Colonial Pennsylvania...
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August 13, 1767
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Aug. 13, 1767
* Newspaper once owned and published by Ben Franklin
This newspaper was one of the most successful and famous of its day, made so by none other then Benjamin Franklin. Franklin purchased the newspaper in 1728 and turned it into a very successful enterprise, his name last appearing on the imprint just two years prior to the date of this issue, or 1765. This issue was published by David Hall and William Sellers, in Philadelphia, PA.
Page two has news from New-York including several cases that were tried before the Supreme Court. One of the cases involved four women and one man all of whom were found guilty of grand larceny. The women were each burnt in the hand, while the man was remanded on another charge. More interesting is that this case had a female jury. The report reads: "Frances Malone, on an indictment for stealing...was tried, and found guilty, and having pleaded her belly, the court awarded a jury of matrons, to try whether the prisoner be quick with child, or not; who being returned, and impannelled, after examining the prisoner privately, found that the prisoner is with quick child, whereupon the court ordered that the prisoners sentence be respited till next term." (see).
Interesting to read that a female jury was used in this case, although very appropriate considering the situation.
There is much other news of the day from colonial America in this newspaper, including advertisements as well. Reading this newspaper gives an interesting perspective on life in the colonies some 8 years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
One can only imagine what the owner of this actual newspaper thought when reading this issue hundreds of years ago. He or she was reading news as it was first reported.
How has such an issue survived through the years?
This issue was kept by a library in a bound volume since the early 18th century along with other issues of the same year, used by patrons and safely stored. Eventually this issue was likely microfilmed by the library then made available to the general collecting public.
Fortunately, paper used back in the 1760's had a very high cotton & linen content so there is not the slightest bit of fragility nor age browning found on more recent newspapers. This issue can very easily be read & handled and turning the pages will not cause the slightest bit of harm.
There is a small notation on pg. 3 and a few minor foxing spots, otherwise this newspaper is in very good condition.
* Newspaper once owned and published by Ben Franklin
This newspaper was one of the most successful and famous of its day, made so by none other then Benjamin Franklin. Franklin purchased the newspaper in 1728 and turned it into a very successful enterprise, his name last appearing on the imprint just two years prior to the date of this issue, or 1765. This issue was published by David Hall and William Sellers, in Philadelphia, PA.
Page two has news from New-York including several cases that were tried before the Supreme Court. One of the cases involved four women and one man all of whom were found guilty of grand larceny. The women were each burnt in the hand, while the man was remanded on another charge. More interesting is that this case had a female jury. The report reads: "Frances Malone, on an indictment for stealing...was tried, and found guilty, and having pleaded her belly, the court awarded a jury of matrons, to try whether the prisoner be quick with child, or not; who being returned, and impannelled, after examining the prisoner privately, found that the prisoner is with quick child, whereupon the court ordered that the prisoners sentence be respited till next term." (see).
Interesting to read that a female jury was used in this case, although very appropriate considering the situation.
There is much other news of the day from colonial America in this newspaper, including advertisements as well. Reading this newspaper gives an interesting perspective on life in the colonies some 8 years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
One can only imagine what the owner of this actual newspaper thought when reading this issue hundreds of years ago. He or she was reading news as it was first reported.
How has such an issue survived through the years?
This issue was kept by a library in a bound volume since the early 18th century along with other issues of the same year, used by patrons and safely stored. Eventually this issue was likely microfilmed by the library then made available to the general collecting public.
Fortunately, paper used back in the 1760's had a very high cotton & linen content so there is not the slightest bit of fragility nor age browning found on more recent newspapers. This issue can very easily be read & handled and turning the pages will not cause the slightest bit of harm.
There is a small notation on pg. 3 and a few minor foxing spots, otherwise this newspaper is in very good condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
