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little token, some small gratuity, for all his zealous eftbrts 

 against liberty and her sons, for all his attachment to the in- 

 terests of England," at the same time indulging in contemptu- 

 ous flings towards the distinguished ex-Secretary of State. To 

 answer for this article Mr. Carlton was indicted by the grand 

 jury, and tried before the Supreme Court, at Ipswich, in 

 April, 1803. He was convicted, and sentenced to pay a fine 

 of $100, and the costs of prosecution; to be imprisoned in the 

 county jail two months ; and to give bonds with two sureties in 

 $400 each, to keep the peace for two years. This unfortunate 

 affair is simply illustrative of the acerbity of party feeling at 

 that time. 



In a little more than two years after this imprisonment, Mr. 

 Carlton died, July 24, 1805, aged 34. He had suffered from 

 fever during his imprisonment, as stated by Dr. Bentley, and 

 continued feeble until the day before his decease, when he was 

 suddenly seized by violent fever and derangement, which ter- 

 minated his life in twenty-four hours. Mr. Carlton Avas a 

 native of Salem, and descended from two of the ancient families 

 of the country. His constant friend said of him : — " He 

 always possessed great cheerfulness of temper and great 

 benevolence of mind. He was distinguished by his perseverance, 

 integrity, and uprightness. To his generous zeal the public 

 were indebted for the early information which the Register gave 

 of the most interesting occurrences. To a tender mother he 

 was faithful, and to his family affectionate. The friends of his 

 youth enjoyed the Avarmth of his gratitude. His professions 

 and friendships were sincere. He was an able editor and 

 an honest man." 



Previous to the death of Mr. Carlton, the printing oflice was 

 removed (Jan. 3, 1803,) from its original location in the house 

 on Essex st., next below the Eranklin building, to a room over 

 the post office, where Eowker's building now stands. At the 

 same time a new head-piece was mounted, a figure of liberty, 

 with the motto, " where liberty is there is my country." 



After the death of Mr. Carlton, the Register was published 

 for his widow, Elizabeth, until the 26th of August ensuing, 

 when she died also. It was then continued "for the proprie- 

 tors," — Dr. Bentley and Warwick Palfray jr., contributing to 

 its columns for nearly two years. In August, 1806, an adver- 

 tisement appeared, stating that "The Salem Register having 

 been supported in its editorial department by the voluntary as- 

 sistance of its friends since the decease of the late editor, Mr, 



