In regard to the names of persons, as well as places and things, it is said that there was "a prejudice in favor of the Israelitish custom, and a fondness arose, or at least was increased, for significant names for children." "The three first that were baptized in Boston church were Joy, Recompence and Pity. The humor spread. The town of Dorchester, in particular, was remarkable for such names as Faith, Hope, Charity, Deliverance, Dependance, Preserved, Content, Prudent, Patience, Thankful, Hate-evil, Holdfast," &c. These are pretty much out of fashion: possibly the name of "Prudence" may yet be found. It is somewhat strange that this "prejudice" did not get a more public expression: perhaps Salutation Alley may be a relic of it. * * * * * The Hangman's Gallows, strange to say, was a permanent structure on the Neck, on the east side and somewhat in the rear of the burying-ground: the pirates were hung there as late as 1815. The following peculiar historical names, although well known, may be mentioned: Liberty Pole was in Liberty Square, at the point of meeting of Water and Kilby Streets. It was not restored after the Revolutionary War. Liberty Tree, corner of Newbury (now Washington) and Essex Streets, nearly opposite Boylston Market. It was cut down by the British in August, 1775. Green Dragon was the sign of a noted tavern in Union Street, licensed in 1697, and disappeared 1854. The building which now occupies the spot in Union Street, displays the Green Dragon on its front. The "Orange Tree" spoken of in the history of Boston, was on Hanover Street. A private school is spoken of as being in Hanover Street, "three doors below the Orange Tree," and an earlier writer speaks of it as on Queen (Court) Street. It was a tavern on or near the corner of these streets, probably on the site afterwards occupied by Concert Hall. Boston, at the present time, includes South Boston (formerly Dorchester), East Boston (formerly Noddle's Island), Dorchester, Roxbury, West Roxbury, and Charlestown, and within this territory there are now over 2,650 streets, squares, avenues, places, courts, &c., and 225 wharves, twenty-nine of which are in Charlestown District. Public halls in Boston, 119, and the number of these is increasing. In 1735, there were twelve wards in the town; revised in 1805, and now, including the annexations above named, there are twenty-five wards. VII. PERSECUTION OF THE QUAKERS.