and tavern of Lemuel Kingsbury, 12/18/1810 (6/5/1810)

Jacob Ten Eyck, successor to Daniel Van Horne, at the old stand, informs friend and the public in general that he offers for sale Dry Goods and Groceries, Crockery & Glass-ware, Hard-ware, Iron, English and American Blistered Steel, Soal & Upper Leather, &c.  Good House and Field Ashes will be received for goods at his Asheries in Cazenovia and Fabius.  Cash and highest prices paid for Pot & Pearl Ashes.  All persons indebted to Daniel Van Horne or the late firm or Daniel and Richard Van Horne, are requested to make payment to the subscriber who is duly authorised to receive the same.  (not dated)

“CARDING MACHINE. – The fubfcriber refpectfully informs the public, that he has erected Carding Machines in the chair makers fhop, eaft of the eaft bridge, in the village of Cazenovia, where Picking, Oiling & Carding, will be done in the neateft and beft manner, and at the following prices, viz.  For carding only, if paid down, 6 cents; if paid by the firft of January in grain, 8 cents – one cent for picking, and one cent for oiling.  As the fubfcriber has been careful to procure Machines of the best kind, and a fkillful and experienced workman, he flatters himfelf that he will be able to do juftice to thofe who pleafe to favor him with their cuftom.  J. WHIPPLE.” (6/22/1810)

Advertisers:

• Oran E. Baker, printer and publisher of The Pilot.
• J.N.M. Hurd, Dry Goods Store.
• J.N.M. Hurd, Post Master.
• A. Hitchcock, Dry Goods Store.
• J. Gilett, Clock & Watch Making, Silver Smith and Jewelry.
• L. Kingsbury offers his tavern for sale.
• Jacob Ten Eyck, Dry Goods Store.
• J. Whipple, Carding Machine.
• W. Brown, Painting and Glazing.
• Jonas Fay, Cazenovia Mills, Grist Mill.
• Asa Frost, Brick Machine.

“An Excellent Chance. – THE fubscriber wifhing to retire from the bufinefs of Tavern-keeping, on account of ill health of his family, offers for sale one of the beft ftands for a Public House, in the Weftern Diftrict, fituated on the north side of the public fquare, about 20 rods (330 feet) from the fite of the court house and gaol.  – ALSO – A good WOOD LOT within half a mile and a pafture in about fixty rods (0.38 acres) of faid ftand.  The above property will be fold on reafonable terms.  Any gentleman wifhng to purchafe will unqueftionably be pleafed with the fituation, if he will examine the premifes.  L. KINGSBURY.” (7/2 /1810) (Continued to 11/14/1810)

A. Hitchcock has opened a store, one door east of Col. Hurd’s Store, in the village of Cazenovia.  The store consists of a very extensive assortment of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard-ware, Crockery, and other articles too numerous to mention.  Cash paid for Pot and Pearl Ashes. (6/18/1810)

“Doctor JEREMIAH B. PIERCE, RESPECTFULLY informs the inhabitants of the village of Cazenovia, and its vicinity, that he has lately taken the room formerly occupied by Ralph P. Day, Esq., in Capt. L. Kingsbury’s house, where he will, with fidelity and honor, attend to the avocation of his profession.” (7/12/1810)

Thomas Williams & Son wish to purchase 15 or 20 cords of Hemlock Bark, for which they will pay Cash or Leather. (7/28/1810)

Sheriff’s sale of the property of Jacob Day and Ralph Day, being Lots Z, F1, G1, K1 and L1 in the 4th Allotment New Petersburg, containing about 98 acres, ALSO part of Lot 22 in the village of Cazenovia.
To be sold at public vendue at the house of E.S. Jackson, 9/22/1810. (8/8/1810)

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“New Tannery. – The fubfcribers having purchafed the ftand lately occupied by M.P. Mather, oppofite Mr. White’s chair factory, and Col. Whipple’s new carding machine, and are now erecting extenfive TAN WORKS, where they offer for fale, on refonable terms, a general affortment of LEATHER.  The higheft price in CASH, will, at all times be paid for Hides and Skins.  The moft particular attention will be paid to cuftomers who may favor them with Hides, which if dreffed on fhares, fhall be done with as great a difpatch as the good of the leather will admit – and from their knowledge of the bufinefs, they will flatter themfelves that they will be able to give general fatisfaction.  THOMAS WILLIAMS & SON.  ...  WANTED A QUANTITY OF Hemlock Bark, for which contracts will be made.” (8/15/1810)

