When was it published?

December 16, 1789 in The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Domestic News December 16, 1789

The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Q: What keywords are associated?

Boston Trade, Federal Government, Vessel Fitting, Mechanics Patriotism, Shipping Prosperity

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

In Boston, the new federal government has boosted trade, leading to an unprecedented number of vessels—eight ships, sixteen brigs, and four sloops—fitting out from Hancock's Wharf to Winnisimmet Ferry, a sight not seen since 1770. Mechanics' support for the Constitution is praised for promising prosperity.

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Gratifying,--highly gratifying--must it be to every federalist, to observe the visible effect of the new government upon the trade of this town. Such a sight, a correspondent ventures to assert, has not been seen at the North-end of this town since the year 1770, as may now be seen. Notwithstanding there are as many vessels at the Long-Wharf, and at the South-end, as commonly at this season of the year, there are at, and from Hancock's wharf to Winnisimmet-Ferry, EIGHT Ships, SIXTEEN Brigs, and four Sloops, fitting, and fitted for sea.

Our Mechanics in their undisguised attachment to the federal Constitution, rightly foresaw that the well-being, interest, happiness and safety of our country depended on its adoption. That they may long reap the reward of their patriotism--and that their prosperity under a good government, may be as great, as their distress under a weak government was deplorable, must be the general wish:--For

While the hammer they employ,
Every stroke re-echoes joy.

What sub-type of article is it?

Economic Shipping Politics

What keywords are associated?

Boston Trade Federal Government Vessel Fitting Mechanics Patriotism Shipping Prosperity

Where did it happen?

Boston

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Boston

Outcome

increased trade prosperity with eight ships, sixteen brigs, and four sloops fitting for sea, contrasting distress under previous weak government.

Event Details

Visible effect of new federal government on town trade shows many vessels at North-end wharves, a sight not seen since 1770; mechanics' patriotism in supporting Constitution praised for foreseeing national well-being.