COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 6, 1796  

* President George Washington
* Act of Congress re. travel tax

Taking half the front page & concluding on page 2 is the: "Act Laying Duties on Carriages for the Conveyance of Persons..." which is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
The front page begins with a detailed ad for: "Josiah Flagg, Surgeon Dentist". Flagg was the first native-born dentist in the United States. Page 2 has a report on the 20th: "Anniversary of Independence".
Four pages, irregular at the top margin with page 2 & 3 archival mends here (no effect on the Washington Act), otherwise in good condition.

Background: Step back into the dawn of the American experiment with this extraordinary July 6, 1796, issue of the Columbian Centinel, a museum-quality artifact printed just as the nation turned twenty. The front page is a visual masterclass in early Americana, headlined by a bold, script-type signature of President George Washington ratifying the controversial "Carriage Tax"—the very law that sparked the Supreme Court’s first landmark constitutional challenge. Below the masthead, an incredibly rare advertisement for Josiah Flagg, the first native-born American dentist, offers a visceral look at the birth of U.S. medical profession. Turning to page two, you are transported to the raucous, patriotic streets of 1796 Boston with a detailed report on the 20th Anniversary of Independence, captured in crisp, archaic typography that vibrates with the energy of the Federalist era. This isn't just a newspaper; it is a stunning, four-page time capsule featuring the rare "Go. Washington" imprint, making it an essential, high-status centerpiece for any serious collection of Revolutionary history or early American printing.