“For Sale, WITHIN one mile of the village of Cazenovia, an excellent farm of one hundred acres, forty acres of which is under good improvement.  The terms of pay will be made easy and indisputable title given.  Enquire of the Printer.” (8/10/1810) (last appeared on 11/14/1810)

Sheriff’s sale of the property of William Anderson, being Lot 44 (in the 1st Allotment New Petersburg) in the Town of Smithfield, containing 156 acres, now occupied by Anderson, to be sold at public vendue at the house of said Anderson, 10/8/1810. (8/27/1810)

Sheriff’s sale of the property of Eri Allen, being Allen’s right to a distillery and privileges, lately occupied by Allen & Shapley, near the dwelling house of said Allen, in Cazenovia (in Union, on Lot 39 Road Township), to be sold at public vendue at the house of Solomon Merrick, 10/10/1810. (8/24/1810)

Sheriff’s sale of the property of Robert Fisher, being part of Lot 67 in the Road Township, now occupied by said Fisher, to be sold at public vendue at the premises, 10/6/1810. (8/28/1809)

"MALTING and BREWING. – THE subscriber having purchased the stand lately occupied by Mr. Chandler, as a nail factory, has put the same in complete readiness for Malting and Brewing, to which business he intends paying the strictest attention.  Innkeepers in this and the adjoining towns are informed, that they may be supplied with Table and Strong Beer, of the best quality, on the shortest notice for which, and for Malting HOPS and in all kinds of GRAIN, will be received in payment.  He flatters himself, that by his long experience in the above business, both in England and America, that he shall be able to give general satisfaction – and solicits the patronage of a generous public.  CASH and the highest price given for BARLEY.  THOMAS HARDEN.” (9/1/1810)

All persons indebted to J.N.M. Hurd are desired to make payment by 10/1/1810. (9/1/1810)

“FOR SALE, A House and Lot, Pleasantly situated in the village of Cazenovia.  Enquire of the printer. (8/29/1810) (continued to past 12/26/1810)

Advertisers:

• Oran E. Baker, printer and publisher of The Pilot.
• J.N.M. Hurd, Dry Goods Store.
• J.N.M. Hurd, Post Master.
• A. Hitchcock, Dry Goods Store.
• J. Gilett, Clock & Watch Making, Silver Smith and Jewelry.
• L. Kingsbury offers his tavern for sale.
• Thomas Williams & Son, Tannery.

Sheriff’s sale of the property of Jenks Ruttenbur, being part of Lot 6 in the 3rd Allotment New Petersburg, town of Smithfield, to be sold at public vendue at the house of E.S. Jackson in Cazenovia, 11/24/1810. (10/8/1810)

Sheriff’s sale of the property of Daniel Page, being part of Lot 54 in Tromp Township, town of DeRuyter, containing about 25 acres, to be sold at public vendue at the house of E.S. Jackson in Cazenovia, 12/15/1810. (10/31/1810)  Postponed to 12/29/1810. (12/26/1810)

Samuel S. Forman has on hand, with more expected, a general assortment of Merchandize, which will be sold for Cash.  Highest prices paid for Pork, Wheat, Pot & Pearl Ash, Butter, Cheese, Tallow, Rye Corn, Oats, Geese, Feathers, Flaxseed, Barley, House & Field Ashes, Hides and Salt, which will be taken in payment for goods.  Wanted immediately, Six Pair of Good Stall Fed Oxen. (11/21/1810)

Thomas Williams and Amos Parmelee inform the inhabitants of the village of Cazenovia and its vicinity that they have commenced the business of Boot and Shoe Making in the front of Thomas Williams & Son’s Currying Shop, opposite Col. Whipple’s Carding Machines. (12/5/1810)

Thomas Williams & Son have received, in addition to their former stock of Leather, a few dozen Morocco Skins, Fair-tops, Boot-Legs, and Boot and Shoe Trimmings of all kinds.  Also Lampblack and Curriers Oil, which they will sell for cash. (not dated, but accompanies the above advertisement dated 12/5/1810)

