The Boston "Herald of Freedom," in December, 1789, advocates a lottery
for that town for the benefit of the poor, among other things, and to
supply the town with lamps to light occasionally for the "safety of the
citizens," etc.

A citizen would wish to know why among the many lotteries now
in being, there is not one for the benefit of this town? Can
it be said we have no need of any?--Sure there are many uses
the net proceeds of a lottery may be converted to, for this
town's benefit: Though he means not to dictate, yet would
suggest the following;--that a granary might thereby be
opened, and the poor supplied with different kinds of grain,
at a reduced price;--that several parts of the town might be
paved; which would serve to employ many of the industrious
poor among us;--and that the town might be supplied with
Lamps, which by being occasionally lighted would tend to the
safety of the citizens. From these, among other beneficial
effects, he hopes the town will have a meeting, and petition
the General Assembly at their approaching session for leave
to establish a lottery for the above, and other, useful
purposes.

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From the "Salem Gazette," May 10, 1791.

No. 17221, which drew 2000 dollars in the Semi-annual State
lottery, was paid on Friday last, by Messrs. Leach and