"_GOD takes the_ Good, _too good on earth to stay_, "_And leaves the_ Bad, _too bad to take away!_" _Columbian Centinel_, July 25, 1804. * * * * * Bad effects of the abolition of slavery in Providence, R.I. _From the Providence Gazette._ Messrs. Printers, You will oblige a number of your customers, by publishing the following advertisement in the next Gazette. _Five Hundred Dollars Reward._ Was mislaid, or taken away by mistake (soon after the formation of the Abolition Society) from the Servant Girls of this town, all inclination to do any kind of work;--and left in lieu thereof, an impudent appearance, a strong and continued thirst for high wages, a gossiping disposition for all sorts of amusement, a leering and hankering after persons of the other sex, a desire of finery and fashion, a never ceasing trot after new places more advantageous for stealing--with number of contingent accomplishments that do not suit the wearers. Now if any person or persons will restore to the owners that degree of Honesty and Industry, which has been for some time missing, he or they shall receive the reward of Five Hundred Dollars, beside the warmest blessings of many abused and insulted HOUSEHOLDERS. _Providence, Oct. 14, 1796._ * * * * * Parents in Boston cautioned against thorn-apples in "Columbian Centinel," Oct. 26, 1793. _CAUTION!_ THE Inspector of Police, respectfully makes known to Parents and others, that of late, several children have very much injured themselves, by eating the seeds of Stramonium, or Thorn-Apple, commonly called Devil's Apple; who must inevitably have died, had they not been speedily relieved by Emetics, &c. As those bushes are in several parts of the town, it would be well, if they were destroyed. * * * * * Rabbits a curiosity in 1798. _Curious Living Animals._ MR. GILBERT informs the Public that he has purchased, at considerable expense, a Collection of Living Animals, harmless and playful. A large Baboon, which is allowed to be the most curious Animal of its kind, ever seen in America. A Porcupine, Bear, Rackoon and Rabbit, which are also very great curiosities. --> The Collection may be seen every day (except Sundays) from 4 o'clock in the afternoon until sunset, at the _Granary_, head of the _Mall, Boston_. _Admittance_ Nine Pence _for Ladies and Gentlemen, and half price for Children._ May 12. _Columbian Centinel._ * * * * * Mourning badge for Washington.