William (Wm) Huston calls upon those indebted to him for Newspapers to make immediate payment. (not dated)

One share in the School-house in Cazenovia, belonging to Jedediah T. Turner, has been seized by writ of Fieri Facias, and will be sold at public vendue at the house of E.S. Jackson, 1/23/1811. (12/13/1810)

“NOTICE. – We the fubfcribers, Commiffioners appointed to fuperintend the building of the Court-houfe and Gaol, in the county of Madifon, do hereby give notice, that we will contract for the following materials, to be delivered in the village of Cazenovia, at the Site of the Court-houfe and Gaol aforesaid, viz.

120,000 well burnt Bricks, caft in molds of 9 inches long, 4 inches and 1/4 wide, and 2 inches and 1/4 thick.
500 Bufhels of unflacked Lime-ftone sufficient to lay 1200 cubic feet of wall.
1,145 Feet of square Timber, running measure.
11,205 Feet of Scantling, hard timber.
20,000 Shingles.
3,000 feet of Hemlock Boards.
10,000 Feet of Pine Boards of the firft quality.

The Boards, Timber and Scantling, to be delivered by the 20th of February next (2/20/1810), and the Bricks, Stone, Lime and Shingles in the spring and fore part of the summer.

        Such perfons as are difposed to contract for the delivery of any of these Materials above enumerated are requested to give in their propofals sealed, unto either of the fubfcribers, who will alfo furnifh him with further information relative to the fize of the Timber and Scantling, terms of payment and other particulars.  J. LINCKLAEN.  E.S. JACKSON.” (12/10/1810).

“A. HITCHOCK, HAS just received from New-York in addition to his former ftock in trade, a very extenfive affortment of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, and Crockery, which he will fell unufually low for CASH, and moft kinds of produce. – ALSO – a very valuable supply of DRUGS and MEDICINES, which he will fell at the Utica reduced prices.  Physicians and others will find it an object to call and examine for themselves.” (12/17/1810)

“Fire. – On Thursday evening last [12/20/1810], at about half past five o’clock, the inhabitants of this village were alarmed by the awful cry of fire!  It originated in the Brewery of Mr. Thomas Harden, which was consumed with a considerable part of its contents.  However, by the unwearied exertions of the citizens , together with the assistance of the Fire Company, (although they did not arrive on the scene of action until the eleventh hour) [at the end of the fire] much property was rescued from the devouring element. – Much praise is due to several of our citizens for their intrepid efforts in rescuing property from the flames.  Mr. Harden’s loss is estimated at between five and six hundred dollars.”

“Communication.  Trustees of Cazenovia Village – Our village has been incorporated almost a year, and I regret to say, that the Trustees are very remiss in their duty. – They have, to be sure, gotten a Fire Engine upon trial, which would, if kept in repair, would answer a tolerable good purpose – and they did appoint men to compose a Fire Company to manage said Engine – and I am authorized to say, that not more that one half of the fire company now reside within the limits of the incorporation, and that those that are residents, are obliged to make the necessary repairs to the engine, or let it go without, as the Trustees have raised no money to defray such like expenses.  I ask, are not the Trustees considered in the act of incorporation as fire-wardens? whose duty it is to expel confusion and direct the united exertions of the citizens.  Did they do this at the late fire?  Did they attempt to organize any portion of the citizens? – Did more that two or three of the Trustees, whom we have elected to serve us, appear even as neighbors, to lend a helping hand?  Our Trustees ought to consider, that the well organization and concert at a fire, depends in a great measure the safety of life and property (sic).  We have all seen the want of fire-buckets, fire-hooks and ladders; and will the Trustees direct by virtue of their authority, the villagers to supply themselves with buckets, and procure hooks and ladders for the safety of village in time of fire?  A BURGHER.”

Sheriff’s sale of the property of Rufus Cogswell, being a certain part of Lot 4 in the 3rd Allotment New Petersburg, containing about half an acre of land and a dwelling house, to be sold at public vendue at the house of E.S. Jackson, 2/5/1811. (12/25/1810)

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