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and one hundred years old, and we are assured of this fact 

 by his excellent, though very tremulous, handwriting. 



The spot where the town met to receive their charter 

 was at the house of Dr. Daniel Felch, a few rods east of 

 the present church and the dividing line between Salem 

 and Rowley. The meeting-house, though raised at that 

 time, was not covered ; it seems, therefore, that the town 

 had been some time preparing for an existence (the popu- 

 lation at that time was about four hundred) . About thirty 

 years ago I bought and took down this old meeting-house 

 of massive timbers, all oak, most of which squared ten by 

 thirteen while underneath I found oak stumps hewn away 

 to receive the floor timbers which measured over four feet 

 in diameter. 



In conclusion, I thank this Society for the interest they 

 have awakened in this county in searching for these hidden 

 treasures, which to the antiquarian, and indeed to all 

 coming posterity, are of so much value. 



Mr. A. C. GOODELL, Jr., of Salem, spoke of his pleas- 

 ant visit during the forenoon to several places of historical 

 interest in the town, especially to the spot alluded to by 

 Mr. Stiles, where the act of incorporation of the town in 

 1728 was first openly proclaimed, being read by the 

 Sheriff. He then read a copy of the act. 



INDIAN RELIC. 



Mr. D. J. TAPLEY, of Danvers, described a curious and 

 interesting sculptured stone which was discovered recently 

 at Meredith Village, N. H. The stone was found em- 

 bedded in clay and deposited in the sandy soil at the head 

 of Lake Wiunipiseogee, at a depth of two feet. On care- 

 fully removing the coating of clay, an egg-shaped "gor- 

 get" was found, having a tapering hole through its longest 



