The "Wants" are resumed in the _fourth column_. One is a young man to be able to walk well; "it is immaterial what he has been accustomed to."
In the fourth column we find "a family grave to be sold, unused for nearly 50 years at that period, but partly occupied. _To save trouble_, price 25_l_." Another advertisement--"to small capitalists" is a perfect puzzle; for the advertiser will not describe the "ready-money concern" to be disposed of, but says, "the principal article of sale is what is consumed, either in a greater or less degree, by almost every individual." Next is a tallowchandler's business in a situation which "will command an extensive trade immediately the new Fleet Market is erected"--rather anticipatory, to be sure. Another, "worthy of notice," offers for 260 guineas, seven houses, which cost 800 in building--a tolerable speculation.
The _last column_ commences with a fine brown gelding, (like most friends) parted with for no fault, free from vice, although, "a _trial_ will be granted." Another announces for sale, several "_bays_, greys, roans, _creams_, and _duns_:" a chaise "parted with for no other fault than the present owner having purchased a four-wheeled one;" and "a house near the church, commanding extensive and pleasing prospects."
The fourth folio, or side of the paper, is nearly filled with advertisements of _sales by auction_, a single glance at which would convince us of the instability of human affairs, even if we did not read in one corner, of a theatrical wardrobe, containing five splendid new court dresses, trimmed with gold and silver (except the pockets,) and 52 very fine wigs.
The inner, or second and third folios of the paper, present still finer studies for our reflection. The eye almost instinctively lights on the "Foreign Papers," detailing the progress of war and the balance of power--Francfort Fair, and English manufactures. Below is the well-known graphic relief--a clock, and two opened and one closed book, with "The Times"--past and future, decorated with oak and laurel. Then come the theatrical announcements teeming with novelty and attraction, which stand like the sauces, savoury dishes, and sweetmeats of the day's repast.