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Edward H. Savage, author of Police Recollections; Or Boston by Daylight and Gas-Light ., Boston events: a brief mention and the date of more than 5,000 events that transpired in Boston from 1630 to 1880, covering a period of 250 years, together with other occurrences of interest, arranged in alphabetical order, Boston events. (search)
n frightens a military company, June 27, 1675 Of the sun, total in Boston, Apr. 16, 1806 Egg a wonderful humbug on exhibition in town, May 21, 1817 Elephant Sam Rice's, bathed in the frog-pond, July 7, 1859 Elective Franchise granted to land-holders in Massachusetts, 1661 Election Town. Twelve Town Overseers (Selectmen), chosen, Mar. 14, 1635 Ten Town Occasions (Selectmen), chosen, Sep. 16, 1636 To be held every six months, 1636 To be held but once a year , 1687 Seven Selectmen, eight Constables, chosen, 1700 Held in Faneuil Hall, 1744 Ninety-four town officers chosen, 1750 The first vote by wards, April 1, 1799 City. The first meeting for choice of Mayor, Apr. 8, 1822 Election City. For Mayor, John Phillips, 2500; for all others, 150, Apr. 16, 1822 For Josiah Quincy, 2504; for Blake, 2179, Apr. 4, 1823 For Josiah Quincy, 3867, every vote east, Apr. 12, 1824 Time changed from April to December, Mar. 26, 1825 For Jos